508-2026 Research Associate / MD Candidate / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d)

Research Associate / MD Candidate / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) – The Aging Synapse: Molecular, Cellular and Behavioral Underpinnings of Cognitive Decline – Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology

Third-party funding

The Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Faculty of Medicine, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, invites applications for a Research Associate / MD Candidate / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) to join the Research Training Group SynAGE – The Aging Synapse: Molecular, Cellular and Behavioral Underpinnings of Cognitive Decline. This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated medical graduates interested in neuroscience, neuropharmacology, aging research, cognitive decline, and translational medicine.

Your Responsibilities

As part of an externally funded research project, you will investigate the molecular, cellular and behavioral mechanisms underlying cognitive decline during aging. Your doctoral research project will be defined in consultation with the principal investigators of the Research Training Group SynAGE.

Your responsibilities include

• Planning, conducting and analysing experimental studies
• Applying modern molecular, cellular and behavioural neuroscience techniques
• Analysing, documenting and interpreting scientific data
• Preparing scientific publications and conference presentations
• Collaborating within an interdisciplinary and international research team
• Publishing your research findings as an MD doctoral thesis

More information about the Research Training Group SynAGE is available at: https://rtg2413.med.ovgu.de/projects/

Your Profile

You should have

• A completed university degree in Medicine (MD or equivalent), or eligibility to pursue an MD doctorate based on successful completion of the First State Examination in Medicine (or an equivalent qualification)
• A strong interest in neuroscience, pharmacology, aging research or translational medicine
• Motivation to learn new experimental techniques and independently plan and conduct research projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm for basic and translational biomedical research
• A collaborative working style and excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

We offer

• The opportunity to obtain an MD doctorate within an internationally recognised Research Training Group
• Structured scientific supervision and comprehensive mentoring
• Training in cutting-edge neuroscience, neurotechnology and modern experimental methods
• An interdisciplinary, international and collaborative research environment
• Excellent laboratory infrastructure and state-of-the-art research facilities
• Career development, transferable skills training and professional development opportunities
• Employment at a leading German university hospital combining patient care, research and teaching
• Extensive internal and external continuing education programmes
• Workplace health promotion including sports and wellbeing activities
• A comprehensive onboarding programme to support your successful start

Terms and Conditions

• **Salary: **Remuneration according to TV-L pay grade E13 (Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States)
• Employment: Part-time (65%), fixed-term position from 1 October 2026 until 30 September 2027
• Location: Magdeburg, Germany
• Application deadline: 31 August 2026

For further questions, please contact Mrs. Dr. Dana Zöllner at 0391 – 67 55104.

Your application

Preferred application format: online submission including a cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates.

online application

by E-Mail:

E-Mail schreiben- (Reference number: 508-2026)

by Post:

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Faculty of Medicine
Personnel Division - Recruiting
Reference number: 508-2026
Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg

If you have an international vocational or academic qualification, your application must be accompanied by a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (KMK). If you do not yet have a certificate evaluation, you will need to apply for one if your application is successful.

The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It therefore encourages women with according qualifications to apply. Applications from persons with a certified serious disability will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification