2 PhDs in Multimodal cortical system analysis-Juelich

For our Institute of Neuroscience and Biophysics – Medicine we are seeking

2 Ph.D. Students for three-year projects
Theme: Multimodal cortical system analysis

The Institute for Neuroscience and Biophysics – Medicine at the
Research Center Jülich provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and
interactive research environment close to the culturally vibrant
cities of Aachen, Düsseldorf and Köln. Within the institute we combine
expertise in neuroimaging (research-dedicated 1.5T/3T/4T MRI systems,
high-field ani-mal MR, PET, combined human PET – 3 T MR system),
neuroscience and clinical research with state-of-the- art laboratories
for histological and neurochemical analysis such as receptor
autoradiography.

The research focus of the "Cortial Systems and Neurotransmitter
Receptors" group (Head: Prof. Dr. Karl Zilles) lies in the multimodal
integration of anatomical and func-tional data in order to gain
insight into the mechanisms underlying brain function and dysfunction.
In particular we are striving to combine information on the cortical
anatomy with functional neuroimaging, models of effective connectivity
and pharmacological approaches to investigate visual feature
processing and cortical motor control.

We are now looking for two PhD students with a strong interest in this
multidisciplinary research. A background in neuroanatomy and/or fMRI
analysis techniques (SPM, FSL, MATLAB etc) would be of advantage,
readiness to learn new methods a necessary requirement. Applicants
should have a degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Medicine,
Informatics, Biology or related areas.

Payment will correspond to salary grade 13/2 Collective Agreement for
the Civil Service (TVöD). Equal opportunities is an important
cornerstone of our staff policy at Research Centre Jülich, for which
we have been awarded the „TOTAL E-QUALITY" award. Applications from
women are therefore particularly welcome. Applications from disabled
persons are welcomed.

Both positions are available immediately and search will continue
until candidates have been selected.

For further information, please see
http://www.fz- juelich.de/ inb/inb-3/ or contact Dr. Simon Eickhoff
(S.Eickhoff@fz- juelich.de), to whom applications including the names
of two referees should be sent.

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Dr. Simon B. Eickhoff
Institut für Neurowissenschaften und Biophysik - Medizin
Forschungszentrum Juelich
Leo-Brandt-Str. 5
52425 Juelich
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eMail: S.Eickhoff@fz- juelich.de
Telefon: +49 2461 61 8609
Fax: +49 2461 61 2820
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