The position is available starting July 1st, 2012 in the research group “Functional imaging of the chemosensory system”, Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology at RWTH Aachen University. Funding for this position can be provided for one year, additional salary grants are already submitted and in preparation

 

The research of the group focuses on behavioral and neuronal correlates of olfactory, trigeminal, and gustatory stimulation as well as the interaction of the chemosensory systems with other sensory systems. Using state-of-the-art stimulation devices in combination with sophisticated behavioral methods and non-invasive means of functional brain imaging (fMRI, EEG/ERP) we investigate how the human brain processes chemosensory stimuli

 

The project is focused on Multisensory integration processes during the perception of ecologically relevant objects. We aim to investigate how the human brain forms a unique percept using input information from various sensory systems (auditory, olfactory, visual system). This research question will be tackled using behavioral as well as functional imaging studies in healthy human subjects

 

The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team of young researchers at a well-known research institution (www.rwth-aachen.de). The candidate will design and conduct behavioral as well as functional imaging experiments, collect data, perform statistical data analysis (SPSS, Matlab and SPM), present the results at national and international meetings and publish research manuscripts

 

Candidates must hold a Diploma or M.Sc. degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Nutrition or a related field and should either have experience with sensory testing in a behavioral and psychophysiological setting or designing functional imaging experiments or analyzing behavioral and functional imaging data. Very good English communication and writing skills are expected. The position requires a strong interest in research questions and experimental skills combined with a high level of motivation, team-orientation as well as the ability to solve problems independently. Programming skills in Matlab are considered a plus. Qualified women are explicitly invited to apply and handicapped candidates with equal qualification will be given preference

 

Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, list of publication as well as at least one reference address to Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Albrecht (jfreiherr@ukaachen.de)

 

Additional information about our group can be found at: www.olf.rwth-aachen.de

 

Arrival date: 1 July 2012

Estimated duration: 3 years


Payment: 50% TV-L 13


Homepage:

http://www.olf.rwth-aachen.de