2 PhD positions (m/f/d) in the field of Movement Neurosciences

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.

In association with the already established Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) SFB 1436, 'Neural Resources of Cognition (supported by the German Research Foundation) we are looking for two highly motivated PhD students. Both positions are available for a fixed term appointment running until the end of 2028, with a competitive salary of TV-L E13 (65%).

SFB 1436 subproject C01 ‘Embodied cognitive reserve in the cortico-subcortical premotor network’, is a collaboration between Dr. Gabriel Ziegler, Dr. Nico Lehmann, and Prof. Marco Taubert. The aim of the project is to identify the brain processes that enable some people to cope better than others with the progressive degradation of the supraspinal and musculoskeletal components of the sensorimotor system with aging, ultimately contributing to interindividual differences in both motor performance (e.g., balance performance and learning) and visuo-spatial cognition. Your role in the project will be to investigate embodied cognitive reserve behaviorally in a training study, and by means of advanced MRI methodology and multivariate analysis techniques.

Our multidisciplinary and dedicated project group offers excellent opportunities for cognitive neuroscientific and sports science research, including state-of-the-art lab and MRI facilities. Funding for travels gives successful candidates the opportunity to present their research at national and international conferences. Both candidates are expected to publish their results in high-visibility scientific journals and to develop a doctoral thesis with extensive support through the IRTG and the CBBS graduate program. Comprehensive training and career development support is also provided through the OvGU graduate academy. Both students will have the opportunity for further collaboration within the SFB 1436.

For further information about the positions, please contact Gabriel Ziegler (🖂 Gabriel.Ziegler@dzne.de), Marco Taubert (🖂 marco.taubert@ovgu.de) or Nico Lehmann (🖂 nico1.lehmann@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 January 17, 2025 using the online application portal.