PhD Programme at IMPRS NeuroCom in neuroscience

PhD Programme at IMPRS NeuroCom in neuroscience

The IMPRS NeuroCom offers its students an outstanding interdisciplinary three year programme with the aim of providing multidisciplinary training in both cognitive science and neuroscientific methodologies. For this purpose, faculty members with diverse backgrounds, for example, neurobiologists, neuropsychologists, cognitive scientists, medical researchers, computer scientists, physicists to name but a few, are involved in both the teaching and supervision of the doctoral students as they complete their PhDs. Students who complete the doctoral programme will have the ability to communicate across these diverse disciplines, and will be able to start a successful career in neuroscience research and beyond. Fundamental knowledge covering all four modules is imparted in the form of lectures, courses, and seminars run at the MPIs and the University of Leipzig. In addition, research and work is organized around various series of colloquia, annual summer schools, which take place in Leipzig or London, and final-year exchange programmes. Besides behavioural work, the programme draws on elaborate modern neuroimaging techniques such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), with the aim of understanding the brain in its complexity and functionality. The teaching and supervision language at the IMPRS NeuroCom is English. International students at the IMPRS are encouraged and funded to participate in courses in German as a second language.

KEY FEATURES

3-year doctoral programme

Structured curriculum

Excellent research conditions

Close collaboration with supervisors

Financial support

English as working language

International and interdisciplinary learning and working environment

No tuition fees

INSTITUTES:

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig

University of Leipzig

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig

Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL, London

Every three years new students will enter the programme, enabling successive cohorts of doctoral students to progress through their three-year PhDs together. Eligible applicants will possess a Master's (or qualified equivalent) degree in disciplines like computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine, neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, neurology, physics, psychiatry, psychology, or related fields awarded by an internationally recognized university-level institution. Research experience is essential for successful candidates. Students may apply before receiving the Master’s degree, indicating the expected date. In this case the up-to-date transcripts of records are sufficient. Please note, the degree has to be completed by the time the students starts the PhD project.

Applications are evaluated by the members of the IMPRS faculty. Selection is based on academic qualification, personal references, research experience and interests. There is no separate selection procedure for receiving a scholarship; all students admitted to the programme will receive financial support. Please find further information regarding the assessment process here.

Application opening 1 November, 2011

Application deadline 31 January, 2012

Begin of PhD projects summer/autumn 2012

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION:

Only online applications are accepted. Applications by email won`t be considered!

The link to the online application form will be provided here from 1 November, 2011

Java Script needs to be activated

Submitting ALL required documents enables the completion of your application

Only documents in pdf format are accepted

All documents that are not in English or German have to be translated by an officially approved translation office.

Size limit of your uploads is 100 MB

Two referees must be named who will give a sound assessment of the applicant's aptitude to undertake a PhD. These referees will receive an email with the login details to a special recommendation form they are asked to complete. Applications are only complete when the two referees have filled in the online form. The applicant is not able to access this information.

Both applicant and referee will receive a confirmation email once we have received the data

We will contact you when all applications have been assessed.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED:

Cover letter explaining your motivation and reasons for pursuing a PhD at the IMPRS NeuroCom

CV including activities and experiences relevant to your studies

Two names of academic referees supporting your application (to fill in the online application form; look explanation above)

Title and abstract of your thesis (Master or equivalent; please an one-sided abstract)

Master’s degree or equivalent (certificate)

Transcripts of course work and other relevant academic certificates (marking)

Certificate of proficiency in English: language requirements (non-native speakers only). Also acceptable is course work in English either at your home university or at a university abroad.

List of publications (if applicable)

Research cluster into which applicants wish to be accepted

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://imprs-neurocom.mpg.de/phd/index.html