FYI --------------------- We are offering a PhD opportunity at the university hospital Tübingen, Germany. The project is focused on the development of a graph-theory, voxel-based functional MRI connectivity approach to analyze epileptic brains in humans. Tübingen is one of Germany's "Elite" i.e. excellence universities with a strong emphasis on neuroscience. The technical infrastructure for imaging neuroscience includes 9.4T and multiple 3T MRI scanners, a high-density MEG facility and, within the department, a new high-density MR-compatible 256-channel EEG. SETTING Joint project of the Department of Neurology and Epileptology (head Prof. Lerche) and the Department of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance (head Prof. Scheffler). SKILLS The applicant will learn and develop state-of-the-art functional connectivity analysis in healthy subjects and epilepsy patients and can also learn (high-density) EEG. REQUIREMENTS University degree preferably in (MR-) physics or mathematics (biology or medicine is also possible if the other requirements are met). Programming skills (Matlab) are required; the candidate should have previous knowledge about MR-imaging and/or EEG. Previous experiences in graph-theory analysis are a plus. Applicants are expected to be fluent in English. German language skills are helpful but not required. FORMALIA - initially for 2 years, extension possible - planned start date April 1, 2013 (earlier possible) PAYMENT 1,365€ per month (tax free fellowship/stipend) APPLICATION - Curriculum vitae - a one page statement summarizing previous experience and indicating potential their contribution to the project - two reference letters - All documents should be emailed to Dr. Focke (niels.focke(a)uni-tuebingen.de) - Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews (in personam or via Skype). APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15th, 2013 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Niels Focke Oberarzt Abt. Neurologie mit Schwerpunkt Epileptologie Hertie Institut für Klinische Hirnforschung Universitätsklinikum Tübingen