Germany: 5 PhD position in GRK1253: Processing of affective stimuli: from the molecular basis to the emotional experience

Deadline: 1st Sep. 2012

Job Description

The cooperation of renowned research groups from philosophy, psychology, psychiatry, neurology, anatomy, and physiology will allow the RTG´s doctoral students to develop excellent and internationally visible interdisciplinary research projects within the Affective Sciences. Based on the realized interdisciplinary approach and the expertise of the RTG researchers the projects of the RTG will converge on three levels, each addressed by human, clinical and animal research: (1) self-regulation, self-control and dynamic of emotional processes, (2) emotional determinants of normal and pathological behavior, and (3) neurobiological basis of emotional reactions (especially serotonergic and dopaminergic systems). A special interest hereby is to identify interactions between these levels. The philosophy project provides a theoretical framework for the empirical-experimental projects, and itself focuses on the epistemological, anthropological and ethical dimension of research on emotion.

The exact dissertation projects can be found in the appendix: http://www.gk-emotions.uni- wuerzburg.de/fileadmin/97125310/fellowship/Anhang_Ausschreibung_Mai- 12.pdf

There are also available 2 qualification stipends. For information see: http://www.gk-emotions.uni-wuerzburg.de/qualification_stipends/

Requirements for Applicant

Subject Requirements (Qualification)
We are seeking highly motivated, independent and creative graduates. Admission to the program is based on a competitive selection procedure. Applicants require a degree in psychology, biology, medicine or philosophy (Master, Diploma).
Applications should include CV, copies of university certificates, two letters from referees, a short outline of research interests and the application form that can be downloaded at
http://www.gk-emotions.uni-wuerzburg.de/fellowship/.
Deadline is September 1, 2012.