Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f/d) in cortical-subcortical network interactions

We are a university with a focus on engineering and natural sciences as well as economics, human sciences and medicine. We offer excellent study and working conditions to 13,000 students from Germany and abroad as well as approx. 3,000 employees.

The Sensory Physiology group at OVGU Magdeburg, led by Prof. Kristine Krug, investigates, together with Senior Prof. Andrew Parker, the neural basis of perceptual decision-making in primates. Our international research group seeks to establish the direct contribution of neuronal signals and circuits to cognition in Rhesus monkeys and humans. Our methods include cellular neurophysiology, high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 7T and cutting-edge brain stimulation methods.

As part of the LOOPS priority programme funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation), we seek a postdoctoral scientist to investigate the role of thalamo-cortical circuits in computing and calibrating the organization of 3-D visual space. The project will investigate how signals from the pulvinar nuclei influence cortical perceptual processes, using high-density in vivo neurophysiological recordings and causal intervention methods, specifically focused transcranial ultrasound and chemogenetics.

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

For further information about the research group, please see www.lisp.ovgu.de.

You will benefit from our structures and offerings in the fields of sustainability, diversity, family support and staff development. Our location in the center of a thriving, lively and family-friendly state capital guarantees a high quality of life and a wide range of leisure activities. For more information, please visit www.ovgu.de/en/karriere.

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg strongly promotes gender equality in all professional areas.

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Please send your complete application (motivation letter, curriculum vitae, graduation certificates, references) by October 11, 2024 using the online application portal.