Computational Neuroscience Postdoc positions in Bonn

University of Bonn; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Bonn announces two postdoctoral positions in computational neuroscience. Ideal candidates should be internationally experienced researchers with a PhD in relevant fields. Responsibilities include conducting innovative research, designing computational models, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and references. Expected start date is between March and October 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore pressing scientific questions in neuroscience.

Qualifikationen

• Highly motivated, scientifically curious postdoctoral fellow.
• Ability to conduct research in computational neuroscience.
• Enthusiasm for working in a competitive interdisciplinary research team.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research in the field of computational neuroscience.
• Design computational models and conduct data analysis.
• Address open questions in behavioral analysis and circuit neuroscience.

Kenntnisse

Strong work ethic

Great social skills

Excellent command of English

Ausbildung

PhD degree in life sciences, Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar

Jobbeschreibung

Computational Neuroscience Postdoc positions in Bonn

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 16 February 2026

Employment Start Date: 1 May 2026

Contract Length: see text

City: Bonn

Country: Germany

Institution: University of Bonn

Description:

Two postdoc positions (m/f/d) are available in the Tchumatchenko group.

The Tchumatchenko Group is seeking to attract two highly motivated postdoc candidates to conduct research in the field of computational neuroscience. Prof. Tatjana Tchumatchenko was recently appointed a Henriette Herz scout at the Alexander von Humboldt foundation and is looking to attract two international postdocs through this funding scheme that have not worked in Germany before.

The ideal candidate will be an international, highly motivated, scientifically curious postdoctoral fellow with a strong work ethic and a PhD degree in life sciences, Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar disciplines who is looking to answer open questions in computational neuroscience. Great social skills, excellent command of the English language and enthusiasm for working in a competitive interdisciplinary research team are essential.

Potential scientific projects should lie either at the boundary between behavioral analysis and circuit neuroscience or at the boundary between molecular dynamics and circuit neuroscience and address one of the following questions:
How is the molecular dynamics organized across the brain and what are statistical differences across cell types?
How can we design computational models and conduct data analysis at the level of transcriptomes and proteomes to understand the implementation of physiological and behavioral conditions across the brain?
How can we relate learning at the level of synapses and circuits to behavioral changes observed in animals?
Can we identify behavioral states and link them to particular circuit activity states?

Please send your application together with a cover letter, a CV with contact details from one academic reference and copies of all relevant degree certificates to [e-mail]. Please include in your subject line “AvH Application your name”. We are looking forward to your application!

Duration and salary will be according to the fellowship scale of the Alexander von Humboldt foundation. Start date negotiable, preference for March to October 2026 or 2027.

Tatjana Tchumatchenko

Professor (W3) for Computational Neuroscience of Behavior

Institute for Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research

Medical Faculty, University of Bonn

Poppelsdorfer Allee 24

53115 Bonn

www.tchumatchenko.de

[1] https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/bewerben/foerderprogramme/henriette-herz-scouting-programm