Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig

1) For the research project „Cortical Networks and Cognitive
Functions“, the
Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science at Leipzig
offers a position as

PhD student

for 3 years (initial contract 2 years + one year extension)

The research project aims at the identification and characterization of
neuronal networks of the human brain in order to improve the
understanding
of the neural basis of cognitive functions. The task of the successful
applicant will be the development of techniques for the analysis of
diffusion-weighted MR data, as well as the application of the results to
neuroscientific and in particular neuropsychological problems.

The successful candidate holds a degree in informatics, mathematics,
physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or similar, and
ideally possesses some basic knowledge in neuroscience. Previous
experience with the measurement and analysis of brain signals is an
advantage, but not essential. A keen interest in the biological
foundations of brain functions should be present.

The Max-Planck-Institute offers a friendly and generous environment as
well as excellent infrastructure (including 3T and 7T MRI, EEG,
MEG). It
brings together a large number of researchers with very diverse
backgrounds, united by their interest in the human brain and the methods
for its exploration. The project is carried out in close co-operation
with
the Max-Planck-Institute for Neurological Research in Cologne, where
substantial expertise and infrastructure in the area of neurobiology
(including animal research facilities, PET, PET-MRI) is concentrated.

In order to increase the proportion of female staff members,
applications
from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants
are preferred if qualification is equal.

The selection procedure starts as the applications come in. Please send
your application, citing the code number "D 5/07" to:

Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften
- Verwaltung -
Stephanstraße 1a, 04103 Leipzig
www.cbs.mpg.de

Alternatively, the application materials may be sent by email to:

Dr. Thomas Knösche
knoesche [ à ] cbs.mpg.de

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2) For a co-operation project with ELEKTA Neuromag Oy (Helsinki,
Finland),
the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science at
Leipzig
offers a position as

PhD student

for 2.5 years (2/3 TVöD 13)

The research project aims at the development of advanced methods for the
analysis of EEG and MEG data. The focus will be on the estimation of
neural activation from unaveraged (single trial) data.

The successful candidate holds a degree in informatics, mathematics,
physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or similar, and
ideally possesses some basic knowledge in neuroscience. Previous
experience with the measurement and analysis of brain signals is an
advantage, but not essential. A keen interest in the biological
foundations of brain functions should be present.

The Max-Planck-Institute offers a friendly and generous environment as
well as excellent infrastructure (including 3T and 7T MRI, EEG,
MEG). It
brings together a large number of researchers with very diverse
backgrounds, united by their interest in the human brain and the methods
for its exploration.

In order to increase the proportion of female staff members,
applications
from female scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants
are preferred if qualification is equal.

The selection procedure starts as the applications come in. Please send
your application, citing the code number "D 6/07" to:

Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften
- Verwaltung -
Stephanstraße 1a, 04103 Leipzig
www.cbs.mpg.de

Alternatively, the application materials may be sent by email to:

Dr. Burkhard Maess
maess [ à ] cbs.mpg.de