Two Doctoral (PhD) Positions are open in the Systems Neuroscience Laboratory of the Department of Psychiatry (head: Prof. Dr. Oliver Gruber) at the University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany. The successful candidates will work on a research project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) which investigates neural mechanisms of selective attention in patients with schizophrenia and healthy subjects using functional neuroimaging (fMRI). The positions (65% TVL-E13) are available for initially 2 years with the intention of prolongation for a further year. Eligible candidates should have an M.Sc./Diploma (or equivalent) in psychology or neuroscience, or in a related science/engineering discipline. Prior experience with fMRI, psychological experimentation, and Matlab programming as well as good statistic skills would be useful. Knowledge of German language is beneficial but is not required. Goettingen offers an international and stimulating research environment including multiple international Ph.D. programs.
Research in our laboratory focuses on human brain imaging of pathophysiological processes, genetic and epigenetic factors involved in the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders, and on the development of neuroimaging biomarkers as diagnostic and prognostic tools for treatment optimization. Our multimodal functional neuroimaging lab hosts a wide range of experimental facilities (fNIRS, EEG, TMS, tDCS, neuronavigation), and has access to a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner.
Please include the following documents in your application (preferably in one PDF-file): Cover letter, curriculum vitae, recommendation letters (or names and contact details of personal references), a description of your personal qualifications, future research interests and academic goals (motivation letter). Applications should be sent to Dr. Tobias Melcher ([log in to unmask]). The positions will be held open until suitable candidates have been found. For questions or informal enquiries about the post, please contact Dr. Tobias Melcher ([log in to unmask]). In order to increase the proportion of female staff members, female scientists are particularly encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants are preferred if qualifications are equal.
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