Oferta de doctorado en neurociencia (Alemania)

The Biological Psychology group at the Department of Psychology and Sports Science invites applications for a

PhD position

in cognitive neuroscience. The position is available as of now until December 31st, 2021 and is funded by the project grant “The interaction of visual and motivational salience in natural-scene perception” In agreement with current regulations, the position is on the TV-H E13 scale (65%) for public employees.

The project is part of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB/TRR 135 under the umbrella theme “Cardinal mechanisms of perception: Prediction, valuation, categorization” (www.sfb-perception.de). We offer a highly motivated environment with excellent conditions for scientific training. The research centre unites leading experts in perception research.

The project will investigate the influence of motivational and perceptual factors on category learning and reward learning using fMRI. The department offers a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner with eye-tracking and peripheral physiology equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing fMRI data and for writing scientific papers. We encourage research visits in collaborating research groups abroad (Princeton University, PI: Yael Niv).

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience, psychology, biology or a related field and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience and the ability to work independently. Good programming skills and proficiency in English are essential; prior experience with fMRI is of advantage.

The Justus Liebig University, Giessen seeks to support women in scientific research. Therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the available position. As a family friendly institution of higher education, the Justus Liebig University, Giessen, welcomes applicants with children.

Please send your application (CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees) by October 12th, 2018 to Prof. Dr. Bianca Wittmann, Department of Biological Psychology, Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10/F, 35394 Giessen, Germany, stating the application number 645/22007/06.

Please send a copy by e-mail to bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de as a single pdf file. Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications.

For further details, please contact Bianca Wittmann: Phone +49-641-99-26160, E-Mail bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de

Anfangsdatum: 1. Oktober 2018

geschätzte Dauer: 31.12.2021

Homepage: http://https://www.uni-giessen.de/faculties/f06/psy/departments-1/biol