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Postdoctoral Position in Wide-Field Calcium Imaging and Memory Research in Rodents Ruhr University Bochum in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

The postdoctoral position is funded at E13 (German salary system) for two years with the possibility of contract extension.

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Germany

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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Keywords

Psychology
Biology
Optogenetics
Quantitative Analysis
Medical Science
Hippocampus

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Postdoctoral position in wide-field calcium imaging and memory research in rodents at the Medical Faculty of Ruhr University Bochum, Department of Neurophysiology, Germany.

The project focuses on the interaction of cortical systems with the hippocampus in long-term associative memory. The successful candidate will work with wide-field calcium imaging in freely behaving rodents and will also use optogenetics and rodent behavioural paradigms. Experience with stereotaxic methodology, in vivo electrophysiology, Matlab/Python, and signal analysis is advantageous.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline, have a proven publication record in the relevant methods and research area, and be competent in quantitative data analysis. A FELASA B qualification (or equivalent) is required. Teaching participation in German is expected.

The position is funded at E13 for 2 years with the possibility of extension. Deadline: 30 September 2026. Start date: 1 February 2026.

To apply, email the required documents to Prof. Dr. Denise Manahan-Vaughan at [email protected].

Funding details

The postdoctoral position is funded at E13 (German salary system) for two years with the possibility of contract extension.

What's required

Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline, prior training and a strong track record in wide-field calcium imaging in cortex and hippocampus of freely behaving rodents, and peer-reviewed publications in the relevant methods and research field. Competence in quantitative data analysis is required. Experience with stereotaxic methodology and/or in vivo electrophysiology, Matlab/Python, and signal analysis is advantageous. A FELASA B qualification or equivalent is required. Participation in teaching commitments in German is expected.

How to apply

Send the application materials by email to the Head of Department, Prof. Dr. Denise Manahan-Vaughan. Include a motivation letter, CV, proof of degrees, publication list, grade transcripts, and two referees.

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