The 'Cognitive Neuroimaging Lab' of Dr Uta Noppeney at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics is seeking excellent PhD and Postdoctoral research associates in the field of multisensory integration. We combine psychophysics, functional imaging (fMRI, EEG/MEG & TMS) and models of Bayesian inference and learning to characterize the neural and computational mechanisms underlying multisensory integration. Effective connectivity analyses are used to investigate how information from the senses is integrated through distinct interactions amongst brain regions.

The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics provides an excellent multi-disciplinary, interactive and very collaborative research environment combining expertise in neurophysiology (Prof. Nikos Logothetis), psychophysics (Prof. Heinrich Bülthoff), machine learning (Prof. Bernhard Schölkopf) and development of MRI methodology. PhD students will have the opportunity to participate in the International Max Planck Research School for Neural and Behavioural Sciences (http://www.neuroschool-tuebingen.de/).

Applicants should have a master/diploma or equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, physics or related areas. Prior experience in functional imaging, MatLab, data analysis and/or machine learning would be an advantage. The PhD/PostDoc positions are funded by a MPI stipend or equivalent salary according to German Public service regulations.

For further information, please see http://www.kyb.mpg.de/noppeneygroup/index.html or contact uta.noppeney@tuebingen.mpg.de. Applications including a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of two referees should be sent to: uta.noppeney@tuebingen.mpg.de Applications will be considered until the position is filled.