This is a fully funded, 4-year postdoctoral position (with the possibility of a 1-year extension) in the research group of Christian Doeller.
The position offers an exceptional opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in an international, cross-disciplinary, and intellectually stimulating environment. As a member of the DoellerLab, you will collaborate with outstanding scientists in an open, supportive, intellectually stimulating, and high-performance environment.
Research Infrastructure:
You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- Four 3T MR scanners and one 7T MR scanner
- MEG, EEG, VR labs, psychophysics & eye-tracking facilities
- Access to neurological patients via the Day Clinic for Cognitive Neurology at Leipzig University Hospital as part of collaborative projects
Academic & Leadership Development – DoellerLab:
- Personalized mentoring, including tailored support for scientific and career development
- Opportunity to work towards developing independent research directions and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
- Opportunity to co-supervise undergraduate and PhD students and contribute to training the next generation of scientists
- Support for presenting research at leading international conferences, including opportunities for visibility and networking (independent travel budget)
- Targeted career development planning, including external academic or industry mentors
- Access to career development workshops, coaching, and training
- Access to leading scientific networks
Table of Content
Summary
Subscribe for Scholarship Alert!
Benefits
Compensation & Inclusion:
- Salary is based on the regulations of the Max Planck Society and is commensurate with experience.
- We support flexible working arrangements, work–life balance, and family-friendly working conditions, including parental support measures where applicable.
- We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
- We offer flexible working arrangements and support a healthy work–life balance.
- We are committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in our workforce and encourage applications from such individuals.
Life in Leipzig:
Leipzig is a vibrant city that has been called “Germany’s new cultural hot spot” by The Guardian and is listed as one of the places to go by The New York Times. It has a rich tradition in classical music, academic education, and—more recently—the modern arts. Leipzig is home to three Max Planck Institutes.
Requirements
The Insitute is looking for outstanding early-career scientists who bring fresh ideas, deep curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
You should have:
- A PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, biology, computer science, physics, or a related field
- Expertise or strong interest in social cognition
- Solid expertise in cognitive neuroscience methods
- Strong programming skills
- Excellent academic track record
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Max Planck Institute value scientific ambition, creativity, openness, and strong communication skills.
Selection Process
- Applications will be evaluated based on scientific merit and research potential.
Application Documents
Please submit (in one pdf file):
- A cover letter
- CV
- A max. 2-page research proposal that clearly aligns with the project described above, demonstrating how your ideas fit within and contribute to this research direction
- Contact details of three referees (to be contacted after initial review)
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
July 13, 2026How To Apply
Please submit Application documents (in one pdf file):
- Applications must be submitted by July 13, 2026 via our online portal (reference number “PostDoc 03/26”).
If you have any questions please contact [email protected].
For more information, kindly visit mpg postdoc position webpage.
