Doctoral Researcher – Computational Modeling of Dopamine Dynamics | Doctoral Researcher (m/f/x) – Computational Modeling of Dopamine Dynamics

Job Summary

This part-time, fixed-term Doctoral Researcher position at the Institute for Neuroinformatics (INI) in Bochum, Germany, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a DFG-funded project focused on computational neuroscience. The successful candidate will develop a biophysical computational model of striatal dopamine signaling, simulating complex processes like release, diffusion, uptake, and receptor binding. This research aims to understand dopamine's role in health and diseases like Parkinson's, bridging mechanistic modeling with cognitive functions such as action selection and reinforcement learning. The role requires strong programming skills, an interest in neural systems, and a collaborative spirit within a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment.