Postdoctoral Engineer in Optical Systems for Neuroscience Research

Postdoctoral Engineer in Optical Systems for Neuroscience Research

Employer

Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics

Location

Germany (DE)

Salary

~52,000 - 70,000 € per annum (Postdoctoral Fellow)

Closing date

22 Nov 2025

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Discipline

Engineering, Life Science

Job Type

Engineer, Postdoctoral

Employment - Hours

Full time

Duration

Fixed term

Qualification

PhD

Sector

Academia

Job Details

The RoLi Lab at the Max Planck Institute develops cutting-edge optical tools to study and control brain activity at cellular resolution in freely moving animals. We combine neuroscience, engineering, and computation in a collaborative environment, offering postdocs the chance to lead high-impact, interdisciplinary projects at the forefront of neuroengineering.

We are recruiting a highly motivated and talented optics engineer to design, build, and implement novel optical devices for brain-wide imaging and neural circuit manipulation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop advanced optical systems for manipulating neural circuits across the brain.

Build and integrate optical microscopy platforms for high-resolution imaging and optogenetic control in vivo.

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers to support complex behavioral experiments.

Qualifications:

Experience in designing and building custom optical systems.

Familiarity with Zemax and CAD software.

Strong programming skills in C++, Rust, or similar languages. CUDA experience is a plus.

Passion for interdisciplinary research in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Application Process:

Submit your CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references to jennifer.li@tuebingen.mpg.de with the subject line: NEUROENGINEER-APP.