331/2022 Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f/d) in Primate Neurophysiology

Jobinhalt

Vacancy Notice 331/2022

The Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU) is an internationally oriented and regionally networked university with a strong research profile.

Krug – Heisenberg Professorship) Of The Faculty Of Natural Sciences Seeks To Fill The Following Vacancy

The Chair of Sensory Physiology (Prof. K.

Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f/d) in Primate Neurophysiology

Salary Scale

13 TV-L

Date Commencing

January 1, 2023

Fixed Term Until

December 31, 2024

Contract Status

100 %

The Heisenberg Professor/Chair in Sensory Physiology, Kristine Krug, at the OVGU Magdeburg investigates the neural basis of perceptual decision-making in primates. We interrogate the relationship between neurons, circuits and behaviour in Rhesus monkeys and humans with methods including cellular neurophysiology, high resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 7T and cutting-edge brain intervention methods, including microstimulation and optogenetics.

We seek a postdoctoral scientist to conduct high-dimensional neurophysiological recordings and optogenetic stimulation in Rhesus monkeys investigating the neural coding for naturalistic 3D-motion stimuli and decision-making under social influence.

Tasks

• investigating the neural basis of perceptual decision-making using high-dimensional neurophysiological recording and causal interventions, including optogenetic stimulation
• collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team and taking responsibility for research progress and research reporting, presentations at scientific meetings etc.
• contributing to the development of methodology, the conduct of animal experiments in the laboratory and the fostering of international collaborations
• a contribution to teaching advanced Neuroscience students (mentoring will be provided)
  

The opportunity to pursue a scientific qualification is given and is supported accordingly.

Requirements For The Position

• master/diploma and a PhD (or close to submission) in neuroscience, medicine, or another natural science and a strong quantitative background
• experience in either animal neurophysiology and/or neurocomputational approaches
• previous experience with non-human primate research is desirable but not essential, but a strong motivation to engage actively with these experimental approaches is required
• experience in programming, e.g. with MATLAB or Python, and in statistical methods
• excellent language skills in English (German language skills are welcome but not essential)
• confidence and motivation to develop data analysis techniques and drive the project forward
  

This is a fixed term post, initially for two years, but can be potentially extended for a further two years. If you have questions about the advertised position, please contact Prof. Kristine Krug (kristine.krug(at)ovgu.de or 0391 67 55067). For further information about the research group, please see .

Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, with its associated institutes, has an internationally renowned scientific profile in Neuroscience. Magdeburg is a vibrant and multidisciplinary scientific environment offering a broad range of opportunities for cutting-edge neuroscience research, including high-field, high-resolution MRI (7T) and state-of-the-art facilities for research with non-human primates.

In addition to all the usual social benefits of the public sector, we have more to offer, such as modern working conditions, a wide range of training and development opportunities, and a positive work environment that is highly valued by our employees. We also offer a wide range of sports and leisure activities, extensive catering in our canteens and cafeterias as well as workplace health promotion.

Otto-von-Guericke-University is a signatory of the German Diversity Charter. We welcome your application, regardless of gender, cultural and social background, age or sexual orientation. Applications from severely disabled people or people with an equivalent impairment will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. Otto-von-Guericke-University strongly promotes gender equality in all professional areas.

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Please send your complete application (cover letter, statement of research experience, curriculum vitae, names of two referees) by November 28, 2022 (date of receipt of application) using the online application portal.

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

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