Postdoctoral Researcher - Multi-Modal Models of Human Brain Development, Function and Cognition

Forschungszentrum Jülich; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 54.000 - 71.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

International Advisory Service

Year-end bonus (75% of monthly salary)

Capital-forming benefits

Zusammenfassung

Forschungszentrum Jülich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Multi-Modal Models of Human Brain Development, Function and Cognition. The role is in the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine - Brain and Behaviour (INM-7) and focuses on in vivo MRI and EEG alongside post mortem samples, aiming to model cognitive maturation with computational neuroscience.

You will generate growth models with unsupervised and supervised learning, optimise models to predict phenotypes, develop MRI

Qualifikationen

• Master's and PhD in neuroscience or related field.
• Extensive programming experience in Python or Matlab.
• Strong interest in human neuroanatomy and cognition.
• Excellent English at C1 level or higher.

Aufgaben

• Generating growth models of human neurodevelopment, using unsupervised and supervised learning approaches.
• Optimising leaning models to predict clinical phenotypes and cognitive maturation from brain development.
• Working with a broad range of imaging modalities (e.g. structural, diffusion-weighted and functional MRI, intracranial EEG).
• Development of MRI analysis toolboxes.
• Efficient production of high-quality scientific articles.
• Close cooperation with an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, computer scientists and clinicians.

Kenntnisse

Python

Matlab

Neuroscience

English (C1)

Ausbildung

Master's degree in neuroscience

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Forschungszentrum Jülich Research Field All Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 15:37 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:Postdoctoral Researcher - Multi-Modal Models of Human Brain Development, Function and Cognition

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the

in the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine - Brain and Behaviour (INM-7). The Multiscale Neurodevelopment team studies the maturation of cortical architecture, connectivity and functional dynamics across early life. Using multiscale frameworks in combination with computational modelling, we aim to better understand cognitive maturation and psychiatric illness. This position involves in vivo MRI and EEG as well as post mortem brain samples and it is suitable for a researcher that aspires to work at the cutting edge of computational neuroscience.

Your Job

• Generating growth models of human neurodevelopment, using unsupervised and supervised learning approaches
• Optimising leaning models to predict clinical phenotypes and cognitive maturation from brain development
• Working with a broad range of imaging modalities (e.g. structural, diffusion-weighted and functional MRI, intracranial EEG)
• Development of MRI analysis toolboxes
• Efficient production of high-quality scientific articles
• Close cooperation with an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, computer scientists and clinicians

Your Profile

• Excellent university degree (Master) and PhD degree in neuroscience or a related field of study
• Extensive experience with programming (Python or Matlab)
• Passionate about human neuroanatomy and cognitive neuroscience
• Highly advanced and flexible command of written and spoken English is required (at least C1 level according to the CEFR: go.fzj.de/languagerequirements

), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level

Our Benefits for You

• Meaningful tasks: Become a team member of a highly motivated team, embedded with an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
• Knowledge & further training: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
• Campus experience: Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
• Work-life balance: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)
• Perspective: After a 2-year fixed-term contract, our goal is to hire you on a permanent basis. Let's use this time to find out how well we fit together or
• Fair remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on theBMI website

• Support for international employees: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:

Application Deadline: The position will be published until it is successfully filled

Index number: 2026T-0741

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.