The Cluster of Excellence BrainLinks-BrainTools
(
https://www.brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de/) offers a position
as Research Group Leader to facilitate research on the human brain as a
basis for targeted intervention for recovery from stroke. The aim is to
reach a level of scientific sophistication at the end of the funding
period of BrainLinks-BrainTools that would justify a proof of concept
study for individually tailored brain stimulation to improve recovery
from stroke. The position is integrated into BrainLinks-BrainTools and
located at the Department of Neurology in Freiburg. The Department of
Neurology offers a close to unique research environment for the
endeavour to identify brain regions related to recovery from stroke.
Parallel set-ups for human and animal stroke research are established,
including imaging (advanced MRI techniques, PET) and electrophysiology
(EEG, various TMS set-ups, tDCS) and behavioural testing. A large
database to study patients examined immediately after stroke is
available with several clinical neuroscientists currently working on
projects on brain function and recovery.
We are looking for a CLINICAL NEUROSCIENTIST (MD, Biologist,
Psychologist etc.). The position is entitled as a research group (own
salary, two PhD students, consumables) and is available from January 1,
2015 until October 31, 2017.
Candidates with a background in clinical neurology will be given the
opportunity to work clinically in the Department of Neurology if
beneficial for the scientific work. Tenure can be achieved based on an
internal evaluation and would currently be available only to clinicians
willing and eligible to work as "Oberarzt" with patient care after the
funding period.
The candidate should hold a PhD or MD degree. Previous experience in
MRI-research and a strong interest in stroke research, documented by
relevant publications are essential. Clinical experience with patients
is desirable.
The University of Freiburg is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications of women are strongly encouraged. Handicapped candidates
with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
Please submit applications before October 15^th to Prof. Dr. C. Weiller,
Department of Neurology (cornelius.weiller(a)uniklinik-freiburg.de
<mailto:cornelius.weiller@uniklinik-freiburg.de>), who may also be
contacted for further information.