[visionlist] 3y-PhD-Position in RBD- and Parkinson-Center, Marburg, Germany: deadline until 17.11.2017

[Bernhard, Felix [UMR]]

Dear Ladies and gentlemen,
attached you will find an extremely attractive PhD-Position ( 65%-Position) for 3 years, financially supported by the German Research Foundation ( DFG) and implemented in an outstanding program of mentoring in collaboration with Canadian universities.
The topic is pre-motor-detection and the establishment of prodromal Biomarker in Oculomotor-perception for Morbus Parkinson.
We are very happy to answer any of your questions.
Sincerely,
Felix Bernhard  ( 0049-(0)17684292546)
( AG Prof. Oertel)

The Clinic for Neurology at the Philipps-University of Marburg, Prof. Dr. Dr. W. H. Oertel, invites applications within the International Research Training Group (IRTG) The Brain in Action - BrainAct, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG),

A Doctoral research position

Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E 13,
65 % of full time working time). The position is available at 1st of December for a period of 36 months under reserve of financial approval by the DFG. Subject to the extension of the term of the project by the German Research Foundation, the position will be available up to a maximum period of up to 3 years and will offer the possibility of further scientific qualification in the frame of the assigned duties.
The IRTG BrainAct is a joint doctoral research and training program of two German and three Canadian Universities: University of Giessen; University of Marburg; Queen's University, Kingston; Western University, London; and York University, Toronto. A significant part of each research project (obligatory for several months) will be performed at the partner site in Canada. Further information can be found at our website: www.irtg-brainact.de/<file:///C:\Users\Anna%20Schub%C3%B6\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\F8IEAUJY\www.irtg-brainact.de\>.

The job profile involves research in the field of Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. The successful candidate will work on projects investigating potential biomarkers in neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. Parkinson's disease) with methods like e.g. eye tracking, behavioral methodology or MRT. Our group is equipped with an eye tracker lab. The job profile also involves publishing in international scientific journals and presenting results at international conferences.

We seek applicants with a diploma or a master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field and a strong background in Experimental Psychology. A solid grounding in Experimental Psychology, and Cognitive Neuroscience and strong computer programming and statistical skills, as well as experience in cognitive neuroscience methodologies (e.g., Eye Tracking, behavioral data), and experience in presenting scientific work at international conferences and/or in international scientific journals are desirable.

Applications should include the following: statement of purpose (in English, no longer than two pages), curriculum vitae (in English), copies of earned degrees including copy of higher education entrance qualification (in English or German).
We support women and particularly invite them to apply. Applicants with children are welcome. Sharing a full-time position (§ 8 Abs. 2 Satz 1 HGLG) as well as a reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as described in SGB IX (§2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications.
As the documents will not be returned after end of the selection procedure, please do not send originals. Application costs cannot be refunded.



Please send your application with the reference "IRTG BrainAct" - mentioning the registration number FB20-IRTG1901 XXX by 15th of November, 2017 electronically (as a single pdf-document) to oertelw at med.uni-marburg.de<mailto:oertelw at med.uni-marburg.de>.



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