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Dear Computational Neuroscientists,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""
lang="EN-GB">a new Coordination Office for the National
Network Computational Neuroscience (NNCN) will be established as of
September 1<sup>st</sup>
2007 at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Bernstein</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for
Computational
Neuroscience Freiburg. The NNCN comprises the 4 Bernstein Centers
Berlin,
Göttingen, München and <st1:place w:st="on">Freiburg</st1:place>, 5
Bernstein
Groups, 11 Bernstein-Partner-Projects and one Bernstein Junior Group,
and will
be extended by additional Centers for Neurotechnology. The Coordination
Office
will support the activities of the NNCN as an independent institution
that contributes
to the overall efficiency and international visibility of the NNCN by
the professional
organization of joint activities, events and public relations. The
Coordination
Office also serves as a liaison body between the BMBF / PT- DLR and the
NNCN.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""
lang="EN-GB">For the Coordination Office at the
BCCN-Freiburg, the following positions are open:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span
style="" lang="EN-GB">1. Head of the
Coordination Office (TV-L E14)</span></b><span style="" lang="EN-GB"> -
As an experienced scientist, the successful applicant will play a
leading role in independently representing and advancing the interests
of the
NNCN in collaboration with their scientists in relevant panels,
particularly in
interaction with international institutions. Furthermore, aspects such
as
scientific networking, promoting young researchers, coordinating public
relations activities of the NNCN and cooperations with industry
partners will
be some of the tasks. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span
style="" lang="EN-GB">2. Junior Scientist
(TV-L E13)</span></b><span style="" lang="EN-GB"> – the post
holder should have relevant experience in neuroscience and will support
a
regular exchange with scientists. His/her task will be to create
relevant
publications and briefs for the public audience, and support the Head
of the
Office in all above mentioned activities, especially in efficient
communication
within the NNCN as well as in public relations activities. <o:p><br>
</o:p></span><br>
<b style=""><span style="" lang="EN-GB">Both</span></b><span style=""
lang="EN-GB"><b> </b>positions are currently limited to
5 year fixed-term contracts and involve travelling to network partners,
funding
organizations and conferences. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""
lang="EN-GB">For further information, please visit
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.bccn.uni-freiburg.de/jobs/kos">www.bccn.uni-freiburg.de/jobs/kos</a>
and <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.bernstein-zentren.de">www.bernstein-zentren.de</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Please note:
We are currently inviting applications for several PhD and PostDoc
positions at the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience
and in associated projects.
For details please see <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.bccn.uni-freiburg.de/news/jobs">www.bccn.uni-freiburg.de/news/jobs</a>
Dr. Simone Cardoso de Oliveira
Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Freiburg
Coordinator for Teaching and Training Programs
Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg
Hansastr. 9A
79104 Freiburg, Germany
phone: +49-761-203-9575
fax: +49-761-203-9559
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.bccn.uni-freiburg.de">www.bccn.uni-freiburg.de</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:cardoso@bccn.uni-freiburg.de">cardoso@bccn.uni-freiburg.de</a>
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