PostDoc Position at the German Institute: The German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Department of Decision Neuroscience and Nutrition. This role focuses on understanding the complex mechanisms of human decision-making in relation to nutrition and health.
PostDoc Position at the German Institute of Human Nutrition
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (PostDoc) (M/F/D)
Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Decision Neuroscience and Nutrition |
| Location | Potsdam-Rehbruecke, Germany |
| Starting Date | April 1st, 2025 |
| Duration | 3 years (subject to project approval) |
| Salary | TV-L Level 13 |
| Application Deadline | January 31st, 2025 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Excellent master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology, cognitive science, biology, computer science, medicine, or an equivalent discipline.
- Relevant research experience or strong interest in Decision Neuroscience or Neuroeconomics (preferred but not mandatory).
- Knowledge of neuroscientific methods (fMRI, EEG, MEG, NIRS) and/or psychophysics is advantageous.
- Programming skills in Matlab, R, or Python and experience in advanced statistical analyses.
- Knowledge of behavioral modeling is a plus.
- High motivation and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration in an international research environment.
Job Description
- Conduct research projects focusing on consumer choice emergence and the psychological/neurobiological factors influencing those choices.
- Plan and implement research projects while analyzing multimodal data, including neuronal, physiological, metabolic, and behavioral data using current and innovative methods.
- Present research results in scientific journals, colloquia, and conferences; contribute to manuscript publications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their documents (cover letter explaining motivation, CV, copies of degrees/certificates, and references) as a single PDF file with reference number 2024_W10_H via e-mail to jobs@dife.de.
Last Date to Apply
January 31st, 2025
Join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team at DIfE, dedicated to advancing research in nutrition and health!
