PhD Positions, International Max Planck Research School NeuroCom, Germany (2016)

The International Max Planck Research School on Neuroscience of Communication (IMPRS NeuroCom) (http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/main.html) now offers several positions for excellent students holding a Master´s degree (or equivalent) to perform research resulting in a PhD. IMPRS NeuroCom is based at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, and the University of Leipzig, and also involves the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig, and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK.

The interviews are expected to take place in March/April 2016. The programme will start in autumn 2016.

Candidates:
The IMPRS NeuroCom aims to recruit and educate excellent young scientists who wish to extend their knowledge and research experience in a structured 3-year research programme, in order to pursue a successful career in cognitive neuroscience. The school is intended for students holding a very good Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a wide spectrum of potential disciplines such as Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Medicine, Neurobiology, Linguistics, Computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, or related fields, awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution. Research experience is essential for successful candidates.

Admission:
The applications are evaluated by IMPRS faculty members. Interview selection is based on academic qualifications, personal references, recommendation, research experience and interests, and suitability to the programme.

Funding:
PhD students of the IMPRS NeuroCom will receive funding based on the guidelines of the Max Planck Society. There are no tuition fees. Enrollment at the University of Leipzig is optional for German students and mandatory for international students. The enrollment fee is approximately €190 per semester.

Further details:
http://academicpositions.eu