As a tertiary and quaternary level provider of medical care, the University Hospital of RWTH Aachen combines patient-oriented medicine and care, teaching and research at an international level. The entire spectrum of medical care is provided through 36 specialist departments, 33 institutes and six interdisciplinary units. The co-location of patient care, research and teaching in a central building offers the best conditions for intensive interdisciplinary exchange and close clinical and scientific networking. Highly qualified teams of doctors, nurses and scientists work collaboratively to optimise the healthcare provision of our local, regional, national and international patients. Around 9,000 employees ensure that our care delivery is patient-oriented medicine and surpasses the highest quality standards. With 1,400 beds, the university hospital treats around 50,000 inpatient and 200,000 outpatient cases per year.
The Joint Research Center for Computational Biomedicine -Scientific Center for Neuropathic pain Aachen- is seeking a
PhD student (f/m/d)
The fulltime position (38,5 hours/week) starts as soon as possible and is funded till 31.10.2026 with the possibility of prolongation. The successful applicant will be encouraged to work towards a doctorate degree.
Tasks
Small fiber neuropathy patients experience pain symptoms ranging from aching to burning pain. The mechanisms for generating this pathology are largely unknown, but altered excitability in peripheral nerve fibers has been detected as a probable cause. Our group has previously developed computational models of peripheral nerve endings. In this Ph.D. project, these models will be further developed to increase the understanding of excitability alterations occurring in small fiber neuropathy patients. We work with cutting-edge research topics with a high potential to positively impact society. We offer excellent conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:
- A world-leading, international research environment with state-of-the-art equipment
- Opportunity to work in the highly interdisciplinary and exciting field of computational neuroscience and collaborating with neuroscientists, biologists and engineers
- Flexible working arrangements e.g. working from home
We are looking for a doctoral researcher who will explore and implement in-silico models of excitable membranes of peripheral nerve fibers.
The researcher will:
- Develop in-silico models of excitable membranes
- Design electrodes for probing the peripheral nerve system
- Interact with cross-disciplinary experts (e.g. Neuroscientists and Biologists)
Profile
- Master’s degree in biophysical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related fieldsStrong English (Level C1) skills will be required for the international working environment
- Strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB
- Deisirable:
- Strong Germany (Level B2) skills is a plus
- Programming skills in NEURON and COMSOL
- Interest and background in computational neuroscience is desired
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential
Why should you choose us?
- A performance-related salary in accordance with the provisions of the TV-L (EG 13)
- 30 days vacation/year for full-time employees
- Employees recruit employees for nursing care / bonus of 3,000 euros
- An attractive VBL company pension scheme
- Further education and training opportunities
- Flexible working hours with electronic time recording
- Attractive conditions for public transport
- A company kindergarten (places subject to availability)
- Staff residence (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
- An onboarding app for new employees
- Extended opening hours for our staff restaurant
This position is not gender specific.
The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged and if the applicant is suitable qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the LGG. If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.
Weekly hours are negotiable.
You should preferably use our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de for your application. There you have the option of securing your documents in the electronic application folder to prevent unauthorized access. Applications that reach us by email to: bewerbung@ukaachen.de (this transmission path cannot be as effectively secured) will be transferred to the aforementioned portal and any accompanying documents will be disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations immediately after transfer. After the retention period has expired, the data in the portal will also be deleted. If you do not agree to a transfer to the Application portal your application cannot be considered.
The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-48203 is 10.07.2024.
University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Joint Research Center for Computational Biomedicine -Sodium channel network Aachen-, Pauwelsstr.30, 52074 Aachen.
For more detailed information please contact Jun.-Prof. Jenny Tigerholm, E-Mail: jtigerholmukaachende
