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Advertising division: INM-1 - Structural and Functional Organisation of
the Brain
Reference number: 2022D-051
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We are seeking a PhD trainee to join the Multiscale Neuroanatomy team (
https: // multiscale-neuroanatomy.github.io/ ) in the Institute of Neuroscience
and Medicine - Structural and Functional Organisation of the Brain (INM-1).
The team develops theories on how the cellular organisation of the human brain
gives rise to complex functional dynamics. The PhD project involves creating a
generative growth model of human brain development, based on detailed
investigations of post mortem brain samples as well as in vivo MRI. The
position is suitable for a researcher that aspires to work at the cutting edge
of computational neuroscience.
The institute INM-1 integrates cytoarchitecture, connectivity, receptor
densities and genetics to create multimodal brain atlases, in cooperation with
the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC). The JSC operates the most powerful
supercomputers in Europe. The PhD position will be embedded within this
interdisciplinary network of researchers, providing unique opportunities to
undertake world leading research.
We are looking to recruit a
PhD Position - Modelling Human Brain Development at the Cellular Level
Your Job:
Generating mechanistic models of human neurodevelopment
Developing automated pipelines to analyse and compare cellular
distributions in histological sections of brain tissue
Creating a translation dictionary between ultra-high-resolution histology
(1μm pixels) and in vivo MRI (~1mm voxels)
Close cooperation with an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists,
computer scientists and physicists
Production of high-quality scientific articles
National and international travel to present at scientific conferences and
strengthen inter-lab cooperations
Your Profile:
Master's degree in neuroscience, computer science, biology, physics or a
related field of study
Programming skills in Bash, Python and/or Matlab
Prior experience with image processing is desirable
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 offer ideal conditions
for you to complete your doctoral degree:
Become a team member of a highly motivated working group, as well as an
international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe's
largest research establishments
Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
Continuous mentoring by your scientific advisor
Extensive company health management
Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-
friendly corporate policy
Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive
range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education
and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via
JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors:
https: // www. fz-juelich.de/judocs
Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our
International Advisory Service
The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 65 %
of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-
Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment
(„Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at
Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at:
www. fz-juelich.de/gp/CareersDocs
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.
