The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, RWTH Aachen University, invites applications for a
PhD position in Functional Neuroimaging (50% TV-L 13).
The position is available starting March 1st, 2013 or later in the research group Functional imaging of the chemosensory system, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology in the framework of the IZKF funded joint research project Impulsivity and Aggression at RWTH Aachen University. Funding for this position can be provided for three years.
The research of the group focuses on behavioral and neuronal correlates of olfactory, trigeminal, and gustatory stimulation as well as the interaction of the chemosensory systems with other sensory systems. Using state-of-the-art stimulation devices in combination with sophisticated behavioral methods and non-invasive means of functional brain imaging (fMRI, EEG/ERP) we investigate how the human brain processes chemosensory stimuli.
The project is focused on Aggression in the context of situational stimuli. The influence of different chemosensory stimuli on aggressive behavior and cognitive correlates will be investigated using behavioral as well as functional imaging studies in healthy human subjects.
The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team of young researchers at a well-known research institution (www.rwth-aachen.de). The candidate will design and conduct behavioral as well as functional imaging experiments, collect data, perform statistical data analysis (SPSS, Matlab and SPM), present the results at national and international meetings and publish research manuscripts.
Candidates must hold a Diploma or M.Sc. degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Nutrition, or a related field and should either have experience with sensory testing in a behavioral and psychophysiological setting or designing functional imaging experiments or analyzing behavioral and functional imaging data. Very good English communication and writing skills are expected. The position requires a strong interest in research questions and experimental skills combined with a high level of motivation, team-orientation as well as the ability to solve problems independently. Programming skills in Matlab are considered a plus. Qualified women are explicitly invited to apply and handicapped candidates with equal qualification will be given preference.
Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, list of publication as well as at least one reference address to Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr (jfreiherr@ukaachen.de).
Additional information about our group can be found at: www.olf.rwth-aachen.de.
PhD position in Functional Neuroimaging (50% TV-L 13).
The position is available starting March 1st, 2013 or later in the research group Functional imaging of the chemosensory system, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology in the framework of the IZKF funded joint research project Impulsivity and Aggression at RWTH Aachen University. Funding for this position can be provided for three years.
The research of the group focuses on behavioral and neuronal correlates of olfactory, trigeminal, and gustatory stimulation as well as the interaction of the chemosensory systems with other sensory systems. Using state-of-the-art stimulation devices in combination with sophisticated behavioral methods and non-invasive means of functional brain imaging (fMRI, EEG/ERP) we investigate how the human brain processes chemosensory stimuli.
The project is focused on Aggression in the context of situational stimuli. The influence of different chemosensory stimuli on aggressive behavior and cognitive correlates will be investigated using behavioral as well as functional imaging studies in healthy human subjects.
The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team of young researchers at a well-known research institution (www.rwth-aachen.de). The candidate will design and conduct behavioral as well as functional imaging experiments, collect data, perform statistical data analysis (SPSS, Matlab and SPM), present the results at national and international meetings and publish research manuscripts.
Candidates must hold a Diploma or M.Sc. degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Nutrition, or a related field and should either have experience with sensory testing in a behavioral and psychophysiological setting or designing functional imaging experiments or analyzing behavioral and functional imaging data. Very good English communication and writing skills are expected. The position requires a strong interest in research questions and experimental skills combined with a high level of motivation, team-orientation as well as the ability to solve problems independently. Programming skills in Matlab are considered a plus. Qualified women are explicitly invited to apply and handicapped candidates with equal qualification will be given preference.
Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, list of publication as well as at least one reference address to Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr (jfreiherr@ukaachen.de).
Additional information about our group can be found at: www.olf.rwth-aachen.de.
Application Deadline : 15 February 2013
