Research Position (m\/f\/d) (Postdoctoral researcher or PhD student)

Your Tasks

For this vacancy, we are seeking a committed individual who will actively contribute to the research and activities of the research group and further develop their own research interests - preferably (but not exclusively) with a focus on imaging techniques (fMRI/MRI/DTI) as well as multivariate analysis methods and/or computational techniques. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, the position may be filled either as a postdoctoral researcher (100 % full-time equivalent) or as a doctoral researcher / PhD candidate (75% full-time equivalent).

Research Responsibilities (65 %)

• development and independent implementation of a research program within the thematic focus areas of the research unit.
• further development of an independent academic profile
• design, conduct, and analysis of experimental studies (e. g., behavioral research, psychophysiology, neuroimaging).
• application and further development of quantitative and/or computational methods (e.g., modeling, advanced statistical analyses).
• publication of research findings in international peer-reviewed journals.
• presentation of research results at national and international conferences
• for appointments at the postdoctoral level only: Contribution to the acquisition of third-party funding and/or submission of independent grant applications (e.g., research project proposals)
• active participation in the research activities of the research unit and engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching Responsibilities (20 %)

• 4 contact hours per week (Semesterwochenstunden, SWS); reduced proportionally for part-time positions
• participation in undergraduate and graduate teaching in Biological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, including laboratory courses and experimental practicals
• opportunities to develop and pursue individual teaching and research interests are provided

Other Responsibilities (15 %)

• support for the management of the research unit and research projects, as well as research data management
• participation in faculty-wide committees
• contribution to departmental responsibilities, such as student admissions procedures (BSc/MSc), reading and field excursion weeks, teaching coordination, preparation and grading of examinations and written assignments, and exam invigilation

The position is intended to support the development of early-career researchers. Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

Your Profile

We expect

• scientific university degree, preferably in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, data science, or a related and/or natural science discipline (e. .g. Master's/Diploma)
• A completed, relevant doctoral degree in (cognitive, social, or affective) neuroscience or psychology for the postdoctoral position
• good knowledge of statistics and IT (preferably R, Matlab, Python) for general data analysis
• very good proficiency in written and spoken English
• ability to work effectively in a team
• a collaborative attitude and a high degree of independent, self-directed and committed work
• sufficient proficiency in German to teach courses in Biological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience in German

Preferred experience and skills

• knowledge of and experience with the collection and analysis of (f)MRI data
• knowledge of and experience with computational and/or multivariate analysis methods
• programming skills (R/R Markdown, MATLAB, Python)
• experience in the field of experimental and psychophysiological measurements
• experience with research data infrastructure
• experience in academic work (conference presentations, publications)
• interest in and experience with methods and tools in the field of 'open and reproducible science'

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term bis zum 30.09.2029 (§ 2 (1) of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime/part-time 100 %/ 75 %

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• constant place of work (Bielefeld) without travel activities
• flexible working hours
• 30 days holiday and additional days off on 24.12. and 31.12. (abhängig vom konkreten Arbeitsfeld)
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern work environment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)