[Eeglablist] 2 PhD Positions

[conny kranczioch]

2 PhD Positions in Junior Research Group "Neurocognition of temporal attention", Biomagnetic Center Jena, Germany

Two three-year PhD positions (salary TV-L 13, 50%) are available in the Junior Research Group "Neurocognition of temporal attention", headed by Dr. Cornelia Kranczioch. The first post will focus on studying the influence of cognitive states on temporal attention, the second post will study the role of alpha activity on perceptual performance and visual temporal attention. Candidates will have a Diplom or Master's degree in psychology, biology, neurosciences or a related discipline. Candidates should have a strong interest in experimental and cognitive neuroscience and expertise in EEG or MEG recordings. Fluent English is highly desirable. Some background in programming and/or biosignal processing is desirable but not mandatory.                                                                                                                                  

The Junior Research Group is affiliated with the Biomagnetic Center Jena. Biomagnetism has a long-standing tradition in Jena and the center consists of a young, interdisciplinary and international research team and a new head of department (Prof. S. Debener). The Biomag Center comprises several labs, including a new 306/128-channel whole-head MEG/EEG system (Neuromag). Areas of research are multisensory processing, somatosensory and pain research, cortical re-organization after cochlear implantation, neurocognition of temporal attention, and EEG-fMRI integration.

For further enquiries, please contact Conny Kranczioch. International applications are welcome. Please send your application (application letter, CV, contact information for two references) to cornelia.kranczioch at med.uni-jena.de. Closing date is March 31, 2009.