‘Forschungsgesellschaft für Arbeitsphysiologie und Arbeitsschutz e.V. Dortmund’ (legal entity name) is a research institution institutionally funded by the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the sponsor of ’Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors in Dortmund’ (IfADo). IfADo explores the risks and potentials of modern work in interdisciplinary approaches. We combine the disciplines of Ergonomics, Immunology, Toxicology, Psychology and Neurosciences.

In the Department of Ergonomics we offer

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

in Cognitive Psychology / Neuroscience (100 %)

to be filled as soon as possible. The position is limited to 3 years and can be extended for another 3 years.

The position offers the opportunity to work on an innovative research project exploring the neurocognitive principles underlying working memory and its interaction with episodic long-term memory. The core responsibilities involve designing and conducting psychological experiments, with a strong focus on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of neuroimaging data using EEG, fMRI, and combined EEG–fMRI techniques.

Your Qualifications:

• PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated research achievements in basic and/or applied questions in cognitive neuroscience, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
• Excellent command of English
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or R
• Demonstrated methodological expertise in advanced EEG and/or fMRI methods, evidenced by corresponding publications

We offer:

• A full-time position with currently 39.83 hours per week
• Remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (position value EG 13 TV-L. The classification depends on the collective agreement and personal requirements)
• All social benefits provided by working for the public service: e.g. an annual bonus, payment of benefits
• Flexible working time models for the compatibility of family and career
• Opportunity for graduation and support for career development
• A positive working atmosphere in a supportive team
• Good access to laboratory resources
• Support in balancing family and career
• An interesting and multifaceted workplace
• Good accessibility by public transport
• Attractive region with a wide range of cultural activities

IfADo is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our employees and welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, gender or gender identity, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and worldview, sexual orientation and identity, or disability.

Applicants with severe disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. We actively support the compatibility of work and family life and attach great importance to an equal and inclusive culture of cooperation.

General information about the IfADo can be found at www.ifado.de.

For further information about the project, please feel free to contact PD Dr. Daniel Schneider,

Tel: 0231 / 1084-265, E-Mail: schneiderd@ifado.de.

Interested?

Then please send your application documents (CV, letter of motivation, copy of graduation certificates (university), (all in one single pdf!) including the reference code "FB Ergo 01/26” until the 28.02.2026 preferably by mail to bewerbung@ifado.de.

Dortmund, 28th of January 2026

(*We ask you to submit application documents only in copies and not in folders as the documents are not returned. These will be destroyed by privacy after expiration of the retention period.)

Bereitgestellt in Kooperation mit der Bundesagentur für Arbeit.