The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is looking for two PhD students for a research project on evaluating multivariate pattern analysis for high-field (7-Tesla) fMRI data. This research project is performed in close collaboration of the departments of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance and Experimental Psychology and covers all methodological aspects – from basic physical principles to the analysis of cognitive processes. Researchers at the Institute of Psychology are also involved in the development of the MVPA analysis software “PyMVPA” as well as the data analysis platform “NeuroDebian” – offering additional opportunities for access to novel methodological developments. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to acquire expertise in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) by working with experts at one of Germany's leading imaging facilities. Research institutions in Magdeburg, such as the Otto-von-Guericke-University, the Leibniz-Institute for Neurobiology, and the German Center for Neuro-Degenerative Diseases, offer a multitude of research-dedicated MRI-scanners (Siemens 7 Tesla, Trio, Verio, Skyra and Philips Achieva). The Institute of Psychology operates its own compute cluster for data analysis. For more information, please see the position announcement at http://www.ipsy.ovgu.de/ipsy/en/exppsy_jobs.html