The evolution and development of the human brain and its implications for human life history and behavior are among the central interests of the Department of Human Evolution. We are particularly interested in documenting within-species variation in brain form among humans and hominoids. In particular, we are interested in the relationship between brain shape and size, and in the comparison of human and hominoid ontogenetic trajectories of the brain.
We seek a PhD candidate to apply 3-D morphometric methods to a comparative study of both adult anatomy and ontogenetic series represented by MRI and CT scans of human and ape primate brains. The goal is to identify variation and scaling relationships within and across species in brain form and to compare species-specific ontogenetic trajectories. A background in human evolution, anatomy and embryology, as well as neuroanatomy is required. Candidates with experience in computer programming are preferred.
Type of Contract - Temporary
Status - Full-time
Country - GERMANY
City - Leipzig
Company/Institute - Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Department of Human Evolution
Benefits - 31.710,9 /a including employer´s contribution, Travel Allowance € 250 – 1500 per year (depending on distance)
Mobility Allowance € 500 – 800 per month (single or married)
Career Exploration Allowance € 2000 once after one year
Street - Deutscher Platz 6
City - Leipzig
Postal Code - D-04103
State/Province - Leipzig
Country - GERMANY
Phone - phone/Tel.: 00 49 (0) 341 - 35 50 350
Fax - phone/Tel.: 00 49 (0) 341 - 35 50 350
E-Mail - hublin@eva.mpg.de
Website - http://www.eva.mpg.de
Job Starting Date - 01/09/2006
Application Deadline - 31/07/2006
