Applications are invited for a PhD position for a highly motivated student in the Department of Neurosciences at KU Leuven University. The candidate will work with Koen Nelissen and Jan Jastorff
on a project investigating the neural basis of action recognition. The project involves comparative functional and structural imaging of humans and non-human primates in combination with behavioral and state-of-the-art focal perturbation techniques. Candidates
are expected to have a Masters degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Computer Sciences or related fields. Experience with functional MRI data acquisitions/analysis and/or proficient programming skills (matlab) are highly advantageous. Excellent
communication skills in English (oral and written) are essential.
We offer a PhD position in a stimulating research environment for an initial period of 1 year, with an additional 3 year period upon positive evaluation. Starting date is flexible, but preferably
early 2015. Salary is in accordance with Belgian regulations.
Interested candidates should send their CV, including the expected date of availability, a short statement of research interests, and contact information
of 3 referees to [log in to unmask] before Jan 31st, 2015. For further information, please contact Dr. Koen
Nelissen or Dr. Jan Jastorff ([log in to unmask]).