Doctoral Candidate (PhD student position) / DC13 for MSCA Doctoral Network “Brain Health in Menopausal Women (MenoBrain)”

Paris-Lodron-University Salzburg, Austria

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025

7 Nov 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Paris-Lodron-University Salzburg
Department

Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience
Research Field

Psychological sciences
Neurosciences
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Austria
Application Deadline

30 Nov 2025 - 18:00 (Europe/Vienna)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 Feb 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA
Reference Number

MenoBrain-DC13
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101227102
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at Paris-Lodron-University Salzburg, Austria offers a PhD position for a doctoral candidate/MSCA fellow for the project: “Individual sensitivity to hormone replacement therapy.” The position is part of the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network MenoBrain “Brain Health in Menopausal Women” with full-time employment for a duration of 3 years, starting in February 2026.

Objective of the project: Results regarding the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in improving global cognition and memory function are controversial. However, individual sensitivity to estrogens and progestogens has not been addressed. In this PhD project, we thus seek to assess estrogen receptor density using positron emission tomography (PET) in relation menopause and hormone replacement therapy and associated changes in mood and cognition.


Where to apply
E-mail

menobrain@med.uni-jena.de

Requirements
Research Field
Psychological sciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements for the applicant: We expect a Master´s degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. Candidates should have strong skills in statistics. Programming skills (e.g., Python) and experience with PET or MRI imaging and data analysis are desirable. Furthermore, the applicant should be able to work both independently and in a team. Very good language skills in English and German are required.

 


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
GERMAN
Level
Good

Research Field
Psychological sciencesNeurosciences

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a fully funded MSCA fellowship with network-wide training weeks, summer schools, international conference participation, and interdisciplinary training through secondments (Lithuania, Netherlands).

Salary and allowances are provided according to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) funding rules, including mobility and, if applicable, family allowances.


Eligibility criteria

MSCA eligibility (must-have): At the time of recruitment, candidates must be in the first four years of their research career, must not hold a doctoral degree, and must not have resided in Austria or carried out their main activity (work or study) there for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the recruitment date.


Selection process

Selection process: Interested candidates please send a motivation letter, a CV including publications (if available), copies of university degrees and courses (including obtained grades), and the names and e-mail addresses of two scientists who can provide references (all summarized in one pdf) to menobrain@med.uni-jena.de . Please indicate the DC position (DC13) you applying for. Applications that do not meet the profile and/or the above criteria cannot be considered. Preferential treatment will be given to applications received before 30 November 2025.

For more information concerning the research project please contact Belinda Pletzer (Belinda.Pletzer@plus.ac.at ).


Website for additional job details

https://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/menobrain/en/Recruitment+_+Open+Calls.html

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Paris-Lodron-University Salzburg
Country
Austria
City
Salzburg
Postal Code
5020
Street
Kapitelgasse 4
Geofield


Contact
City

Jena
Website

https://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/etnsmartage/en/
Street

Kapitelgasse 4
Postal Code

5020
E-Mail

menobrain@med.uni-jena.de

STATUS: EXPIRED

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