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The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics (MPIC) is establishing an
Independent Research Group
to pursue cutting-edge challenging basic neuroscientific problems using high-field Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI). The global aim is the elucidation of the general principles that govern the function of the neural
networks underlying the sensory-motor capacities of the primate.
The group-leader is expected to assume responsibility of two vertical scanners (4.7T and 7T) for non-human pri-
mate experiments (Bruker BioSpin). A thorough understanding of hardware, of RF technology (testing radiofre-
quency coils and collaborating with RF engineers who build the coils), and of development of pulse sequences
is necessary. Communication with the Bruker engineers and supervision of the further development and upda-
ting of the existing systems will be also part of the candidate’s responsibilities. In addition, she/he will supervise
and coordinate a number of collaborators working with the scanners. They include three experienced MR tech-
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nicians/bioengineers, and three physics students working on spectroscopy, BOLD and perfusion imaging. Finally,
the candidate is expected to interact with a number of senior neuroscientists and coordinate their projects in an
advising manner, including the following topics:
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for you
Combined intracortical and optical recordings with fMRI development of the fMRI technology for applications in
the awake non-human primate collaboration of MRI specialists with electrophysiologists Development of smart
contrast agents as marker of neural activity, requiring longitudinal studies of relaxivity changes in slices or in vivo
intracortical injections combined with MR contrast imaging Thus, a strong background and experience in NMR
physics and an extended interest in neuroscientific applications as well as understanding of basic principles in
neuroscience is necessary.
Basic research is continuously facing
The position is intended for five years.
new challenges. In the Max Planck
Society, more than 4,300 scientists
Applications, including curriculum vitae, list of publications, description of scientific achievements, future
dedicate themselves to exploring and
research plans, and 3 letters of reference should be submitted to:
expanding the boundaries of human
Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics
knowledge. They are annually joined
Office of Prof. Dr. Nikos Logothetis
by 10,500 student assistants, doctoral
Spemannstrasse 38
students, post docs and visiting scien- 72076 Tübingen, Germany
tists and supported by a staff of 8,000 in
the financial, technical and administra-
tive areas.
The Max-Planck-Institute for Molecular Biomedicine has several openings for
The Max Planck Institutes are ranked
Postdoctoral Research Scientists (position code 02-2007)
among the most popular employers
and among the 30 “best employers of PhD Students (position code 03-2007)
postdocs” (internet survey conducted
in the Department Tissue Morphogenesis (Director Prof. Ralf H. Adams).
by the US magazine The Scientist,
February 2003). They are among the 10
Blood vessels play essential roles in vertebrate organisms and are also directly involved in a range of disease
conditions such as cancer. We are studying the signaling processes controlling the angiogenic growth of the
best research institutions outside of
vasculature, the interactions between the different cell types forming the vessel wall and the communication bet-
the USA (Young Career 2004). This is
ween blood vessels and the surrounding tissues. Technical approaches include genetic studies in mouse or
your opportunity to work for a major, zebrafish, confocal and time-lapse microscopy, immunohistochemistry, cell/tissue culture, biochemistry, molecu-
internationally renowned research lar biology and bioinformatics.
organisation that offers long-term
The Max-Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine (http://www.mpi-muenster.mpg.de/indexe.shtml) offers an
career prospects. excellent research environment with strong local links to the Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation
(http://zmbe.uni-muenster.de/center/centerindex.htm) and the University of Muenster (http://www.uni-muen-
ster.de/en/index.html). Service facilities for Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting, electron microscopy, the pro-
duction of genetically modified mice and a research animal unit provide core support.
www.mpg.de
We invite applications by enthusiastic, committed and talented prospective postdoctoral fellows and PhD stu-
dents who wish to join our new department.
Postdoctoral fellowships are fix-term appointments for initially two or three years with the possibility of extensi-
on. PhD stipends cover up to three years. The institute offers a very international environment so that knowled-
ge in the German language is not essential.
Please send your application (with the position code) and CV preferentially in English and the names of 2-3 refe-
rees via email to:
thielen@vw.mpi-muenster.mpg.de or to:
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine
Administration
Roentgenstrasse 20, 48149 Muenster, Germany
The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPIPKS) seeks one
Distinguished PKS Postdoctoral Fellow
The successful candidate will complement research areas pursued at the institute and conduct independent stu-
dies e.g. in the the following fields: Ultracold gases, attosecond physics, molecular electronics, correlated elec-
trons and magnetism, quantum information theory, statistical physics far from equilibrium, biological physics of
cells and tissues. Novel directions with promising perspectives are welcome as well.
The position can start by March 2008, or any later date that year.
7 Further details of research opportunities can be found on our web-site:
http://www.pks.mpg.de.
The appointment requires an entry age of less than 35 and is typically for two years, renewable for one more year.
Please also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the address mentioned above. Application
deadline is February 8, 2008.
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Please send a CV with a list of publications and a statement of research interests by e-mail to:
visitors@pks.mpg.de or by post to the following address:
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