Postdoctoral Researcher in Empathy, Helping and Aggression

KNAW - Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen

Posted: 21 July 2026 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

About this opening

Join the Social Brain Lab at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience as a postdoctoral researcher in a project investigating the neural mechanisms of empathy and aggression. The role involves comparative work in rodents to explore how neural circuits influence harm-aversion and aggression. Candidates should have a PhD or be close to obtaining one in relevant fields, with strong experience in ultrasound imaging and rodent experimentation. The position offers opportunities for collaboration, publication, and personal development in a dynamic research environment.

Position details

  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: neuroscience
  • Research topic: social behaviour
  • Language: English