PhD student Translational Metabolism Research bei Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

as of 1 January 2024
full-time; with an initially fixed-term contract of 1 year regulated by the German law (the so-called WissZeitVG) with option for extension
Your salary will be based on TV-L
» Your tasks

We are searching for a highly motivated and qualified scientist with research interests in the area of natural physio-sensory influences on neural encoding of motivational behavior and learning in health and metabolic disease.

You will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary newly established research group, focusing on the identification of physiological mechanisms underlying neuro-cognitive impairments and altered gut-brain interactions in metabolic disease
In the particular project, we are interested in understanding how natural sensory influences (e.g. sound, light and specific characteristics of natural surroundings) affect gut-brain communication and neural encoding of learning and motivation in healthy humans and humans with metabolic syndrome. The project is part of an EU-Horizon project with the overall goal to investigate the benefits and underlying mechanisms of nature-based interventions on human health and well-being
You will work under the joint supervision of Yue Zhao (Head of Research group tumor microenvironment, tumor metabolism and therapy resistance from Department of General, Visceral, Cancer and Transplantation Surgery and Dr. Ruth Hanssen (Head of Research group Translational Metabolism Research, Policlinic for Endocrinology)
Ideally, you have experience in neuroimaging and statistical analyses.
Applications from candidates who recently obtained their Diploma/Master degree in psychology or a related field including neurosciences, physics and lifescience or sports science are invited
» Your Profile
You should have a strong interest in neurobiological research
You will be actively involved in data collection, analysis and collaboration with the international EU-consortium of the EU-Horizon project so that very good language skills in English and good langue skills in German will be required
You will be able to join the IPHS or IPMM PhD program of university of Cologne, so that good scientific writing, presentations and communication skills are appreciated and will be trained in this project as well
» Our Offer
We offer a stimulating scientific environment characterized by active national and international collaborations
We provide solid supervision by two highly-experienced researchers
You will be affiliated at both University of Cologne as well as the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research ensuring a fantastic research infrastructure and education
» Your future with us

Working at the University Hospital Cologne and the Medical Faculty means helping to shape the future - the future of medicine, of patients and, of course, your own future. You benefit from 59 clinics and institutes as well as numerous other departments and facilities and more than 10,000 jobs. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cologne and the University Hospital Cologne assume important social tasks in research, teaching and patient care. A close network with many university and non-university partners guarantees an internationally successful science and the excellent education of our students.

» Your future in detail

Polyclinic for Endocrinology, Diabetology and Preventive Medicine in Cologne deals with all diseases in the fields of endocrinology, diabetology and metabolic diseases as well as preventive medical issues. Through a close connection, also in terms of personnel, with the Max Planck Institute for Metabolic Research in Cologne, we conduct both basic and clinical research in these key areas as part of the University Hospital of Cologne.

Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability, competence and professional performance.

People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and qualification.

The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees.

Contact:
Dr. Ruth Hansen
+49 221 478-30691
https://www.uk-koeln.de
Application deadline: 29.10.2023

Postal address:
Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
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