PhD Position - Uncovering the neuroanatomical basis of cognitive maturation

Your Job:

• Working with a broad range of imaging modalities (e.g. structural, diffusion-weighted and functional MRI, intracranial EEG)
  
• Multi-scale modelling of human brain development
  
• Using machine learning frameworks to interrogate the relationship between brain development and cognitive maturation
  
• Efficient production of high-quality scientific articles
  
• Close cooperation with an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, computer scientists and clinicians

Your Profile:

• Excellent university degree (Master) in neuroscience or a related field
  
• Solid understanding of statistics and programming (Python or Matlab)
  
• Passionate about human neuroanatomy and cognitive neuroscience
  
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• TEAM & ENVIRONMENT: You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
  
• RESEARCH & INFRASTRUCTURE: You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work
  
• NETWORKING & EXCHANGE: You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network
  
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: We offer a part-time position with 19,5 hours per week and flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• KNOWLEDGE & DEVELOPMENT: Your professional development is important to us – we support you specifically and individually e.g., through training and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral candidates (JuDocS): https://go.fzj.de/JuDocs
  
• HEALTH & WELL-BEING: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
  
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (65%) of the TVöD-Bund. Additionally, you will receive a special payment (“Christmas bonus”) amounting to 60% of one month’s salary. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website (pay scale table on page 66 of the PDF download): https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed
  
• FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 3 years
  
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey