[Face-research-list] postdoc position in cognitive neuroscience

[Katharina von Kriegstein]

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS) in Leipzig, Germany. The objective of the postdoctoral research project is to use high-resolution functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to understand the role of subcortical sensory structures in human perception and communication. 

The MPI-CBS is an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, several 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS, several EEG suites, and eye-tracking labs. All facilities and data analyses are supported by experienced IT specialists and physicists. Besides an excellent infrastructure, our institute offers an international and friendly environment with researchers from diverse backgrounds. The postdoc will be member of the group "Neural Mechanisms of Human Communication" led by Katharina von Kriegstein. 

The candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, experimental psychology, biology, or a related field, and should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record, including publications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of neuroscientific data. Prior experience with high-resolution functional or structural MRI is preferred. 

The starting date for this position is flexible. Initially for two years, the position offers the possibility of extension for up to four years. Salary depends on experience and is based on regulations of the Max Planck Society. 

To apply, please include all documents in one PDF-file in the following order: CV, contact information for two references, a brief statement describing your personal qualifications and future research interests, copies of up to three of your publications. Applications with the subject heading "HC15PD" should be sent via email to: personal at cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is 17 April 2015. 

Contact for informal enquiries regarding the post: Prof. Dr. Katharina von Kriegstein (kriegstein at cbs.mpg.de). For more information about the group see: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm. 

The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability.


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Katharina von Kriegstein 

Max Planck Research Group Leader
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences 
Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany 

Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Humboldt University of Berlin 
Rudower Chaussee 18, 12489 Berlin, Germany 

Phone +49 (0) 341-9940-2476 
Fax +49 (0) 341-9940-2448 
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm