Our group investigates neuronal mechanisms underlying the processing of sensory information in the field of interpersonal communication, dyslexia, and (language) learning. Various neuropsychological methods are used such as f/dMRI, tDCS, EMG, eye tracking, and behavioural experiments. We are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic student assistant supporting our research, particularly an fMRI study on visual processing and future studies on developmental dyslexia and autism-spectrum disorder.
TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.
At the Faculty of Psychology, Institute of Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, the Chair of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience is seeking to employ a student as
Student Assistant (m/f/x)
(8 hrs./week)
starting November 1, 2026 and limited until October 31, 2027. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG) as well as the Higher Education Act in the Free State of Saxony (Sächsisches Hochschulgesetz – SächsHSG) in conjunction with the TdL guidelines (collective bargaining association for the German federal states) for Student Assistants and Research Assistants dated February 28, 2024.
Tasks: academic support, especially:
- participant recruitment and study preparation
- participation in data collection and analysis,
- involvement in conducting fMRI and behavioral experiments
Requirements:
- student of psychology, medicine or related field
- ability to work responsibly and independently
- ability to work in a team
- excellent command of German and English
- experience in conducting psychological experiments and data analysis is preferred
We offer:
- comprehensive insight into a cognitive and clinical neuroscience lab
- involvement in an international research environment
- possibilities for further professional development and methodical competence
- flexible working hours
- the number of working hours per week is negotiable
- long-term involvement
We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Application: Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by September 10, 2026 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to [email protected] or to:
TU Dresden, Chair of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, Mr. Jonas Granzow, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.
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