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The new research group Multimodal Imaging of Neuronal Networks at the University of Cologne is inviting applications for the following positions (starting 2015):

1 Post-doctoral Research Associate for 5 years (reference “5Post”)
1 Post-Doctoral Research Associate for 3 years (reference “3Post”)
1 PhD position for 3 years (reference “PhD”)

Our research group investigates in two main research topics:
A) Imaging Biomarkers of Neurodegeneration and Cognitive Ageing
B) Dopaminergic Functions and Decision Making

We are located at the Department of Nuclear Medicine of the University Hospital Cologne and at the Jülich Research Centre. Thilo van Eimeren (head of the group) is also senior physician at the Department of Neurology of the University Hospital Cologne. We primarily use functional and structural MRI, as well as ligand PET imaging and have access to various state-of-the-art PET and MRI scanners, including high field (3T) and ultra high field (9.4T) hybrid MR-PET. We are part of a strong interdisciplinary and international neuroscience community with a strong emphasis on the promotion of young scientists.

5Post job description:
You are applying for a long-term position within the group. You should have a PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, computer science, psychology or a related field. You should be knowledgeable in programming (e.g. Matlab) and statistical data analysis, and have good writing skills and proficiency in English. Experience in brain mapping methods is a plus. You will be engaged in both main research topics, with an emphasis on topic A. Importantly, you will supervise students working in our lab.

3Post job description:
You are applying for a position dedicated to research topic B, specifically to the research project “Neuronal basis of impaired motivation and inhibition of actions in patients with Parkinson's disease and behavioural addictions.”, which is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and encompasses pharmacologically modulated fMRI to explore the role of dopamine in behavioural additions (e.g., pathological gambling, compulsive shopping, binge eating, hypersexuality). You should have an MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, computer science, psychology or a related field. You should be experienced with fMRI study designs and analytical methods, and have good writing skills and proficiency in English. Proficiency in German and experience with patient studies (particularly Parkinson's patients) are a plus.

PhD job description:
You are applying for a PhD fellowship position focused on research theme A. You should hold a Masters or Diploma in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Psychology, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics or a related field. Mathematical and programming skills, experience in experimental design, analysis of fMRI data, good writing skills and proficiency in English are a plus.

Cologne is a vibrant city that celebrates diversity. It is best known for its rich history (founded 2000 years ago), the famous Cologne Cathedral and the Cologne Carnival.
Established in 1388, the University of Cologne is among the leading universities in Germany and was awarded in the current governmental German Universities Excellence Initiative for its overall concept.

If you are interested, please send an email to tvaneimeren(at)gmail.com
The subject line should only contain the reference (“5Post”,”3Post”, or “PhD”). Please attach a full current CV and a cover letter describing your background, motivation and research interests.