Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number ERC-CoG-2022-101088598-DREAMNET Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description

Job position

Postdoctoral fellow in Neuroscience.

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience) PhD in a relevant subject area (Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology etc.) The postdoctoral researcher will be required with the following competences:

Professional knowledge and experience

The ability to undertake independent research

Experience in in vivo physiology in neuroscience such as electrophysiology or calcium imaging

Experience of 2-photon holography applied for optogenetic stimulation

Experience of data analysis in Python, MATLAB or another environment

The ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Flexibility and adaptability





Great oral and written mastery of English

Coordinating with the project team to ensure methodological consistency, data quality and documentation, including validation procedures and robustness checks.

Writing scientific outputs (reports, methodological notes, journal articles, conference presentations) and contributing to knowledge transfer through actionable recommendations (e.G., credible messengers, key social segments, and communication/participation strategies).

Benefits 35.000 € gross annual salary adaptable work-time, 37,5h/week 35.000€gross salary per year

Eligibility criteria

Academic record – 50% PhD in the specialty 50%, PhD in general 20% Languages English– 15 % C1 15%, B2 10% B1 5% Computing- 15% Experience – 20% > 3 years 20%, <3 years 10% Selection process

Phase 1: Eligibility check (this phase screens applicants based on mobility and degree rules to ensure they meet the academic requirements for the postdoctoral position).

Phase 2: Evaluation of Merits.

Phase 3: Interviews (only top candidates) Phase 4: Final Scoring and Ranking

Programmes: ERC-CoG-2022-101088598-DREAMNET

📌 Postdoctoral Researcher (Madrid)
🏢 Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona
📍 Madrid