Dear all, I'm attaching a job offer for a fully-funded neuroimaging position at Frankfurt University, available immediately. The position is based at the Brain Imaging Center of Goethe University, a facility that hosts two dedicated research MR scanners and an MEG facility. A full clinical salary is available for applicants with a medical degree. Best, Johannes ==== Dr Johannes C Klein Goethe-University of Frankfurt Department of Neurology, Brain Imaging Center Schleusenweg 2-16 D-60528 Frankfurt/Main Germany email: klein@med.uni-frankfurt.de http://www.bic.uni-frankfurt.de/
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The Department of Neurology and Brain Imaging Center (BIC) at the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for a full-time position as
Clinician scientist (m/f)
Or
Doctoral/Postdoctoral researcher (m/f)
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to develop a programme of research into imaging biomarkers of neurological diseases. Topics include the evolution of lesions in Multiple Sclerosis, the differentiation of neurodegenerative diseases, and the evaluation of target sites for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in movement disorders.
Essential qualifications and interests include · a background in medicine, neuroscience, or a related field (e.g., a degree in psychology, engineering, physics, biology) · programming skills (Linux shell scripting, MATLAB) · an interest in biomedical questions and systems neuroscience · interpersonal skills when dealing with research subjects and colleagues
Additionally, the ideal applicant · has experience with imaging software packages (e.g. FSL, SPM) · enjoys inter-disciplinary interactions with physicists and clinicians · has experience with conducting MRI scans · speaks (basic) German to interact with study subjects
The successful candidate should have a demonstrated capacity for independent work and be capable of initiating research in a lively research environment.
The post will involve collecting MRI data from patients with neurological conditions and normal volunteers. The post will also involve data analysis and writing of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, as well as writing ethics applications for research projects. For Doctoral researchers, Goethe-University provides the opportunity to obtain a PhD degree.
The Brain Imaging Center offers excellent imaging facilities, with two research-only 3T Siemens MRI scanners, MEG, various stimulus presentation methods, and an active physics group.
The position is available immediately and can be split up.
The appointment will be initially for 2 years, with the possibility of extension.
Salary will be based on TV-Ä Hessen for Clinicians, and up to TVÖD-E13 for Postdoctoral Researchers.
Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from female candidates are encouraged.
Where qualifications are equal, preference will be given to applicants with disabilities.
Candidates should submit their applications (as a PDF including CV, names of at least two referees, and a brief letter of motivation outlining their interests and explaining how they meet the qualifications listed above) to Dr Johannes Klein (klein@med.uni-frankfurt.de). Dr Klein is also available for informal enquiries. Applications will be considered until the post is filled.