The Institute of Sports Medicine at the University of Paderborn invites applications for a full-time
Postdoctoral Position
to conduct, process and analyze EEG and other neuroimaging data in the context of sports and exercise. The primary responsibility of this position includes developing novel processing and statistical analysis methods, specifically for analyzing properties and dynamics of resting state networks, in dependence of various demands and states of fatigue in sports and exercise. The start date can be immediate and the position is scheduled for three years. Applicants are expected to have finished their PhD in biomedical engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics, Neuroscience or related disciplines with a track record of relevant publications. The project requires experience with mathematical modeling and strong programming skills in C/C++ and Matlab/Python. Proficiency with EEG analyses is essential, experience with image registration and other statistical methods for neuroimaging are welcome. We are looking for a personality with the ability to think independently and work collaboratively, paired with high communication skills and high proficiency with English language. Postdocs will have the opportunity to strengthen their scientific and professional qualifications. The teaching responsibilities amount four semester periods per week.
The Institute of Sports Medicine at the University of Paderborn is the first sports medicine program in Germany under neurological leadership with a strong focus on neurophysiology in health and elite level sports. The posted position will further the unique neurophysiological profile within the new field of applied neurosciences in sports and exercise.
Applications from women are particularly welcome and, in case of equal qualifications and experiences, will receive preferential treatment according to the North Rhine-Westphalian Equal Opportunities Act (LGG), unless there are preponderant reasons to give preference to another applicant. Applications from disabled people with appropriate suitability are explicitly welcome. This also applies to people with equal opportunities in accordance with the German social law SGB IX. To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following: 1) Cover letter describing research interests and relevant background; 2) CV with list of publications; 3) The names of three individuals who could provide reference letters. All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically to: Reinsberger@sportmed.upb.de mailto:Reinsberger@sportmed.upb.de
Claus Reinsberger, MD PhD Department of Exercise and Health Institute of Sports Medicine University of Paderborn Warburger Str. 100 33098 Paderborn, Germany