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:
Research Fellow/Postdoc:
Neuroimaging in Cerebrovascular Disease (m/f)
RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
The research fellow/postdoc will work on the mechanisms of post-stroke dementia using multimodal MRI data acquired through a prospective longitudinal study that involves repeat structural and functional MRI together with amyloid PET and detailed cognitive testing. The project is funded by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and embedded in an ambitious imaging program on vascular cognitive impairment. The fellow/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 and should have skills in image postprocessing. Solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. An enthusiastic, reliable and 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 friendly, 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
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