PhD position in Cognitive Neuroscience (Giessen)

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We invite applications for a PhD project on incentive motivation in the biological Psychology group at the Department of Psychology of the University of Giessen, Germany. The position is in accordance with German federal law (Ā§ 2 WissZeitVG and Ā§ 65 HHG).

The project will investigate how motivational stimuli are processed in the human dopaminergic system and how these processes affect cognition, in particular long-term memory and decision-making. The work involves fMRI, genetic analysis and psychopharmacology.
Interested candidates are encouraged to develop computational modelling skills. Additional duties include teaching an undergraduate seminar on biological psychology (2 h/week, approx. 30 weeks/calendar year, according to state law). Research and teaching duties are in
accordance with German federal law (Ā§ 65 HHG).

The department offers a research-dedicated MRI scanner with peripheral physiology equipment, EEG facilities and access to a genetics lab through local collaboration. We encourage research visits at collaborating institutes abroad.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Masterā€™s (or equivalent) degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology or a related field and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience.
Proficiency in English is expected; programming skills in Matlab and experience with fMRI are an advantage.

The position is funded for 1 year (50% TV-H 13 if requirements are met), with the possibility of extension for 2 more years, from December 2011 (starting date is flexible). The University of Giessen is seeking to increase the number of women in academic research; women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. The action plan for women and work requires the university to increase the proportion of female staff. Justus Liebig University is a family-friendly university.

Applicants with children are welcome.
Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees to the President of the Justus Liebig University Giessen, Erwin-Stein-Building, Goethestrasse 58, 35390 Giessen under file number 575/48216/06. The deadline for applications is 17 Nov 2011. Please send a copy by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Bianca Wittmann at bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de. Applications of eligible, fully qualified disabled people will be prioritized.

For further details, please contact Bianca Wittmann: Phone +49-641-9926 160, E-mail bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de

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