University Assistant Postdoctoral, Life Sciences
A postdoctoral research position focusing on the cognitive neuroscience of language, multilingualism, and spatial cognition.
Best for:Best for neuroscientists with a background in biomedical engineering and expertise in advanced fMRI analysis.
Overview
The Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Biology at the University of Vienna invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Prof. Narly Golestani. The successful candidate will conduct research on the cognitive neuroscience of language, multilingualism, and spatial cognition, with a specific focus on entorhinal cortex-based spatial grids and cognitive maps. The role involves active participation in research, teaching, and departmental administration. Applicants are expected to contribute to international publications and supervise students while developing an independent research profile.
What you'll do
- Develop and strengthen an independent research profile in cognitive neuroscience.
- Conduct research projects and studies related to brain function and structure.
- Publish findings in international peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
- Supervise students and participate in academic teaching duties.
- Engage in departmental administration and quality assurance processes.
- Utilize advanced neuroimaging pipelines for data analysis.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Natural Sciences or Life Sciences with a dissertation in Biology.
Language: English and German (at least C1 proficiency).
Instruction: English and German
- Background in biomedical engineering.
- Expertise in advanced fMRI analysis, specifically grid-like responses in the entorhinal cortex.
- Proficiency in neuroimaging pipelines such as SPM-Toolbox, FSL, Freesurfer, fMRIPrep, and CONN-Toolbox.
- Experience in structural MRI data analysis.
- Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, R, and Linux/Bash.
- Excellent communication skills in English and German (at least C1 level).
- Must hold a completed PhD in Biology.
- Dissertation must be in the field of brain function and structure.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23
Submit a letter of motivation including a summary of research interests and contact details for three references. Include a scientific CV with a publication list and proof of your PhD degree.
- Letter of motivation
- Scientific CV
- List of publications
- PhD certificate
Contact
Narly Golestani· Professor
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