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Magdalena Sauvage

11 months ago

PhD Student in Neural Basis of Memory (Neurosciences) Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology in Germany

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PhD

Field of study

Neuroscience

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Available

Deadline

Expired

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Germany

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Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology

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Keywords

Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Optogenetics
Health Science
Spatial Cognition
Electrophysiology
Translational Medicine
Molecular Imaging
Behavioral Neuroscience
Memory Formation
Hippocampus
Transgenic Animal Models
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About this position

The Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (LIN) in Magdeburg, Germany, is offering a PhD position in the research group Functional Architecture of Memory (FAM), led by Prof. Dr. Magdalena Sauvage.

The institute is internationally recognized for its research on learning and memory, spanning molecular, cellular, network, and behavioral levels. This PhD project is part of the SFB 1436, Neural Resources of Cognition, supported by the German Research Foundation, and focuses on the neural basis of memory, particularly the roles of different medial temporal lobe areas (CA1, CA3, DG, MEC, LEC, PrC, POR) in memory processes in health, aging, and animal models of amnesia. The group investigates memory for time, space, and episodes, as well as memory consolidation and reconsolidation, using advanced techniques such as optogenetics, high-resolution molecular imaging (immediate-early gene detection), in-vivo electrophysiology, and fMRI in awake rodents. The SFB 1436 subproject B07 specifically explores circuit-specific improvements in spatial and non-spatial memory involving entorhino-hippocampal subnetworks, with close links to related projects in human and animal electrophysiology and imaging.

The lab's working language is English, and it maintains strong collaborations with national and international partners, including the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases and leading neuroscience groups in the USA, Austria, and Germany. The successful candidate will benefit from a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment, access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities, and support from the graduate school (IRTG).

The position is funded for three years (TV-L E13, 65% part-time, 26 hours/week), starting January 1st, 2026 or earlier for the right candidate. Applicants should have a MSc in Neurosciences, Life Sciences, or a related field, experience in behavioral and molecular techniques, programming skills (Matlab/Python), willingness to work with animal models, and strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

Excellent English is required. Applications (motivation letter, CV, certificates, publication list, and three references) should be sent to [email protected]. For questions, contact Prof. Dr.

Magdalena Sauvage ([email protected]). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The LIN is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a MSc in Neurosciences, Life Sciences, or a related field. Experience in behavioral and molecular techniques is required, as well as programming experience in Matlab and/or Python. Candidates must be willing to work with animal models and have a general interest in interspecies and interdisciplinary studies. Excellent English language skills are required; basic German is an advantage. Application documents should include a motivation letter, CV, copies of relevant certificates, a publication list, and contact information for three references.

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Behavioral Neuroscience

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Optogenetics