Research Assistant in bio-inspired artificial intelligence [M/F]
New
- IT in FTC
- 12 month
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Centre de recherche Cerveau et Cognition
Contract Type
IT in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
31052 TOULOUSE
Contract Duration
12 month
Date of Hire
21/09/2026
Remuneration
between2496€ and 3215€ gross monthly salary, based on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 20 July 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The candidate will assist the development of bio-inspired artificial intelligence and deep learning systems. The interdisciplinary GLOW project is part of an advanced ERC grant to explore new brain-inspired cognitive architectures for more robust, flexible and frugal cognition. It is based on the cognitive theory of the global workspace: a large-scale system integrating and distributing information between specialized modules (perception, language, decision, action), to give rise to more advanced forms of cognition. The project will directly implement the global workspace in deep learning models of increasing complexity, and evaluate their correspondence with brain networks. It will provide an explicit assessment of this fundamental neurocognitive theory and push the limits of current systems towards a new generation of AI.
Activity
The candidate will participate in the design, programming and evaluation of various neural network architectures. Other activities include:
- actively participate in laboratory activities
- assist in writing scientific manuscripts
Your Profil
Skills
- Candidates must hold a MS, Engineeringr degree or equivalent in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Deep learning, computational neuroscience, or a similar field.
- A keen interest in cognitive neuroscience.
- Ability to work independently, developing ideas and interests within the framework of the project.
- excellent computer skills, particularly in programming (e.g. MATLAB, Python).
- experience with one or more deep learning frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Jax…
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- No knowledge of French is required.
Your Work Environment
The successful candidate will join the Centre de Recherche de Cerveau et Cognition (CerCo) in a dynamic research institute in Toulouse, a thriving city in the south of France. The CerCo is a research center created by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the Université Paul Sabatier, with over 30 researchers and around 40 PhD and post-doctoral students. The candidate will join the NeuroAI team, with a strong focus on computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The team has access to various experimental facilities, such as EEG, TMS and fMRI, as well as computing resources (local clusters and GPUs). We work in close collaboration with researchers at the ANITI Institute (Artificial and Natural Intelligence Toulouse Institute) on robotics, linguistics, computer vision, etc.
Constraints and risks
non
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
between2496€ and 3215€ gross monthly salary, based on experience
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 | UMR5549-LESMAR-016 |
|---|---|
| Line of business | IT, Statistics and Scientific Calculation |
| Job Type | Software Engineer |
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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