[FieldTrip] PhD, postdoc and clinician scientist position available a in Duesseldorf

Alexandra Steina Alexandra.Steina at uni-duesseldorf.de
Mon Nov 9 12:56:02 CET 2020


We are looking for a PhD student, a postdoc and a clinician scientist to
join our research project Improving deep brain stimulation through
artificial intelligence. The aim of the project is to generate
clinically relevant recommendations for DBS therapy based on
electrophysiological and imaging markers of movement disorders. More
info here:
https://www.uniklinik-duesseldorf.de/en/institute-of-clinical-neuroscience-and-medical-psychology/about-our-research/ag-hirschmann/dbs-ai.

In this project, you will collect data from movement disorder patients
using simultaneous MEG and intracranial recordings. In addition, we will
obtain kinematic data and anatomical images of the brain using MRI.
Besides neuroscientific measurements, data science plays an important
role. The project involves the creation of a scientific database and
sophisticated data analysis, using dedicated software tools for MEG/MRI
and the implementation and application of machine learning algorithms.

You will become part of a young, interdisciplinary team, providing
responsible supervision and room for creativity. You will become
familiar with various concepts and research tools and develop your own
ideas for getting new insights into the human brain and its alteration
in movement disorders. The Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and
Medical Psychology at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf provides
everything you need: state-of-the-art technical equipment, including the
rare possibility to combine MEG with intracranial recordings, scientific
and clinical expertise in neuronal oscillations and movement disorders,
profound knowhow in data analysis and, last but not least, a very
friendly and open atmosphere.

The project is supported by a five-year grant of the Brunhilde Moll
Foundation to Prof. Alfons Schnitzler and Dr. Jan Hirschmann. We offer
fixed-term contracts for three years initially, with the possibility of
prolongation. The positions are available from 1st of January 2021 and
will be open until filled. Payment accords to the regulations for the
German public sector (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der
Länder/Tarifvertrag für Ärztinnen und Ärzte an Universitätskliniken).

The applications should include a statement of research interests and
reasons for applying to the project, a curriculum vitae including a list
publications, a certificate of the PhD and/or Master’s degree, a copy of
the master’s thesis and grades of Master’s level studies, and the names
and e-mail addresses of two referees. Please send applications to
Jan.Hirschmann at med.uni-duesseldorf.de

Doctoral researchers
The doctoral researcher will conduct neuroscientific experiments,
analyze and present the data, and prepare publications under
supervision, resulting in a PhD thesis.
Requirements
•       Master of Science in the natural sciences, computer science or
psychology
•       Intrinsic motivation and a passion for brain research
•       First experience and a profound interest in scientific data 
analysis
and programming (preferably Python or Matlab)
•       First experience in at least one of the following: M/EEG, 
machine
learning/AI, local field potential recordings, motion tracking, MRI,
scientific databases

Postdoctoral researchers
The postdoctoral researcher conducts experiments and data analyses
independently, contributes own ideas, prepares publications and supports
the group leader in supervision and organizational tasks.
Requirements
•       PhD in the natural sciences, computer science, engineering or
psychology
•       Intrinsic motivation and a passion for brain research
•       Expertise in scientific data analysis and programming 
(preferably
Python or Matlab)
•       Expertise in at least two of the following, evidenced by first 
author
publications in peer-reviewed, academic journals: M/EEG, machine
learning/AI, local field potential recordings, motion tracking, MRI,
scientific databases
•       Experience in preparing scientific publications and in 
presenting
•       Knowledge about movement disorders and deep brain stimulation
(optional)

Clinician Scientist
The clinician scientists works on his or her own scientific project and
takes care of all clinical aspects of the research project, such as DBS
stimulator programming, quantification of symptoms and medical
supervision of study participants. A combination of scientific and
clinical work is possible.
Requirements
•       License to practice medicine in Germany
•       Fluent in German and English
•       At least 1 year of training in neurology
•       Passion for clinical neuroscience and interest in academic 
career
•       Knowledge in movement disorders and deep brain stimulation
•       Skills in scientific data analysis, or willingness to learn



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