PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience and Neuroimaging at Jülich Research Centre and University of Düsseldorf, Germany One PhD position is available in computational neuroscience with a focus on mathematical modeling of brain dynamics based on neuroimaging data in the lab of Prof. Dr. Simon Eickhoff at Jülich Research Centre and University of Düsseldorf in Germany. The PhD candidate will work on projects involving large-scale dynamical brain models derived from multimodal neuroimaging data (structural, functional & diffusion magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) combined with numerical simulations and analysis of model dynamics and parameter space. We are specifically looking for candidates with training in applied mathematics/computational neuroscience or related fields and experience in programming and numerical simulation of neuronal models/nonlinear dynamical systems. The candidate will be responsible for preparation of necessary neuroimaging data, derivation, validation and analytical and numerical investigation of the whole-brain dynamical models, and writing manuscripts for publication. The position provides an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment and training in mathematical modeling of neuroimaging data and methods for data analysis. More details on the lab: http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-7/EN/ Requirements: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Experience with programming languages such as C/C++/CUDA/Python/Matlab/R. Familiarity with numerical simulations of nonlinear dynamical systems/differential equations/neuronal models. Experience with parallel programming and simulations on high-performance computational clusters will be a plus. Experience with neuroimaging data processing and analysis and related software packages (FSL, SPM, MRtrix, etc.) will be of advantage. Strong English-language writing & communication skills. To apply: Please send your CV, names of two referees, one-page letter of motivation (emphasizing any related work/projects), up to 3 representative publications and/or examples of program code, if available, to Dr. Oleksandr Popovych via email (o.popovych@fz-juelich.de). Please mention “PhD application CNS” in the subject. -- --------------------------------------- PD Dr. Oleksandr Popovych Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-7: Brain and Behaviour) Research Centre Jülich 52425 Jülich, Germany Tel: +49 2461 61 3332 eMail: o.popovych@fz-juelich.de http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-7/EN/Home/home_node.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Volker Rieke Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------