11 PhD positions in the RTG "Emotional Learning and Memory", Hamburg
11 PhD positions in Research Training Group „Emotional Learning and Memory”
The DFG-funded Research Training Group (RTG) “Emotional Learning and Memory”, located at the University of Hamburg and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, is inviting young scientists of exceptional talent to apply for 3-year PhD positions (salary level E13, 75%). The projects are at the intersection of Cognitive and Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry and will start on July 1st, 2025.
We offer:
- a strong and highly visible international research environment, including excellent access to cutting-edge research facilities
- an interdisciplinary and structured PhD program
- exceptional support, mentoring and career development
The primary objectives of this interdisciplinary RTG are to elucidate the mechanisms involved in emotion-related alterations of learning and memory in health and mental disorders and to train a new generation of scientists that is ideally equipped to perform research at the intersection of basic science and clinical research.
For more information on the research projects and involved PIs, see: emotionalmemory.de
We invite highly qualified students holding a MSc. or equivalent in Psychology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Biology or a related discipline who share our enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research. We expect excellent methodological skills and statistical knowledge as well as the openness to learn new techniques and coding skills (e.g. MATLAB, Phython, R).
To apply, please send your CV, a letter of motivation, contact details of two references as well as copies of all relevant certificates – by January 31st, 2025 – via the application platform of the University of Hamburg:
Please indicate in your application which of the RTG projects interests you the most. Job interviews are scheduled for February 27th and February 28th, 2025.