The Biological Psychology group at the Department of Psychology and Sports Science
invites applications for a
PhD position
in cognitive neuroscience. The position is available immediately with a flexible starting date. In
agreement with current regulations, the position is on the TV-H E13 scale (50 %) for public
employees.
Scientific employees are – unless the allowed maximum duration of a temporary employment is
exceeded – generally employed for an initial duration of 3 years with a possibility of extension for
an additional 2 years, if the above-mentioned requirements are fulfilled.
The candidate will be expected to contribute to research on motivational or long-term memory
processes using fMRI and to teaching in biological psychology according to the teaching
regulations of Hesse. The department offers an on-site research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner.
The successful candidate will collect and analyse fMRI data, present the results at scientific
conferences and write scientific papers.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in
neuroscience, psychology, biology or a related field who have a strong interest in cognitive
neuroscience and the ability to work independently. We expect basic programming skills and
proficiency in English; prior experience with fMRI is of advantage.
Justus Liebig University, Giessen seeks to support women in scientific research. Therefore, we
strongly encourage women to apply for the available position. As a family friendly institution of
higher education, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, welcomes applicants with children.
Please send your application (CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research
interests and contact details of two referees) by 2 February 2021 to
bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de as a single pdf file, stating the application number
108/06.
Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications.
For further details, please contact Bianca Wittmann:
Phone +49-641-99 26160, E-Mail : bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de
mailto:bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de
mailto:bianca.wittmann@psychol.uni-giessen.de