PhD positions (m/f/d) | Computational Neuroscience

Max Planck Institutes Tübingen • Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

The position

s are initially limited to three years (E13 TVöD), with the possibility of extension. The successful candidates will work in a cutting-edge, international environment at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the projects, they will have the opportunity to work closely with an extensive network of collaborators, including Peter Dayan, Shervin Safavi, Jennifer Li, and Drew Robson, as well as excellent teams of researchers at the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics led by Cindy Poo and Laura Driscoll. Furthermore, they will enroll in the Graduate Training Centre of Neuroscience (GTC) and may additionally apply to the core program of the International Max Planck Research School for the Mechanisms of Mental Function and Dysfunction (IMPRS MMFD), both of which offer structured training curricula, career development programs, and networking opportunities for doctoral students. The IMPRS core program also pr...