Vacancy Notice 210/2026

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU) is an internationally oriented and regionally networked university with a strong research profile.

The Chair of Sensory Physiology (Prof. Dr. K. Krug) in the Faculty of Natural Sciences seeks to fill the following vacancy:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) in Neuroscience

Salary scale:
13 TV-L

Date commencing:
next possible date

Fixed term (until):
12 months

Contract status:
100 %

The Sensory Physiology group at OVGU Magdeburg, led by Kristine Krug, investigates how neuronal interactions shape perceptual decisions in primates. We research the relationship between neurons, circuits and behaviour in Rhesus monkeys and humans, with methods including high density cellular neurophysiology, high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cutting-edge brain intervention methods.

We seek to recruit a research assistant to support our Neuropixels recording project investigating how dynamic interactions between neurons shape decision-making processes in real-time as well as to support university teaching.

Job description:

• Data analysis and modelling of neuronal spiking and LFP interactions based on high density recordings from primates
• Lab support for the neurophysiology experiments
• Data curation
• Teaching support (4 SWS) for the BSc Biomedical Sciences and MSc Integrative Neuroscience courses with focus on nervous systems, neurophysiology and cell physiology.

Requirements profile:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience, medicine or other natural science
• Very strong academic record
• Significant experience with computational analysis and modelling of high-density neurophysiological data (Neuropixels) using Python and/or Matlab is essential
• Willingness to deliver excellent teaching at a university level is essential; experience would be an advantage
• Experience with in vivo neurophysiology, especially in primates, would be an advantage
• Focus and motivation to make a significant contribution to developing an ambitious research programme as part of an interdisciplinary, international research team

For inquiries about the research project and the open position please contact Prof. Kristine Krug kristine.krug(at)ovgu.de. For further information about the research group, please see .

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Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a signatory of the German Diversity Charter. We welcome your application, regardless of gender, cultural and social background, age or sexual orientation. Applications from severely disabled people or people with an equivalent impairment will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg strongly promotes gender equality in all professional areas.

Please note the information for storage of personal data:

Please send your complete application ((motivation letter, curriculum vitae, graduation certificates, two references) by October****10th, 2026 using the online application portal.

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