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TUD Dresden University of Technology

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PhD / PostDoc Position in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience at TU Dresden TUD Dresden University of Technology in Germany

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

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Germany

University

TUD Dresden University of Technology

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Keywords

Psychology
Neuroimaging
Neuropsychology
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Medical Science
Psychotherapy
Clinical Diagnosis
Behavioral Neuroscience
Statistics
Programming Language

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About this position

Research Associate / PhD Student / PostDoc (m/f/x) at TUD Dresden University of Technology, Faculty of Psychology, Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Chair of Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience.

The position is part of a research environment focused on the neural mechanisms underlying socio-affective and socio-cognitive processes, psychopathological changes, and plasticity through psychotherapeutic interventions. The chair is involved in the Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio 393 “Trajectories of Affective Disorders” and offers access to strong neuroimaging and behavioral research infrastructure, including a 3 Tesla MRI scanner, MRI-compatible EEG, peripheral physiology systems, TMS/fNIRS/tFUS/tDCS devices, and a multi-computer lab.

Degree level: Full PhD opening, with an option for a PostDoc track depending on qualification. The post is full-time in principle, with 75% hours for a PhD student or 100% for a PostDoc, and is limited to 3 years with possible extension.

Research areas / keywords: clinical psychology, behavioral neuroscience, neuroimaging, psychotherapy, experimental psychology, clinical diagnostics, statistics, programming (MATLAB), socio-affective and socio-cognitive processes.

Tasks include: study coordination; clinical diagnostic interviews; experimental and neuroscientific assessments; data analysis; scientific writing and publication; supervision of student assistants; participation in teaching and academic self-administration.

Requirements: university degree in Psychology or a related field; strong interest in clinical psychological and neuroscientific research; solid knowledge of statistics, experimental psychology, and clinical diagnostics; English proficiency; teamwork and communication skills; flexibility; and willingness to learn programming languages.

Funding: remuneration according to salary group E13 TV-L. The post is funded and offered as an employment contract rather than a scholarship.

Application deadline: 16 September 2026. Apply preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal by sending a single PDF to [email protected], or by postal mail to the chair at TU Dresden in Dresden, Germany.

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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