7 Sep
2015
7 Sep
'15
12:03 p.m.
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
7 Sep
7 Sep
3:44 p.m.
New subject: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive and Neural Modeling of Visual Cognition (Vanderbilt University
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive and Neural Modeling of Visual Cognition
Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt
We are eagerly seeking postdoctoral fellows to join NIH- and NSF-funded projects
developing and testing cognitive and neural models of visual cognition.
The range of possible projects is broad and varied, with research aimed at developing and
testing computational models of perceptual decision making, visual memory and
categorization, and face and object recognition. One line of research aims to model how
these change with learning and expertise. Another aims to link cognitive models with
neural measures and neural models. In addition to working with the lab PI, Thomas Palmeri,
fellows can have opportunities to collaborate with Isabel Gauthier, Gordon Logan, Jeffrey
Schall, and other faculty at Vanderbilt. Collaborative opportunities are also possible
with members of the Perceptual Expertise Network (gauthier.psy.vanderbilt.edu/pen/
<http://gauthier.psy.vanderbilt.edu/pen/>) and the Temporal Dynamics of Learning
Center (tdlc.ucsd.edu <http://tdlc.ucsd.edu/>). See the CatLab web site
(catlab.psy.vanderbilt.edu <http://catlab.psy.vanderbilt.edu/>) for descriptions of
current projects and links to recent publications.
Research facilities include computer workstations, laboratory behavioral testing stations,
web-based infrastructure for online experiments, eye trackers, and a shared 6000-core /
500TB compute cluster at Vanderbilt’s ACCRE. Postdoctoral fellows will also take advantage
of the facilities and support provided by the Department of Psychology
(www.vanderbilt.edu/psychological_sciences/
<http://www.vanderbilt.edu/psychological_sciences/>), the Vanderbilt Vision Research
Center (my.vanderbilt.edu/vvrc/ <http://my.vanderbilt.edu/vvrc/>), and the Center
for Integrative and Cognitive Neuroscience (cicn.vanderbilt.edu
<http://cicn.vanderbilt.edu/>).
Candidates can hold a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, mathematics,
engineering, or related disciplines. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in
computer programming and statistical analyses; some background in computational modeling
is strongly desired, some knowledge of Bayesian approaches is also desired. Start date is
negotiable, but preference will be given to candidates who can begin within six months.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they arrive. Salary will be based on
NIH postdoctoral scale. Applicants should send a cover letter with a brief research
statement, a CV, and names and email addresses of three references to
thomas.j.palmeri(a)vanderbilt.edu <mailto:thomas.j.palmeri@vanderbilt.edu>.
Thomas Palmeri
Department of Psychology
Vanderbilt Vision Research Center
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37240
thomas.j.palmeri(a)vanderbilt.edu <mailto:thomas.j.palmeri@vanderbilt.edu>
catlab.psy.vanderbilt.edu <http://catlab.psy.vanderbilt.edu/>
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