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We are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral fellow or PhD student to work in the Section of Neuropsychology of the University of Tuebingen, Germany The goal of the research program is to study the mechanisms and anatomy underlying selective attention in healthy subjects and pathological extinction in neurological patients. We investigate patients with brain lesions as well as healthy subjects using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and behavioural recordings. Further information on the research environment can be found on http://homepages.uni-tuebingen.de/karnath/Sektion.html The PhD student can acquire a PhD degree in "Neuroscience" in an interdisciplinary graduate program. The postdoctoral fellow should have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience or a related field and should have experience with fMRI and/or TMS. Being able to speak German (or willingness to learn) is highly desirable. The position is currently funded for one year (with potential extension for 3 further years depending on whether or not an already submitted funding application is successful) and should start as soon as possible but in November 2011 at the latest. Candidates should submit a CV, list 2 references and provide a brief statement of research interests. Applications or informal inquires should be sent by email to Dr. Bianca de Haan ([log in to unmask]).