Postdoctoral Positions in Brain Imaging, Max Planck Institute

Germany. A joint postdoctoral position in brain imaging is available at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Department of Neurophysiology, and at the Laboratory for Neurophysiology and Neuroimaging, Department of Psychiatry, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in neuroimaging and expertise with a neuroimaging technique (TMS, EEG, MEG, fMRI/MRI). Excellent research opportunities are available at the nearby Brain Imaging Center. Applications from a physics or engineering background are welcome as well. Expertise in Matlab or C++ programming is desirable. The position will run for two years with a possible extension.

The successful applicant will work on projects examining the neurophysiology of cognitive dysfunctions in neuropsychiatric disorders (Schizophrenia, Autism, Morbus Alzheimer) with magnetoencephalography (MEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and functional/anatomical magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI/MRI). The stipend is depending on qualification and years of working experience.

Informal inquiries can be directed to Peter Uhlhaas (uhlhaas@mpih-frankfurt.mpg.de).

To apply, please send curriculum vitae, letter of interest, names and contact information of two references to:

Peter Uhlhaas
Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Department of Neurophysiology
Deutschordenstr. 46
60528 Frankfurt am Main
GERMANY

Review of applications will start ASAP and will continue until the position is filled.
The Institute aims to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and urges them to apply. The Institute is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

The positions is announced at 27 April 2008, no date specified for the application’s deadline.