The Department of Diagnostic and
Interventional Neuroradiology, RWTH Aachen University, invites applications for
a
PhD
position in Functional Neuroimaging (50% TV-L 13).
The position is available starting March
1st, 2013 or later in the research group “Functional imaging of the
chemosensory system”, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional
Neuroradiology in the framework of the IZKF funded joint research project “Impulsivity
and Aggression” at RWTH Aachen University. Funding for this position can be
provided for three years.
The
research of the group focuses on behavioral and neuronal correlates of
olfactory, trigeminal, and gustatory stimulation as well as the interaction of the
chemosensory systems with other sensory systems. Using state-of-the-art
stimulation devices in combination with sophisticated behavioral methods and
non-invasive means of functional brain imaging (fMRI, EEG/ERP) we investigate
how the human brain processes chemosensory stimuli.
The project is focused on Aggression in the context of situational
stimuli. The influence of different chemosensory stimuli on aggressive
behavior and cognitive correlates will be investigated using behavioral as well
as functional imaging studies in healthy human subjects.
The successful candidate will work
within an interdisciplinary team of young researchers at a well-known research institution
(www.rwth-aachen.de). The candidate will design and conduct behavioral
as well as functional imaging experiments, collect data, perform statistical data
analysis (SPSS, Matlab and SPM), present the results at national and
international meetings and publish research manuscripts.
Candidates must hold a Diploma or
M.Sc. degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Nutrition, or a related
field and should either have experience with sensory testing in a behavioral
and psychophysiological setting or designing functional imaging experiments or
analyzing behavioral and functional imaging data. Very good English
communication and writing skills are expected. The position requires a strong
interest in research questions and experimental skills combined with a high level
of motivation, team-orientation as well as the ability to solve problems
independently. Programming skills in Matlab are considered a plus. Qualified
women are explicitly invited to apply and handicapped candidates with equal
qualification will be given preference.
Please send your application including
a cover letter, CV, list of publication as well as at least one reference address
to Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr ([log in to unmask]).
Additional information about our group can be found at: www.olf.rwth-aachen.de.