Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) - Neuropeptide Research | Neurobiology of Positive Emotions

The Central Institute of Mental Health (ZI) stands for internationally outstanding research and pioneering treatment concepts in psychiatry and psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and addiction medicine.The ZI supports Open Science. For our Neuropeptide Research Departments Research Group for Neurobiology of Positive Emotions led by Dr. Shimpei Ishiyama, we are looking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) at the earliest possible date. Position: Full-time (100%) The position is initially limited to 1 year, with the option of an extension (new application necessary). Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) - Neuropeptide Research | Neurobiology of Positive Emotions Your Responsibilities Conduct in vivo single-unit electrophysiology experiments in freely moving rodents. Design and perform rodent behavioral experiments. Perform stereotaxic surgeries, including viral microinjections. Manipulate neuronal activity using optogenetic and/or chemogenetic approaches. Analyze and interpret experimental data using quantitative methods and programming tools (Python and/or MATLAB). Your Qualifications A PhD in Neuroscience or a related field, with strong hands-on experience in in vivo single-unit electrophysiology in freely moving rodents. Experience with rodent behavioral experiments and stereotaxic surgery, including viral microinjection. Experience with neuronal manipulation using optogenetic and/or chemogenetic approaches, including histological verification. Strong quantitative data analysis and programming skills (Python and/or MATLAB), as well as excellent written and spoken English. What we offer A varied and challenging position within a committed and dedicated team. A collegial working environment that encourages initiative and supports new ideas. Internal and external training and professional development opportunities. Family-friendly working hours and part-time work options. Excellent accessibility and a central location in the heart of Mannheim. Workplace health promotion, including special rates for sports and fitness activities. Corporate benefits and additional local discounts. A discounted public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket). The opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing research program in the emerging field of affective neuroscience. Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and technologies in systems neuroscience within a highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment. Salary in accordance with the TV-L collective agreement, including additional occupational pension benefits through VBL, pay grade E13. Placement within salary steps 1–6 will depend on the candidate's individual qualifications and professional experience. Support in conducting open and reproducible research. Contact Sarah Mode, Assistant, 0621-1703-2996 and Alexander Bexter, Quality Manager, 0621-1703-6482 We are committed to equal opportunities. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in the event of equal suitability. The ZI aims to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are currently underrepresented. Qualified women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions can generally be divided into part-time positions, provided that operational or legal requirements do not prevent this.