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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Social Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or Data Science (m/f/d)

Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

Scope of duties

• Conduct and support interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and portable technology
• Support data analysis, method development, and clinical collaborations; Specifically, apply and analyse data from portable EEG (potentially fNIRS), portable eye-tracking, physiological wearables, computer vision, and related areas
• Develop and implement advanced analytical approaches using programming and data science tools (e.g. Python, R)
• Co-supervise and mentor PhD, MD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students
• Contribute to publications and grant applications to further advance research in the field
• Develop your own research ideas, with the possibility of starting to build your own team
• Potential for Habilitation, an advanced qualification in the German academic system that enables independent teaching and can serve as a pathway to professorship

Our requirements

• You have a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, data science, engineering or a related field.
• You have good quantitative skills and programming skills (e.g. Python, R).
• You have experience with portable technology, digital phenotyping, wearable sensors and/or computer vision methods.
• You demonstrate an interest in clinical and translational research and the ability to work closely with clinicians.
• You demonstrate fluency in English (knowledge of German is not required, but a willingness to learn basic German is an advantage).
• You are a proactive thinker with independent problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new methodologies as required.
• You have strong communication skills, especially when supervising students and working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• You are familiar with technological challenges and innovative research methods.

Our offer

• This is a very competitive position at the E14 level, aligned with German public sector pay scales, offered within an excellent research environment.
• Flexible working arrangements are available in a dynamic and supportive research setting.
• There are opportunities to shape the role and contribute to multiple research projects.
• Ample scope is provided for developing your own project ideas, supporting academic independence.
• Several funding opportunities for postdoctoral researchers are offered by the University and the Medical Faculty, such as seed funding for new projects.
• There is potential to pursue a Habilitation, representing a step toward independent academic leadership.
• In addition we offer further education and training, a company pension scheme, childcare services, mobile work (if suitable), a job ticket, discounts and staff accommodation (if available).