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Zusammenfassung

A prominent research institution in Germany seeks a Researcher to lead a project on mapping the human temporal lobe using cutting-edge methods such as deep learning. This full-time position offers funding for four years and mentorship from a leading expert in the field. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and is eager to contribute to significant developments in neuroscience. Interested applicants can apply through the HFA application portal.

Leistungen

Extensive research funding

Membership in an excellent research network

Management courses and networking events

Qualifikationen

• Open-minded about new methods, such as deep learning.
• Enthusiastic about investigating and mapping the human brain.

Aufgaben

• Realize a self-developed research project under supervision.
• Create 3D maps of the human temporal lobe.
• Share data as FAIR data with the scientific community.

Kenntnisse

Deep learning

Image analysis

Advanced computing

Research methodology

Ausbildung

Master's degree in a scientific or engineering subject

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Hector Fellow Academy Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 15 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Outline

The Hector Fellow Academy offers you the opportunity to realize a self-developed research project under supervision Prof. Katrin Amunts. She is one of the Hector Fellows, a community of outstanding professors from different research institutions across Germany working in STEM-subjects, medicine, and psychology. Katrin Amunts is a world's leading expert on the development of a human brain atlas at microscopical scale. She has applied deep learning, image analysis and advanced computing to develop the Julich-Brain atlas and BigBrain, which have set new standards in the field of brain mapping, and enable to study relationships between structure and function

Duration

Funding Four years of funding (3+1, three years with the possibility to extend for one year)

You are enthusiastic about investigating and mapping the human brain. The temporal lobe is a largely unexplored region, and your work could help us better understand its anatomy and how it functions. You are open-minded about new methods, such as deep learning, and would like to incorporate them into your research project. The ultimate aim is to create 3D maps of the human temporal lobe and share them as FAIR data with the scientific community. You have a Master's degree in a scientific or engineering subject and achieved excellent grades.


Our Offer
Opportunity to realize a research project with high visibility
Be part of a strong interdisciplinary project with informaticists, biologists and physicians
Mentored by an internationally renowned, top-level scientist
Funded position (according to TV-L 13, up to 100%, based on the funding rates of the DFG for PhD students)
Extensive research funding
Membership in an excellent research network
Additional management courses, trainings & networking events


How to apply

Please apply via the HFA application portal. The Hector Fellows will arrange interviews (via skype or if feasible in-person) with the most promising applicants. The final candidates will be invited to give an online presentation. The final decisions will be announced in the following days after the presentation.

Enquiries For further details about the project, please contact Hector Fellow at: [e-mail] For questions related to making your application, please contact Hector Fellow Academy Office: application@hector

You are enthusiastic about investigating and mapping the human brain. The temporal lobe is a largely unexplored region, and your work could help us better understand its anatomy and how it functions. You are open-minded about new methods, such as deep learning, and would like to incorporate them into your research project. The ultimate aim is to create 3D maps of the human temporal lobe and share them as FAIR data with the scientific community. You have a Master's degree in a scientific or engineering subject and achieved excellent grades.

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute C. and O. Vogt Institute for Brain Research, Düsseldorf Country Germany Geofield