[visionlist] Neurobiology/Neuropsychologist at the University of Magdeburg/Germany

[Ferchland, Nicolle]

The Institute of Medical Psychology at the University of Magdeburg/Germany (research group of  B. A. Sabel) seeks Research Scientist in 

Neurobiology/Behavioral Neuroscience of Brain Plasticity and Repair.

The position is a regular university staff position (Salary scale TVL-13) and available for 3 years with a possibility of renewal ("Habilitation" position).  
The position is integrated in a highly interdisciplinary and active research environment that focuses on mechanisms of brain plasticity, recovery and 
regeneration after lesions in the visual system in animals and patients (for publication record see www.med.uni-magdeburg.de/fme/institute/imp/). 
An experienced and full-time technical assistant is assigned to this slot.

The goal of the project is to study mechanisms of brain repair and regeneration/recovery in rat models of 
CNS damage using behavioural, anatomical, molecular biological and/or imaging techniques.

An ideal candidate has a
	o	Doctorate degree in Psychobiology, Neuroscience or related field
	o	experience in carrying out independent research with animals
	o	sound knowledge of basic neuroscience with experience in publishing and grant writing
	o	good knowledge of visual system physiology is helpful but not required
	o	German language abilites helpful but not required
	o	Excellent English speaking and writing skills essential
	o	High motivation level to develop a goal oriented research program


Neuropsychologist / Cognitive Neuroscientist 

The candidate will carry out research in the fields of:

	o	Neuroplasticity in normal Aging or age-associated disorders (such as stroke) using fMRI
	o	Developement of new approaches for the treatment of patients with cognitive or vision impairments 
	(including training and electrical stimulation using TMS or non-invasive current stimulation).

The position is available for an initial period of 3 years with an extension possibility. 
Salary is according to German scale for research staff personnel (TVL-13). 

We are an interdisciplinary team (psychologist, biologists, medical scientists) and work in an exiting neuroscience environment
 with many collaboration opportunities on campus. We offer a pleasant and productive working environment and support 
our employees to achieve scientific progress in an internationally competitive environment; only minor teaching duties of medical students. 
Prior experience in scientific publishing is essential.

Your qualifications are: 
	-	PhD in Psychology or related fields (e.g. Neuroscience, Behav. Biology, Medicine).
	-	Experience in carrying out competitive research and publish in international journals
	-	Team spirit and the burning desire to be successful

The University of Magdeburg is located about 1 hr. from Berlin and has neuroscience as one of its research specializations. 
The Institute and laboratories are located on the University Hospital campus with more than 200 neuroscientists.

Please send applications (application letter, CV, 3 representative reprints of published work) 
via email to Nicolle.Ferchland at med.ovgu.de

Prof. Dr. Bernhard A. Sabel.
Institute of Medical Psychology
Medical Faculty
Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg
Leipziger Str. 44
39120 Magdeburg/Germany