Scientific Software Engineer or Data Scientist for the development of tools and processing pipelines for open and reproducible neuroimaging

The School VI of Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the fields of human medicine, medical physics and acoustics, neurosciences, psychology and health services research. Together with the four regional hospitals, School VI forms the University Medicine Oldenburg. Furthermore, the university cooperates closely with the University Medicine of the University of Groningen.

The Neuroimaging Unit and the Applied Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab at the School of Human Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Oldenburg is seeking to fill the position of a

Scientific Software Engineer or Data Scientist (m/f/d)
(Salary level E13 TVL, 100%)
for the development of tools and processing pipelines for open and reproducible neuroimaging

The position is embedded in a DFG Core Facility grant and is available as soon as possible until 31st of December 2026 (with the possibility for extension after successful project evaluation). The position is suitable for part-time work. 

The Neuroimaging Unit hosts a state-of-the-art MEG (Elekta Triux) and an MRI (Siemens Prisma 3T). The core facility is internationally well connected in the open neuroimaging community and has developed software tools such as ancpBIDS, megQC, has hosted international workshops on open neuroimaging and published tutorial material (see e.g. https://oreoni.github.io/).

The aim of the project is to develop tools and design practices that improve the transparency, reproducibility and high throughput processing of neuroimaging data. Tasks include implementation of tools for FAIR data generation and reproducible analysis pipelines based on open standards, organization and execution of international workshops, contribution to open science community efforts, and dissemination through journal publications.

Applicants are expected to have a university degree (Diploma (Uni) or Masters) in Computer Science, Engineering, Neuroscience or Psychology and a proven ability to produce excellent scientific work with an outstanding publication record. A successful candidate is required to have enthusiasm for Open Science, some programming experience in Python, experience with neuroimaging techniques and data analysis (especially fMRI or MEG/EEG), and fluency in English. Experience with open science tools and standards (e.g. BIDS), other neurophysiological modalities, organizing scientific events and knowledge of German are a plus. 

We offer: 

• An excellent scientific environment
• Integration in our international network
• Neuroimaging center with state-of-the-art imaging devices (MRI, MEG, fNIRS, EEG)
• Payment in accordance with collective bargaining law (special annual payment, public service pension scheme, asset-related benefits) incl. 30 days annual leave
• Benefits from the university's health promotion programme 

The University of Oldenburg aims to increase the proportion of women in the academic field. Therefore, women are strongly encouraged to apply. According to § 21 para. 3 NHG, female applicants should be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are equivalent.
Applicants with disabilities are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

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