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Postdoc - Clinic for Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy

(We are targeting applicants of all genders)
Full time | limited up to 2 years | Announcement number: 939-2024

The Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy is part of the Center for Mental Health at Universitätsmedizin FRankfurt. With nine wards, two day clinics and a large outpatient clinic, we are responsible for the treatment of all types of mental illness in adulthood. 
For the research group “Neurometabolic Circuits” we are looking for a dedicated Postdoc as of 01.02.2024. We investigate the interaction between brain and body in psychiatric disorders. To gain a deeper understanding of the influence of peripheral metabolism on mood states and behavior, we use MRI imaging, behavioral assessment, metabolic profiling and inflammatory profiling.

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Your role

  • Data collection (MRI measurements, computer-based examinations, patient interviews, processing of biosamples)
  • Data analysis (analysis of MRI data, behavioral data and biosamples, big data)
  • Preparation of manuscripts
  • Presentations of the work at national and international congresses

Who you are

  • You have a completed doctorate in the field of medicine, neuroscience, biology, bioinformatics, psychology or related disciplines.
  • You have experience in brain imaging (functional and structural MRI) and/or in working with large amounts of data
  • You have a strong interest in translational research and the biological basis of neuropsychiatric symptoms
  • You have extensive knowledge in the field of data management and data analysis
  • You have a good command of written and spoken English 
  • 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 Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)
  • 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 childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), 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.

Join our team

Use the time until January 15, 2025 to apply. Please submit your online application including a possible starting date. For further information regarding the position and project, please contact PD Dr. Edwin Thanarajah (edwinthanarajah@med.uni-frankfurt.de).

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