Postdoctoral researcher (M/F)

24 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CNRS

Department

Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

15 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The "Computational Neuroscience" group of Paris-Saclay Neuroscience Institute (NeuroPSI), and the European Institute for Theoretical Neuroscience (EITN), recruit a postdoctoral researcher for the mesoscopic modeling (mean-field) of neural networks of cerebral cortex and thalamus, with the aim of restoring conscious states in patients in coma. This work will contribute to the European-funded FLAGERA project "BrainAct".

- Computer based modeling and analysis of cerebral cortex and thalamus
- Conception of mean-field models, to include serotonin and NMDA receptors
- Integration of these models in "The Virtual Brain"
- Participate to the scientific animation of the group and the EITN

The "Computational Neuroscience" group is composed of 7 researchers and 2 engineers, and is part of the "Integrative and Computational Neuroscience" (ICN) department of the Paris-Saclay Neuroscience Institute (NeuroPSI). These groups also run the European Institute of Theoretical Neuroscience (EITN). The research team is inter-disciplinary, at the interface between physics, computer science and neurosciences, with a strong implication in European projects.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Basic

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

- Excellent knowledge of neuroscience and computational neuroscience
- Knowledge of biophysics
- Pyhon programming
- Excellent knowledge of English language
Being autonomous but also work in a team.

Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9197-ODILEC2-141/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay

Country

France

City

SACLAY

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR9197-ODILEC2-141/Candidater.aspx

Contact

City

SACLAY

Website

https://neuropsi.cnrs.fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED