Postdoctoral position (f/m/d)

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Within the Collaborative Research Center / Transregio 379 “Neuropsychobiology of Aggression” a postdoctoral position (up to 90% employment) is available starting July 1, 2026 (or later), for a duration of two years.

Postdoctoral position (f/m/d)

Location: Institute of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology

Working hours: 90% of the collectively agreed full-time working hours (currently 38.5 hours/week)

Fixed-term contract: Initially limited to 2 years in accordance with the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG); an extension is intended

Start date: July 1, 2026

Salary: Pay grade EG 13 according to the collective agreement for the public sector of the federal states (TV-L)

The project investigates the dynamic neural processes underlying reactive aggression in adolescents with mental disorders. In several interactive paradigms, provocation, mistrust, and social exclusion are induced in peer dyads and groups while adolescents brain activity is recorded using simultaneous brain measurements (hyperscanning). The advertised position aims to develop and apply advanced statistical methods and graph-based connectivity analyses for hyperscanning research.

In addition, the position involves collaboration in various hyperscanning projects on social interaction, particularly with the goal of further developing innovative data analysis methods and improving methodological approaches for investigating interpersonal neural dynamics.

Why choose us?

We offer…

30 days of vacation

A bonus of 3,000 euros for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector

An attractive company pension scheme from VBL

Education opportunities, including updating and upgrading

Access to public transport

In-house kindergarten (places subject to availability)

Staff residences (places subject to availability and by arrangement)

An onboarding app for new employees

Extended opening hours in the staff restaurant

Responsibilities:

Further development and implementation of innovative data analysis methods for hyperscanning and social interaction data

Participation in interdisciplinary research projects on social interaction and aggression

Data analysis, interpretation, and publication in international peer-reviewed journals

Supervision and guidance of students and doctoral researchers in scientific projects

Presentation of findings at national and international conferences

Support with organizational tasks of the institute and teaching activities

Profile:

Successfully completed degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline

Excellent PhD in a relevant field

Experience with neuro- and psychophysiological methods and analysis techniques (e.g., MRI, EEG, fNIRS, psychophysiology)

Interest in neuroscientific questions related to social interaction / hyperscanning

Experience with graph-based analysis methods and/or computational neuroscience is an advantage

Very good knowledge of research methods and statistical data analysis

Programming skills in Matlab, Python, and/or R

High level of commitment, flexibility, independence, and enjoyment of teamwork

Careful and reliable working style

Skills in project and self-management

Good communication skills

Application Process:

Please submit your application via our application portal, quoting reference number GB-P-55310. The application deadline is June 15, 2026.