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Technische Universität Dresden - Faculty of Psychology, Institute of General Psychology, Biopsychology and Methods of Psychology, Chair of Biopsychology

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

2 Research Associates / Postdocs (m/f/x)

At the Faculty of Psychology, Institute of General Psychology, Biopsychology and Methods of Psychology, the Chair of Biopsychology offers two positions as

Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting June 1, 2025 or at the earliest possible date thereafter. The positions are limited to 3 years with the option for extension. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The positions aim at obtaining further academic qualification (usually habilitation). Balancing family and career is an important issue. The positions are generally suitable for candidates seeking part-time employment with at least 50% of the full-time weekly hours. Please indicate the request in your application.
The new Chair of Biopsychology studies the neuronal and computational underpinnings of higher cognitive functions including memory, decision-making, and learning. A particular focus is on how the brain dynamically structures information in working memory to enable adaptive behavior. The research group uses neuroscientific techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and eye-tracking, in combination with multivariate analysis methods and computational modeling. The research activities in the group are supported by a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC), a Heisenberg grant from the German Research Foundation (DFG), and ongoing collaborations with various research institutions in Berlin (e.g., MPIB, Charité, Einstein Center for Neuroscience).

Working field:

scientific research and teaching activities along the research themes of the Chair of Biopsychology, including designing, implementing, analyzing, and disseminating research projects with behavioral, neuroscientific, computational, and/or theoretical approaches; The positions include teaching obligations according to HSDAVO in TUD’s Bachelor of Psychology course (Biopsychology) and the Master program Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience, including examination matters. Tasks may also include laboratory management and funding acquisition. The postholders will be expected to engage in co-supervision of PhD and MSc projects and are encouraged to develop their own lines of independent research.

Requirements:

university and PhD degree (or expect to hold the PhD degree by the starting date) in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related disciplines. A solid background in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biological Psychology, or Neurobiology, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students are required. Candidates should be experienced in designing, performing, analyzing, and publishing experimental research works. Experience with either EEG, fMRI, eye-tracking, or similar methodologies will be beneficial. Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as fluency in English and German are required.

What we offer:

For further inquiries about the positions, please contact Prof. Dr. Bernhard Spitzer (bernhard.spitzer@mailbox.tu-dresden.de).

How to apply:

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Please submit your detailed application with a cover letter describing research interests and motivation to join our Chair (max. 2 pages), curriculum vitae (without a photo), 1-2 representative works (published or working papers, or dissertation) and two reference contacts by April 8, 2025 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to janine.spielvogel@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Psychologie, Institut für Allgemeine Psychologie, Biopsychologie und Methoden der Psychologie, Professur für Biopsychologie, Herrn Prof. Dr. Bernhard Spitzer, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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