Fully Funded 4-year Postdoc Position (m/f/d) in Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience (Area: Social Cognition) – DoellerLab
Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften
04103 Leipzig
Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-07-13
Über das Angebot / Kontext
- Fully funded 4-year postdoctoral position in cognitive and computational neuroscience (Area: Social Cognition) at DoellerLab, MPI-CBS, Leipzig, Germany.
- Interdisciplinary and international research environment with access to world-class facilities.
- Embeds in a forthcoming Leibniz Prize project focusing on cognitive maps, social cognition, and belief formation.
Ihre Aufgaben
- Conduct cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience research using fMRI (including 7T), MEG, VR, and computational modelling.
- Develop independent research directions and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Co-supervise undergraduate and PhD students; contribute to training the next generation of scientists.
- Present research at leading international conferences and participate in career development activities.
Ihr Profil
- PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, biology, computer science, physics, or a related field.
- Expertise or strong interest in social cognition.
- Solid expertise in cognitive neuroscience methods.
- Strong programming skills.
- Excellent academic track record.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Wir bieten
- Highly supportive and high-performance research environment.
- Access to four 3T MR scanners and one 7T MR scanner; MEG, EEG, VR labs, psychophysics & eye-tracking facilities.
- Flexible working arrangements; family-friendly conditions; parental support where applicable.
- Opportunities for mentoring, career development, and international collaboration.
- Travel budget for conferences and external mentorship.
Befristung / Arbeitsbedingungen
- 4-year fully funded contract with possibility of 1-year extension.
- Location: Leipzig, Germany.
- Salary according to Max Planck Society regulations; commensurate with experience.
- Flexible working arrangements and commitment to work–life balance.
Bewerbungsprozess
- Submit in one PDF: cover letter, CV, max. 2-page research proposal aligned with the project, and referees' contact details.
- Deadline: 2026-07-13.
- Portal reference: PostDoc 03/26.
Kontakt
- For questions: doeller-office@cbs.mpg.de.
Sonstiges
- This position is part of an international collaboration and involves access to neurology patients via the Day Clinic for Cognitive Neurology at Leipzig University Hospital.