We are seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to work in the group ‘Neural
mechanisms of human communication’ at the Max Planck Institute for Human
Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany.
The goal of the group is to investigate neural mechanisms of human
communication by using several methods of systems neuroscience (fMRI,
sMRI, MEG, TMS, tDCS, brainstem recordings, eye tracking). Experiments
involve healthy controls, as well as subjects with selective
communication deficits (i.e. developmental dyslexia, autism spectrum
disorders, developmental prosopagnosia and phonagnosia). An additional
emphasis is placed on linking the experimental work to computational
models.
The research is conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an
internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience
equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, several 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306
channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS and several EEG systems. All facilities
and data analysis are supported by experienced IT and physics staff.
The candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience,
medicine, psychology or a related field and should be able to
demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record including
publications. The candidates are expected to be enthusiastic researchers
with an interest in working on projects within the general framework of
the group. The ideal candidates will have expertise in the acquisition
and analysis of neuroscientific data. Applicants with no neuroscientific
experience but with a strong background in psychophysics or
computational modelling are also encouraged to apply.
Starting date for the position is flexible. The positions are initially
for two years with possible extension. Salary is dependent on experience
and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to German
public service regulations.
The following documents should be included in the application (in one
PDF-file):
• cover letter describing your personal qualifications and future
research interests
• curriculum vitae
• contact details of two personal references
Applications with the subject heading ‘HC14PD’ should be sent via email
to: personal(a)cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is May
20th 2014.
The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the
advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion,
gender, or disability.
For more information about the group:
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm
Contact for informal enquiries about the posts:
Prof. Dr. Katharina von Kriegstein (kriegstein(a)cbs.mpg.de)
Max-Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Stephanstrasse 1A
04103 Leipzig, Germany
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Katharina von Kriegstein
Max Planck Research Group Leader
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Humboldt University of Berlin
Rudower Chaussee 18, 12489 Berlin, Germany
Phone +49 (0) 341-9940-2476
Fax +49 (0) 341-9940-2448
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm