DZNE is a world-leading, internationally oriented center for cutting-edge research into diseases of the nervous system.

At 10 locations in Germany, around 1,200 employees are working together on new approaches to better understand and effectively combat diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS. 

That is our goal - maybe soon yours too? Become part of the DZNE and support us in realizing our research strategy!

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/X) in Circuit Neuroscience

Code: 1479/2025/10

Your role in detail

The ‘Functional Diversity of Neural Circuits Lab’ led by Dr. Sabine Krabbe is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to study the function of amygdala circuits in learning and memory. The project will combine cutting-edge circuit neuroscience approaches such as in vivo deep-brain calcium imaging in behaving mice with molecular and histological techniques.

Your qualifications

  • Enthusiasm for systems neuroscience research
  • PhD in natural/life sciences or related fields (or in the final stages of submitting the thesis)
  • Essential: prior experience with in vivo functional imaging; good data analysis and programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab); collaborative mindset, good communication skills and English language proficiency
  • Beneficial: prior experience with mouse behaviour, circuit tracing approaches, computational neuroscience

What our employees value

  • Innovation and internationality - a forward looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
  • Work-life balance - we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
  • Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that family is important, we support you with parent-child offices, family services and daycare co-operations
  • Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
  • Focus on development - excellent publication opportunities and great potential for the further development of your own research profile
  • Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme
  • Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
  • A feel-good working environment - our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transport connections as well our company restaurant
  • The position is initially limited to 2 years 
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    Bonn

    Application deadline

    31.10.2025

    You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.


     

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
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