Clinical Scientist (PhD/Postdoc) position on Myelin Imaging in ALS!
Starting date: October 2019 or later
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe disease of the motor neuron system that leads to the death of the patient within a median of three years. At present, there is no cure for this disease. In addition, in vivo biomarkers that can be used for diagnosis or to predict individual disease progression are scarce. This EKFS-funded project (3 years) investigates the microstructural changes that occur within affected versus non-affected topographic areas of the motor neuron system in ALS patients using a combination of 7T structural imaging technology and behavioral readouts. The post will be offered by the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (IKND Magdeburg, Research Group Microstructural Plasticity & Aging, Department of Emrah Düzel) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), in collaboration with the Clinic for Neurology. The Science Campus Magdeburg offers a vibrant neuroscience community, a 7T-MRI scanner and unique methodological support by the group of Prof. Speck. Experience with (f)MRI analyses (ideally with 7T) and neuroimaging publications in international peer-reviewed journals and experience with clinical work are a requirement.
The position will be advertised soon. Please contact me for information inquiries.
Starting date: October 2019 or later
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe disease of the motor neuron system that leads to the death of the patient within a median of three years. At present, there is no cure for this disease. In addition, in vivo biomarkers that can be used for diagnosis or to predict individual disease progression are scarce. This EKFS-funded project (3 years) investigates the microstructural changes that occur within affected versus non-affected topographic areas of the motor neuron system in ALS patients using a combination of 7T structural imaging technology and behavioral readouts. The post will be offered by the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (IKND Magdeburg, Research Group Microstructural Plasticity & Aging, Department of Emrah Düzel) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), in collaboration with the Clinic for Neurology. The Science Campus Magdeburg offers a vibrant neuroscience community, a 7T-MRI scanner and unique methodological support by the group of Prof. Speck. Experience with (f)MRI analyses (ideally with 7T) and neuroimaging publications in international peer-reviewed journals and experience with clinical work are a requirement.
The position will be advertised soon. Please contact me for information inquiries.
Postdoc position on 7T-Microstructural Imaging and Aging!
Starting date: September 2019 or later
Human mean age increases dramatically since a few decades, as do associated neurodegenerative disorders. Nevertheless, the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie human healthy and pathological aging are so far poorly understood. This DFG-funded project (100%, 3 years) investigates the neuronal mechanisms that underlie human aging using a combination of 7T structural and functional imaging technology. The post will focus on the basic neuronal mechanisms that underlie sensory aging, including the relationship between layer-dependent functional and structural plasticity and behavioral phenotypes. The post will be offered by the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (IKND Magdeburg, Research Group Microstructural Plasticity & Aging, Department of Emrah Düzel) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), where aging cohorts (e.g., healthy old people, MCI patients, AD patients) are available. The Science Campus Magdeburg offers a vibrant neuroscience community, three 3T-MRI scanners and one 7T-MRI scanner to which the post will have access. Experience with (f)MRI analyses (ideally with 7T) and neuroimaging publications in international peer-reviewed journals are a requirement. Please see the advertisement below for more details.
Apply until position is filled here
Starting date: September 2019 or later
Human mean age increases dramatically since a few decades, as do associated neurodegenerative disorders. Nevertheless, the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie human healthy and pathological aging are so far poorly understood. This DFG-funded project (100%, 3 years) investigates the neuronal mechanisms that underlie human aging using a combination of 7T structural and functional imaging technology. The post will focus on the basic neuronal mechanisms that underlie sensory aging, including the relationship between layer-dependent functional and structural plasticity and behavioral phenotypes. The post will be offered by the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (IKND Magdeburg, Research Group Microstructural Plasticity & Aging, Department of Emrah Düzel) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), where aging cohorts (e.g., healthy old people, MCI patients, AD patients) are available. The Science Campus Magdeburg offers a vibrant neuroscience community, three 3T-MRI scanners and one 7T-MRI scanner to which the post will have access. Experience with (f)MRI analyses (ideally with 7T) and neuroimaging publications in international peer-reviewed journals are a requirement. Please see the advertisement below for more details.
Apply until position is filled here
PhD position on 7T-Microstructural Imaging and Aging!
Starting date: September 2019 or later
Human mean age increases dramatically since a few decades, as do associated neurodegenerative disorders. Nevertheless, the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie human healthy and pathological aging are so far poorly understood. This DFG-funded project (65%, 3 years) investigates the neuronal mechanisms that underlie human aging using a combination of 7T structural and functional imaging technology. The PhD position will be offered by the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (IKND Magdeburg, Research Group Microstructural Plasticity & Aging, Department of Emrah Düzel) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), where aging cohorts (e.g., healthy old people, MCI patients, AD patients) are available. The PhD student will be part of the Otto-von-Guericke Graduate Academy. The Science Campus Magdeburg offers a vibrant student community, three 3T-MRI scanners and one 7T-MRI scanner to which the post will have access. Please see the advertisement below for more details.
Apply until position is filled here
Starting date: September 2019 or later
Human mean age increases dramatically since a few decades, as do associated neurodegenerative disorders. Nevertheless, the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie human healthy and pathological aging are so far poorly understood. This DFG-funded project (65%, 3 years) investigates the neuronal mechanisms that underlie human aging using a combination of 7T structural and functional imaging technology. The PhD position will be offered by the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (IKND Magdeburg, Research Group Microstructural Plasticity & Aging, Department of Emrah Düzel) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), where aging cohorts (e.g., healthy old people, MCI patients, AD patients) are available. The PhD student will be part of the Otto-von-Guericke Graduate Academy. The Science Campus Magdeburg offers a vibrant student community, three 3T-MRI scanners and one 7T-MRI scanner to which the post will have access. Please see the advertisement below for more details.
Apply until position is filled here
