With around 6.500 employees and 8.600 students, the Medical University of Vienna is one of the largest top-level biomedical research and teaching institutions in Europe. The Department of Neurophysiology of the Center for Brain Research is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Postdoc position (m/f/x) (from November 3rd, 2025). This is a contract for a duration of 3 years with a possible extension.
Your Tasks
- Our overarching goal is to understand the neural mechanisms of cognitive functions, focusing on learning, attention and decision making. We investigate the contribution of subcortical networks, and study data from both mice and human patients to better understand normal cognition as well as the pathomechanisms of neurodegenerative dementias, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
- The successful candidate will collect electrophysiology and imaging data and analyze neuronal activity and behavior to better understand how neural circuits control behavioral performance. Applicants should have a proven track record and an independent working style.
Your Profile
- The successful candidate should have a PhD and should have a strong scientific background in electrophysiology and fiber photometry or Ca2+ imaging, data analysis and neuronal circuits.
Requirement
- PhD in neuroscience, computer science or a related field
- High motivation for explorative research
- Experience in neurophysiology (electrophysiology and imaging) and data analysis
- Proven track record with high quality publications
We Offer
- Job ticket as a contribution to climate protection
- Secure employer with a pleasant working atmosphere
- Company pension scheme for all employees
- Low cost parking and parking spaces for bicycles available
- Flexible working hours
- Good work-life balance
- Good transport links in a central location
- Canteen with discounted meals
- Numerous employee discounts and promotions
- Year-round childcare such as company nursery or holiday activities
- Comprehensive training and development program
- Counselling services as required
- Health measures for prevention and health promotion
- Employee events (events for networking and celebrating as well as specialist presentations)
- Accessibility and commitment to diversity and inclusion
The minimum monthly salary for this position (Uni-KV, VerwGr. B1b) is currently Euro 4.932, -- gross (14x per year) on a full-time basis and may be increased by taking into account relevant previous experience and other salary components related to the specificities of the job.
The Medical University of Vienna is committed to increasing the proportion of women, particularly in leadership positions and among academic staff, and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. If you have any questions, please contact the Disability Liaison Officer of MedUni Vienna. Information can be found at https://br-ap.meduniwien.ac.at/en/ueber-uns/behindertenvertrauenspersonen/.
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Please send us your complete application documents, consisting of a CV, covering letter and, if applicable, references and certificates in support of the required qualifications. For regulated professions, please also enclose proof of professional authorisation.
Please quote reference number: 479/25 in the subject line and send your application by August 27th, 2025 to: bewerbungen@meduniwien.ac.at.
We look forward to receiving your application!