University Assistant postdoctoral

1000scholars; Wien; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Remote/Hybrid work

Internal training & coaching

International research environment

Equal opportunities

Résumé du poste

The University of Vienna invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Biology to advance cognitive neuroscience of language, multilingualism and spatial cognition.

The successful candidate will participate in research, teaching and administration, supervise students, and contribute to international publications. A PhD in Biology or related Life Sciences and strong neuroimaging skills are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related Life Sciences with neuroscience focus.
• Strong background in cognitive neuroscience of language, multilingualism and spatial cognition.
• Experience with advanced analysis of fMRI data and neuroimaging pipelines.

Responsabilités

• Active participation in research, teaching and administration.
• Develop and strengthen independent research profile.
• Involvement in research projects, publications and presentations.
• Supervision of students and involvement in department administration.
• Contribute to teaching activities within the postdoc framework.

Connaissances

Python

MATLAB

R

Linux/Bash

English

German

French

Formation

Biomedical Engineering degree

PhD in Natural Sciences/Life Sciences

Dissertation in Biology

Outils

SPM Toolbox

FSL

Freesurfer

fMRIPrep

CONN-Toolbox

SPSS

JASP

R

Description du poste

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact?

University Assistant postdoctoral

50 Faculty of Life Sciences

Startdate: 01.12.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited until: 30.06.2029

Reference no.: 5966

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence.

The Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Biology is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work in the research group of Prof. Narly Golestani. Applicants should have a strong interest and track record of research expertise in the cognitive neuroscience of language, multilingualism and spatial cognition, including entorhinal cortex based spatial grids and cognitive maps. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering, with a PhD in Natural Sciences/Life Sciences and a dissertation field of Biology. Experience in advanced analysis of fMRI (specifically, analysis of grid-like responses in the entorhinal cortex, resting state connectivity, Neuroimaging pipelines (SPM-Toolbox, FSL, Freesurfer, fMRIPrep, CONN-Toolbox) and of structural MRI data is required.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration.

The successful candidate will participate in the Department’s research, teaching (to the extent regulated by the collective bargaining agreement) and administration.

• Developing and strengthening the independent research profile
• Involvement in research projects / research studies
• International publications and presentations
• Supervision of students
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Biology
• Dissertation in the field of brain function and structure (ideally in relation to multilingualism and memory)
• Background in biomedical engineering
• Experience in advanced analysis of brain functional and structural data
• Coding skills (Python, MATLAB, R, Linux/Bash)
• Very good English and German skills (B1)
• Team player with strong social / communication skills
• Coding skills (SPSS, JASP, R)
• Very good English and German skills (at least C1), preferably good French skills (at least B2)
• Team player with strong social/ communication skills

Work-life balance:

Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere:

You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections:

Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching:

Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from - free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary:

The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (gross salary on full-time basis,14 times a year). This can be higher if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all:

We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

Contact

Narly Golestani

[e-mail]

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

Application deadline: 11/06/2026

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