Postdoc in fetal MEG with optically pumped magnetometers

Postdoc in fetal MEG with optically pumped magnetometers

Conditions

• The position starts March 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
• This is a fixed-term, full-time position for 2 years within the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN).
• Remuneration follows the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• A local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree.
• The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million.

Tasks

• Conduct research of high international quality, with optional teaching assignments such as occasional lectures.
• Design novel stimulus paradigms for evoking fetal auditory and/or visual responses.
• Execute fetal MEG measurements using optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs).
• Analyze resulting fetal OPM-MEG data.
• Perform advanced signal processing using individualized models derived from 3D ultrasound.
• Measure fetal sensory responses in a high-risk pregnancy group.
• Perform independent research, including publication, conference presentations, and contribution to future grant applications.

Requirements

• PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, physics, or a related field (requirements must be fulfilled by the start date).
• Must meet the academic criteria to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position.
• Appointment requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• A diploma is required for the application.
• The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine.
• At the department we are ~670 academic employees, 500 PhD students and 160 technical/administrative employees who are cooperating across disciplines.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

Preferred

• Experience with auditory neuroscience using MEG or EEG.
• Scientific programming experience with Python and/or Matlab.
• Experience with advanced MEG/EEG signal processing and/or machine learning is desirable.
• Strong interest in translational research and developmental neuroscience.
• Good interpersonal skills, inclusive, team-oriented, and able to contribute to a good work environment.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

Benefits

• The base salary includes a position-related supplement and pension (17.1%).
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Aarhus University offers relocation assistance and career counselling for expat partners.
• Access to a Junior Researcher Association and career development support.