Postdoctoral Researcher in Brain Algorithms and Circuits | Postdoc (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This Postdoctoral Researcher role at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research focuses on understanding how synaptic circuits in the vertebrate brain lead to computational algorithms that enable animals to solve real-world behavioral problems. The successful candidate will conduct research using larval zebrafish, combining behavioral experiments with advanced functional imaging, electrophysiology, and electron microscopy techniques. Key responsibilities include leading independent research projects, collaborating within the lab, and mentoring junior scientists. The ideal candidate will possess strong experimental skills in systems neuroscience, excellent quantitative and data analytical abilities, and a collaborative mindset, contributing to groundbreaking research in a world-renowned, international research environment.