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@uniklinik-freiburg.de), who may also be contacted for further information.