<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
</head>
<body>
<div class="job-desc">
<p><strong>Description</strong></p>
<p><br>
Applications are invited for a 3-year postdoctoral researcher
position in the DFG-funded project <span style="font-weight:
bold;">'</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gaze track
representation in higher visual cortex'</span>. The project
aims to investigate neural gaze track representation with
combined eye-tracking and fMRI. In previous work, we could e.g.
decode gaze tracks that occur during face viewing in the
fusiform face area (Wang et al., NatComm 2019,<a
href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-13541-3">
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-13541-3</a>). Now, we want
to further investigate the nature and function of these
action-related representations in primarily perception-related
brain areas using combined fMRI / eye movement measurements and
MVPA methods. <br>
<br>
Research institutions in Magdeburg,
(Otto-von-Guericke-University, Leibniz-Institute for
Neurobiology, and German Center for Neuro-degenerative Diseases)
offer a multitude of research-dedicated MRI-scanners (Siemens
Magnetom 7 Tesla, Siemens Trio, Siemens Verio, Siemens Skyra und
Philips Achieva). The Institute of Psychology operates its own
compute cluster for data analysis – with a current capacity of
200 CPU-cores. The lab has three Eyelink 1000-plus eye trackers
(one with fMRI setup) plus two HTC VIVE VR goggles with
eye-tracking capability. Magdeburg is a lively university town
with a beautiful historical centre around the river Elbe and
with convenient transport links to Leipzig and Berlin. The
project is a collaboration with Prof. Lihui Wang, PhD, Shanghai
Jiao Tong University, offering the opportunity of research stays
in Shanghai.</p>
<br>
<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A Ph.D., preferably with a research focus in the cognitive
neuroscience of perception and attention, PhD-students who
have submitted their thesis may apply</li>
<li>Experience with scientific Python (preferably) or
Matlab-packages</li>
<li>fMRI and eye-tracking experience. Knowledge of multivariate
analysis methods desirable</li>
<li>Lacking experience in one area may be compensated by
strengths in other areas</li>
</ul>
<p>Selection of candidates will begin after March 25. To apply,
please visit:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://ovgu.b-ite.careers/jobposting/4ba71e1cd33486248e5fe3e998772e44762a31870?ref=homepage">https://ovgu.b-ite.careers/jobposting/4ba71e1cd33486248e5fe3e998772e44762a31870?ref=homepage</a><br>
</p>
</div>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">--
Prof. Dr. Stefan Pollmann
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Institut für Psychologie
PF 4120
D-39016 Magdeburg
Tel: +49 (0)391 / 67 58474
Fax: +49 (0)391 / 67 11401
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ipsy.ovgu.de/allgpsych.html">http://www.ipsy.ovgu.de/allgpsych.html</a></pre>
</body>
</html>