PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience at TU Braunschweig 2026

The Zoological Institute is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated PhD student to extend and apply this framework in a new project that investigates the neural effects of Ritalin (methylphenidate), a commonly prescribed psychostimulant for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a widely abused drug for cognitive performance enhancement. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorTechnical University of Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig)
• City to studyLower Saxony
• School to studyTechnical University of Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Work on exciting future-oriented research topics in an inspiring work environment as part of the university community.
• A vibrant campus life in an international atmosphere with lots of intercultural offers and international cooperations.
• Pay in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L (a special payment at the end of the year as well as a supplementary benefit in the form of a company pension, comparable to a company pension in the private sector) including 30 days' vacation per year.
• Flexible working and part-time options and a family-friendly university culture, awarded the "Family-friendly university" audit since 2007.
• Special continuing education programs for young scientists, a postdoc program, as well as other offerings from the Central Personnel Development Department and sports activities.
   

Requirements

• You have a degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Biology or related fields.
• You should have strong programming skills (particularly in Python) and enjoy working with large datasets.
• Ideally, you already have experience in image analysis, machine learning, or neural data processing.
• Familiarity with tools such as NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and/or ANTs is a plus, but not required.
• Prior knowledge in biology or microscopy is not necessary, but a keen interest in neuroscience and data-driven exploration of brain function is essential.
• You will join an international and interdisciplinary team, so good communication skills in English are expected.
   

Application Documents

• Motivation Letter including contact information for two references
• Curriculum Vitae including complete address, phone number, email address, educational background, language skills, and work experience
• Copies of bachelor and master degrees and transcript of grades in original language and in English or German translation
• Additional documents should be provided on request

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application, including Application documents preferably via email to Reinhard Köster: r.koester(at)tu-bs.de.

For more information kindly visit the TU Braunschweig webpage.