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Sensory Physiology group at OVGU Magdeburg, led by Prof.
Kristine Krug, investigates, together with Senior Prof. Andrew
Parker, the neural basis of perceptual decision-making in
primates. Our international research group seeks to establish
the direct contribution of neuronal signals and circuits to
cognition in Rhesus monkeys and humans. Our methods include
cellular neurophysiology, high-field magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) at 7T and cutting-edge brain stimulation
methods.</p>
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style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>1) Postdoctoral
Scientist (m/f/d) in cortical-subcortical network
interactions</strong></span></p>
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href="https://ovgu.b-ite.careers/kpuka"
moz-do-not-send="true">https://ovgu.b-ite.careers/kpuka</a></strong></p>
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auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">As
part of the LOOPS priority programme funded by the DFG (German
Research Foundation), we seek a postdoctoral scientist to
investigate the role of thalamo-cortical circuits in computing
and calibrating the organization of 3-D visual space. The
project will investigate how signals from the pulvinar nuclei
influence cortical perceptual processes, using high-density in
vivo neurophysiological recordings and causal intervention
methods, specifically focused transcranial ultrasound and
chemogenetics.</p>
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of the postdoctoral scientist:</p>
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<li>to test the role of pulvinar-cortical interactions in
binocular visual processing, using dual recording in the
pulvinar nuclei and visual cortical areas</li>
<li>to test the consequences of temporary, reversible
inactivation of pulvinar sites using non-invasive exposure
to transcranial ultrasound stimulation (tFUS) and chemical
inactivation by DREADDs, guided by high-resolution magnetic
resonance imaging</li>
<li>to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team and across
the LOOPS network throughout Germany</li>
<li>to take responsibility for research progress and research
reporting, presentations at scientific meetings etc.</li>
<li>to contribute to the development of methodology, the
conduct of animal experiments and the fostering of
collaborations</li>
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style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2) Postdoctoral
Scientist (m/f/d) in primate neuroscience </strong></span></p>
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<p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);
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auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">We
seek a postdoctoral scientist to investigate dynamic neuronal
interactions that shape the perception of three-dimensional
objects in space, within and across cortical columns in visual
and parietal cortex. The project involves high-dimensional,
multi-site neurophysiological recordings and optogenetic
stimulation in Rhesus monkeys to determine the neural codes
for perceiving and making decisions about naturalistic,
dynamically changing visual objects and scenes. Simultaneous
MRI and neurophysiology allow the comparison of coding
principles between monkeys and humans.</p>
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responsibilities:</p>
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<li>to investigate the neural basis of perceptual
decision-making using simultaneous, high-dimensional
neurophysiological recording in two or more cortical areas</li>
<li>to determine the direct contribution of specific circuit
elements to perceptual decisions through optogenetic and
electrical stimulation</li>
<li>to compare perceptual coding between human and non-human
species using high-field MRI</li>
<li>to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team and taking
responsibility for research progress and research reporting,
presentations at scientific meetings etc.</li>
<li>to contribute to the development of methodology, the
conduct of animal experiments in the laboratory and the
fostering of international collaborations</li>
<li>to contribute to teaching advanced neuroscience students
(4 semester hours per week; mentoring will be provided)</li>
</ul>
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style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Requirements for
the positions:</strong></span></p>
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<li>a PhD in neuroscience, medicine, or another natural
science and a strong quantitative background</li>
<li>experience with at least on of the following: mammalian
neurophysiology, optogenetics, chemogenetics, behaviour,
or MRI, in particular with non-human primates</li>
<li>experience in computational modelling or programming,
e.g. with MATLAB or Python, and in statistical methods</li>
<li>excellent language skills in English (German language
skills are welcome but not essential)</li>
<li>confidence and motivation to develop methodology/data
analysis techniques and drive research projects forward</li>
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<div class="moz-forward-container">These are fixed term posts,
initially for three years, but can be potentially extended. If
you have questions about the advertised position, please contact
Prof. Kristine Krug (kristine.krug(at)ovgu.de or 0391 67 55067)
or Prof. Andrew Parker (andrew.parker(at)ovgu.de). For further
information about the research group, please see <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.lisp.ovgu.de" moz-do-not-send="true">www.lisp.ovgu.de</a>.
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auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">The
Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, with its associated
institutes, has an internationally renowned scientific profile
in Neuroscience. Magdeburg is a vibrant and multidisciplinary
scientific environment offering a broad range of opportunities
for cutting-edge neuroscience research, including high-field,
high-resolution MRI (7T) and state-of-the-art facilities for
research with non-human primates.</p>
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auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Otto
von Guericke University 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. The
Otto von Guericke University strongly promotes gender equality
in all professional areas.</p>
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send your complete application (cover letter, statement of
research experience, curriculum vitae, names of two referees)
by 20 July 2023 (date of receipt of application) using the
online application portal (follow the links above).</p>
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Prof Kristine Krug MA DPhil FRSB
Heisenberg-Professorin, Lehrstuhl in Sensorischer Physiologie
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität & Leibniz-Institut für Neurobiologie, Magdeburg, Deutschland
Visiting Professor of Neuroscience, DPAG, Oxford University, UK
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität
Institut für Biologie
Leipziger Strasse 44 / Haus 91
39120 Magdeburg
phone +49 391 67 55067
email <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:kristine.krug@ovgu.de" moz-do-not-send="true">kristine.krug@ovgu.de</a>
website <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.lisp.ovgu.de" moz-do-not-send="true">www.lisp.ovgu.de</a></pre>
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