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PhD-Position at the Department of Art and Media Studies, NTNUThe  Faculty of Humanities at NTNU announces a PhD-position connected to the interdisciplinary project Picturing the Brain: Perspectives on  Neuroimaging, financed by the Research Council of Norway.The  project description and other relevant information can be obtained by  contacting Aud Sissel Hoel, telephone (+47)73 59 65 83, or mail aud.sissel.hoel@ntnu.noThe applications should be submitted electronically through this page.Application deadline is November 10, 2010PhD-Position at the Department of Art and Media Studies, NTNU (Trondheim, Norway)The Faculty of Humanities announces a PhD-position connected to the  interdisciplinary project Picturing the Brain: Perspectives on  Neuroimaging, financed by the Research Council of Norway. The project  explores recent methods of neuroimaging and visualization, focusing on  the epistemological roles these methods play, as images or as visual  tools, in the conduct and communication of medicine and science. The  goal is to obtain a deeper understanding of how images contribute to the  developing knowledge about the brain by serving as a research tool, as a  perceptual prosthesis, or as a powerful rhetorical device. Societal,  cultural and ethical aspects related to more recent applications of  these image technologies will be emphasized. The available position will  be connected to the project’s work package 1, which is tasked with  investigating neuroimaging’s role as a diagnostic tool and as a tool for  the mapping of brain functions.Applicants must have  completed a Master’s degree or equivalent degree with a strong academic  record (B or better) in media studies, art history or similar.  Applicants with a different background in the humanities or social  sciences (philosophy, science and technology studies, literature  studies, social anthropology, sociology) will also be considered if the  applicant can show theoretical and analytical knowledge of images, for  instance through their master’s thesis. The doctoral study should be  completed within the prescribed time for PhD-studies (three years of  full-time study where ½ year is dedicated to compulsory coursework).Knowledge of theory and history related to scientific use of images is  desirable. Knowledge of media theory, contemporary philosophy of  technology, science and technology studies, or ethics will be  beneficial. Experience from interdisciplinary research, or from art and  exhibition work will also be considered when evaluating the  applications. The working language for the project is English, and it is  therefore preferred that the dissertation is written in English.The application must contain information about education, exams/grades,  publications and any relevant experience. The applicants are also asked  to give a brief summary of their master’s thesis and account for their  interest in the announced project. In addition, the application must  include an outline of ideas and perspectives that the applicant wishes  to develop in his/her PhD project, within the framework of the overall  project’s work package 1 (no more than three pages). The project  description and other relevant information can be obtained by contacting  Aud Sissel Hoel, telephone (+47)73 59 65 83, or mail aud.sissel.hoel@ntnu.no.The project offers an active, interdisciplinary and international  research environment that includes researchers in media studies, art  history, philosophy, media technology, medical technology and  neuroscience, as well as artists. The PhD candidate’s research project  will be conducted in cooperation with the project’s research partners in  medical technology and neuroscience.The applications should  be submitted electronically through this page. Applicants should label  their applications with the reference number of application, HF 10-035,  and assemble the separate attachments into one document.The following attachments for the PhD position must be sent electronically through this page:scanned copies of certificates (originals must be produced at the interview)list of publicationsIf some of the attachments cannot be sent electronically, one copy  should be sent by regular mail. The envelope must be marked with the  reference number HF 10-035 and sent to NTNU, Faculty of Humanities,  NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway.Shortlisted applicants will be asked for references and invited to an interview.Within 3 months after appointing the successful PhD scholarship holder  he/she must apply for admission to the PhD programme in Humanities and  the Arts. For further details, please access: www.ntnu.no/hf/forskerutdanningThe positions are remunerated according to salary level 48 in the  national salary scheme, gross NOK 383 700 annually, of which 2 per cent  is deducted for the State Pension scheme. The appointments will be made  in accordance with the current regulations for fellowship appointments  at Norwegian universities. A contract will be drawn up detailing the  period of appointment and required duties.The appointment is  to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State  Employees and Civil Servants. Primary residency in the Department of Art  and Media, at the Faculty of Humanities in Trondheim is a prerequisite. Application deadline is November 10, 2010.http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=69801