The BuechelLab invites applications for a PhD and a PostDoc position on “Neurobiological mechanisms underlying cognitive modulation of pain”. The aim is to test novel ideas about mechanisms of how cognitive factors such as expectation and sensory inputs are integrated in pain perception using functional neuroimaging and computational modelling.
The lab constitutes a vibrant and collaborative research environment, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and excellent core facilities. The institute provides outstanding career opportunities for its scientists (see the alumni tab for careers of our former PhDs and PostDocs ). See https://sites.google.com/view/buechellab/home for additional information about the lab.
We seek talented, dynamic and motivated scientists. Potential applicants will have a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biology, Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science, Physics or a related field. As computational modelling is key to our projects, mathematical and programming skills are essential. Experience in experimental design is required, experience in the analysis of fMRI data is a plus. Laboratory and Department resources include a research-dedicated 3T Siemens PRISMA MR scanner, concurrent fMRI/EEG setup and an on-site physics group. The PhD position will be embedded in the Department’s graduate school “neurodapt”, which is associated with the Max Planck School of Cognition. The lab language is English. The initial appointment of both positions is for 3 years.
If you are interested, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement describing research interests and relevant background and the name of two references to:
Christian Büchel
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