Postdoctoral researcher (2026DILIFRUA117)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona seeks a Postdoctoral fellow in Neuroscience to advance research in in vivo neuroscience, optics, and data analysis. The successful candidate will lead independent projects, coordinate with the team, and push for rigorous methodological standards across studies.

The role requires a PhD in Neuroscience or related field, strong English, and expertise in electrophysiology or calcium imaging, optogenetics, and Python/MATLAB data analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Experience in in vivo physiology and neuroscience methods.
• Experience with optogenetics and 2-photon holography.
• Strong data analysis skills in Python or MATLAB.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Excellent oral and written English communication.
• Coordinating with the project team to ensure data quality and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent postdoctoral research in neuroscience.
• Collaborate with team to ensure methodological consistency and data quality.
• Analyze data with Python or MATLAB and document procedures.
• Publish scientific outputs and contribute to knowledge transfer.

Skills

Independent research

In vivo physiology

Calcium imaging

2-photon holography

Python

MATLAB

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number ERC-CoG-2022-101088598-DREAMNET Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job position Postdoctoral fellow in Neuroscience.

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

PhD in a relevant subject area (Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology etc.)

The postdoctoral researcher will be required with the following competences:

• Professional knowledge and experience
• The ability to undertake independent research
• Experience in in vivo physiology in neuroscience such as electrophysiology or calcium imaging
• Experience of 2-photon holography applied for optogenetic stimulation
• Experience of data analysis in Python, MATLAB or another environment
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Great oral and written mastery of English
• Coordinating with the project team to ensure methodological consistency, data quality and documentation, including validation procedures and robustness checks.
• Writing scientific outputs (reports, methodological notes, journal articles, conference presentations) and contributing to knowledge transfer through actionable recommendations (e.g., credible messengers, key social segments, and communication/participation strategies).

Benefits 35.000 € gross annual salary flexible work-time, 37,5h/week

35.000€gross salary per year

Eligibility criteria

• Academic record – 50% PhD in the specialty 50%, PhD in general 20%
• Languages English– 15 % C1 15%, B2 10% B1 5%
• Computing- 15%
• Experience – 20% >3 years 20%, <3 years 10%

Selection process

• Phase 1: Eligibility check (this phase screens applicants based on mobility and degree rules to ensure they meet the academic requirements for the postdoctoral position).
• Phase 2: Evaluation of Merits.
• Phase 3: Interviews (only top candidates)
• Phase 4: Final Scoring and Ranking

Programmes: ERC-CoG-2022-101088598-DREAMNET