Connectionists: Postdoc position in computational NS - Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

[Vinita Samarasinghe]

*Position as Postdoctoral Scholar in Computational Neuroscience*

Are you curious about how the human brain stores memories? Have you 
wondered how we manage to navigate through space? Our dynamic research 
group uses diverse computational modeling approaches, including 
biological neural networks, cognitive modeling, and machine 
learning/artificial intelligence, to study learning and memory.

Currently, we are actively seeking a talented *Postdoc* to join our 
team, someone whose primary task will be developing advanced algorithms 
to analyze learning dynamics. You will be analyzing neural, 
psychophysiological, and behavioral data from other projects within the 
SFB 1280 (https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/home/ project F01) to 
compare learning dynamics across individuals, species, and paradigms. 
You will provide theoretical support to collaborating projects and 
coordinate the analysis of the data collected from experimental groups.

This position is 100% at TV-L E13, starting on 01.03.2026, and is funded 
until 30.06.2029.

*Your Profile:*

Candidates must have:

  * an excellent doctoral degree in neuroscience, physics, mathematics,
    engineering, or a related field (mandatory)
  * competence in mathematical modeling (mandatory)
  * excellent programming skills, e.g., Python (mandatory)
  * relevant research experience in neuroscience or a related field is
    required
  * experience in the study of learning dynamics
  * experience working within a collaborative research group
  * excellent communication skills in English, and
  * team spirit.

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment for female 
researchers and those with young children. Our university provides 
mentoring and coaching opportunities specifically aimed at women in 
research. We have a strong research network with female role models and 
will provide opportunities to meet with them. Wherever possible, events 
will be scheduled during regular childcare hours. Special childcare can 
be arranged if events have to be scheduled outside of regular hours, in 
case of sickness and during school or daycare closures. Where childcare 
is not an option parents will be offered a home office solution. We 
strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with 
disabilities.

The official posting for this position can be found at 
https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/ca74ad0f5c0f99ec276b0d6ca56195d54f382d2e0

To apply please submit an application via our online portal 
https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/jobposting/ca74ad0f5c0f99ec276b0d6ca56195d54f382d2e0/apply 
Upload your letter of motivation, CV, transcripts and research statement.

*Application deadline:* 01.01.2026

Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions.

Vinita
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Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A.
Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/73
Postfachnummer 110
Universitätstr. 150
44801 Bochum

Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27996
Mobile: +49 (0)1512 7278698
Email: samarasinghe at ini.rub.de
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