Postdoctoral positions within the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research
Two 2-year postdoctoral positions (with possibilities for extension) in cognitive neuroscience / neuroimaging / computational modeling are now available in the Lifespan Neural Dynamics Group (PI: Douglas D. Garrett) of the newly established Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research (Co-Directors: Ray Dolan and Ulman Lindenberger). The group investigates neuroimaging-based brain signal variability and dynamics in relation to cognition, structural/functional connectivity, neuromodulation, and transcranial stimulation, with an emphasis on age-related differences. Multivariate statistical methods and computational models linking brain dynamics to behavior are of key importance to the group. Available equipment and facilities include EEG, MRI (two 3-Tesla scanners), TMS, tDCS/ACS/RNS, and a grid computing system.
The overarching goal of the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research is to use computational approaches to understand the causes of individual differences in behavioral development, with an emphasis on psychiatric disorders and cognitive aging. The Centre is a collaboration between the Max Planck Society and University College London, and has two sites, one in London and the other in Berlin. The Lifespan Neural Dynamics Group is situated primarily in Berlin, although either postdoctoral position may be held in either Berlin or London. The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit (UCL, London), the Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Leipzig), the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Berlin), and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (UCL, London) all participate in the Centre.
Successful candidates will hold a doctoral degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field, and show a competitive publication record. A strong background in one or more of the following is preferred: fMRI, EEG; computational/mathematical/statistical modeling of behavior and/or neural function. Programming skills (e.g., Matlab/R/Python/shell) are required. We are committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourage them to apply. We also seek to increase the number of women in scientific areas in which they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage applications from female candidates. To apply, please send a cover letter expressing research interests and future goals, a complete CV, and contact information for at least two references to MPS-UCL(a)mpib-berlin.mpg.de<applewebdata://E72FD2AA-4D92-4724-91B9-18A71BAD6E42/MPS-UCL@mpib-berlin.mpg.de> before June 15, 2014. Positions would preferably begin on or before November 1, 2014, but start dates are flexible. More information on the Lifespan Neural Dynamics Group can be found at douglasdgarrett.com.
Postdoctoral position (stipend-based) in “Neuroimaging in Social Cognition” at Berlin School of Mind and Brain, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
A postdoctoral position (stipend-based) in the area “Neuroimaging in Social Cognition” is available immediately at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain in our group „Social Cognition“. Our research focus: Empathy, mindreading, emotion, decision making in social contexts in neurotypical individuals and those with psychiatric disorders involving social dysfuction such as autism and personality disorders. We use tools such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, eyetracking, and psychophysiological measures to investigate brain-behavior-interactions.
The successful candidate will have strong quantitative skills and be knowledgeable about social cognitive neuroscience in functional imaging and preferably also in eyetracking and psychophysics. The position will be available for three years with potential for extention based on conditions and performance.
Research and training at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain focuses on the interface between the humanities and the neurosciences. The school is situated in lively part of central Berlin. More information about the school and its research environment can be found on the website (www.mind-and-brain.de<http://www.mind-and-brain.de><http://www.mind-and-brain.de> <http://www.mind-and-brain.de> ).
To apply, please reply to this email (isabel.dziobek(a)hu-berlin.de<http://isabel.dziobek@hu-berlin.de>) with your cover letter and CV and up to 5 reprints.
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Requirements:
o a PhD./doctorate in e.g. psychology, medicine, cognitive (neuro-)science, neurobiology (or any other relevant field)
o solid background in statistics, experience with one neuroimaging method, psychophysics, or eyetracking
o Expertise in Matlab or equivalent programming languages
o Evidence of published peer-reviewed research
o excellent skills in written and spoken English
o strong motivation
Terms and conditions for this position
o Position is to start as soon as possible,
o Position is available for 3 years from individual starting date with potential for extension
Position is stipend-based, stipend amounts is age-dependent and come to (average) 1,550 euros per month (plus 400 Euro for the first child and 100 Euro for each further child younger than 12 years of age)