PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of motivation and perception
University of Giessen, Germany
Applications are invited for a PhD position in cognitive neuroscience.
The position is available from January 1, 2017 until December 31, 2017
with a perspective on extension for four more years and is funded by the
project grant “The interaction of visual and motivational salience in
natural-scene perception” as part of the Collaborative Research Centre
SFB/TRR 135 under the umbrella theme “Cardinal mechanisms of perception:
Prediction, valuation, categorization”. The position is on the TV-H E13
scale (65%) for public employees.
The project will investigate the influence of visual object properties
on motivational learning and decision-making 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 and behavioural data using
computational models of learning and decision-making and for writing
scientific papers.
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. Strong programming skills and proficiency in English
are essential; prior experience in computational neuroscience and
experience with fMRI are of advantage.
Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief
statement of research interests and contact details of two referees in a
single pdf file to [log in to unmask] quoting
reference number 613/00450/06. Applications will be considered until the
position is filled.
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Prof. Dr. Bianca Wittmann
Biological Psychology
Department of Psychology and Sports Science
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10F
35394 Giessen
Germany
Phone: +49- 641 - 99 26 160
Fax: +49- 641 - 99 26 159
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