Doctoral researcher position in MR Spectroscopic and Quantitative MR Imaging of the Human Central Nervous System Department: Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology (Director: Prof. Dr. H. Lanfermann) Location: Hannover Job Description: A doctoral researcher position is open immediately in the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hannover Medical School, Germany. The researcher will join the Division of Experimental Neuroradiology. The position involves research on MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) and quantitative MR Imaging (qMRI) methodology, including data collection, data analysis as well as the development and optimization of the corresponding software. These efforts are dedicated to characterize and understand metabolic and microstructural variations in human brain under physiological and pathological conditions for neuroscientific research and clinical applications. The position will be well suited for individuals with a high interest in medical imaging as well as strong initiative and excellent communication skills. Candidates must have a graduate degree (Master or Diploma) in physics, medical informatics, computer science or a related discipline. Experience in image processing and MRS data processing (e.g. using LCModel, jMRUI) and/or with software programming (e.g. C/C+, JAVA or IDL) is beneficial. The position offers the opportunity to gain a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.). The salary will be based on the university pay scheme (75% E13). Duration: The appointment will be initially for 2 years. The appointment may be extended beyond 2 years dependent on funding and satisfactory performance based on annual reviews. The Hannover Medical School is an equal opportunity employer. In the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology state-of-the-art MR instruments dedicated to research are available, including access to two 3.0 Tesla and three 1.5 T Siemens whole body systems. For further information please see: www.mh-hannover.de/neuroradiologie.html . Interested candidates please contact: Prof. Dr. Xiaoqi Ding (+49 511 5323401, [email protected]). Electronic applications (cover letter, CV, certificates) should be sent to Prof. Dr. Xiaoqi Ding (+49 511 5323401, [email protected]); in case of an application by mail, please do not include original documents as applications will not be sent back. December 02. 2014, Hannover Präsidium / Vorstand Ressort Forschung und Lehre: Prof. Dr. med. Dieter Bitter-Suermann Ressort Krankenversorgung: Dr. med. Andreas Tecklenburg Born (komm.) Ressort Wirtschaftsführung und Administration: Michael Dipl.-Ökonom Holger Baumann Bankverbindung Konto-Nr. 370 371 Sparkasse Hannover, BLZ 250 501 80 Konto-Nr. 2603 31 303 Postbank Hannover, BLZ 250 100 30