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Technische Universität Dresden - Chair of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in Germany. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. 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.

Research Associate (m/f/x)
Clinical Psychologist

The Chair of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (Prof. Katharina von Kriegstein) offers a position as
Research Associate (m/f/x)
Clinical Psychologist
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
starting at a flexible date within the second quarter of 2026. The position is initially limited to 15 months and entails 50% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). There is the option of extension and/or increase of weekly hours, subject to the availability of resources. The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification.
Our goal: We plan to investigate the cause of hypersensitivity to visual stimuli in autism. We expect that the results will contribute to a better understanding of sensory overload symptoms in autism. The project is funded by the Hans and Ria Messer Foundation (https://hans-und-ria-messer-stiftung.de).

Working field:

— scientific research activities
— contact with autism organizations in Germany for participatory research
— independent recruitment of adults with autism
— application of diagnostic instruments in people with and without autism
— collection and processing of clinical data
— supporting people with autism during neuroscientific examinations
— participation in neuroscientific research and publications

Requirements:

— university degree (Master or equivalent) in clinical psychology or a related field. The position could be ideal as a supplementary part-time job during clinical training, for example.
— practical experience with clinical populations (ideally autism spectrum)
— experience in conducting psychological tests
— ability to work independently, in an organized and structured manner
— language skills in German (at least level C2) and English

What we offer:

— opportunities for continuing education (e.g., external training in diagnostic tools such as ADOS)
— contact with clinical participants
— collaboration in the interdisciplinary, collegial, and friendly team of the Chair of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (https://tu-dresden.de/mn/psychologie/ifap/kknw), which is happy to share its expertise
— outstanding infrastructure at the University of Excellence TUD (https://tu-dresden.de/), the Faculty of Psychology (https://tu-dresden.de/mn/psychologie/ifap/kknw?), and the Neuroimaging Center (NIC, http://www.nic-tud.de)
— comprehensive support services (https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/arbeiten-an-der-tud/die-tud-als-arbeitgeberin) offered by TUD for employees, such as sports courses, childcare, etc.
— flexible working hours
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. med. Katharina von Kriegstein by email (katharina.von_kriegstein@tu-dresden.de).

How to apply:

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.
Your application should include the following documents within one pdf file: 1) A cover letter briefly describing your personal qualifications and future interests, 2) Your CV, 3) Contact details for two personal references, and 4) Academic transcripts and certificates.
Please submit your complete application by November 11, 2025 (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 with the subject line “AutiKlin2025” to julia.herdin@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Professur für Kognitive und Klinische Neurowissenschaft, Prof. Katharina von Kriegstein, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website:
https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.