Postdoctoral Scientist / Junior Research Group leader (m/f/d) in primate neuroscience

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 Chair of 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, optogenetics, chemogenetics und transcranial focused ultrasound.

We seek a postdoctoral scientist to collaborate on developing innovative methods and driving research investigating the neural basis of visual decision-making and cognition. The successful candidate will be able to conduct research utilizing optogenetic and chemogenetic modulation of activity in Rhesus monkeys, MRI and high-dimensional and multi-site neurophysiological recordings to determine the neural codes for perceiving and making decisions about naturalistic, dynamically changing visual objects and scenes. Bridging techniques high resolution MRI at 7T, PET-MRI and transcranial focused ultrasound allow the comparison of coding principles between monkeys and humans. This post offers the opportunity to develop one’s own research profile as a junior group leader.

This is a fixed term post, initially for three 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). 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 June 27, 2025 using the online application portal.