1 Pre-doctoral position for research on forms of deficient regulation of auditory sensitivity in chronic tinnitus in Germany | Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH)

The Department of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience of the Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, offers a pre-doctoral researcher position (E13/TV-L, 50%) to under-take research on forms of deficient regulation of auditory sensitivity in chronic tinnitus. The project is funded by the “Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft” and is carried out in cooperation with the Section of Biomagnetism and the Section of Experimental Neuroradiology of the University Clinic Heidelberg. The position includes the opportunity to work towards a PhD and will be running for two years, starting as soon as possible, with the option of a one year extension.

The project combines psychoacoustic measurements, measurement of auditory evoked magnetic fields using magnetoencephalography (MEG), and and magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging (MR DTI).

You hold a degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology, or physics and have a keen interest in basic clinical-neuroscientific research. You are fluent in English and German, have experience in the analysis of neuroscientific data, and are fit in handling Windows PCs and other computer systems. Programming skills in matlab or the willingness to learn matlab would be an advantage.

Please apply via email to PD Dr. Eugen Diesch. The application should include a CV, a copy of a diploma or master certificate, and a statement of research experience and interests.

Requirements

• English - Excellent
• German - Excellent

Nr of positions available: 1

Research Fields: Neurosciences - Neuropsychology

Career Stage: Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)

Research Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline : 31 December 2013