موقعیت‌های خالی در رشته‌های علوم پزشکی و زیستی سال 2013

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The IMPRS “From Molecules to Organisms” is an international PhD program offered jointly by the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory and the Eberhard Karls University in Tuebingen, Germany. Students highly motivated about research should have or be about to obtain an excellent University degree (at Masters or German diploma level) in the life sciences or a related discipline.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided in Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Structural biology, Molecular and cellular biology, Molecular genetics in plant and animal models, Developmental biology, Evolution, Natural variation, ecology and Genomics.

Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing doctoral level.

Eligibility: -Applicants must hold, or expect to hold, a degree in natural or computer science from a Diplom, Masters or equivalent 4-year program.

-Students current skills and knowledge should match well to those relevant to your proposed area of doctoral research.

-Students from Bachelor courses at German universities should only apply if they can demonstrate extensive research experience and outstanding grades (graduating within the top 10% of their class).

-Applicants with degrees from non-European countries must submit a GRE General Test score.

-There is no age limit.

Duration of award(s): It is applicable for 3 years.

What does it cover? -Cutting edge research projects
-Excellent research facilities
-Supporting curriculum with many optional courses.
-Financial support through a scholarship
-International environment with English as the working language.

Notification: Successful applicants will receive their invitation within 5 weeks of the application deadline.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application closing date is 7th March 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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PhD opportunities in a first class research environment Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH), invites applications for its three PhD programs to commence in October 2013. Our offer HBRS is one of Germany’s leading graduate schools, funded by the Excellence Initiative and offering top-level research, education and training possibilities. Under this umbrella our three international PhD programs Infection Biology, Molecular Medicine and Regenerative Sciences provide fully-funded studentships for a three-year course. In all three programs the focus is placed on individual research projects, complemented by program specific seminars as well as an individualized curriculum comprising lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposia and summer schools. Communication and teaching language throughout HBRS is English. Upon graduation students are awarded a PhD – life scientists may alternatively choose a Dr. rer. nat.
Our expectations
All three PhD programs are aimed at highly motivated postgraduates with a background in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or the Life Sciences. The PhD program Regenerative Sciences is also open to students from a Materials Science discipline. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates of all nationalities who have a keen interest in one of the research foci offered by our programs. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required.

Our programs
PhD Infection Biology/ DEWIN: The program's objective is to investigate the complex interactions between host and pathogen as well as basic research with the combined tools of immunology, microbiology, virology, cell biology and molecular biology. For more information please see www.mh-hannover.de/zib.html.

PhD Molecular Medicine: The program aims to form a bridge between Science and the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. We offer a wide variety of projects in the fields of Immunology, Infection, Haematology & Oncology, Biochemistry, Differentiation, Cell Biology, Genetics, and further medical departments. For more information please see www.mh-hannover.de/md-phd.html.
PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrate on Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors and Other Regenerative Agents, Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering including Materials and Natural Sciences, and Ethical as well as Regulatory Implications. For more information please see www.rebirth-hannover.de.


Applications are invited from 1st December 2012 onwards through www.hbrs-application.deonly. Please note that any other form of application will be disregarded. Applications close on 1st April 2013. For further information on the selection process, frequently asked questions, etc please see www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html.

PositionhD Studentship

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2013 International PhD Programme in Molecular Life Sciences, Austria International PhD Programme in Molecular Life Sciences is offered by Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Austria. The VBC PhD Programme is a research-oriented educational program that aims to support the scientific training of young graduates from all over the world. The salary includes health insurance, pension insurance, accident insurance and unemployment insurance.
Application will be submitted till April 30, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of molecular life sciences.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level at the Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Austria.
Scholarship Provider: The VBC PhD Programme is jointly organized by IMP, IMBA, GMI and MFPL.
Scholarship can be taken at: Austria-The program language is English throughout. Proficiency in English is therefore required. A formal proof of competence in English (IELTS, CPE or TOEFL) is recommended but not mandatory.
-Although they do not have a strict age limit, they think that PhD students should not be older than 30 years when they start their studies.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The International students can apply for this programme.
What does it cover? Salaries in the Vienna Biocenter PhD programme are amongst the best in Europe. Within the salary health insurance, pension insurance, accident insurance and unemployment insurance are included. The semester tuition fee is also reimbursed by each Research Institute. The average price of accommodation for a student is approx. 500 – 600 Euros per month depending on the type of accommodation and thus the salary guarantees that a student can live in Vienna rather comfortably.. 
Selection Criteria: Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their application and the letters of recommendation. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a five-day interview procedure in Vienna. They will reimburse round trip travel expenses and provide free accommodation. 
Notification: Interview Dates – first week of July.
How to Apply:
-Completed online application
-Two letters of recommendation.Scholarship Application Deadline: Apply now for the summer selection (deadline April 30, 2013).
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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International PhD Positions in Population Genetics at Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics, Austria
The Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics is offering PhD positions for international students  in the field of Population Genetics. Highly motivated and outstanding students with a background in bioinformatics, statistics, evolutionary genetics, functional genetics, theoretical or experimental population genetics are eligible to apply for this position.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are available in Population Genetics.
Course Level: These scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree programme at the Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics, Austria.
Scholarship Provider: Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics, Austria.
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Eligibility: We invite applications from highly motivated and outstanding students with a background in either theoretical, computational or experimental fields such as bioinformatics, statistics, evolutionary genetics, functional genetics, theoretical and experimental population genetics. Students from related disciplines, such as physics or mathematics are also welcome to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students:Scholarship is open for International Students
Topics include:
• Analysing next generation sequencing data and understanding the sampling properties of high throughput technologies.
• The 1001 Genomes Project: Population genetics of Arabidopsis thaliana.
• Speciation genetics in European columbines (Aquilegia).
• Mutagenesis in the germline with age.
• Population genetic inference using Pool-Seq data.
• Evolution of gene expression in Drosophila.
• Speciation genomics: mapping of hybrid incompatibilities.
• Inference of selection from time series data.
• Understanding the ecology and genetics of an adaptive trait in Drosophila embryos.
• Mathematical models of spatially varying selection in subdivided populations.
• Statistical methods for detecting selective sweeps using genome-wide data.
• The footprint of adaptive gene introgression after secondary contact.
• Probabilistic models for the population genetics of molecular evolution.
• Inferring selection using Drosophila whole genome sequence data.
Number of award(s): Not known.
What does it cover? The yearly salary of successful candidates is based on EUR 34.700,00 before tax according to the regulations of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).
Selection criteria: Candidates who fulfills all the eligibility criteria and other asked requirements will be shortlisted for the interview round. For the third level  the applicants will have the opportunity to interact with current students. Furthermore, the applicants are given the opportunity to interact with the prospective thesis advisor to discuss specific aspects of the project. The final decision is made by the faculty, aiming to recruit the candidates with the highest scientific potential
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to email the following information as a single pdf document to the program coordinator:
-CV
-a motivation letter with a statement of research interests
-university certificates including grades
-a copy of your university degree that enables you to pursue a doctoral study (diploma, master); if you will earn your degree after the deadline: please supply recent transcripts
-an indication of two preferred topics
-at least two reference letters assessing your scientific qualifications need to be e-mailed directly to us (please contact your referees proactively and use the referee request below as a guideline). Please consider that your referees may need some time to prepare and send their letters within the deadline! download referee request
Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline is 30 May 2013
.Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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EMBL PhD Programme for International Applicants, 2013
European Molecular Biology Laboratory offers PhD Programme for applicants of all nationalities from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the molecular life sciences. EMBL invites applications for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Monterotondo (near Rome). PhD positions come with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits and pension access. When applying for the EMBL International PhD Programme applicants select the two research units they are most interested in to work with.
Study Subject(s): PhD research topics are as following:
-Cell Signalling and Cell Differentiation
-Cellular Organisation and Dynamics (nucleus, cytoskeleton, membranes, intracellular trafficking), Cell division
-Chemistry & Chemical Biology
-Computational Genomics (Genome analysis and annotation) and Metagenomics
-Computational Modelling of Biological Systems and Processes
-Disease Mechanisms and Models, Pathogens, Molecular Medicine, Drug Design, Stem Cells
-Evolution
-Functional Genomics Genetics, Gene Networks
-Gene regulation, Transcription, Chromatin and Epigenetics
-Imaging & Image Analysis
-Macromolecular Complexes, Interaction Networks
-Neurobiology (from brain development to physiology and behaviour)
-Physics & Biophysics
-Plant Biology
-Proteomics
-RNA metabolism, transport and processing, ncRNAs and miRNAs
-Robotics & Automation, Engineering
-Software Development and Bioinformatics (incl. Text Mining, Semantic Web, Machine Learning, Statistics)
-Tissue Morphogenesis, Cell Polarity and Migration
-X-ray Crystallography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Electron Microscopy
Course Level: EMBL is offering PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton and Monterotondo
Scholarship Provider: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany (Heidelberg), France (Grenoble), Germany (Hamburg), UK (Hinxton) and Italy (Monterotondo)
Eligibility:- applicants from all nationalities can apply
-applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before enrolment (October of any given year), a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent programme in the country where the degree was obtained.
- proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite to enter the EMBL International PhD Programme
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International Applicants can apply for these positions.
What does it cover? Students are given stipend. PhD positions come with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits and pension access. PhD students at EMBL are allowed to join EMBL’s own health insurance scheme if they are not compulsory or voluntarily insured elsewhere. Dependent children and a spouse can be fully insured in addition, with no extra costs.
Selection Criteria: All applications are evaluated solely on basis of qualification and scientific potential.
Notification: Successful candidates are awarded fellowships in early September 2013 to start work at EMBL ideally by October 2013.
How to Apply: Applicants can apply online.
Application process is as follows:
1) Apply for a password in order to access the application form. This needs to be done latest until the registration deadline.
2) Complete the application form.
3) Submit the completed application form, latest until the application deadline.
Applicant can submit his/her application irrespective of the fact if the referees have completed the online reference form or not, as the submission does not impede referees access to the application.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The registration deadline is 10th June 2013 and the deadline for submission of the online application is 17th June 2013

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The Life Science Zurich Graduate School consists of several highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students are fully funded (ca. EUR 34'500 p.a.) and perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.

Education

Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.

Applications

Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format: 

www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/application.html

Application deadlines are July 1 and December 1

Contact details        

Dr. Susanna Bachmann   
Life Science Zurich Graduate School
University of Zurich
Institute of Molecular Biology
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich
Email: gradschool@lifescience.uzh.ch
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/

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The International Graduate School in Molecular Medicine Ulm funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State Governments kindly invites applications from highly qualified and motivated individuals for

9 PhD studentshipsto commence in October 2013. Successful candidates will perform their PhD projects partly in Ulm and partly in the partner institutions. 
Dissecting the role of the polycomb - like protein PHF19/PCL3 in acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
C. Buske (Ulm) and G. Wang (Chapel Hill, USA)
Dissecting the pathogenesis of myofibrillar myopathies
S. Just (Ulm) and M. Sandri (Padua, Italy)
Differential segregation of organelles during ageing of yeast
N. Johnsson (Ulm)
Nanobridges for targeted virus/host interaction      
J. Münch (Ulm)
Wnt4 target genes during embryonic kidney development
M. Kühl (Ulm) and S. Vainio (Oulu, Finland)
NK cells activity in response to HCMV infection
T. Mertens (Ulm) and G. Palú (Padua, Italy)
Super-resolution optical microscopy of transcription 
J. Michaelis (Ulm)
Genetic networks guiding heart valve development
W. Rottbauer (Ulm) and F. Conlon (Chapel Hill, USA) 
 Hepatitis C core protein-mediated immune regulation        
R. Schirmbeck (Ulm) and A. Alberti/G. Palú (Padua, Italy)

PhD students will receive a tax-free fellowship of 1.400,00 € per month + health insurance costs (or a corresponding work contract) for 3 years. 

The deadline for application is June 6, 2013. Apply here. 
Further information about the application procedure and regulations can be found here.
Short listed candidates will be invited for an oral presentation and interviews to Ulm in March 2013.

For further information please contact: 
Prof. Dr. Michael Kühl or PD Dr. Dieter Brockmann

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PhD Grants in BiotechHealth for International Students in Portugal, 2014
Foundation for Science and Technology is funding eight grants for PhD programme on Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences (BiotechHealth) in 2014 year. This programme is conducted at two schools of the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP and FFUP), four research institutions (INEB, IBMC, IPATIMUP and REQUIMTE) and one hospital (the Hospital Centre of Porto) in Portugal. 
Study Subject(s): Grants are awarded for Doctoral Programme on Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Applied to Health Sciences (BiotechHealth).
Course Level: Grants are offered for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: Foundation for Science and Technology.
Scholarship can be taken at: Portugal
Eligibility: As minimum condition to apply, national or international candidates must have an MSc degree with a strong background in at least one of the following topics: bioengineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, medicine, biochemistry, nanomedicine, chemistry, or a relevant scientific field.
Scholarship Open for International Students: National and international applicants can apply for these grants.
Scholarship Description: Biotech Health is a PhD programme jointly organized by two schools of the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP and FFUP), four research institutions (INEB, IBMC, IPATIMUP and REQUIMTE) and one hospital (the Hospital Centre of Porto). It aims to provide excellence in doctoral training in Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences, in an interdisciplinary and international environment, fostering collaboration between internationally recognized research groups, hospitals and industrial companies.
Number of award(s): 8 grants will be available in 2014 under the FCT PhD Programme.
Selection Criteria: First phase: The criteria to be met by the candidates are the following:
1) Quality of CV, as judged by:
-Academic curriculum (e.g. marks obtained in the master’s degree);
-Previous stay (more than 3 months) in a reference laboratory or company;
-Active participation in research papers published or accepted for publication in international journals.
2) Motivation letter.
The evaluation of all applications will be carried out by a Selection Committee appointed by the Scientific Committee.
Second phase: The candidates selected in First Phase will present their previous work in the format of a poster in a session to which the faculty of the Programme will be invited. They will be evaluated for:
1) scientific spirit;
2) ability to rigorously communicate scientific results;
3) interest in developing a career in a research laboratory or an industry. Their enthusiasm will be under close scrutiny.
In this phase candidates will be asked to provide scientific areas or themes in which they would like to conduct research and will have the opportunity to meet with prospective supervisors.
Notification: Candidates will be selected by 31 of July, 2013.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online. 
Scholarship Application Deadline: Candidates can submit their applications between 3 and 27 of June, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

PhD Fellowships for International and German Students at Heidelberg University in Germany, 2013
The Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular & Cellular Biology (HBIGS) at Heidelberg University offers 10 PhD fellowships in diverse laboratories to highly motivated and skilled students from Germany and abroad. HBIGS offers a structured PhD program with practical training courses on cutting-edge technologies, courses in transferable skills, international retreats & summer schools and professional career advice. The three years fellowship covers 1,468 Euro per month (tax-free) for international and German students. English proficiency is required for international applicants.
Study Subject(s): This fellowship is provided to study Molecular & Cellular Biology at HBIGS in Germany.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular & Cellular Biology (HBIGS) at Heidelberg University
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:- The minimal requirement for admission into the Graduate School is a university degree from an internationally accredited university that would allow the applicant to enter a PhD program in bio sciences in the country where the degree was awarded.
-Depending on the country, this may be a Masters, Licentiate or Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent.
-Applicants who apply to advertised projects are expected to have received their final certificates (Master, Diploma etc.) before the projected start of the PhD work.
-Please, refer to the individual PhD projects for dates.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: German and international students can apply this PhD fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular & Cellular Biology (HBIGS) at Heidelberg University offers 10 PhD fellowships in diverse laboratories to highly motivated and skilled students from Germany and abroad. HBIGS offers a structured PhD program with practical training courses on cutting-edge technologies, courses in transferable skills, international retreats & summer schools and professional career advice.
Number of award(s): 10 three-years HBIGS PhD fellowships are available.
Duration of award(s): PhD fellowships duration are of three years.
What does it cover? Fellowship covers 1,468 Euro per month; tax-free.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: The final decision about admission will be taken by the HBIGS Executive Board. Admission letters will go out shortly after the interview process. Interview date: 26/27 Sep 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15th July 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application


 

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European Molecular Biology Laboratory invites applications for the Spring Recruitment 2014. EMBL International PhD Programme is open for applicants of all nationalities from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the molecular life sciences. EMBL invites applications for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Monterotondo (near Rome). PhD positions come with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits and pension access. When applying for the EMBL International PhD Programme applicants select the two research units they are most interested in to work with. The application deadline is 18 November 2013.
Study Subject (s): PhD research topics are as follows:
-Cell Signalling and Cell Differentiation
-Cellular Organization and Dynamics (nucleus, cytoskeleton, membranes, intracellular trafficking), Cell division
-Chemistry & Chemical Biology
-Computational Genomics (Genome analysis and annotation) and Metagenomics
-Computational Modelling of Biological Systems and Processes
-Disease Mechanisms and Models, Pathogens, Molecular Medicine, Drug Design, Stem Cells
-Evolution
-Functional Genomics Genetics, Gene Networks
-Gene regulation, Transcription, Chromatin and Epigenetics
-Imaging & Image Analysis
-Macromolecular Complexes, Interaction Networks
-Neurobiology (from brain development to physiology and behavior)
-Physics & Biophysics
-Plant Biology
-Proteomics
-RNA metabolism, transport and processing, ncRNAs and miRNAs
-Robotics & Automation, Engineering
-Software Development and Bioinformatics (incl. Text Mining, Semantic Web, Machine Learning, Statistics)
-Tissue Morphogenesis, Cell Polarity and Migration
-X-ray Crystallography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Electron Microscopy
Course Level: EMBL is offering PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton and Monterotondo
Scholarship Provider: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany (Heidelberg), France (Grenoble), Germany (Hamburg), UK (Hinxton) and Italy (Monterotondo)
Eligibility:- applicants from all nationalities can apply
-applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before enrollment (October of any given year), a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent programme in the country where the degree was obtained.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite to enter the EMBL International PhD Programme
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International applicants can apply for these positions.
Scholarship Description: The EMBL International PhD Programme is Europe’s ‘best in class’ PhD programme for the life sciences. 200 students from over 40 countries are carrying out PhD research at EMBL at any time. Every year we admit an average of 50 new students, who belong to the top science graduates in their countries. They are carefully selected from a large multi-national pool of applicants that reached over 1700 applications in 2012. The EMBL International PhD Programme provides comprehensive training that promotes scientific excellence, independence and creativity. We try to maintain a careful balance between theory and practice, between close mentoring and creative freedom, between collaborative teamwork and independence. A concept that works! More than 95% of our students successfully complete their PhD degree and on average they publish two first author papers based on their PhD work. These successes make the EMBL International PhD Programme a role model, which has inspired many similar programmes at science institutions throughout Europe and the world. EMBL has 3 official languages (English, German and French). However, English is most commonly used across sites in the everyday working environment.
Duration of award(s): The typical duration of a PhD thesis at EMBL is 3.5 to 4 years. EMBL predoctoral fellowships are initially awarded for 3.5 years, with the possibility of a half-year extension.
What does it cover? The stipend is competitive by international standards and includes broad health care benefits and pension.
Selection Criteria: All applications are evaluated solely on the basis of qualification and scientific potential.
How to Apply: Applicants can apply online. Application process is as follows:
1) Apply for a password in order to access the application form. This needs to be done later until the registration deadline.
2) Complete the application form.
3) Submit the completed application form, latest by the application deadline.
The applicant can submit his/her application irrespective of the fact if the referees have completed the online reference form or not, as the submission does not impede referees access to the application.
Scholarship Application Deadline:Application opens12 August 2013 CET (GMT +1)
Registration Deadline11 November 2013, 23:59 CET (GMT +1) via the Online Application Form.
Submission Deadline18 November 2013, 23:59 CET (GMT +1)
Reference Deadline20 November 2013, 23:59 CET (GMT +1)
Interview DatesWill be published closer to the time. Full details about the interview procedure will be sent only to invited candidates.
Link

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Phd position in Brain research, At Aalto university, Finland

We are looking for a doctoral student to work in a project which involves the study of human brain function using non-invasive neuroimaging at Aalto University. The specific focus area is the neural basis of hearing and the processing of speech in the brain. The doctoral student will be based at the Brain and Mind Laboratory (BML) which is part of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science (BECS), Aalto University School of Science. The research methods include magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and behavioural measurements. The project, combining psychology, neurosciences, and computational methods, aims to reveal how the human auditory system and its memory mechanisms have evolved to become specialized in processing speech signals. The project is funded by the Academy of Finland and Aalto University.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an applicant who has recently completed, or is nearing completion, of a master’s degree in psychology, cognitive science, physics, or engineering. We are especially seeking applicants with an interest in developing their skills in cognitive neuroscience and computational methods. Programming skills are desirable. The applicant is expected to have both good teamwork skills and an ability to work independently. A good command of English is required.

 How can I apply?
Applications should be sent by e-mail, no later than October 31, 2013, to the Aalto University Registry (kirjaamo@aalto.fi) as well as to Dr. Tiitinen (hannu.tiitinen@aalto.fi) and Dr. May (patrick.may@aalto.fi), with “Doctoral student position/BECS” as well as the applicant’s name written on the subject line. The application should include the following documents in PDF format:

• Short application letter, telling us why you want to work with us and why we should select you
  
• Degree diplomas and transcripts of studies
  
• Curriculum vitae
  
• Letter(s) of recommendation
  

 For more information:
Dr. Hannu Tiitinen (hannu.tiitinen@aalto.fi) and Dr. Patrick May (patrick.may@aalto.fi); Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science (BECS), Aalto University, PO Box 12200, FI-00076 AALTO, Finland

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