Doctoral Researcher (m/f/x) – Computational Modeling of Dopamine Dynamics

Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Germany is seeking a part-time Doctoral Researcher in Computational Modeling of Dopamine Dynamics. The role requires a Master’s degree and strong programming skills in Python and C/C++. You will work on a DFG-funded project to develop biophysical models of dopamine signaling in a collaborative research setting. Applications are due by 2025-08-26.

Leistungen

Access to high-performance computing resources

Opportunity to pursue a PhD

Collaboration in a committed team

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++.
• Interest in biophysical modeling and data-driven neuroscience.

Aufgaben

• Develop a biophysical model of dopamine signaling.
• Simulate release, diffusion, uptake, and receptor binding.
• Bridge modeling with cognitive functions like action selection.

Kenntnisse

Strong programming skills (Python, C/C++)

Interest in biophysical models of neural systems

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in computational neuroscience, computer science, (bio-)physics, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

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Faculty of Computer Science:
Institut für Neuroinformatik - Neural Data Science

In order to fill afixed-term position in part-time (29.8725 hours/week = 75%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/x) – Computational Modeling of Dopamine Dynamics

The Institut für Neuroinformatik (INI) is a research unit of the Faculty of Informatics of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, see https://www.ini.rub.de/. It is very interdisciplinary, ranging from machine learning to neurophysiology and psychophysics to computational neuroscience. It offers a very vibrant and collaborative environment for both fundamental and applied research.

Scope:	part-time
Duration:	fixed-term,3 Jahre
Start:	at the earliest possible date
Apply by:	2025-08-26

Your tasks:

The position is part of a DFG-funded project and embedded in the new research building THINK (Center for Theoretical and Integrative Neuroscience and Cognitive Science). The project develops a biophysical computational model of striatal dopamine signaling, simulating release, diffusion, uptake, and receptor binding to uncover the structure of dopamine “landscapes” in health and disease (e.g. Parkinson’s disease). The aim is to bridge this mechanistic modeling with dopamine’s cognitive functions in action selection, behavioral flexibility, and reinforcement learning.

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in computational neuroscience, computer science, (bio-)physics, or a related field
• Strong programming skills (Python, C/C++)
• Interest in biophysical models of neural systems and data-driven neuroscience
• Team-minded, self-motivated, and fluent in English

We offer:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence, Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team, A qualified on-boarding and induction process

• A 3-year position (75%, TV-L E13) with the opportunity to pursue a PhD in Computer Science
• An interdisciplinary and collaborative environment within the RUB’s thriving Faculty of Computer Science (https://informatik.rub.de/en/)
• Research integration in the Institute for Neural Computation (https://www.ini.rub.de) and the research building THINK (https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/think/)
• Access to high-performance computing resources, mentoring, and career development support

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L).If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact [e-mail].

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact persons for further information:

Prof. Dr. Robert SchmidtTel.: [phone]
Kathleen SchmidtTel.: [phone]

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-08-26. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4871.

Online application

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