Postdoctoral Researcher Positions – CIMCYC: The Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada is seeking six postdoctoral researchers for collaborative projects aimed at enhancing psychological and neuroscientific research. This initiative is part of the María de Maeztu Seal of Excellence award and promotes inter-group collaborations.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher – María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence
Table of Positions
| Reference | Research Project |
|---|---|
| 1751 | Contextual, Cognitive and Motivational mechanisms of Belief Updating (CoCoMBU) |
| 1752 | Emotional dependency, Guilt, and Disturbances in Self-Organization in Complex PTSD among women survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (E-MOTION IPV) |
| 1753 | Reconstructive Dynamics of Visual Working Memory under Attention Shifts (ReDAS) |
| 1754 | TEMporal Predictive brain under exercise-induced arousal (TEMPO) |
| 1755 | Translational Integration of Psychophysiology, Behavioral Pharmacology, and Psychobiology in the Modulation of Neural Circuits for Dysfunctional Eating (TIP3DE) |
| 1756 | Unfolding human experience through Temporal Experience Tracing (U-TET) |
Research Area:
Psychology and Neuroscience
Location:
Granada, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
- Relevant publications and research experience.
- Proficiency in English (C1 level or equivalent).
- Commitment to Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) principles, with a focus on gender equality and diversity.
Job Description
- Engage in cutting-edge research on various psychological and neuroscientific topics.
- Collaborate with multiple research groups within CIMCYC.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of research projects.
- Participate in community engagement activities to promote research impact.
How to Apply
- Application Period: December 10, 2025 – January 7, 2026
- Documents Required:
- Academic certificates (Ph.D., Master’s, Bachelor’s) and language proficiency certificates.
- Academic transcript.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Letter of motivation.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Any additional merits.
- Submit your application following the procedure on the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer website of the University of Granada, which includes:
- Completing a web form.
- Uploading necessary documentation in specified formats.
- If applicable, foreign applicants should send required documents via email (yolandagarcia@ugr.es; isabellrc@ugr.es) at least one day before the application deadline.
Last Date to Apply:
January 7, 2026
For any academic inquiries, please contact the principal investigators associated with each contract. Administrative inquiries can be directed to Ruth Maldonado (ruthmaldonado@ugr.es).








