For a DFG-funded project in opioid use disorder, we are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) to investigate the impact of long-term heroin use on brain function, hormone levels, and behaviour in individuals with opioid addiction. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the University of Cambridge (UK) and will be based at the Clinic for Addictive Behaviour and Addiction Medicine at the Central Institute of Mental Health (ZI) in Mannheim.

• Contract: Fixed term for 36 months (possibility of an extension)
• Working time volume: 100%
• Entry date: October 2026 (closing date for application: 1st July 2026)
• Main job location: ZI Mannheim

• Recruitment of opioid-addicted patients and healthy control volunteers
• Day-to-day research activity including data collection (including telephone and in-person screening procedures, neurocognitive testing, psychiatric screening)
• Liaison between with clinicians and research facilities to ensure smooth running of the project
• Assistance with MRI scanning
• Data curation and cleaning/quality control
• Statistical analyses of behavioural, cognitive and MRI data
• Writing scientific papers for publication
• Research visits to Cambridge (UK)

• A PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
• Previous research experience working in a research project
• Strong statistical analysis skills and a solid grounding in experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience
• Experience in the collection and analysis of neuroimaging data
• Strong interest in clinical research and a solid background in methods and statistics
• Programming skills in MATLAB, Unix, Python, and/or R
• Strong planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in spoken and written German
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Experience in working with adults with mental illness
• Experience in recruiting participants or mental health patients into research studies
• Track record of first-author publications

• The opportunity to work on a clinically meaningful and highly impactful research project with clear translational relevance
• A supportive and collegial team environment that fosters professional development and provides a strong foundation for a career in clinical research
• Opportunities for internal and external training and continuous professional development
• Discounted Job Ticket (D-Ticket)
• Good accessibility and central location in the heart of Mannheim
• Health and wellbeing support in the workplace, including discounted access to local sports facilities
• Access to corporate benefits and a range of local discounts
• Salary in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement for the federal states (TV-L); Pay group E13. Placement in levels 1-6 depends on personal qualifications.
• Public sector occupational pension scheme (VBL)

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