The Department of Systems Neuroscience at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (Head: Prof. Dr. Siegrid Löwel) invites applications for a position as
Postdoc in Systems Neuroscience (all genders welcome)
This position should be filled by March 1, 2025. The regular working hours will be 39,80 hours per week with a contract until September 30, 2026. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L.
The ideal applicant should hold a Master and PhD in Neuroscience or equivalent. Candidates with experience in multielectrode electrophysiology in vivo and/or 2-photon imaging are preferred. Sound programming skills (e.g. Matlab) and enthusiasm and fundamental interest in basic neuroscience research are a must. The Löwel-lab investigates sensory processing and neuronal plasticity in the visual cortex of mice raised in varying environments and/or with modified synaptic proteins. Techniques include 2-photon calcium and spine imaging, optical imaging of intrinsic signals, multielectrode electrophysiology, virus injections and diverse behavioural tests to analyze visual performance and plasticity. We offer a stimulating scientific environment in a dynamic, young and international team and state-of-the-art facilities. We guarantee extensive and individual training.
The Göttingen Campus is a leading center of neuroscience in Europe hosting numerous internationally renowned research institutions, including the University and its Medical Center, the three life science Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN) Göttingen.
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled persons. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests.
Please send your e-mail application, preferably in one single PDF-document, including a letter of interest, your curriculum vitae with a list of publications, copies of your certificates and at least two reference letters as early as possible to
Prof. Dr. Siegrid Löwel
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen,
Department of Systems Neuroscience
Von-Siebold-Str. 6
37075 Göttingen,
e-mail: sloewel@gwdg.de
http://systemsneuroscience.uni-goettingen.de/
The application period ends on December 15, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Siegrid Löwel directly; e-mail: sloewel@gwdg.de
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