Postdoctoral position (25%) in ICP signal analysis at the Neurosurgery Clinic, Neurocentret, Rigshospitalet

1. A 25% postdoctoral position for 3 years within Copenhagen CSF Study Group (www.cphcsf.dk) led by Professor Marianne Juhler is available from Dec1st 2017 or shortly thereafter. The research topic relates to quantitative clinical ICP analysis in hydrocephalus and related clinical diseases. The position bridges clinical measurements; signal processing, statistical analysis of long-term ICP monitoring as individual and grouped monitoring data.  Extensive knowledge of conducting projects according to Danish research legislation as well as scientific result analysis and publication of results.

    

2. Copenhagen CSF Study group focuses on translational research in hydrocephalus and related diseases. Two PhD’s are currently working on clinical projects in ICP regulation and CSF pressure. The posted postdoctoral project is conducted in close collaboration with The Danish Technical University/DTU Electro (Professor Jens Wilhjelm). The candidate will expect to work in both a clinical and a technical environment and to independently participate in supervision of a PhD project anchored I both institutions.

    

3. Qualifications: Candidates with a PhD degree in medical science, medical/biological sciences or similar are encouraged to apply. Ability to design protocols and plan/conduct research on human ICP measurement from clinical indication to scientific results is a prerequisite. We expect considerable independence, meticulous research conduct and collaboration skills. Required qualifications:

   1. A PhD degree in natural/medical sciences or equivalent

   2. Documented experience with human ICP in clinical and research contexts

   3. Documented experience with computerized ICP signal processing

   4. Proven ability to present and publish research data

   5. Excellent  English communication skills, both oral and written

4. Working hours. The offered position is full time 37 hrs/week position. Working hours are during day-time, but material collection- and processing can be required at other hours depending on project design.
   

5. Terms of salary and employment: The terms of employment are set according to the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations or other relevant professional organization.

    

6. Application procedure. The application must be submitted in English or Danish and must include the following:

   1. Your application must be received before October 23rd 2017 and must contain:

   2. Curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a report on previous research undertaken, and the names, addresses and contact details of 2 referees

   3. Diplomas – all relevant certificates, including grades

   4. An outline of how you could contribute scientifically and intellectually to the research of this laboratory (approximately 1 A4 page)

   5. Please note the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

       

7. Assessment of applications: is performed by an assessment committee with academic qualifications in the field approved by The Neurocenter Director. One of these assessors is associated to Copenhagen CSF Study Group. Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview with an appointed employment committee.
      

Further information: The project frame and additional information: please contact karin.cecilia.eliasson@regionh.dk

• Fakta

• Arbejdssted
  Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej
• Kontaktperson
  Marianne Juhler
• Adresse
  Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 København Ø
• Stillingstype
  Forsker
• Speciale
  Neurokirurgi
• Ansættelsesform
  Tidsbegrænset periode
• Ugentlig arbejdstid
  Fuld tid
• Ansættelsens start
  01-12-2017
• Regionens jobnr.
  207451
• Quick-nr.
  323116
• Indrykningsdato
  22-09-2017
• Ansøgningsfrist
  23-10-2017 (udløbet)