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@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.