The Department of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (Prof. Dr. Herta
Flor), Central Institute of Mental Health, University of Heidelberg, Germany (http://www.zi-mannheim.de/848.html) invites
applications for two doctoral positions, which will begin March 1, 2011 (or
shortly after). Candidates must have a diploma or master in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline.
The Department of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience focuses on
the interaction between brain and behavior with a strong research emphasis on
neuronal correlates of learning and memory. Related mechanisms of neuronal
plasticity are investigated in patients with mental disorders and chronic pain
as well as aging-related changes. The research involves multi-channel
electroencephalography (EEG), peripheral physiological recordings, functional
magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and genetic analyses.
We are looking for individuals with experience in designing, running
and analyzing experimental research studies with psychophysiological methods.
Familiarity with office, databasing and statistical software packages (e.g.,
SPSS) are a given, experience with analysis of fMRI
and EEG data (e.g., SPM, FSL, Brainvoyager) would be an advantage but is not a
prerequisite. The candidates should have strong interest in research on learning
and memory or research on pain and its
clinical applications, interest in working with patients and in being part of
an interdisciplinary research team.
The position is time-limited with a maximum of three years. Equal
qualification provided, physically challenged individuals will be given
priority.
Please send your application (CV, publication list) including
references to: Professor Dr. H. Flor, Department of Cognitive and Clinical
Neuroscience, Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Central Institute of
Mental Health, Square J5, 68159 Mannheim, Germany; email: [log in to unmask] (Secretary for
Professor Flor). Electronic applications are preferred.
