Join us — we’re always interested in motivated students and postdocs!
If you are excited about spatial cognition, ageing, and neurodegenerative disease, and want hands-on experience with cutting-edge behavioural experiments and immersive virtual reality, we would love to hear from you.
Our lab is an international and collaborative team with a strong focus on open science, supportive mentoring, and rigorous, creative research. We offer a lively research environment with regular lab meetings, journal clubs, and opportunities to engage with interdisciplinary projects and the broader scientific community. English is the main working language in the lab, and we welcome applications from candidates worldwide.
Undergraduate & Master’s Students
Interested in gaining first-hand research experience in a dynamic lab environment? We regularly offer opportunities for undergraduate and Master’s students to get involved in ongoing projects. You will work closely with PhD students and postdocs and become part of an active research culture with regular meetings and hands-on training.
Typical tasks and project components include:
- creating and testing virtual environments
- supporting behavioural experiments (data collection, participant management)
- assisting with data processing and study logistics
- contributing to research projects and thesis work (for Master’s students)
How to apply / enquire:
Please send a short email describing your interests, your CV, and your availability (and, if relevant, your preferred start date) to wolberslab(at)dzne.de.
PhD Students
PhD openings will be advertised here when available — please check back regularly. PhD candidates in our lab are embedded in a structured PhD program that provides extensive opportunities for professional development, including training workshops, transferable skills courses, mentoring, and career support. PhD students are also fully integrated into the lab’s collaborative culture and benefit from close supervision, peer support, and regular opportunities to present and discuss their work.
If you would like to be considered for future openings, feel free to introduce yourself by email and share your CV and research interests.
How to apply / enquire:
Please send a brief email with your background, research interests, and (if applicable) your preferred start date to Prof. Thomas Wolbers (thomas.wolbers(at)dzne.de).
Postdoctoral Researchers
We are always looking for ambitious, creative, and self-driven scientists for postdoctoral positions in our lab. We value team science, independence, and intellectual curiosity, and we support postdocs in developing their own research profile while contributing to ongoing projects and collaborations.
In addition, the DZNE provides extensive career development opportunities for postdoctoral researchers, including mentoring programs, leadership training, grant-writing support, and structured career development resources.
Postdoctoral researchers in our lab are also encouraged to apply for highly competitive fellowship opportunities, including the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Humboldt Research Fellowship. If you are considering applying for an external fellowship, we are happy to discuss project ideas and support your application.
How to apply / enquire:
Please send your CV, a cover letter, and contact details of references by email to Prof. Thomas Wolbers (thomas.wolbers(at)dzne.de).