Karriere
am Klinikum & Medizinischer Fakultät
PhD Position on Sex Differences in Body Memories (f/m/d)
Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Translational Imaging of Cortical Microstructure, index number 7382
Part-time: 65%
Limited: 31.05.2029 1
Start of work:
01.06.2026
Application deadline: 13.04.2026
TV-L
i.d.R. E13 2
- Experimental design of behavioral and fMRI studies
- Acquisition of behavioral and fMRI data
- Analyses of Mobile Application and fMRI data using methods of computational modelling
- Presentation of results at national and international conferences
- Taking part in GTC PhD Program Neuroscience
- Writing and publication of research results in internationally leading journals
- Excellent MSc Degree in Psychologie, Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field
- Experience with programing and fMRI data analyses
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team spirit and collaborative mindset
- Excellent English communication and writing skills
Modern Environment
- Innovative university hospital
- State-of-the-art technology
- World-class international research
- Excellent career prospects
Career & Development
- Structured onboarding
- In-house academy
- Diverse training opportunities
- Targeted career development
Internationality
- Cultural & generational diversity
- Support through language courses
- Integration programmes (nursing)
Research
- Cutting-edge research at the highest level
- Support from PhD to professorship
Mobility & offers
- Good public transport connections
- Parking space sharing & ride-sharing service
- Discounts in the canteen & cafeteria
- Job bike & other corporate benefits
- Innovative university hospital
- State-of-the-art technology
- World-class international research
- Excellent career prospects
- Structured onboarding
- In-house academy
- Diverse training opportunities
- Targeted career development
- Cultural & generational diversity
- Support through language courses
- Integration programmes (nursing)
- Cutting-edge research at the highest level
- Support from PhD to professorship
- Good public transport connections
- Parking space sharing & ride-sharing service
- Discounts in the canteen & cafeteria
- Job bike & other corporate benefits
The Faculty of Medicine is one of the four founding faculties of the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. With its non-clinical facilities as well as its research and teaching area corresponding to the organisational units of the University Hospital, it is one of the largest medical training and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg.
Body memories are defined as the sum of all bodily experiences that are stored in memory and influence behavior.
Then, apply for the offered PhD Position (65%, m/f/x) on Sex Differences in Body Memories The position will be situated at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (HIH), an internationally leading institute that is part of the German University Excellence Initiative at the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Germany. The HIH, together with the Neurology Hospital, forms the Hertie Center for Neurology (HZN), which is dedicated to research, treatment, and teaching focused on the diseases and disorders of the human brain. The candidate will work in close collaboration with the Clinic for General Psychiatry and Psychotherapy.
About the Project
The position will be based in the Translational Imaging of Cortical Microstructure Research Group lead by Prof. Dr. Esther Kühn in close collaboration with the Women’s Mental Health & Brain Function Research Group lead by Prof. Dr. Birgit Derntl. The successful applicant will investigate sex differences in human body memories using a uniquely multidimensional approach via combining high-field and ultra-high field fMRI, digital tracking (via Apps, VR), experimental memory paradigms, and hormonal investigations. The position will contribute to understanding the impact of biological sex and sex hormones on body memories and mental health.
Prof. Dr. Esther Kühn
Index number: 7382
Including CV and cover letter
Application deadline: 13.04.2026
Index number: 7382
Including CV and cover letter
Application deadline: 13.04.2026
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We offer remuneration in accordance with TV-L (collective wage agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States),
severely handicapped persons with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration.
Interview expenses are not covered.
Please note the applicable vaccination regulations.
The University of Tübingen strives to hire more
female scientific staff, and therefore emphatically requests women to apply for this position.
Personnel appointments will be made pursuant to the fundamental stipulations of the legal statutes for universities in Germany.
1 Continued employment will be sought whereever possible.
2 The data provided does not constitute a basis for an employment contract at the University Hospital of Tübingen. It is intended to serve as a rough guide for all interested parties. Remuneration is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreements in conjunction with the corresponding pay scales.
Further information can be found here: https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/karriere/gehalt.
