Faculty of Psychology :
Predictive Cognition

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Predictive Cognition, full-time, for 3 years, TV-L E13

The Department of Predictive Cognition is a newly established research unit within the Faculty of Psychology. After the completion of the new THINK research building on the former Opel site Mark 51°7, the team will move there (https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/think/index.html.en).

The research focus is on combining neuroimaging and behavioural measurements with computational models to understand how the human brain learns and uses prior expectations during speech and face perception. More information can be found here: https://www.predcog.psy.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/pred/index.html.en

Scope:

full-time

Duration:

fixed-term, 3 Jahre

Start:

at the earliest possible date

Apply by:

2026-06-22

Your tasks:

Participation in the execution and organization of research projects
Guided, but also independent execution of experimental research work in the aforementioned subject area, from programming experimental setups, data acquisition, and data analysis, to the dissemination of the results
Presentation of research results at national and international conferences
Publication of research results in scientific journals
Application of Open Science Practices
Contribution to university education in psychology (e.g., teaching a seminar, co-supervision of exercises, and student work)

Your profile:

PhD in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related discipline
Experience in conducting, programming, and analysing (e.g., EEG/fMRI) experiments
Experience and strong interest in using neuroimaging methods, such as 3T and 7T MRI, EEG, and/or eye tracking
Strong academic record, including publications
Excellent experience in programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
Keen interest in experimental approaches to study predictive processing, learning, and communication
Strong organizational skills
A high level of spoken and written English
Highly self-motivated and eager to learn
Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

We offer:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team

A modern, well-equipped workplace with a research-dedicated 3T MR scanner, eye-tracking, and EEG laboratories, excellent infrastructure for behavioural testing, as well as access to a 7T MR scanner
A friendly and collegial environment
Opportunity to get hands-on supervision for learning various data acquisition and analysis techniques (e.g., representational similarity analysis (RSA))
A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international research environment within the Institute of Systems Neuroscience
Multiple training opportunities within the University (e.g., https://www.research-school.rub.de/)

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.

The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).

We expect to receive a well-prepared application.

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/daf/mitarbeitende/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 [email protected].

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:

Prof. Dr. Helen Blank , Tel.: +49 234 32 18463

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 2026-06-22. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5787.

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