Post-Doc Position (100%) in Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience

Hogrefe Verlag GmbH & Co. KG; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Une université de premier plan en Allemagne souhaite recruter un(e) Research Associate pour un projet de recherche innovant sur l’intégration de la mise à jour dynamique des croyances et la psychopathologie. Les candidats doivent avoir une formation solide en psychologie, neuroscience ou domaines connexes, avec une expérience pertinente en recherche et en programmation. Ce poste offre des opportunités de développement professionnel et contribue à la recherche sur les mécanismes cognitifs et comportementaux.

Leistungen

Rémunération fiable basée sur des accords salariaux

Opportunités de formation continue

Pensions universitaires

Heures de travail flexibles

Équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée

30 jours de vacances par an

Qualifikationen

• Diplôme universitaire en psychologie, neuroscience ou domaine pertinent.
• Expérience en recherche pertinente et compétences en programmation exigées.
• Niveau élevé d’anglais verbal et écrit nécessaire.

Aufgaben

• Services académiques dans le projet nommé.
• Développement d'approches d'analyse de données à grande échelle.
• Documentation et publication des résultats de recherche.

Kenntnisse

Programmation en Matlab

Python

R

Méthodes statistiques avancées

Machine Learning

Ausbildung

Maîtrise en psychologie, neuroscience ou domaines connexes

Doctorat (en cours ou terminé)

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate for the Project“Integration of dynamic belief updatingacross contexts and psychopathology” (DFGResearch Unit 5389) § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

• Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science, Department of Psychology, Cognitive Modelling & DecisionNeuroscience Lab
• Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
• Start date: 01.01.2026 or later, îxed for a period of two years (This is a îxed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of theacademic îxed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
• Application deadline: 2025-07-01
• Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and furtheracademic qualiîcations.

The position is înanced by the project “Integration of dynamic belief updating across contexts and psychopathology” (funding: DFG). This project is part of the Cognitive Modelling & Decision Neuroscience Lab (PI: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Gluth) and the DFG Research Unit 5389 on “Contextual inîuences on dynamic belief updating in volatile environments: Basic mechanisms and clinical implications“ (speaker: Prof. Dr. Tania Lincoln). The aim of the project is understanding the modulation of dynamic belief updating by integratingbehavioral, psychometric, psychophysiological, and neural data collected in diîerent projects of the research unit. The most relevantmethods are cognitive modeling, dimensionality reduction analyses (e.g., factor analysis, PCA, structural equation models),pupillometry, eye tracking, and EEG.

The holder of the position will develop large-scale data analysis approaches integrating multiple datasets from diîerent groups (e.g., children, younger adults, patients with OCD or anxiety disorder) and including diîerent methods (e.g., behavior, pupillometry, EEG, questionnaires). We expect the person to be responsible for planning, developing, and conducting this research. Additional responsibilities include the documentation and publication of research output as well as participation in national and international conferences with presentation of the results. The necessary infrastructure to perform the research (e.g., high-performance computing)is available at the Cognitive Modelling & Decision Neuroscience Lab.

Your proîle

A university degree in a relevant îeld.

We expect the candidate to hold a very good degree (Master, Diploma) in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, behavioral economics, or related îelds and a very good PhD project (including submitted and ideally already published manuscripts). The doctorate has to becompleted or at înal stage. Relevant research experience and in particular programming experience (e.g., Matlab, Python, R) are critical assets. Furthermore, good knowledge of one or multiple of the following research îelds are desired: cognitive or mathematical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroeconomics, behavioral economics. Experience with advanced statistical methods (esp. cognitive modeling,dimensionality reduction), neuroscientiîc methods (esp. EEG, eye tracking), and machine learning are additional assets. High proîciency inboth verbal and written English is a requirement. Finally, the candidate should be highly committed and willing to work independently.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based onwage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYMWellpass
• Educational leave 30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle theglobal challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite youto be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching,education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or socialbackground, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualiîed female academics toapply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualiîed non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Christiane Behrend

[e-mail]
[phone]

Sebastian Gluth
[e-mail]
[phone]

Location

Von-Melle-Park 11
20146 Hamburg

Reference number

141

Application deadline

2025-07-01

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certiîcate(s)â

If you experience technical problems, send an email to [e-mail].