PhD Student - Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy

Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mannheim; Offenbach am Main; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a PhD student to join their innovative project exploring the intersection of psychiatry and AI. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to design and conduct cutting-edge fMRI experiments, develop brain-language model analyses, and collaborate with experts in the field. With a fully funded position for three years, you will gain invaluable experience in psychiatric research, contributing to advancements in diagnosis and treatment prediction. Enjoy a supportive environment with early career development opportunities, including participation in a prestigious PhD program and various professional training sessions.

Leistungen

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free transportation

On-campus amenities

Health promotion

Childcare

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Basic Python skills and NLP/ML experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Design and conduct fMRI experiments with language stimuli.
• Analyze clinical language data and present findings.

Kenntnisse

Python

NLP

Machine Learning

Neuroimaging Analysis

Computational Psychiatry

Fluency in English

German Language Skills

Ausbildung

Master's in Neuroscience

Master's in Cognitive Science

Master's in Linguistics

Master's in Psychology

Master's in Computer Science

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title & Department

PhD Student - Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Frankfurt

Position Details

• Anstellungsart: Limited Contract
• Arbeitsmodell: Part Time
• Start: Q3 2025
• Funding: Fully funded for 3 years, TV-H E13 65%

Project Description

The PSYCH-GPT project explores how large language models (LLMs) can advance psychiatric research and clinical applications, focusing on disorders like mania, depression, and schizophrenia through behavioral and fMRI data analysis. It aims to develop AI tools for diagnosis and treatment prediction, bridging neuroscience and AI.

Your Role

• Design and conduct fMRI experiments with language stimuli
• Develop brain-language model analyses
• Analyze clinical language data
• Present findings at conferences and publish
• Collaborate with researchers and AI experts

Early Career Support

Includes enrollment in the GRADE Brain Neuroscience PhD program, participation in the LOEWE-DYNAMIC curriculum, presentation training, and optional clinical shadowing.

Candidate Profile

• Master's in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Linguistics, Psychology, Computer Science, or related
• Basic Python skills; NLP/ML experience a plus
• Interest in computational psychiatry
• Neuroimaging analysis experience preferred
• Fluent in English; German beneficial
• Proof of measles immunity required

Benefits

Includes salary according to TV-UKF, 30 days holiday, 38.5 hours/week, bonuses, pension scheme, free transportation, on-campus amenities, health promotion, childcare, and more.

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