Postdoctoral Scholar (m/f/x) in Analysis of Learning Dynamics - Bochum

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Raum Bochum

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Your profile:

• An excellent docotral 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

We offer:

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• Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
• Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
• Support in combining family life and work (including childcare arrangements/holiday offers/
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Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
 

Please include a cover letter, CV, transcripts (bachelor and master) and a research statement with your application. In addition, at least two academic references may be sent independently to Attention: Vinita Samarasinghe at samarasinghe@ini.rub.de. Applications must be submitted via the application tool. Unfortunately, applications received by email cannot be considered. The recruitment is subject to funding approval (decision by the DFG on November 20, 2025).

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees. 

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact persons for further information:

Vinita Samarasinghe Tel.: +49 234 32 27996
 

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-12-08. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5150.

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