PhD position in Theoretical Neuroscience

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Paris 15, LE DE FRANCE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 21 Mar 2025

12 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Ecole Normale Supérieure
Research Field

Neurosciences » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

France
Application Deadline

21 Mar 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Network Dynamics and Computations team at École Normale Supérieure (Paris) is seeking a PhD candidate to join our theoretical neuroscience research team. Our group uses mathematical and computational approaches to understand neural circuit dynamics and information processing in the brain.

Research Focus
The PhD project will focus on developing theoretical frameworks to understand neural computation and dynamics. The candidate will:

Build mathematical models of neural networks
Study the dynamical properties of neural circuits
Apply theoretical approaches to understand neural information processing
Work at the interface of theory and experimental data

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in physics, mathematics, neuroscience computer science, or related fields
Strong background in dynamical systems
Programming skills (Python, MATLAB)
Excellent analytical abilities
Good communication skills in English

Preferred Skills

Background in computational neuroscience
Knowledge of machine learning
Basic understanding of neuroscience
Experience with numerical simulations


Where to apply
E-mail

srdjan.ostojic@ens.psl.eu

Requirements
Research Field
Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Neurosciences » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Physics » Statistical physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Computer science » Modelling tools
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Neurosciences » Other
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
2
Company/Institute
Laboratoire de Neurosciences Cognitives Computationnelles
Country
European Union
City
Paris
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

Ile de France
City

Paris
Website

https://www.ens.psl.eu/en/ens/universite-psl
Street

45 rue d'Ulm
Postal Code

75230

STATUS: EXPIRED

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