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PhD Position in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience at TU Dresden TUD Dresden University of Technology in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 16, 2026
Country
Germany
University
TUD Dresden University of Technology

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Technical University of Dresden (TUD) is advertising a PhD / research assistant position in Psychology at the Chair of Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. The role is embedded in a research environment focused on the neural basis of socio-affective and socio-cognitive processes, psychopathological change, and plasticity through psychotherapeutic intervention. The chair is also connected to the Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio 393 Trajectories of Affective Disorders.
The position is based in Dresden, Germany, starts on 2026-10-01, and runs for 3 years at 75% of regular working hours as a doctoral candidate. Funding is provided through a salaried university employment contract at E13 TV-L (subject to personal requirements). The post includes opportunities to work with advanced neuroimaging and psychophysiology infrastructure, including MRI, EEG, TMS/fNIRS/tFUS/tDCS, and behavioral measurement facilities.
Typical tasks include study coordination, clinical-diagnostic interviews, experimental and neuroscientific investigations, data analysis, scientific writing, supervision of student employees, and participation in teaching and academic service. Independent research and publication are explicitly encouraged.
Applicants should hold a master’s/diploma in psychology or a related field. Strong knowledge of statistics, experimental psychology, and clinical diagnostics is required; prior experience with neuroscientific methods is an advantage. Very good English skills, communication and organizational abilities, teamwork, time flexibility, professional participant contact, and willingness to learn programming languages such as MATLAB are expected.
The application deadline is 2026-09-16. Apply preferably via the TU Dresden SecureMail portal as a single PDF including cover letter, CV with research experience and methodological knowledge, and copies of certificates/diplomas. You may also email the application to [email protected] or send it by post to the chair in Dresden.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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