[Eeglablist] PhD and Post-doc Positions in Theoretical Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute, Leipzig, Germany

[Stefan Kiebel]

 PhD and Post-doc Positions in Theoretical Neuroscience


We are seeking highly motivated and talented PhD students and post-docs
to work in the group 'Modelling of dynamic perception and action
<http://www.cbs.mpg.de/depts/n-3/dyn>' at the Max Planck Institute for
Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany.

The goal of the group is to develop models for brain mechanisms of human
perception and action using dynamic systems theory and Bayesian
recognition algorithms. Current projects focus on communication and
dynamic decision making in simulated agents. An emphasis will be placed
on linking the theoretical work to experimental findings based on
neuroimaging data. The candidates will be encouraged to actively
contribute with their own ideas and proposals.

The research will be conducted at the MPI-CBS <http://www.cbs.mpg.de/>
in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and
imaging neuroscience. For theoretical work, the institute is equipped
with high-performance computing facilities. For experimental work, the
institute is equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, two 3.0 MRI scanners, a
306 channels MEG system, a TMS and several EEG systems. All facilities
are supported by experienced IT and physics staff.

The projects are partly in collaboration with the Mind and Brain
Institute in Berlin, Germany, and the Wellcome Trust Centre for
Neuroimaging in London, UK.

PhD positions:
The candidates must have a master degree (or equivalent) in physics,
computer science, engineering, computational neuroscience, or a related
field. A skill in programming matlab is desirable. PhD students will
have the opportunity to participate in an International Max-Planck
Research School <http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/>.  

Post-doc positions:
The candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, physics,
or a related field. Essential skills comprise matlab programming
expertise and prior experience in some aspect of computational
neuroscience or modelling neuroimaging data. Prior experience in dynamic
systems theory or Bayesian statistics is desirable.

Starting date for all positions is flexible. Salary is dependent on
experience and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to
German Public service regulations.

We seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are
under-represented and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply. We
are committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially
encourage them to apply.

The closing date for applications is 31st March 2009 but interested
candidates are encouraged to get in touch at their earliest convenience.

For questions or an informal discussion about these posts please contact
Dr. Stefan Kiebel <http://www.cbs.mpg.de/%7Ekiebel> (kiebel at cbs.mpg.de
<mailto:kiebel at cbs.mpg.de>; +49 (0) 341-9940-2435).

Please include the following documents in your application: Curriculum
Vitae, names and contact details of two personal references, a
description of your personal qualifications, future research interests
and academic goals.

Applications citing the code number 'MPA' should be sent to:
personal at cbs.mpg.de <mailto:personal at cbs.mpg.de> or via post to:

Max-Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
-Administration-
Stephanstrasse 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

-- 
Dr. Stefan Kiebel
Max Planck Institute for 
Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Leipzig, Germany

Phone: ++49 341/9940-2435
Fax: ++49 341/9940-2221
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/~kiebel