Connectionists: PhD position in non-invasive brain stimulation at University of Luebeck

[Christoph Metzner]

Sent on behalf of Dr. Elinor Tzvi-Minker


The Neurology department of the University of Lübeck offers a PhD position
(65% E13 TV-L) starting on
January 1 st , 2017 or later.
The candidate will be working on a project using combined non-invasive
brain stimulation (tDCS) and
MR-imaging to study dynamics of neural connectivity underlying motor skill
learning.
We offer
The department of Neurology is part of the Center for Brain, Behavior and
Metabolism (CBBM), which
offers an excellent and state-of the-art research environment. The research
group “Cognitive
Neuroscience” (headed by Prof. Ulrike Krämer) is working on different
topics related to cognitive and
affective control (anger and aggression, response inhibition, regulation of
eating behavior) and motor
control. In addition, our researchers use diverse and complex methods to
analyze brain-behavior
relationships. Thus, we offer an excellent environment for
interdisciplinary research. In addition, the
group has a number of national and international collaborations.
We require
The successful candidate will hold an MSc/MA/Dipl. in Biomedical
Engineering, Psychology or related
fields (cognitive science, biology, medicine, neuroscience or other).
Experience in acquisition and
analysis of human neuroimaging data (fMRI, EEG, MEG or NIRS) and
Programming skills in Matlab (or
equivalent) is preferred. Interest and/or experience in the field of
cognitive neuroscience are obligatory.
We are looking for a motivated, analytic and problem-solving oriented
candidate who enjoys
interdisciplinary challenges. The candidate will work in the “Cognitive
Neuroscience Group” headed by
Prof. Dr. Ulrike M. Krämer under the supervision of Dr. Elinor Tzvi-Minker.
Applicants with disabilities are preferred if qualification is equal. The
University of Lübeck is an equal
opportunity employer, aiming to increase the proportion of women in
science. Applications by women
are particularly welcome.
For questions about the details of the assignment please contact Dr. Elinor
Tzvi-Minker
(elinor.tzvi at neuro.uni-luebeck.de). Please send your application (Letter of
motivation, CV, two
recommendation letters, relevant certificates) as one single complete PDF
file to the Email-address
mentioned above.
Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

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*Dr. Christoph Metzner, Dipl.-Math., B.Sc.*

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter des Institutes für Robotik und Kognitive
Systeme





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*Universität zu Lübeck*

*Institut für Robotik und Kognitive Systeme*



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