- Vacancy Reference Number
- LIN 2020/SenPhy01 and OvGU 115/2020
- Closing Date
- 22 May 2020
- Salary
- German TV-L
- Address
- Otto-von-Guericke-University & Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology, Magdeburg
- Duration
- Post 1: until 12/2022; Post 2: until 1/2021 (likely extended to 11/2021)
Professor Kristine Krug's research group (http://www.lisp.ovgu.de) is recruiting 2 Research Assistants/Technicians to work on the neural circuits underlying perceptual decisions in non-human primates. Posts are funded by the University of Magdeburg and the EU (EFRE / Leibniz-Institute Magdeburg) as part of the recently established Heisenberg-Professorship in Sensory Physiology for Kristine Krug.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who want to investigate the neural circuits and dynamics of perceptual decisions about complex, changing visual input in primates. Methods in the lab include highfield 7T MRT (combined with neurophysiological recording and stimulation), high-dimensional neuronal recordings, causal intervention methods (including micro-stimulation & trans-cranial ultrasound), computational approaches, and modern histological techniques. The scientific working language is English (group, scientific talks, teaching).
Tasks: The post holders will contribute to the preparation and conduct of neurophysiology / MRI experiments with non-human primates, coordination of laboratory tasks, and the storage and analysis of data.
Requirements for the position:
- a bachelor degree in a science-related field or completed training as a medical-technical assistant
- experience with neurophysiological recordings or similar neural methods (e.g. MRI or EEG) or in the area of animal experimentation and a strong motivation to learn new neuro-behavioural techniques in which training will be provided
- experience in the set-up and operation of databases and with data handling
- ability to work independently as well as part of a team, organizational talent, social competence, and good communication skills in English.
Two Research Assistant/Technician posts (TVL 7-8; ca. € 2500-3300 monthly pre-tax dependent on qualification and experience).
Further Information
Further details about the positions can be found here:
English: https://ovgu.b-ite.careers/hc3zg
English: https://cloud.lin-magdeburg.de/s/8FR3QEnnaieDZs6 ; German:
https://cloud.lin-magdeburg.de/s/kB4jt2R9cS2kD2o
Contact Details
Kristine Krug
Heisenberg Professor & Chair in Sensory Physiology
Institute of Biology, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität & Leibniz-Institute for Neurobiology
Leipzigerstr. 44
39120 Magdeburg, Germany
&
Associate Professor of Neuroscience. University of Oxford
Phone
+49 391 6755067
Email
kristine.krug@dpag.ox.ac.uk
Website
http://www.lisp.ovgu.de/
For informal enquiries, please contact either Frau Bianka Gehe (bianka.gehe@ovgu.de) or Prof Kristine Krug (kristine.krug@ovgu.de); for current research profile see Kristine Krug's OVGU website http://www.lisp.ovgu.de
