1 PhD or Post-doctoral position with focus on EEG source- and
connectivity analyses in eating disorders/obesity at the University of
Salzburg, Austria
How do emotions modulate when and what we eat? Why do weight reduction
diets fail? These are the questions we ask in our group. We approach
these challenges with experimental- neurocognitive and ambulatory
methods and in populations ranging from healthy to eating and weight
disordered groups. We are funded by a starting grant of the European
Research Council, running for the coming 5 years and a project funded by
the Austrian Science Foundation in collaboration with the National
Research Fund of Luxembourg (3 years).
One researcher with basic or advanced knowledge in EEG/fMRI/MEG methods
is sought for a Ph.D. (3 years) or post-doc (4 years) position
(depending on career stage/experience). The focus of research will be
analysis of ERPs, oscillatory EEG (on the surface and in source space)
as well as connectivity analyses. Of advantage are further experiences
in fMRI, MEG, eye tracking, peripheral psychophysiology, advanced
statistical analyses.
The PhD student can become associated member of the graduate school
Imaging the Mind of the University of Salzburg, providing excellent
post-graduate training courses, summer schools, international
lab-rotation, etc. The work group (PI: Dr. Blechert) is supported by an
excellent research infrastructure, provided collaboratively by the
Clinical Stress and Emotion Lab and the Center for Cognitive
Neuroscience. We are a well-connected, dynamic work group, hoping to
provide a vibrant and motivating scientific environment as well as good
work-life balance to applicants. Salzburg is located at the rim of the
Alps and offers a rich cultural life as well as plenty of outdoors
recreational opportunities.
Candidates should have a background in Psychology, Computer Science,
Statistics, Biology, Medicine or related disciplines. A good command of
English is necessary, knowledge of German is advantageous but optional.
Annual salary is 24000/42000 per year for PhD/Postdocs,
respectively. Project start is after the first of June 2015 and
negotiable. Teaching is possible on an optional basis. We aim for an
equal representation of females so women are especially encouraged to
apply.
To apply, please send a motivation letter, CV, publication list, one
reference letter/reference name & email address and one representative
publication (if available) to jens.blechert(a)sbg.ac.at
<mailto:jens.blechert@sbg.ac.at> (in either English or German language).
Informal enquiries can be made to the same email address. Applications
will be reviewed on a running basis.
More information:
Laboratory website:
www.eal.sbg.ac.at <http://www.eal.sbg.ac.at>
Graduate School:
www.uni-salzburg.at/index.php?id=28223
<http://www.uni-salzburg.at/index.php?id=28223>
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience:
www.uni-salzburg.at/index.php?id=143
<http://www.uni-salzburg.at/index.php?id=143>
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