PhD position, Project 19: Comparing transcranial alternating current stimulation with EEG neurofeedback, at Research Training Group (DFG Graduiertenkolleg) Neuromodulation of Motor and Cognitive Function in Brain Health and Disease
PhD position, Project 19: Comparing transcranial alternating current stimulation with EEG neurofeedback, at Research Training Group (DFG Graduiertenkolleg) Neuromodulation of Motor and Cognitive Function in Brain Health and Disease
The University of Oldenburg is seeking to fill the following position:
PhD position
About us
School VI Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the fields of human medicine, medical physics and acoustics, neurosciences, psychology and health services research. Together with the four regional hospitals, School VI forms the University Medicine Oldenburg.
Furthermore, there is close cooperation with the University Medicine of the University of Groningen.
Your tasks
The DFG-funded Research Training Group “Neuromodulation of Motor and Cognitive Function in Brain Health and Disease” (GRK 2783) aims to understand neural mechanisms of non-invasive neuromodulatory approaches and promote technology development to improve motor and cognitive functions in patients with stroke and Parkinson’s Disease. PhD students will receive a comprehensive and transdisciplinary training in the field of neuromodulation (magnetic/electric brain stimulation, psychopharmacology and neurofeedback) and specialize in state-of-the-art neuroimaging and neurophysiological methods, experience sampling, patient’s expectations or sensor-based assessment of brain activity and behaviour in daily life scenarios.
Project: Comparing transcranial alternating current stimulation with EEG neurofeedback
Main PI and collaborators: Herrmann, Kranczioch
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) is a non-invasive method to brain oscillations and cognitive and motor functions. Its feasibility and safety have been demonstrated in human studies. EEG neurofeedback is another approach to modulate brain oscillations. It is hitherto unknown whether both methods work equally well in all subjects. Thus, the PhD project will compare the two methods regarding their ability to modulate EEG oscillations and – in turn – motor performance.
Your profile
Applicants should hold (or hold at the date of employment) an
academic university degree (Master or equivalent) in psychology,
neuroscience or a related discipline. Prior experience with
EEG-neurofeedback, or brain stimulation is required. Experience with
programming and advanced data analysis, including software skills (e.g.,
R, Matlab), are desirable. Workplace is Oldenburg. Details about the
project and required qualifications are listed on our website and below:
https://uol.de/en/neuromodulation
We Offer
- Payment in accordance with collective bargaining law
(special annual payment, company pension scheme, asset-related benefits)
incl. 30 days annual leave - Option for 4-year funding to complete the PhD
- Support and guidance during your induction phase
- A family-friendly environment with flexible working hours (flexitime) and the possibility of pro-rata mobile work
- Benefits from the company's health promotion programme
- An extensive free further education programme as well as our own scientific promotion of young academics (https://uol.de/en/school6/early-career)
Our standards
The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increase the
percentage of female employees in the field of science. Therefore,
female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance to §
21 Section 3 NHG, female candidates with equal qualifications will be
preferentially considered. Applicants with disabilities will be given
preference in case of equal qualification.
Further information
There is the possibility of personal scientific qualification [doctorate].
Contact:
For general questions contact Prof. Christoph Herrmann or Dr. Cornelia Kranczioch by email (christoph.herrmann@uol.de, cornelia.kranczioch@uol.de).
Apply now
Please send your application via e-mail by 31.12.2024 to
Your electronic application (as one single pdf file) should include a cover letter, CV, publication list (if applicable), list of two potential referees, and copies of certificates of academic grades to the RTG Office.
- Paygrade E13
- Working Hours 75%
- Institution School VI of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Psychology
- Location Oldenburg (Old)
- Application Deadline 03.12.2024
- First day of work as soon as possible
- Limited for an initially limited period of 3 years