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Neuroscience (PhD Student) (f/m/x)

The position is to be filled starting from 1 July 2025, initially for a maximum of 36 months. Remuneration will be in accordance with the pay scale for public sector employees of the federal states (TV-L) and, depending on personal qualifications, may be assigned to pay grade E13 TV-L.

The position is based in the Translational Developmental Neuroscience Research Group (Head: Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Ehrlich, PhD). The group focuses mainly on eating disorders and affective disorders, in close collaboration with the partner clinics at the Center for Mental Health at the University Medicine Dresden. A broad, multi-methodological approach is pursued, which includes in particular imaging techniques (MRI, fMRI, MRS), experimental and cognitive psychology, psychophysiology (eye-tracking), immunology and endocrinology methods as well as digital phenotyping (including ecological momentary assessment). The main objective is translational research, which aims to transfer research results as quickly as possible to improve diagnostics and therapy. Further information can be found here www.ukdd.de/psm or https://www.transdenlab.de.

When accepting the position, you will be actively involved in the research projects “Neuroimaging Study of Anorexia Nervosa and Factors Affecting Clinical Outcomes” and “Advancing Personalized Medicine via Companion Biomarker-Targets” in an interdisciplinary team of young researchers and clinicians. Your tasks will include planning and conducting the studies, including recruitment and scanning of participants. You will be responsible for data management and data pre-processing and will be responsible for the statistical analysis of study data and related data. You will also be involved in setting up the necessary structures and contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations. You will also make an important contribution to the preparation of applications for third-party funding.

In addition to the above-mentioned research tasks, you will be responsible for supervising interns, student assistants and supervising qualification theses. There is access to numerous learning and training opportunities through the International Research Training Group (IRTG) 2773 and the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 393, in which the working group is involved. If desired, participation in events of structured graduate programs is also possible. In addition, the position offers the opportunity for further scientific training, a PhD and the acquisition of medical-psychological expertise, as well as the opportunity to participate in teaching in human medicine.

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application in one PDF until 1 July 2025, via the website https://karriere.ukdd.de/ using the ID: 1257. For further information, please contact Prof. Stefan Ehrlich via e-mail: psm or by phone 0351 458-4099.

Research Associate (PhD Student) (f/m/x)

within the Translational Developmental Neuroscience Section. The line of research of the group focuses on the biological mechanisms that promote the development and maintenance of eating- and weight disorders as assessed by means of neuroimaging techniques (MRT) and other neurophysiological, neuropsychological and biochemical methods as well as ecological momentary assessment. Other projects carried on since 2010 include autism, affective disorders and schizophrenia. Importantly, our team places a strong emphasis on data science, utilizing machine learning techniques and computational models to interpret complex behavioral data and connect them to their neurobiological underpinnings. See http://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/psm or www.transdenlab.de for more information.

This PhD position will commence as soon as possible for an initial period of up to three years, with potential extension opportunities. Compensation follows the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L), with eligibility for salary group E13 TV-L (implemented as part-time employment) based on candidate qualifications.

Potential research projects within this role may explore cognitive and affective mechanisms underlying eating disorders. These investigations might utilize advanced methodologies such as digital phenotyping, eye tracking, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and analysis of endocrine and metabolic influences. For the current position most of these projects are part of collaborative worldwide efforts under the Eating Disorders Working Group (https://enigma.ini.usc.edu/ongoing/enigma-eating-disorders/) within the ENIGMA Consortium, where the principal investigator is a co-leader. Therefore, this position provides a unique opportunity for the selected candidate to participate in short-term stays abroad and collaborate with globally renowned experts in neuroimaging research, including the central ENIGMA team at University of Southern California. Additionally, the candidate will be involved not only in analyzing data but also in the coordination of the analysis of data from other participating sites within the ENIGMA consortium. Additional details about this initiative are available on the ENIGMA Consortium's website. Finally, the successful candidate will be involved in presenting the research results at international conferences and in publishing them in scientific journals.

Alongside research work, the selected candidate will participate in the instruction and supervision of interns and medical students within the project. The position offers the opportunity for further scientific training (doctorate) and Acquisition of medical psychological specialist knowledge as part of teaching in the course Human medicine.

Requirements:

Master’s or Diploma degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Biomedicine, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related field
Knowledge of medium to advanced statistical methods (e.g. ANCOVA, GLM, LME) is a prerequisite
Knowledge of advanced data mining and modelling techniques (e.g. Machine Learning, Normative modeling) or strong motivation to acquire it
Basic knowledge of computer programming (e.g., Linux shell scripting, Python, R, or MATLAB) is required, with a willingness to further develop these skills
Previous experience in research activities within the past years is highly desirable (e.g. publications as first or co-author)
previous exposure to neurosciences/neurobiology and experience in the analysis of imaging data (e.g. FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer) is of advantage but not a precondition
Exceptional organizational and communication skills • Very good command of English and at least basic German skills to effectively communicate with non-scientific staff, patients, and students, with a willingness to improve if necessary

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application in one PDF until May 10th, 2025, via the website https://karriere.ukdd.de/ using the ID: 740. For further information, please contact Prof. Stefan Ehrlich via e-mail: psm or by phone 0351 458-4099.

Stellenausschreibung_Research Associate.pdf

The Translational Developmental Neuroscience Lab of the department of Psychosocial Medicine and Developmental Neuroscience in the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus is always looking for young, competent students to support our team. There are plenty of possibilities for Student Assistants, Medicine graduate Students and interns. If you are studying psychology, medicine, informatics, physics or mathematics, and you are interested in neuroscience, please do not hesitate to contact us and ask for current available positions or send us your application (cover letter, CV with marks, if possible recommendation letters) per email to psychosoziale.medizin@uniklinikum-dresden.de

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