Job ID: 121334

PhD position (f/m/d) in behavioral and molecular neuroscience

Position:

Third-party funding

The Faculty of Medicine is an integral part of the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg and cooperates with the Magdeburg University Hospital A.ö.R. in research, teaching and patient care. The latest findings in medical research and state-of-the-art equipment are used in diagnostic procedures and patient care. The main research foci of the faculty are "Immunology” including "Molecular Medicine of Inflammation” and "Neurosciences”.

The Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Otto-von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany, is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. candidate (f/m/d) to join a project investigating the neuropharmacological and molecular basis of cognitive flexibility in mice. The project is part of the SFB 1436 "Neural Resources of Cognition” (PIs: Daniela Dieterich, Markus Fendt and Thomas Nickl-Jockschat). For further information about the project and the SFB, please visit: https://sfb1436.de/projects/the-nmda-receptor-complex-a-signalling-hub-at-the-origin-of-cognitive-flexibility/ or contact markus.fendt@med.ovgu.de

The successful candidate should have strong interest in the neural basis of cognition and cognitive flexibility, and a solid and practical background in neurobiology. Experience in behavioral neuroscience (animal models of cognition & cognitive flexibility) and/or molecular neuroscience (signaling pathways analysis), preferably documented by publications, is requirement for application consideration. Experiences in stereotaxic surgery and/or a course certificate in laboratory animal science (function A or FELASA B) is a plus. Fluency in English and the ability to work in an international environment are required.

We offer working in a multidisciplinary and international team, with a research focus on the molecular and neuropharmacological basis of cognition. Our institute is located on the university hospital campus with several world-leading research centers and institutes, including the SFB 1436 and the Center of Behavioral Brain Research (CBBS).

The position (TVL E13 65%) will become available in January 2025 and needs to be filled as soon as possible. The position is initially limited until December 2027 with the potential for a 1-year extension.

To apply for this position, please send a single PDF file with a cover letter describing your past research activities, research interest, and motivation to join our team, CV and publication list, and the name/contact information of two references.

Application closes on 31.12.2024.

Applications received later will be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

By E-Mail: bewerbung@med.ovgu.de (Job Posting Nr.: 566-2024)

By Post: Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Faculty of Medicine, Personnel Division (K24), Reference number: 566-2024, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany

Institut für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Otto-von-Guericke Universiät Magdebirg, Leipziger Straße 44, D-39120 Magdeburg, Germany

Phone: 393916721982

markus.fendt@med.ovgu.de