PhD Position - Uncovering the neuroanatomical basis of cognitive maturation

Your Job

• Working with a broad range of imaging modalities (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

• Motivated team with international and interdisciplinary focus at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
• Access to excellent scientific and technical facilities
• Participation in international conferences and project meetings to build your scientific network
• Part‑time position with 19.5 hours per week and flexible working hours
• Professional development support: training and networking opportunities for doctoral candidates (JuDocS)
• Comprehensive company health management programme (beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, etc.)
• Fair remuneration (TVöD‑Bund pay group 13, 65%); special Christmas bonus 60% of one month’s salary
• Fixed‑term position limited to 3 years
• Support for international employees via the International Advisory Service

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, 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.

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