Postdoctoral Researcher in Biopsychology (m/f/x) Ruhr-Universität Bochum - Fakultät für Psychologie - Institut für Kognitive Neurowissenschaft - Abteilung Biopsychologie

Postdoctoral Researcher in Biopsychology (m/f/x)

In order to fill a four-year fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for one

Postdoctoral Researcher in Biopsychology (m/f/x)

Our group investigates the neural basis of cognition and behavior using pigeons as a model system.

We combine advanced behavioral, anatomical, and neuroimaging approaches to study the neural basis of cognition across multiple levels of analysis.

The successful candidate (m,f,x) will join a vibrant and collaborative team with access to excellent infrastructure, including the university’s new state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research building THINK (ruhr-uni-bochum.de/think), multiple externally funded research projects, and a strong international research network.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines.

A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim. 

Your tasks:

• Develop and lead innovative research projects in cognitive neuroscience
• Coordinate experimental activities and support PhD researchers within the team
• Contribute to ongoing externally funded projects
• Publish in visible international journals and present findings at international conferences

Your profile:

We are seeking a team-oriented and dedicated postdoctoral researcher (m,f,x) (a completed PhD is required) with a background in neuroscience, psychology, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field, who has demonstrated excellent research achievements in at least one of the following areas:

• Neuroanatomical analysis
• fMRI / neuroimaging methods
• Advanced behavioral experimentation and analysis

We offer:

• Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
• Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
• Support in combining family life and work (including childcare arrangements/holiday offers/mobile playroom)
• A varied sports program with around 100 sport disciplines and the university's own gym
• Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum. The position is a four-year fixed-term contract.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

Interviews can be conducted via video call.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees. 

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.