mercredi 12 août 2009

PhD position in Groningen

The division of Experimental Psychology of the University of Groningen is looking for a PhD Student in Cognitive Neuroscience (f/m)

On short term, a PhD position will be available in the division of Experimental Psychology, under supervision of Dr Jacob Jolij. In this project, you will study the interaction between conscious and unconscious visual processing, and how conscious and unconscious visual information influence higher mental processes, such as decision making and social cognition. Research methods include (but are not limited to) TMS, fMRI, EEG, and eye-tracking.

The University of Groningen is a research-intensive university in the north of the Netherlands, with over 20,000 students, ranked in the top 25 of European research universities. The department of Psychology is one of the largest in the Netherlands and offers both Dutch and English language programmes. The division of Experimental Psychology consists of approx. 15 members of staff with research interests such as visual perception, consciousness, cognitive control, memory, attention, traffic psychology, and neurofeedback. Research facilities are excellent, and have recently seen large investments in cognitive neuroscience facilities, such as new EEG labs and a new TMS lab. The department participates in the Neuroimaging Centre of the University Medical Centre.

Groningen is a medium sized city with a historic city centre, and a vibrant atmosphere, generally recognized as one of the most enjoyable cities in the Netherlands. Groningen is well connected to the west of the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and the north of Germany (Bremen).

[The offer]
A PhD bursary for four years, approx. EUR 1550 per month net. During the project you will conduct research and receive training in the Graduate School for Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences.

[Requirements]
An MSc or equivalent degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology or related area. Programming skills (Matlab, Delphi) are highly welcome, as is experience with neuroimaging methods. Having spent a period abroad during your studies is an important bonus, too.

[Interested?]
For further details about this position, please contact Dr Jacob Jolij, j.jolij [ à ] rug.nl ; +31 50 363 6348, or visit our website: http://www.rug.nl/staff/j.jolij or http://www.jolij.com . If you want to apply, please send your CV, a list of grades, names of two academic referees, and a letter stating your research interests and motivation for this position to Jacob Jolij, j.jolij [ à ] rug.nl