Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

For further information see: http://www.rub.de/mrg/memory/jobs
To read the original announcement, see:
http://www.rub.de/mam/mrg/images/pubs/a … e_zeit.pdf

The Mercator Research Group (MRG) "Structure of Memory" investigates
episodic and semantic memory processes and their relation to other cognitive
functions. It is funded by the Stiftung Mercator, one of Germanýs largest
foundations, and comprises a diverse and interdisciplinary team of
philosophers and experimental as well as theoretical neuroscientists.

The MRG invites applications for up to nine

PHD AND POSTDOCTORAL STIPENDS IN PHILOSOPHY AND NEUROSCIENCE

PhD stipends in:

A. Behavioral and Molecular Neuroscience to identify the neural support of
memory function

B. In-vitro Electrophysiology and Computational Neuroscience with focus on
the neural mechanisms supporting memory

C. Computational Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

D. Philosophy of Mind and Language with expertise in logic/formal semantics
and interests in neurophilosophy

PhD or postdoctoral stipends in:

E. Neurolinguistics or Cognitive Neuroscience with expertise in human EEG
and interests in semantic processing

F. Cognitive Neuroscience with expertise in human fMRI and interests in
higher cognition

The main language of communication is English. PhD students will be
encouraged to join RUB́s International Graduate School of Neuroscience
(IGSN). Postdocs will have moderate teaching obligations. Stipends will be
competitive. For further information see www.rub.de/mrg/memory/jobs. Please
address inquiries and applications to Prof. Magdalena Sauvage (A, B), Prof.
Sen Cheng (C), or Prof. Markus Werning (D, E, F). To apply please send a
letter stating your motivation and your research interests, a complete CV,
and the names and email addresses of three referees to mrg1@rub.de by March
7th, 2010.

The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly
encourage applications from qualifed women and persons with disabilities.

Stiftung Mercator initiates and funds projects that promote better
educational opportunities in schools and universities. In the spirit of
Gerhard Mercator, it supports initiatives that embody the idea of
openmindedness and tolerance through intercultural encounters, sharing of
knowledge and culture. The foundation provides a platform for new ideas to
enable people – regardless of their national, cultural or social background
– to develop their personality, become involved in societyand make the most
of the opportunities available to them.

The Ruhr University Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research
universities. The University draws its strengths from both the diversity and
the proximity of scientific and engineering disciplines on a single,
coherent campus. This highly dynamic setting enables students and
researchers to work across traditional boundaries of academic subjects and
faculties. Host to 32,600 students and 4,700 staff, the Ruhr University is a
vital institution in the Ruhr area, which has been selected as European
Capital of Culture for the year 2010.

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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Markus Werning
Professor of Philosophy of Language and Cognition
Department of Philosophy
Ruhr University Bochum
44780 Bochum, Germany
Email: markus.werning@rub.de
Phone: +49-234-32-24734
Fax: +49-234-32-14463
Secretary: +49-234-32-26739