Postdoc Position in Optical Imaging

[Frithjof Kruggel]

                          RESEARCH POSITION
 
            Max-Planck-Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience
               Workgroup on Signal and Image Processing
 
 The Workgroup on Signal and Image Processing is seeking applicants
 for a Post-Doctoral Research Position in the area of optical imaging
 as applied to the analysis of cognitive processes in man (functional
 near-infrared spectroscopy, fNIRS).
 
 The successful applicant will be expected to participate in an
 advanced research and development effort centered on the following
 topics:
  o measurement of higher-level brain function using fNIRS 
  o comparison of brain activation as revealed by fNIRS, fMRI and ERP
  o setup of cross-modal physiological models of brain activation
  o measurement of brain activation in stroke patients

 Successful applicants should have an advanced degree in Physics,
 Biology, Psychology or Medicine, and significant experience in 
 optical imaging. The term of the position is currently limited to 
 one year, with a possible extension of another year. A starting 
 date around June 2000 is expected. A competitive salary will be 
 offered, with actual salary dependent on the applicant's qualifi-
 cations and experience.
 We encourage qualified women to apply.
 
 Interested applicants should send a resume and a list of references
 to Dr. F. Kruggel (kruggel at cns.mpg.de) no later than April 30, 2000.
 Electronic application is preferred, but if necessary, applications
 may be sent to the address below.
 
 Dr. F. Kruggel
 Max-Planck-Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience
 Stephanstr. 1, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
 kruggel at cns.mpg.de
 Phone: (49) 341 9940 223, FAX: (49) 341 9940 221