Germany: PhD Position in Dynamic Causal Modelling, Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin
This job belongs to the project “Control of visual attention: Psychophysics, fMRI, TMS, and modeling” (C3).
Project Description
The position is directly related to the project “adaptive attention mechanisms in conflict processingâ€. The position is available in the Vision and Motor Systems Research Group led by PD Dr. Stephan A. Brandt and is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) in collaboration with the Institute of Psychology of the Humboldt University, the Freie University of Berlin and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in the DFG funded Forschergruppe “conflicts as signals in cognitive systemsâ€.
Job Description
The goal of this project is to implement and investigate dynamic causal models (DCM) of brain areas involved in attentional mechanisms during conflict processing. The model will be developed in collaboration with the Institute for Theoretical Biology and Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin (Dr. Laurenz Wiskott & Prof. Dr. John-Dylan Haynes).
Requirements
Candidates should provide proof of education in physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering or other related field. Strong mathematical and programming skills as well as the ability to communicate and work well in a team are considered mandatory. Candidates with the above named prerequisites who are familiar with dynamic causal modelling are also encouraged to apply.
Full applications should be send to the contact address given above. A copy of the cover letter should be send to Prof.Dr.Andreas Herz.
Additional Information
Starting date: as soon as possible. The starting date is negotiable.
Tenure: 1 + 2 years
Remuneration: Salary will be ½ or ¾ BAT IIa depending on qualifications, experience, age and family status. BAT is the regular salary scale for public employees in Germany.
Contact
Name: Stephan A. Brandt
Email: stephan.brandt@charite.de
Address:
Department of Neurology, Charité
Charitéplatz 1
D-10117 Berlin, Germany
Website
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