Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Neuroscience (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 24 mounth
- Doctorate
This offer is available in English version
This offer is open to people with a document recognizing their status as a disabled worker.
Offer at a glance
The Unit
INSERM U960 - LABORATOIRE DE NEUROSCIENCES COGNITIVES
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75005 PARIS 05
Contract Duration
24 mounth
Date of Hire
01/08/2026
Remuneration
from 3131€ gross per month
Apply Application Deadline : 30 April 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The postdoctoral researcher will join the "Network Dynamics & Computations" team led by Srdjan Ostojic and develop research projects on modeling neural circuits and their role in behavior. The work will focus on studying the principles of neural computation through recurrent neural networks, dynamical systems theory, and machine learning.
Activity
- Develop mathematical and computational models of neural networks
- Analyze neural population dynamics recorded by experimental partners
- Collaborate with project partners
- Participate in scientific activities of the team and scientific consortium
- Study learning mechanisms and plasticity in recurrent networks
- Publish research results in international journals
- Present work at scientific conferences
Your Profil
Skills
### Knowledge
- PhD in computational neuroscience, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related field
- Mastery of computational neuroscience concepts
- Expertise in dynamical systems theory
- Knowledge of machine learning
- Experience with neural data analysis
### Technical Skills
- Advanced scientific programming (Python, MATLAB)
- Mathematical modeling
- Data analysis
- Scientific writing in English
### Personal Qualities
- Ability to work in a team
- Scientific rigor
- Autonomy
- Excellent communication skills
Your Work Environment
The researcher will join the Neural Theory Group at ENS, within a dynamic research environment. The team is part of the Laboratory of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience (LNC2). This position is part of the ERC Synergy Chronology project, a collaboration with the experimental teams of Brice Bathellier (Institut Audition), Virginie van Wassenhove (NeuroSpin), and Mehrdad Jazayeri (MIT).
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
from 3131€ gross per month
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | SNC9138-SRDOST-010 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Brain, cognition and behaviour |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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