06/2026 Neuroscientist or Neuropsychologist (m/f/d) - Stuttgart

The University of Stuttgart has an interdisciplinary profile, with a focus on the natural sciences and engineering. Its outstanding standing as a research university and the broad range of subjects it offers make it an internationally recognised and forward-looking centre of scholarship and research.

The Institute for Ergonomics and Technology Management (IAT) at the University of Stuttgart focuses its research and teaching on the innovation, development and optimisation of products, processes and structures. In doing so, we take into account the overall system comprising people, organisation, technology and the environment.

The »Neuroergonomics« team is offering a position for a

Neuroscientist or Neuropsychologist (m/f/d)

or a candidate with a comparable academic background and a Master’s degree.

The »Neuroergonomics« team conducts foundational research on neural mechanisms and markers of cognition, emotion, and social interaction in real-world work and everyday scenarios. Central to this research are multimodal measurement methods and data-driven analytical approaches.

What You Can Contribute:

• Conduct research and publish findings on the neural foundations of affective and cognitive processes in social and work-related contexts

• Design and implement multimodal studies (EEG, fNIRS, eye tracking, physiology), including hyperscanning setups

• Develop advanced methods for signal processing, artefact correction, and interpretable machine learning

• Support the acquisition of third-party funding (e.g., DFG, EU, BMBF) and play a role in formulating new research proposals

• Engage in teaching activities in both German and English and supervise student theses

• Foster collaboration and build networks with national and international partners

Your Profile:

• An above-average academic degree in a neuroscience-related discipline, such as Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a comparable programme

• Demonstrable experience in the acquisition and analysis of neurophysiological data (M/EEG, fNIRS, and/or eye tracking)

• Proficient programming skills (preferably in Python) with expertise in neurophysiological signal processing and artefact correction

• Initial experience with multivariate statistics and/or machine learning

• A systematic and meticulous work approach characterised by independence, responsibility, commitment, and teamwork, paired with creativity and innovative thinking

• Effective communication skills in both German and English for collaboration with colleagues and partners

What Awaits You:

A diverse range of responsibilities offering significant autonomy and creative opportunities within an interdisciplinary and highly motivated team.

An excellent working and laboratory environment with extensive technical facilities.

In cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO, we uniquely combine fundamental university research with applied research. We support your academic development by offering the opportunity to pursue a PhD or, for candidates who already hold a doctorate, individualised postdoctoral training and career development.

The University of Stuttgart holds the ‘Family-Friendly University’ certification. The relevant measures include flexible working time arrangements and various part-time models. We support our staff in balancing work and family life. The University of Stuttgart aims to increase the proportion of women in academic roles and is therefore particularly interested in applications from women. Full-time posts can generally be split. The post can be filled on a part-time basis.

Remuneration is in accordance with the TV-L pay scale up to pay grade 13 (depending on qualifications). The post is initially limited to two years. People with severe disabilities will be given priority in recruitment where equally qualified candidates are available. Recruitment is handled by the Central Administration.

Please submit your application online, together with all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, publication list where applicable, and code repositories), by 18. August 2026, quoting the reference number provided, to:

Contact:

Institut für Arbeitswissenschaft und Technologiemanagement

Institutsverwaltung

Kennziffer: 06/2026

Nobelstraße 12

70569 Stuttgart

Please apply online only!

For inquiries, please contact:
Katharina Lingelbach, Tel. +49 (0) 151 16327897