Research position (PhD) (f/m/d)

The Division of Psychological and Social Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences invites applications for a

Research position (PhD) (f/m/d)

within the Translational Developmental Neuroscience Section with a focus on the biological mechanisms that promote the development and maintenance of eating- and weight disorders as assessed by means of neuroimaging techniques (MRT) and other neurobiological as well as neuropsychological methods.

In the DFG-funded project "Variability and Flexibility of Emotion Regulation in Eating Disorders" we investigate to what extent patients with eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa or binge eating disorder) experience difficulties in emotion regulation, e.g., with regard to the repertoire of applied strategies and its adaptation to specific situations. The research question will be investigated using a multimodal approach including eye-tracking, functional MRI and Ecological Momentary Assessment. The successful applicant will work in an interdisciplinary team of young researchers and clinicians that has been conducting various neuroscience projects in the areas of eating disorders, autism, and schizophrenia since 2010. Through the SFB 940 "Volition and Cognitive Control" (http://www.sfb940.de/) and a new International Research Training Group (IRTG) 2773, in which the research group is involved, there are many further learning opportunities (graduate programs). You will also learn how to supervise interns and medical students working in the project. In addition, the position offers the possibility to improve teaching skills.

The position will be in part-time employment, to be filled from 01.04.2023 for an initial limited period of time. Remuneration is in accordance with the classification regulations of the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L) and is possible in the salary group E13 TV-L if the personal requirements are met.

More information can be found here https://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/psm or https://www.transdenlab.de .

Requirements:
* Master or Diploma degree in Psychology or Clinical Neurosciences; if you have additional qualifications a degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering may also be sufficient

* previous experience in research activities within the past years (e.g. publications as first or co-author)

* previous exposure to neurosciences/neurobiology and experience in the analysis of imaging data (e.g. FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer), and basic knowledge of computer programming (e.g. Linux/Unix shell scripting, Python or MATLAB) are of advantage but not a precondition

* very good command of German in order to communicate with non-scientific staff members, patients and students

* very good command of English

* strong organizational skills

* previous teaching experiences are of advantage

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply please use our online portal at:
https://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/de/jobs-und-karriere/stellenangebote/wissenschaft/wissenschaftliche-mitarbeiter-in-doktorand-in-2/@@jetzt-mitarbeiter-werden

The application should include a cover letter detailing professional objectives and interests, CV (with grades and language skills), and the names and email addresses of two references. The position is open to qualified international applicants but a good knowledge of German is necessary since the position includes the coordination of an ongoing clinical study.

Applicants with a disability will be given preference in the selection process.

We look forward to receiving your application until March 03th, 2023.

For further information please contact Dr. Maria Seidel - Tel.: +49-351-458-2671 or by email ([email protected]).