Applications are invited for PhD positions to join Center for Music in the Brain (MIB) investigating neurobiological foundations of music at Aarhus University (AU).
07.04.2017 |
Four PhD fellowships are available at the Center for Music in the Brain (MIB), Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University (AU). The successful applicant will work on a 3-year research project examining the neural correlates of music in healthy individuals and/or patient populations using MRI (functional and structural), EEG and MEG, and be carrying out scientific research towards a PhD degree under supervision of MIB’s PIs and in collaboration with other team members. We envisage the positions will start at 1st December, 2017.
The Danish National Research Foundation’s Center for Music in the Brain (MIB) is an interdisciplinary research center at AU and the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg, Denmark (RAMA) aiming to address the dual questions of how music is processed in the brain and how this can inform our understanding of fundamental principles behind brain functioning in general. With a strong foundation in music practice and theory at the highest level and a focus on the clinical application of music, MIB combines neuroscientific, musicological and psychological research in music perception, action, emotion and learning with the potential to test prominent theories of brain function and to influence the way we play, teach, use and listen to music.
MIB is headed by Peter Vuust and the center is organized around four research topics:
MIB is situated in the Danish Neuroscience Center at Health, AU allowing close interactions with residing clinicians, medical scientists and patient groups. This gives easy access to MINDLab Core Experimental Facility with an impressive infrastructure providing an array of state-of-the-art technologies (PET, MRI, MEG, EEG, tDCS, and TMS), and extensive support. MIB is furthermore affiliated with RAMA’s music teaching programmes of the highest national and international levels, training students as professional musicians and high-level music teachers.
AU provides an inspiring international research environment with excellent neuroscience facilities, and is consistently listed among the world's best 100 universities. Aarhus is a dynamic university city located on the Baltic coast in continental Denmark and surrounded by nature; it offers very high living standards, rich cultural and intellectual life, outdoor activities, excellent restaurant/nightlife scene, etc.
Read more about MIB here: www.musicinthebrain.au.dk
We seek highly motivated persons with the following qualifications:
Essential criteria:
Desirable:
Application:
The application must consist of a statement of interest, highlighting your motivations for applying for the position (max 1 page), full CV, diplomas, letter of recommendation/references and a short proposal for a study within the research area of MIB (maximum 2 pages). The application should be sent in one PDF file to Hella Kastbjerg (hella.kastbjerg@clin.au.dk) by 7th May, 2017.
Additional information regarding this position can be obtained by contacting: Professor Peter Vuust, MIB, AU tel. +45 7846 1617, mail: pv@musikkons.dk.
Formalities:
Please note that the selected candidates will have to apply for and get approved for enrolment at the AU Graduate School of Health (http://talent.au.dk/phd/health/) in a separate procedure before officially starting as a PhD student. An enrolment at the Graduate School of Health requires a Danish Master’s degree or similar relevant five-year degree programme. Please note that if the Master’s degree is less than 120 ECTS credit points, the applicant must have comprehensive research-relevant activities.