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Directory         1.     Inken Dose , Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics: PhD Student, Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany Message 1: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics: PhD Student, Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany Date: 06-Dec-2010 From: Inken Dose <admissionsmind-and-brain.de> Subject: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics: PhD Student, Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany E-mail this message to a friend Institution/Organization: Humboldt-Universitaet Department: Berlin School of Mind and Brain Web Address: http://www.mind-and-brain.de Level: PhD Duties: Research Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics Description: The Berlin School of Mind and Brain is inviting interested graduate students to apply for the three-year doctoral program at the interface between the humanities and the neurosciences by January 15, 2011. The Berlin School of Mind and Brain is an international research school, located in the vibrant heart of Berlin. Research within the School focuses on the interface between the humanities and the neurosciences. Of particular interest are research areas that fall on the borders between the mind sciences (e.g., philosophy, linguistics, behavioral and cognitive science, economics), and the brain sciences (e.g., neurophysiology, computational neuroscience, neurology, and neurobiology). Major topics of research within the program include: 'conscious and unconscious perception', 'decision-making', 'language', 'brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny', 'mental disorders and brain dysfunction', and the 'philosophy of mind'. However, research is not limited to these areas, and students are strongly encouraged to develop and work at their own initiative on any projects that are relevant to interdisciplinary questions relating to mind and brain. The School is situated in the center of Berlin, on the grounds of the Charité, the largest medical campus in Europe. Each year the School accepts ten to fifteen doctoral candidates into its program. Here are some excellent reasons why students might wish to be considered for one of these highly sought after positions at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain: • Research within the School is strongly embedded in the basic and clinical research conducted within the region allowing for strong synergistic research initiatives and opportunities. Hosted by the Humboldt University, the School's research program includes scientists from the Free University, the Technical University, the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Berlin), the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Leipzig), and the nearby universities of Potsdam and Magdeburg. • Students acquire a strong foundation for interdisciplinary work by attending ten one-week classes during the first half of their doctoral program, which cover all fields relevant for mind/brain-related research, and allow students to explore research methods and topics that they have not been previously exposed to. Each doctoral candidate is assigned two professorial advisors - one from the brain sciences, one from the mind sciences. • Students meet with leading international researchers via the School's Distinguished Lecture Series, interactions with its senior visiting faculty, as well as by attending international workshops and meetings. • Extensive practical services to international doctoral candidates are available. Finally, there are good financial reasons for studying at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain: • There are no tuition fees associated with the program. • Administrative fees are very low. Administrative fees for attending the Humboldt University come to only approximately 200 Euro per semester. • The School offers generous scholarships to the best applicants. For further information please visit www.mind-and-brain.de or contact: admissionsmind-and-brain.de. New! 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