The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 45 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harboring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with approximately 10.000 employees.
The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich offers: Postdoc: Neuroimaging (m/f)
RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The postdoc will work on disease crossing mechanisms of neurodegeneration and cognitive decline using multimodal MRI data acquired through prospective longitudinal studies. Our protocols include repeat structural and functional MRI together with amyloid PET and detailed cognitive testing. The study is funded by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and embedded in an ambitious imaging program on disease crossing mechanisms. The postdoc will work in a highly dynamic neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas.
REQUIREMENTS: The candidate should hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in relevant disciplines (informatics, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience), should be familiar with state of the art structural and functional imaging techniques as documented by relevant publications. Solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. An enthusiastic, independent work style will provide a good fit for our team.
OFFER: We offer an excellent multidisciplinary environment with expertise in neuroimaging, neuropsychology, bioinformatics, epidemiology and state of the art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET, IT infrastructure). The research team is embedded in the Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology, which is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. The research fellow will draw on a comprehensive database and technical support to facilitate efficient work conditions. He/she will work in a young and highly productive team at the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research.
The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) (http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html), Germany, and its hospitals figure among Germany's premier and internationally competitive biomedical research sites and are funded by the government's Excellence Initiative.
Salary is according to TV-L. The position is limited for two years, with a possible extension. Disabled persons will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Presentation costs can not be refunded.
HOW TO APPLY: Your application - preferably in electronic form - with the usual documents indicating the earliest possible starting date should be directed to: Klinikum der Universität München, Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research Prof. Dr. Martin Dichgans Marchioninistr. 15 81377 Munich | Germany
Send application by email to: Mrs. Lilo Thomas E-Mail: isd@med.uni-muenchen.de