Postdoc in neuro-cognitive foundations and evolution of sociality across humans, dogs, and carnivorans University of Vienna in Austria

Hiring postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vienna / Messerli Research Institute for a project on the neuro-cognitive foundations and evolution of sociality across humans, dogs, and other carnivorans.

The position is in the group of Magdalena Boch and is centered on research topics including neuroscience, social cognition, comparative cognition, animal cognition, brain evolution, neuroimaging, behavioural science, and psychophysiology.

The postdoc will have the opportunity to develop an independent research project and will have access to human and awake dog neuroimaging, behavioural, and psychophysiological facilities, as well as unique comparative datasets.

This is a postdoc opening in Vienna, Austria. The application deadline is 26 July 2026. No specific funding amount, degree requirement, or language-test waiver is mentioned in the post.

Interested candidates should follow the application link and contact Magdalena Boch with any questions.