We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position at the University Hospital Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany. The position is fully funded through a three-year project supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Your tasks:

• Development of MRI-sequences and evaluation methods
• MRI-scans of phantoms and human subjects
• Evaluation of measured MRI data
• Publication of results in scientific journals with quality assurance

Qualifications:

• PhD in MRI physics, medical physics, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field
• Ideally, prior experience in IVIM and/or diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)
• Strong interest in method development and translational research
• Ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team
• Very good command of English; German is not required

Further remarks:

Please submit your application as a single PDF including:

• Cover letter outlining your research interests and motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Contact details of up to two references

We offer:

• A unique research environment with access to a comprehensive spectrum of state-of-the-art MRI scanners ranging (0.55 T to 7 T)
• An interdisciplinary and highly collaborative team, including close interaction with radiologists; dedicated funding is available to translate IVIM research into clinical application
• A long and successful research history in this field
• Established and close collaborations with a leading local MRI vendor
• Strong support for pursuing independent research ideas, including opportunities to lead a project team
• Careful and qualified induction training
• A comprehensive health promotion program
• Intended grouping, depending on qualifications and personal requirements, in accordance with TV-L
• A crisis-proof job with all benefits of a collective wage agreement, including a supplementary pension from the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL), with us as a systemically relevant employer in the public sector

Contact person for questions:

If you are interested or would like further information, please contact: Prof. Frederik Laun (frederik.laun@uk-erlangen.de)

Application to:

Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Radiologisches Institut Prof. Dr. Frederik Laun Maximiliansplatz 3 91054 Erlangen

Bereitgestellt in Kooperation mit der Bundesagentur für Arbeit.