Wissenschaftliche / r Mitarbeiter / in Postdoc (m / w / d)

Katharina Schmidt

Responsibilities

• You will investigate cognitive modulators of pain and analgesia in health and chronic pain using functional / anatomical magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI / MRI) and pharmacological interventions.
• Supervision of doctoral students.
• The possibility of habilitation is given.

Ihr Profil

• Candidates with a PhD-degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or related fields with documented research experience and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Expertise in designing experimental behavioral, pharmacological, and neuroimaging studies using brain imaging methods (fMRI / MRI, PET-MR) and related software (SPM, FSL or nipype) is essential.
• A profound knowledge of statistics and proficiency in at least one programming language (Matlab, R, python, etc.) is expected.
• Excellent command of oral and written English is essential; German-language skills are beneficial.
• Great communication skills, high flexibility, and strong commitment are essential.

What We Offer

• A vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment with a strong translational focus.
• Integration in the vivid research environment of the Center for Clinical and Translational Neuro- and Behavioural Sciences.
• The opportunity to work on a research topic with strong translational and clinical implications.
• Excellent local and CRC-specific support structures for early career researchers.
• A unique network of national and international collaborators.
• Working with modern equipment and certified quality standards, with the opportunity for lab rotations within the CRC.
• Family-friendly corporate culture, e.g. company daycare center, vacation program for school-age children, advice and support from the Employee Service Office in all life situations.
• A secure job in the public service of the state of NRW.
• Fair payment in accordance with the collective wage agreement (TV-L) incl. annual bonus payment and supplementary company pension scheme.
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year (for a full-time position).
• Interdisciplinary work with colleagues from other departments.
• Wide range of training and continuing education opportunities, e.g. at the Training Academy of UK Essen.
• Health Management, e.g. company integration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports activities.
• Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. reduced-price canteen meals, community events, accommodation in student residences.