FYI
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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
Send application by email to:
isd(a)med.uni-muenchen.de