PhD student (f/m/d) Computational Neuroscience and Lifespan Psychology
Institute of Systems Neuroscience, Hamburg
The Lifespan Neuroscience group (led by Dr. Stefanie Brassen) is currently seeking a qualified PhD
student with a strong interest in Data Science for a DFG-funded research project (3 years, TVÖD E13
65%) on Neuronal and Behavioral Predictors for Emotional Well-being across the Lifespan. The project
is focused on multimodal imaging and behavioral data from the first 1000 participants of the Hamburg
City Healthy Study (HCHS, www.hch-study.com).
The Institute of Systems Neuroscience (ISN, head: Prof. Christian Büchel) provides an excellent multi-
disciplinary and highly interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and
clinical neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner (PRISMA), EEG- and
psychobehavioral laboratory. The institute hosts an international graduate school that offers a
comprehensive program covering all areas of neuroscience and provides PhD students with an
excellent research environment.
Tasks
ï· We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student with a strong interest in data analysis who is willing
to work interdisciplinary in the field of neuroscience, computational modeling and decision-
making.
ï· The candidate will be responsible for analyzing multimodal imaging data (e.g., rs-fMRI, DTI) as well
as experimental data on decision-making using multivariate analysis techniques and machine
learning algorithms and for developing and validating an integrated prediction model for
emotional well-being.
ï· The successful candidate will present results of the study at national and international conferences
Requirements
ï· Master of Science or an equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, informatics, or a related
discipline
ï· Experience in programming (e.g. Matlab, Python)
ï· Very good statistical knowledge
ï· Good writing skills in English
ï· Experience with analyzing neuroimaging data, and some knowledge of cognitive neuroscience
would be an advantage
We offer
ï· Opportunity to get hands-on supervision for learning various analysis techniques
ï· Dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international research environment within the Institute of Systems
Neuroscience and HCHS
ï· Multiple training opportunities within the institute
ï· Possibility to join the local graduate school, which is a member of national and international
networks
ï· Responsibility for a multidisciplinary project with high social and clinical relevance
Contact
Candidates should submit a CV and brief statement of research interest by e-mail to Dr. Stefanie
Brassen (sbrassen@uke.de). Informal inquiries are very welcome.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.