PhD Student (gn*) Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering

PhD Student (gn*) Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering

70% for three years or 50% for four years (on request) | Salary according to TV-L/salary group 13 | Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis | Job ID: 10799

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise at the Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis – ideally with you on board!

The project “Multi-channel transcranial current stimulation (mc-tCS): a novel approach to modulate smooth pursuit eye movement control in healthy individuals and patients with psychotic disorders” (funding period from 2025 to 2028) is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Your Tasks

The applicant will contribute to the development, evaluation and application of new EEG and MEG neuroimaging and mc-tCS simulation approaches based on realistic head volume conductor models using modern finite element methods as well as sensitivity analysis. The new methods will be applied in close collaboration with our clinical colleagues for investigating visual motion in a group of healthy subjects.

What we expect:

The successful applicant holds a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant academic area such as applied mathematics, computer science, physics, biomedical or electrical engineering or similar disciplines. Good programming expertise (Matlab, C++, Python or equivalent) and experience with the Linux operating system is expected, because large software toolboxes are used and further developed. The working language at the institute is English. Experience with targeted and optimized brain stimulation and with the measurement and analysis of brain signals is advantageous, but not essential. The applicant’s merits are assessed on the basis of the quality of master’s level studies and thesis, previous experience with neuroimaging, numerical mathematics, optimization, inverse problems, software development, motivation and research interests.

The location for this research will be the workgroup of Prof. Dr. Carsten Wolters at the Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis/IBB (https://www.medizin.uni-muenster.de/biomag/das-institut.html). Expected close collaborations and visits are to the partnering clinic, namely the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University of Lübeck (Prof. Dr. med. Rebekka Lencer; director: Prof. Dr. Stefan Borgwardt).

For inquiries, please contact: Prof. Dr. Carsten Wolters, T 0251 83-56904

until 16.07.2025.

The application should include a statement of research interests and reasons for applying to the project, a curriculum vitae (max. 5 pages) composed according to good scientific practice, a certificate of the master’s degree, copy of master’s thesis and grades of master’s level studies, letters of support from two referees and a proof of proficiency in English.

BENEFITS

Exciting Projects

Professional Development and Training

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Part of Research Innovation

Additional Benefits

• Exciting Projects
• Professional Development and Training
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Part of Research Innovation
• Additional Benefits

(*gn=gender neutral)

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.

Universitätsklinikum Münster
Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Gebäude D5
48149 Münster
www.ukm.de