Job Description
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a
Postdoctoral Fellow (m,f,x) in Computational Neuroscience (CRC 1280)
The Collaborative Research Center 1280 “Extinction Learning” (SFB 1280) is an interdisciplinary research consortium investigating the neural, cognitive, and behavioral mechanisms underlying extinction learning. Its 19 subprojects bring together researchers from neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and computational modeling across six research locations. The consortium is coordinated at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). The Computational Neuroscience group at the Institute for Neural Computation at RUB investigates the neural and computational mechanisms underlying learning, episodic memory, and spatial navigation. Within SFB 1280, we use computational modeling to develop mechanistic accounts of learning and memory and work closely with experimental research groups to relate model dynamics to neural and behavioral data. Further information can be found https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/research/projects/f01/ and www.rub.de/cns
The successful applicant (m,f,x) will work on a collaborative project within the Collaborative Research Center “Extinction Learning” SFB 1280, together with experimentalists.
| Scope: | full-time |
| Duration: | fixed-term, until 30.06.2029 (end of project) |
| Start: | at the earliest possible date |
| Apply by: |
2026-11-02 |
Your tasks:
- Analyze learning dynamics in behavioral, neural, and psychophysiological data, which will be collected by other projects within the SFB 1280
- Compare the learning dynamics between individuals, species, learning phases and learning paradigms
- Develop algorithms to analyze the learning dynamics
- Develop and study computational models of learning dynamics
- Coordinate research with other participating projects
We offer:
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
- Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
- Options for flexible working (mobile working and teleworking)
- Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
- Support in combining family life and work (including childcare arrangements/holiday offers/mobile playroom)
Contact:
For further information on this position, pleasea contact Lisa Grunau at lisa.grunau@rub.de
How to Apply
Please apply through the official job portal of the Ruhr University Bochum at https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/ccfb73ccd824632cad67e3960105dc6e6f7ef7ec0
Requirements
- A doctorate degree in neuroscience, physics, mathematics, electrical/biomedical engineering or a closely related field
- Relevant experience in mathematical modeling
- Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Matlab)
- Excellent communication skills in English
- The ability to work well in a team
- Research experience in neuroscience would be a further asset
Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity in employment and gender equality in its working environment. To increase gender distribution in all job categories and at all levels, we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. Female applicants will be given preferential consideration when their level of qualification, competence and professional achievements equals that of male candidates, unless arguments based on the personal background of a male co-applicant prevail. Applications from appropriately qualified handicapped persons are also encouraged.