Data analyst position at the European Neuroscience Institute

The European Neuroscience Institute Göttingen (Germany) is seeking a

Neuroscience data analyst (f/m)

start date will be September 1st, 2021, the contract is initially limited to 3 years with extension options, full-time salary according to TV-L.

The European Neuroscience Institute is looking to fill the position of a data analyst (full time). We are looking for a data analyst with interest and experience in systems neuroscience. Research at the European Neuroscience Institute ranges from molecular biology to human psychophysics and involves a range of model organisms (from drosophila to non-human primates), techniques and approaches (electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, fMRI, EEG, behavior). The data analyst is expected to work closely with all of the research groups at the European Neuroscience Institute, supporting research efforts, e.g., through modelling and statistical analyses of high-dimensional data, image processing, and programming/development of experiments. S/he will have the opportunity to develop and publish, e.g., analytical tools that arise from this work.

• The applicant should possess a university degree (minimally M. Sc. or equivalent) in a relevant field, e.g., statistics, biostatistics, informatics, or similar. Prior experience in the field of systems neuroscience is highly desired.
• The applicant should have experience in a research setting utilizing quantitative methods and statistics. The applicant shall demonstrate strong analytical skills and knowledge of novel and emerging analysis techniques is highly desired. Future/forward thinking in the area of big data analytics/informatics and applying them to contribute to the research groups’ scientific process is expected.
• The applicant should be skilled in the analysis of multivariate datasets to reveal patterns and build models; conduct exploratory data analysis, and communicate with team lead/team members; identify improvements for existing data management and recommend requirements for new systems.
• Contribute to replicability by making suggestions for existing data management and recommend requirements for new systems and identify potential data integrity issues. We are committed to open data/open science and appreciate interest and expertise in this area.
• Utilize programming languages such as Python, Matlab and/or C++.
• Good command of English is mandatory.

The University Medical Center Göttingen takes flexible account of the individual design of working hours at the workplace. It is interested in implementing the wishes of its employees as far as possible. If you are interested in this job and have specific questions about working hours, please contact us.

Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

We look forward to receiving your application by June 15th, 2021

University Medical Center Göttingen
European Neuroscience Institute Göttingen
Dr. Jan Clemens
Group Leader
Grisebachstr. 5
37077 Göttingen
Tel.: 0551/39-61351
E-Mail: j.clemens at eni-g.de
Web: http://www.eni-g.de/

Please send your application only via e-mail as a single PDF-file.

Jan Clemens
European Neuroscience Institute
Neural Computation and Behavior group
Grisebachstr. 5
37077 Göttingen, Germany

janclemenslab.org