Applications are welcomed for a postdoctoral research position 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 neurostimulation (TMS, tDCS) and neuroimaging to
understand the role of sensory and motor cortices in multisensory and foreign language
learning (see e.g., Mayer KM et al., 2015 Current Biology).
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 and tDCS laboratories, 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
neurostimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and/or
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Additional prior experience with MEG/EEG or
functional MRI is desirable.
The starting date for this position is flexible. Initially for two years, the position
offers the possibility of extension for up to three 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 of two referees, a brief statement describing your personal qualifications and
future research interests, copies of up to three of your publications. Applications with
the subject heading "FL15PD" should be sent via email to: personal(a)cbs.mpg.de.
Closing date for applications is the 27th September 2015.
Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to: Prof. Dr. Katharina von
Kriegstein (kriegstein(a)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