Fwd: Research Fellow/Postdoc: Functional MRI & EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia

The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) is looking for a Research Fellow/Postdoc: Functional MRI& EEG Neuroimaging in Dementia RESEARCH FOCUS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The research fellow/postdoc will work on multimodal imaging of human brain changes in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular disease. The funded research project has a strong focus on the combined acquisition of functional MRI and high-density EEG along with other neuroimaging modalities. The establishment of the fMRI-EEG task-related paradigm and statistical analysis will be a key part of the responsibilities of research position. The fellow will work in a dynamically growing neuroimaging team and is encouraged to bring in own research ideas. REQUIREMENTS: Research experience in EEG and fMRI of brain changes is strongly encouraged. An independent work style and solid knowledge of programming and statistics is a plus. Familiarity with biological or clinical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is not a prerequisite. An enthusiastic, reliable and independent work style will provide a good fit for our team. OFFER: Our institute offers an excellent multidisciplinary environment and state-of-the-art multimodal neuroimaging equipment (3T MRI, high-density fMRI compatible EEG, molecular PET). The research fellow will have clearly defined task definitions, access to all data sets of the research project, and advanced technical support to facilitate efficient work conditions. The fellow will work in a friendly, dynamic, and highly productive team, headed by Prof. Michael Ewers, PhD. The University of Munich, Germany, and its clinics figure among Germany’s premier and internationally competitive biomedical research sites funded by the government’s German Universities Excellence Initiative. The Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) is a thriving new research-dedicated institution of the University of Munich (http://www.klinikum.uni-muenchen.de/Institut-fuer-Schlaganfall-und-Demenzfo…). The ISD will be housed soon in a top-notch research facility that is currently being build and will eventually attract around 100 staff members, graduate students, scholars and foreign scholars. 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 unfortunately not be refunded. For more information, please contact Mr. Frühauf, Tel.: +49 (0)89 7095 7800 (E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de). 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 Markus A. Frühauf, Managing Director ISD Heiglhofstr. 55 81377 Munich | Germany E-Mail: isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de