Computer scientist (f/m/x)

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The University Hospital Frankfurt has existed since 1914. Our around 7,500 employees contribute with their skills and knowledge to the 33 specialist clinics, theoretical clinical institutes, and administrative departments.

The close connection of health care with research and teaching as well as a climate of collegiality, internationality, and cross-professional cooperation characterize the university hospital.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Neuroimaging (m / f / d)

We are targeting applicants of all genders.)

Full time Limited to three years with possibility to extension Announcement number : 681-2024

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in computational neuroimaging with focus on neuroimaging genetics / transcriptomics to join the research group of Prof.

Dr. Christine Ecker in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Goethe University Hospital in Frankfurt.

The successful applicant will be involved in the Transregional Collaborative Research grant (TRR 379) Neurobiology of Aggression - a Transdiagnostic Approach in Mental Health Disorders , funded by the DFG.

YOUR ROLE

Conducting state-of-the-art research into the molecular underpinnings of aggression in mental health conditions and working as part of the DFG-funded TRR 379 on Aggression in Mental Health Conditions ( https : / / www.

trr379.de ) combining basic research with clinical applications

• Developing novel analytical frameworks for integrating Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data with genetic and transcriptomic data to stratify mental health conditions
• Disseminating resulting software for its use within the wider scientific community
• Applying these novel analytical techniques to existing large-scale imaging genetics cohorts (clinical and non-clinical)
• Teaching and supervision activities, knowledge dissemination, and publication of results in international peer-reviewed scientific journals

WHO YOU ARE

• PhD in (bio)informatics, computer science, or biomedical engineering
• Strong programming skills in R, C++, Python, and MATLAB
• Interest in big data analytics
• Knowledge in computational neuroimaging techniques and analysis using software packages like FreeSurfer or expertise in conducting genetic analyses, e.

g. genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and computation of polygenic risk scores (PRS), is of advantage.

• Experience in big data analysis and machine learning is desired, though not essential.
• Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Collective agreement : In addition to an attractive salary based on a collective agreement with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemes.
• Mobility : Free public transport in all Hesse (Free Hesse StateTicket)
• Campus : Our attractive university hospital campus offers a modern cafeteria, various cafes, and opportunities to rest in numerous green spaces.

A walk on the riverside of the Main offers relaxation during breaks.

• Work-life balance : Part-time employment is possible. We offer child care in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice) and child care during holidays.
• Health promotion : Benefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports, and exercise.
• Professional development : Internal and external training for your professional development
• Any questions? Many answers can be found in our FAQs for new employees. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Women are underrepresented in these positions at the University Hospital Frankfurt. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome.

Disabled applicants are preferred if they have the same personal and professional qualifications.