Postdoc or research fellow (f/m) clinical neuroimaging
The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a center of excellence within the Helmholtz Association that performs translational research on neurodegenerative diseases. The center includes nine high-performing sites in Berlin, Bonn, Dresden, Göttingen, Magdeburg, Munich, Rostock / Greifswald, Tübingen and Witten.
Within the area of clinical research we have a position for a
Postdoc or research fellow (f/m) clinical neuroimaging
- Code 1255/2014/6 -
Description:
You are working in an interdisciplinary team in Bonn focused on clinical research. Clinical research at the DZNE aims to investigate causes and preclinical biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, and to study normal and pathological brain structure and function in neurodegenerative diseases. To this end the team, led by Prof. Thomas Klockgether, Director of Clinical Research of the DZNE, is currently establishing several clinical studies including MR-imaging in a multi-center and single site setting. The study facility in Bonn will encompass state-of-the-art apparatus including 3T MRI scanners (Siemens Skyra) as well as a 7T MRI scanner, advanced bio-banking program and large data storage and computational resources.
All study participants will undergo extensive clinical and neuropsychological assessments. The majority of the participants will be part of the study specific imaging with repeated and detailed structural and functional brain imaging (T1, T2, DTI, ASL, BOLD, …). Some studies will include 7T imaging and possibly PET imaging. We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious researcher who will contribute to the further development of neuroimaging in the framework of the clinical research.
Qualifications and experience:
The qualified applicant should have a PhD in medical image analysis, cognitive neuroscience, computer science or related field and a strong research background in medical image processing and neuroimaging. Applicants should have experience with existing tools for the analysis of neuroimaging data (e.g. with SPM, FSL, AFNI, etc.), relevant programming experience (e.g. with MATLAB, Python), and proficiency in mathematics and statistics (R, SPSS). Working experience in large-scale clinical studies is highly desirable.
Demonstrable interest in quantitative research, strong analytical skills, ability for independent and critical thinking, and excellent communication and writing skills in the English language are a prerequisite. Creative, highly motivated and team-oriented candidates, who dare to take initiative and enjoy working in a fast-growing, dynamic research environment in an internationally oriented biomedical institution, are strongly encouraged to apply.
We offer a scientific position with a long-term perspective. The position is initially limited to two years. Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst). Job location is Bonn, Germany. Common language at work is English or German. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. The DZNE especially welcomes and encourages disabled individuals to apply.
Interested candidates should send their applications including CV with full publication list, the names and contact information of three references, and a summary of research interests in a single file to application@dzne.de. References may be taken up as part of the candidate selection and prior to interview. Applicants who do not wish referees to be contacted without prior notice and consent should make this explicitly clear on their application.