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Universities with open postdoc positions in neuropsychology in Germany include German Institute of Human Nutrition, Heidelberg University and Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf.
German Institute of Human Nutrition
Just Landed
Germany
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) in Potsdam-Rehbrücke, Germany, invites applications for a Postdoc (m/f/d) in the Junior Research Group of Gut-Brain Interactions. DIfE is a Leibniz Association institute focused on experimental and clinical research in nutrition and health, with the broader goal of understanding the molecular basis of nutrition-dependent diseases and developing prevention and treatment strategies. The position starts on 1 May 2027 and is centered on the neural dynam...
Posted Yesterday
Heidelberg University
Germany
2 weeks ago
Heidelberg University is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher – Translational AI in Neuropathology position in Heidelberg, Germany, within the Department of Neuropathology. The role sits at the intersection of computer science , medical science , biomedical engineering , neuroscience , and quantitative data science. The successful candidate will develop and adapt foundation models and multimodal models that integrate histomorphology, DNA methylation, sequencing, spatial data, and clinical data ...
2 weeks ago
Sebastian Bitzenhofer
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany
2 weeks ago
Open postdoctoral opportunity in Circuit / Systems Neuroscience at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf . The post is shared by Sebastian Bitzenhofer , Research Group Leader, who is advertising an opening in his lab. This is a postdoc position for researchers with interests in neuroscience , especially circuit and systems-level approaches. The post does not include detailed eligibility criteria, funding terms, or deadline information in the text itself, so applicants should use the linked anno...
2 weeks ago
Will Oestreich
Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
Germany
2 weeks ago
Recruiting for a 2-year postdoctoral position with the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in the research area of Oceanic Collective Intelligence . This opportunity is posted by Will Oestreich , Group Leader at the University of Zurich . The postdoctoral role appears to be connected to his group and focuses on interdisciplinary questions around animal behavior, collective behavior, marine/oceanic systems, and related biological research themes. Funding: The post confirms a 2-year postdoc ap...
2 weeks ago
Jasmin Hefendehl
Goethe University Frankfurt
Germany
2 weeks ago
Goethe University Frankfurt is advertising a Postdoc / Research Scientist in Neurovascular Biology in the team of Jasmin Hefendehl . The project sits at the interface of neuroscience , neurovascular biology , Alzheimer’s disease , stroke , and neuroimmunology , with a strong experimental focus on how blood vessels, immune cells, and neurons interact when the brain is diseased. The successful candidate will work with primary cell and co-culture models , transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer’s dise...
2 weeks ago
Eva Schulte
University of Bonn
Germany
3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral opportunity in psychiatric genomics at the University of Bonn and Universitätsklinikum Bonn in Germany. The post highlights research interests in genes , functional genomics , psychiatric genetics , psychiatry , and mental health , and describes the environment as ECR-friendly and team-science-oriented . This suggests a collaborative research setting for an early-career postdoc interested in translational or molecular approaches to psychiatric disease. Position level: Postdoc Locati...
3 weeks ago
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Closing soon
Germany
3 weeks ago
Closing soon
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden, Germany is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Applied and Computational Mathematics . The position is based at the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) and focuses on developing mathematics to solve open problems in the life sciences, with close collaboration with experimental and biological research groups. The institute is especially interested in candidates working in applied algebraic geometr...
3 weeks ago
University of Bamberg
Closing soon
Germany
1 month ago
Closing soon
Postdoctoral opportunity in consciousness science at the Bamberg Mathematical Consciousness Science Initiative (BAMΞ) , working with Dr. Dr. Johannes Kleiner at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg in Germany . The project is a 2-year postdoc on the Next-Generation Theories of Consciousness Project , focused on developing a new paradigm for formulating and integrating theories of consciousness. The post emphasizes interdisciplinary research and welcomes applicants with backgrounds in neuroscienc...
1 month ago
University of Bamberg
Closing soon
Germany
1 month ago
Closing soon
Postdoctoral opening in theories of consciousness at the Bamberg Mathematical Consciousness Science Initiative (BAMΞ) , Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg , Germany, working with Dr. Dr. Johannes Kleiner . This is a 2-year, full-time paid postdoc on the Next-Generation Theories of Consciousness Project . The project aims to develop a new paradigm for formulating and integrating theories of consciousness, with an interdisciplinary environment spanning cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology...
1 month ago
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Max Planck School of Cognition
Germany
8 months ago
The Max Planck School of Cognition offers a prestigious, fully-funded PhD programme based in Leipzig, Germany, with affiliated universities and research institutions across Germany, London, and Nijmegen. This four-year doctoral programme is designed for outstanding international applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, focusing on the multidisciplinary study of cognition. The programme bridges gaps between disciplines such as artificial intelligence, biology, cognitive neuroscience, genetic...
8 months ago
German Institute of Human Nutrition
Closing soon
Germany
2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Funded PhD position in precision nutrition, circadian rhythms, and diabetes at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke in Germany, within the Department of Molecular Metabolism and Precision Nutrition . The project sits at the intersection of nutrition , biomedical science , molecular biology , biochemistry , diabetes research , and circadian biology . The post specifically mentions interest in candidates with experience in human studies , nutritional data analysis , R/Python ...
2 weeks ago
International Max Planck Research School
Germany
1 month ago
IMPRS-IS is advertising fully funded PhD positions for the 2027 intake in Germany . The International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems brings together the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems , the University of Stuttgart , and the University of Tübingen . The programme spans a broad set of research areas in artificial intelligence , machine learning , natural language processing , robotics , soft robotics , smart materials , computer vision , computer graphics , human-...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany
Artificial Intelligence
Psycholinguistics
Natural Language Processing
Deep Learning
Large Language Models
University Hospital Essen
Germany
Neuropsychology
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Neuroscience
Neurological Disorder
Professor for Neural Computation
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen - FB07 Mathematik und Informatik Physik Geographie
Germany
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuropsychology
Perception Psychology
Neuroscience
Neuroimaging
Has grant
Professor for Clinical Neurodegeneration
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Germany
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Neurodegenerative Disease
Cognitive Impairment
Neurological Disorder
University Hospital Essen
Germany
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Neurological Disorder
Neuroscience
Professor
University Hospital Leipzig
Germany
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neurology
Neuroscience
Ischemic Stroke
Motor Imagery

The DFG Research Scholarship supports research-based doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities in Germany, often through DFG-funded projects and research frameworks at German universities and institutes.

DAAD GROW supports short research stays and cooperation visits in Germany for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and established academics from countries in the Global South, with projects aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship supports international researchers to carry out independent research projects in Germany with a host institution of their choice.
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