Research Associate/phd - Oldenburg, Deutschland - Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

Beschreibung

School VI of Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the fields of human medicine, medical physics and acoustics, neurosciences, psychology and health services research.

Together with the four regional hospitals, School VI forms the University Medicine Oldenburg. Furthermore, there is close cooperation with the University Medicine of the University of Groningen.

In the organization unit for Psychological Methods and Statistics of the Department of Psychology there is a vacancy for a


Research Associate/PhD (M/F/d)
(E13 TV-L, 100%)


starting October 2023 for a limited period of 3 years. There is the possibility of personal scientific qualification (doctorate/post-doctoral thesis). The position is suitable for part-time work.

The position advertised here will work on structural and functional neuroimaging with the aim of developing advanced methods (complex dynamic networks) for measuring neuromarkers of cognitive sequelae after preterm birth.

Tasks include:

• Collaboration in teaching (4 LVS)
• Research with close links to the research priorities of the working group and the above elaborated topic
• Writing scientific papers
• Presenting results at scientific conferences

Recruitment requirements:

• Completed scientific university studies (Diploma / Master) in the field of Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience and related disciplines
• Neuroimaging data analysis experience
• Robust and broad knowledge of multivariate statistics, including Structural Equation Modeling
• Knowledge of standard machine learning tools
• Very good programming skills on R and Python

Advantageous are:

• Knowledge in clinical, personality, social and / or cognitive neuroscience
• Very good scientific presentation skills
• Prior experience with Open Science practices

We offer:

• A friendly and diverse work environment
• A close mentoring toward an academic career
• Payment in accordance with collective bargaining law (special annual payment, company pension scheme, assetrelated benefits) incl. 30 days annual leave
• Support and guidance during your induction phase
• A familyfriendly environment with flexible working hours (flexitime) and the possibility of prorata mobile work
• Benefits from the university's health promotion programme

The University of Oldenburg aims to increase the proportion of women in the academic field. Therefore, women are strongly encouraged to apply. According to - 21 para. 3 NHG, female applicants should be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are equivalent.
Applicants with disabilities are given preference in the event of equal suitability.