PhD fellowship in Molecular Neurophysiology | Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
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Wundtlaan 1, 6525 XD Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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One PhD fellowship in molecular neurophysiology is available at the Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen/Donders Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour/Max Planck Institute Nijmegen. Title of the project: FOXP2 AND LANGUAGE RELATED NEURAL NETWORKS
Work environment
The phD student will be part of the Donders Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (Dept. Cognitive Neurosciences) and The Max Planck Institute Nijmegen (MPI). We offer a stimulating scientific environment in a dynamic, young team, state-of-the-art facilities, and individually tailored training. The applicant will also be part of the Donders Graduate School for Cognitive Neuroscience. The Donders Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour is one of the largest concentrations of neuroscience research in Europe (with over 100 faculty members), ranging from human cognition, to clinical studies, to cellular and molecular studies to computational studies, providing an excellent intellectual environment and infrastructures. The MPI in Nijmegen is one of the leading research institutes in the world, with a highly stimulating environment, excellent facilities and resources. It is the only institution devoted to the question of how we acquire, produce and understand language, and its investigations are highly multidisciplinary, uniting anthropology, linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and now genetics. For more information please see the Language and genetics project website.Requirements
Candidates for the PhD position should have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a field related to molecular neurobiology/neurophysiology.
• Strong background in neuroscience
• Previous lab experience in electrophysiology and/or molecular biology
• Interest to learn/apply patch-clamp recordings and imaging techniques in brain slices
• A good command of English
Conditions of employment
• Contract type: temporary
• Contract length: 4 years
• The salary will increase to EUR2,612 per month in the fourth year.
• Start date is January of 2014.
Information
Applications should include a cover letter stating your research interests, a CV, and the names and contact information of at least two referees.
Please send applications and questions via email to the departmental secretary:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Supervisors
Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
P.O.Box 310
6500 AH Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour
Department of Cognitive Neuroscience (route 855)
P.O. Box 9101
6500 HB Nijmegen
The Netherlands
