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> ).
To apply, please reply to this email (isabel.dziobek@hu-berlin.de) with your cover letter and CV and up to 5 reprints.

Thank you!

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)