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Postdoctoral and PhD Positions in Computational Neuroscience & Machine Learning at UCLA
by Marcus Triplett
Dear All,
The Triplett Lab at UCLA is recruiting for multiple postdoctoral and PhD
positions in computational neuroscience and machine learning.
Projects will span two broad areas:
- Statistical machine learning methods for neural data analysis, such as
inference of neural circuit connectivity and plasticity rules from
large-scale imaging, electrophysiology, circuit perturbation, and
behavioral data.
- Computational models of cognition, including how neural systems form
representations of causal structure and use them for decision-making or
planning. Projects will combine neural circuit models and interpretability
techniques (e.g. dynamical systems analysis) with behavioral and/or
intracranial data to identify and test candidate mechanisms.
Postdoctoral applicants should have (or expect to soon receive) a PhD in a
quantitative field such as Computational Neuroscience, Applied Mathematics,
Computer Science, or a related area.
Prospective PhD students must first be admitted to an appropriate UCLA
graduate program, such as Neuroscience, Computer Science, or Bioengineering.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Marcus Triplett (
marcustriplett(a)ucla.edu) with a CV and brief description of past and future
research interests. For more details visit triplett-lab.org. AA/EOE.
Sept. 2, 2026
Submit to Collection: Computational and Theoretical Approaches to Multi-Scale Dynamics from Cells to Behavior
by DEPANNEMAECKER Damien
Dear All,
We invite you to submit your work to "Discover Mental Health" journal:
Computational and Theoretical Approaches to Multi-Scale Dynamics from Cells to Behavior
https://link.springer.com/collections/iidiiijebb
This Collection aims to bring together experimental, computational, and theoretical studies investigating dynamics across biological, cognitive, behavioral, and clinical scales, from cellular processes and neural circuits to whole-brain activity, behavior, and symptom expression. We welcome contributions developing models, analytical frameworks, and data-driven approaches that advance our understanding of multi-scale organization, emergent phenomena, and the transitions between adaptive and maladaptive dynamics from the cellular level to the symptoms level. Particular interest is given to studies exploring how interactions across scales shape the emergence, evolution, and variability of behaviors and symptoms over time.
A central goal of this Collection is to advance our understanding of mental health through a multi-scale perspective. We particularly encourage work examining how biological and neural dynamics give rise to symptom trajectories and behavioral changes in conditions such as depression, psychosis, anxiety disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. We welcome studies addressing clinically relevant outcomes, including relapse, treatment response, disease progression, resilience, and functional impairment.
The Collection welcomes contributions spanning both theoretical advances and empirical applications. Investigations spanning from cells and neuronal circuits to symptom networks are particularly encouraged, including studies linking cellular and circuit-level mechanisms to cognition, behavior, and symptom dynamics across multiple temporal and spatial scales. We also welcome research on emergent maladaptive states in psychiatric disorders, examining how critical transitions, network reorganization, instability, resilience, and other dynamical processes contribute to the onset, persistence, and progression of psychiatric symptoms and behavioral dysfunction.
We encourage submissions using a wide range of experimental and computational approaches, including multimodal neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, MEG, etc) integrated with longitudinal symptom measurements, computational models constrained or validated by clinical trial data, digital phenotyping combined with dynamical systems analyses, ecological momentary assessment, wearable sensing, and other longitudinal behavioral datasets. We also welcome methodological papers introducing novel analytical frameworks for characterizing multi-scale dynamics in mental health.
While theoretical contributions are strongly encouraged, submitted models should ideally be connected to empirical observations or generate clear, testable predictions regarding brain function, behavior, or mental health outcomes. We particularly encourage work that bridges theoretical neuroscience, complex systems, and computational psychiatry by integrating mathematical modeling with experimental or clinical data.
Finally, this Collection seeks studies with translational potential that contribute to precision psychiatry and personalized mental health care. Examples include computational approaches for patient stratification, prediction of treatment response or relapse, optimization of neuromodulation strategies, development of adaptive digital therapeutics, and identification of biomarkers that capture dynamic processes across biological and behavioral scales.
Keywords
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* Multi-scale dynamics
* Computational psychiatry
* Dynamical systems
* Complex systems
* Symptom dynamics
* Computational modeling
* Theoretical neuroscience
* Digital phenotyping
* Precision psychiatry
* Emergence
Sept. 2, 2026
Re: 2026 INCTN meeting @ Trieste, Italy - 22-24 Sept - abstract submission deadline approaching
by Eugenio Piasini
Dear all,
This is a reminder that the registration deadline for the 2026 meeting of the Italian Network for Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience (INCTN) is approaching. Please register here<https://indico.sissa.it/event/190/> by September 3rd if you are planning to attend!
We look forward to seeing you in Trieste!
The organisers: Francesca Mastrogiuseppe, Eugenio Piasini, and Sebastian Goldt
https://inctn.it/
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From: Eugenio Piasini <epiasini(a)sissa.it>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 14:02
Subject: 2026 INCTN meeting @ Trieste, Italy - 22-24 Sept - abstract submission deadline approaching
Dear all,
This is a reminder that the abstract submission deadline is approaching for the 2026 meeting of the Italian Network for Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience, which will take place from September 22-24th in Trieste.
Submit your abstract by July 10th!
We look forward to a great programme with invited and contributed talks on Computational, Theoretical, and Systems Neuroscience, led by keynotes from Máté Lengyel, Sandro Romani, and Fanny Cazettes. We will also have a number of contributed talks and poster sessions to give everybody an opportunity to share their research; and finally, there will be ample time for discussions by the sea side.
Please visit our website to see the full lineup of invited speakers and for more information:
https://inctn.it/
or register directly here<https://indico.sissa.it/event/190/>.
We look forward to seeing you all in Trieste !
The organisers: Francesca Mastrogiuseppe, Eugenio Piasini, and Sebastian Goldt
Sept. 1, 2026
Algonauts Project 2027 Challenge
by Alessandro Gifford
Dear colleagues,
We are excited to announce the Algonauts Project Challenge 2027
<https://algonautsproject.com/2027/index.html>, organized in collaboration
with CNeuroMod <https://www.cneuromod.ca/>: How The Human Brain Makes Sense
of Video Games.
The goal of this year’s challenge is to predict human brain responses
measured with fMRI during a variety of video games. Moving beyond passive
stimulus viewing, the challenge brings together perception,
decision-making, behavior, and learning, pushing brain modeling toward the
complex and dynamic environments in which human cognition naturally unfolds.
The challenge will launch at the end of 2026 and run until summer 2027. The
top three teams will be invited to present their work at the Algonauts
Challenge showcase at CCN 2027 <https://2027.ccneuro.org/> in Edinburgh.
More details about the challenge will follow over the coming months.
To make sure you do not miss any updates, sign up here
<https://algonautsproject.com/2027/index.html#signup>.
Website: https://algonautsproject.com/2027/index.html
Email: algonauts.mit(a)gmail.com
Bluesky: @algonautsproject.bsky.social
<https://bsky.app/profile/algonautsproject.bsky.social>X: @AlgonautsProj
<https://x.com/AlgonautsProj>
We look forward to your participation in the challenge!
Best,
The Algonauts Project Team
Domenic Bersch, Goethe University Frankfurt
Alessandro Gifford, Freie Universität Berlin
Marie St-Laurent, CRIUGM
Basile Pinsard, CRIUGM
Yann Harel, Boston College
Julie Boyle, Université de Montréal
Lune Bellec, Université de Montréal
Aude Oliva, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Gemma Roig, Goethe University Frankfurt
Radoslaw Cichy, Freie Universität Berlin
Aug. 31, 2026
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GeMAIHc 2027: early registration September 18
by David Silva - IRDTA
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1st INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ON GENERATIVE & MULTIMODAL AI FOR HEALTHCARE
GeMAIHc 2027
Milan, Italy
February 1-5, 2027
https://gemaihc.irdta.eu/2027/
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Co-organized by:
Human Technopole
IRDTA – Institute for Research Development, Training and Advice
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Early registration: September 18, 2026
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SCOPE
AI is rapidly redefining biomedical research, clinical decision-making, and healthcare delivery worldwide. GeMAIHc 2027 will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art AI methodologies. Topics will include generative modelling, multimodal data integration and augmentation, large language models and clinical NLP, medical image synthesis and analysis, as well as evaluation, robustness, validation, ethical considerations, and regulatory aspects of AI systems in healthcare.
GeMAIHc 2027 aims to become a leading international forum at the intersection of generative AI, multimodal learning, and healthcare innovation. The program will emphasize both methodological foundations and real-world clinical applications, combining theoretical insights with practical perspectives.
This interdisciplinary event will feature 18 monographic three-hour courses, 2 keynote lectures, 3 scientific sessions, 1 symposium, and a hackathon.
Leading academics and industry pioneers will share their expertise and perspectives with attendees. In-person interaction and networking will be central components of the event, while full remote participation will also be possible.
ADDRESSED TO
The program is open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in AI, data science, and biomedical disciplines, clinicians and healthcare professionals, industry practitioners and innovators, and policymakers and stakeholders in digital health. There are no formal academic prerequisites for participation. Researchers and professionals at all career stages are welcome.
An international audience is expected, with backgrounds spanning computer science, medicine, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, and the social sciences.
GeMAIHc 2027 will offer a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a rapidly evolving field, to interact with experts across disciplines, to establish collaborations and expand professional networks, and to explore how AI is reshaping the future of healthcare.
VENUE
GeMAIHc 2027 will take place in Milan, one of Europe’s leading international centers for science, industry, fashion, and finance.
The venue will be:
Human Technopole
Viale Rita Levi-Montalcini, 1
20157 Milan, Italy
https://humantechnopole.it/en/
STRUCTURE
Three parallel courses will run throughout the event. Participants will be free to choose the sessions they wish to attend and may move between courses at any time.
A symposium will offer participants and companies the opportunity to present ongoing research or industrial developments through 10-minute oral presentations.
The school will include a hackathon, during which participants will work in teams to tackle challenges in generative and multimodal AI for healthcare.
All lectures will be video recorded and made available to participants for 45 days after the event.
Full live online participation will be possible. Nevertheless, the organizers emphasize the importance of in-person interaction and networking in research training events of this kind.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Deborah Estrin (Cornell University), Transforming Longitudinal Care with Digital Biomarkers and Therapeutics
Lyle Palmer (Adelaide University), Deep Learning in Medicine: Some Lessons from Epidemiology and Genomics
PROFESSORS AND COURSES
Pierre Baldi (University of California Irvine), [introductory/advanced] The AI-driven Healthcare of the Future
David Buckeridge (McGill University), [intermediate] Multi-Modal Data Analysis in Population and Public Health
Alejandro Frangi (University of Manchester), [intermediate/advanced] Virtual Patient Populations for In Silico Trials Using Generative AI Based on Multimodal Real-World Data
Charles Friedman (University of Michigan), [introductory] Synergizing AI and Learning Health Systems to Transform Health
Judy Wawira Gichoya (Emory University), [introductory/advanced] Combination in a Hands on Lab for Harmonizing Radiology Datasets
Maryellen Giger (University of Chicago), [introductory/intermediate] Role of Data & Algorithms in Trustworthy Medical Imaging AI
Casey Greene (University of Colorado), [introductory/advanced] Translating Generative AI into Healthcare from Pharmacogenomics to Foundation Models
Tina Hernandez-Boussard (Stanford University), [intermediate/advanced] The AI Lifecycle in Healthcare: Evaluation, Deployment, and Responsible Implementation
Jianying Hu (IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center), [intermediate/advanced] Advanced Computing for Biomedical Research and Discovery
Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer (University of Colorado), [introductory] Toward Digital Twins: Multimodal AI for Imaging and Precision Medicine
Alex John London (Carnegie Mellon University), [intermediate/advanced] Ethical and Scientific Challenges to Unlocking the Clinical Value of Artificial Intelligence
Asoke Nandi (Brunel University of London), [introductory/advanced] Selected Case Studies of Medical Image Segmentation
Tom Pollard (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), [introductory/intermediate] Data: The Foundation, Constraint, and Failure Mode of Deployable Health AI
Hoifung Poon (Recursion), [advanced] Toward Virtual Patient: AI for Accelerating Medical Discovery
Jian Tang (Mila-Québec AI Institute), [introductory/advanced] Generative AI for Protein Design
Peter van Ooijen (University of Groningen), [intermediate] Multimodal AI for Adaptive Radiotherapy: Tumor Segmentation, Uncertainty, and Explainability
Karin Verspoor (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), [introductory/intermediate] AI Scientists and beyond: Roles for GenAI in Biomedical Research and Discovery
Jelmer M. Wolterink (University of Twente), [intermediate/advanced] Data Representations in Health Digital Twinning: From Features to Foundation Models
HT RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES
Human Technopole will organize 3 scientific sessions:
Probabilistic Models for (Medical) Image Analysis, by Jan Funke, Florian Jug, Federico Carrara, and Benjamin Salmon
AI Models for Computational Biology, by Andrea Sottoriva, Michele Calabrò, and Manuel Dileo
AI in Health Data Science, by Francesca Ieva, Andrea Ganna, Michela Carlotta Massi, Nicole Fontana, and Alessia Mapelli
SYMPOSIUM
A symposium will feature voluntary 10-minute oral presentations on ongoing research projects and industrial developments.
Participants interested in presenting should submit a one-page abstract including title, authors, and summary to david(a)irdta.eu by January 8, 2027.
HACKATHON
Hands-on team activities will be organized around challenges in generative and multimodal AI for healthcare. The challenges will be released two weeks before the beginning of the school. A jury will evaluate the submissions, and the winners will be announced at the end of February 2027. Winning teams will receive a modest monetary prize, while runners-up will receive certificates of recognition.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Jan Funke (Milan)
Ilaria Guerini (Milan)
Francesca Ieva (Milan)
Carlos Martín-Vide (Tarragona, program chair)
Michela Carlotta Massi (Milan, local chair)
Santiago Montes (Tarragona, webpage)
Sara Morales (Luxembourg, finances)
David Silva (London, organization chair)
REGISTRATION
Registration is available at:
https://gemaihc.irdta.eu/2027/registration/
The selection of six courses requested during registration is tentative and non-binding. This information will help estimate demand for logistical planning purposes.
As venue capacity is limited, registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once capacity has been reached. Early registration is strongly recommended.
FEES
Registration fees include access to all school activities and lunches.
Several early registration deadlines are available, and fees vary depending on the registration period.
Fees are identical for on-site and online participation.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation suggestions will be provided in due time at:
https://gemaihc.irdta.eu/2027/accommodation/
CERTIFICATE
Participants will receive a certificate indicating 40 hours of academic activities. This certificate should be suitable for participants seeking ECTS recognition from their home institutions.
SPONSORS
Companies, institutions, and organizations interested in sponsoring the event may download the sponsorship leaflet from:
https://gemaihc.irdta.eu/2027/sponsors/
QUESTIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION
david(a)irdta.eu
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Human Technopole
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
IRDTA – Institute for Research Development, Training and Advice
Aug. 29, 2026
The NIH BRAIN Theories, Models and Methods Program Application Information
by Mollick, Jessica (NIH/NIDA) [E]
The BRAIN Theories, Models and Methods (TMM) program<https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-27-004.html> (RFA DA 27 004) supports the development and validation of innovative and rigorous theories, models and methods to advance the quantitative and predictive understanding of brain function across scales, including behavior. The program emphasizes tools that develop novel approaches for analyzing, integrating, and interpreting large-scale, complex data emerging from the BRAIN initiative and related efforts, including cell-type specific physiological, anatomical, connectivity, and behavioral data.
Applications should focus on one or more of the following:
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new or significantly advanced theories of brain function
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mechanistic and/or predictive models of neural circuit activity and behavior grounded in empirical data
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novel computational or statistical methods for analyzing neural and behavioral datasets.
Tools for analyzing brain activity must:
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use data with cellular and sub-second temporal resolution (e.g., single-unit recordings, cellular imaging, connectomics) OR integrate information across multiple, clearly defined temporal scales (e.g., from synaptic events to learning).
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Approaches relying solely on non-invasive, low-resolution signals (e.g., scalp EEG, fMRI BOLD) must be directly integrated with and constrained by cellular/circuit-level data.
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Tools for analyzing behavior must incorporate neural data AND span multiple relevant temporal scales.
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Experimental work must be limited to estimating model parameters and/or testing the validity of the TMM tools being delivered.
Theories, models and methods using disease or treatment paradigms are not responsive unless used to understand underlying functional and brain circuits.
Important Deadlines:
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New submissions: October 6. 2026
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Resubmission/Renewal applications: November 6, 2026
Please send specific aims pages and inquiries to: BRAINTheoriesFOA(a)ninds.nih.gov.<mailto:BRAINTheoriesFOA@ninds.nih.gov> We are happy to consult on fit with the program.
Aug. 28, 2026
PhD and Postdoc positions [Neuro-AI lab @ Technion] - Stefano Recanatesi
by Stefano Recanatesi
*PhD and PostDoc Positions Available: Neuro-AI Lab at Technion*
*About Us: *Our projects range from developing Brain-Computer Interfaces
(BCIs) for both rodents and humans to creating theoretical and
computational models of neural activity, and training cutting-edge
machine-learning models, including large language models (LLMs).
*University Environment: *The Technion offers a world-class research
environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong international
community. The lab is embedded within the Technion’s AI and neuroscience
communities and maintains active collaborations with research groups
abroad. We strongly encourage international mobility, supporting students
in undertaking research visits, internships, and collaborative projects at
partner institutions. In light of the current political situation,
international students are particularly encouraged to take advantage of
these collaborations, including opportunities to spend extended periods
working in partner laboratories abroad.
*Lab Homepage:* Technion Neuro-AI Lab <https://technionneuroailab.com>
*Project Descriptions & Candidate Profiles:* We are seeking candidates with
computational/theoretical or experimental expertise in the following areas:
- *Computational Projects:*
- Focus: Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and training of
various network algorithms.
- Relevant Backgrounds: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,
Data Science, etc.
- *Theoretical Projects:*
- Focus: Developing theoretical and computational predictions for
neural experiments.
- Relevant Backgrounds: Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,
Computer Science, etc.
- *Experimental Collaborations:*
- Focus: Developing experimental setups with advanced computational
tools for BCIs in collaboration with partner labs.
- Relevant Backgrounds: Neuroscience, Biology, Medicine, etc., with
strong computational skills.
*What We Offer:*
- A stimulating and supportive research environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure.
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary scientific development.
- An international and collaborative team atmosphere.
- Comprehensive training in a wide range of scientific skills.
- Opportunities to present your research at international conferences
and workshops.
- Extensive support for career development beyond your Ph.D.
*Application Deadline: *We encourage candidates to apply as soon as
possible. Our goal is to fill positions by October 2026.
*How to Apply:* Please send your CV and full academic transcript directly
to Prof. Stefano Recanatesi (stefano(a)technion.ac.il)
Aug. 28, 2026
Postdoctoral Fellow positions available to study spinal mechanisms of motor control
by Levine, Ariel (NIH/NINDS) [E]
Hello Comp-Neuro Community,
We have two Postdoctoral Fellow positions available in the lab, where we study how spinal neurons mediate motor control in mice. Next week, our lab will move from NIH to the Krembil Brain Institute at the University Health Network of the University of Toronto.
Lab Description
We focus on the spinal cord as the final point of neural control over body movement. The spinal cord contains the motoneurons that drive our muscles, the immediate premotor neurons that are the primary regulators of motoneuron activity, and the broader, as-yet-undefined networks of spinal neurons that transform sensory and descending cues into purposeful behavior. We have built extensive atlases of spinal cord cell types and we now want to understand how they act cooperatively to orchestrate movement.
Position 1
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate whether, and how, cell types shape population activity and mediate specific elements of sensorimotor function. This work will bring together several powerful approaches recently developed and adapted in our lab including in vivo high density electrical recordings from the spinal cords of awake behaving mice, closed-loop optogenetics, spinal cell-type specific manipulation, quantitative behavioral tracking, and computational analysis of neural activity and behavior data (which could involve co-mentorship with an outside collaborator). There is significant opportunity to co-design and lead projects.
Position 2
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate how specific spinal cord cell types and sensory elements contribute to behavior in mice. This work will also test the links between cell type identify, connectivity, and function by bringing together several powerful approaches including circuit tracing, cell-type specific manipulation, closed-loop optogenetics, and quantitative behavioral tracking. There is significant opportunity to co-design and lead projects.
Duties
* Development of all stages of research projects) in collaboration with Dr. Levine, members of the laboratory, and outside collaborators
* Experimental design, wet-lab procedures, and data analysis
* Advise and mentor of students and serve as an active member of laboratory intellectual life
* Write and contribute to grant applications
* Present research through original research publications, reviews, and talks at scientific conferences
Qualifications
* Doctoral degree (PhD) must be obtained within the previous 5 years from a recognized
* A strong publication record (including pre-prints)
* Expertise in one or more of the following areas
* Position 1: high density electrophysiology, computational neuroscience, neural circuit tracing and analysis, mouse surgery, and quantitative assessment of sensorimotor behavior
* Position 2: viral and anatomical circuit tracing, optogenetics, mouse genetics, mouse surgery, quantitative kinematic analysis, electromyography, and statistical/computational data
Applications can be submitted through the UHN SmartRecruiters portal (Position 1<https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/UniversityHealthNetwork/744000144149159-po…> and 2<https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/UniversityHealthNetwork/744000144814376-po…>) or through the lab website<http://www.levine-lab.org/>.
Thank you for sharing with your students and colleagues.
Sincerely,
Ariel
Ariel Levine, MD, PhD
Senior Scientist
Peter Gilgan Chair in Neuroregeneration Research
Krembil Brain Institute
University Health Network
University of Toronto
www.levine-lab.org<http://www.levine-lab.org>
Aug. 28, 2026
Funded PhD Position in NeuroAI and Computational Neuroimaging – University of Rome Tor Vergata
by nicola toschi
Dear Comp-Neuro community,
We are recruiting for a three-year funded PhD position in our research group at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, within the Italian National PhD Programme in Artificial Intelligence – Health and Life Sciences.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong quantitative background who is interested in developing advanced AI and computational methods for studying the brain and human health.
Depending on the candidate’s interests and expertise, the research may involve one or more of the following areas:
* NeuroAI and computational modelling of brain activity
* neural foundation models and generative AI
* graph machine learning and dynamic brain networks
* multimodal neuroimaging, including MRI, PET and CT
* EEG, MEG and intracranial electrophysiology
* neural decoding and encoding
* multimodal representation learning
* quantitative biomarkers and personalised prediction
* neuromodulation, focused ultrasound and neurotechnology
* causal, physical and mathematical modelling of biological systems
We particularly welcome candidates with backgrounds in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, data science or closely related quantitative disciplines. Strong Python and machine-learning experience is highly valued. Previous work with neuroimaging, electrophysiological signals, graph-based methods, deep learning or modern foundation models would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary and international research environment with access to advanced datasets and technologies, as well as collaborations with academic, clinical and industrial partners.
Interested candidates should contact us as soon as possible by sending:
* an updated CV
* a brief letter describing their background and research interests
to nicola.toschi(a)uniroma2.eu<mailto:nicola.toschi@uniroma2.eu>, using the subject line:
“PhD Expression of Interest – AI 2026”
Please note that this preliminary contact does not replace the formal application. Candidates must also apply through the official portal by 7 September 2026 at 12:00 CET.
Official call:
https://www.unicampus.it/bando/bando-dottorato-di-ricerca-in-intelligenza-a…
Application portal:
https://pica.cineca.it/unicampus/2026-2027-phd-ai3-it-isessione
Host institution: University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
Duration: three years
Application deadline: 7 September 2026, 12:00 CET
Remote interview: 23 September 2026
Please feel free to circulate this announcement among potentially interested candidates.
Best regards,
Nicola Toschi
Prof. Nicola Toschi
Scholar Profile<https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=kyI6AJ8AAAAJ&view_op=list_w…> | Lab Website<https://fismed.uniroma2.it/> | Bookable Time<https://calendar.app.google/vXmx4XiWRvkf23XQ7> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-toschi-5680923/>
Full Professor of Medical Physics
Medical Physics Section - Department of Biomedicine and Prevention
University of Rome "Tor Vergata"
Via Montpellier 1 - 00133 Rome (IT)
Email: toschi(a)med.uniroma2.it<mailto:toschi@med.uniroma2.it>
Research Staff, Investigator
A.A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging - Harvard Medical School/MGH
149 13th street, 02129 Boston (MA), USA
Email: nicola(a)nmr.mgh.harvard.edu<mailto:nicola@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu>
Aug. 27, 2026
Academic positions in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Surrey
by roman bauer
Dear all,
We are pleased to announce three open academic positions in Artificial
Intelligence at the University of Surrey, UK:
Professor in Artificial Intelligence (NICE Research Group within the
Computer Science Research Centre)
https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=037526
Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (NICE Research Group within the
Computer Science Research Centre)
https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=037426
Professor in Artificial Intelligence (Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal
Processing)
https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=037626
Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026
The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to
recruit internationally recognised researchers to strengthen its research
and teaching in Artificial Intelligence. These appointments form part of a
wider recruitment campaign and strategic investment across the Faculty:
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/enhanced/linking/university-of-surrey-engineering-ph…
The Professor and Senior Lecturer positions in Computer Science cover areas
including Large Machine Learning Models, Neurosymbolic AI, Trustworthy
Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and applications of AI and
machine learning in automated reasoning, security, and software and systems
development. Both posts are aligned with the Nature Inspired Computing and
Engineering (NICE) Research Group within the Computer Science Research
Centre.
The Professor position within the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal
Processing focuses on leading growth in frontier AI, including multimodal
foundation models, machine learning, agentic, people-centred and
sustainable AI, with applications spanning human and animal health,
biosciences, creative industries, sustainability, robotics and autonomous
systems.
The School is home to two established research centres with substantial
expertise in AI and machine learning: the Computer Science Research Centre
and the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing. Surrey has an
established international reputation in AI research, ranking first in the
UK for computer vision and among the top five for AI, computer vision,
machine learning, robotics and natural language processing according to
CSRankings.org. The School was also ranked seventh in the UK for Computer
Science research outputs in REF2021.
Computer Science and CVSSP are central to the Surrey Institute for
People-Centred AI, a pan-University initiative bringing together AI
research and expertise across health, engineering, social and behavioural
sciences, business, law and the creative arts. The Institute leads a
portfolio of more than £100 million in grant awards, including major
activities in healthcare and the creative industries, and two doctoral
training programmes supporting more than 100 PhD researchers.
Informal enquiries concerning the Computer Science positions may be
directed to Professor Brijesh Dongol at b.dongol(a)surrey.ac.uk. Enquiries
concerning the CVSSP position may be directed to Professor Adrian Hilton at
a.hilton(a)surrey.ac.uk.
Our staff and students come from around the world, and we are proud of our
friendly and inclusive culture. The University is committed to building a
diverse community, and applications from under-represented groups are
particularly encouraged.
Please share these opportunities with potentially interested candidates and
across your networks.
Best regards,
Roman
*Roman Bauer, Ph.D.*
Senior Lecturer | Head of the NICE Research Group
BioDynaMo Spokesperson (www.biodynamo.org)
*A software suite to enable simulations of large, complex systems for
research or policy making*
*Computer Science Research Centre*
University of Surrey | Guildford, UK
r.bauer(a)surrey.ac.uk | ORCID <https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7268-9359> |
LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-bauer-05176094/>
* Watch the **BioDynaMo introduction video*
<https://youtu.be/N6Kzc_AadyI?si=zHymOvrlR3wzAbCf>
Aug. 27, 2026
Postdoc Positions in Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis
by Runnan Cao
The Multimodal Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, led by Dr. Runnan Cao at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, invites applications for postdoctoral research associate positions.
Our laboratory investigates the neural computations and network-level dynamics underlying visual perception and social cognition in neurotypical individuals and people with neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions, including autism and schizophrenia. We combine human intracranial electrophysiology, including iEEG and single-neuron recordings, with high-resolution fMRI, behavioral experiments, and computational modeling to determine how the brain transforms visual input into representations that support social perception and behavior.
These positions offer a distinctive opportunity to join a new laboratory at a formative stage. The successful candidates will help shape its scientific direction, analytical infrastructure, collaborative culture, and multimodal research program.
Research
Projects will be tailored to each postdoctoral researcher’s expertise, interests, and career goals. Potential research areas include:
Neural coding of faces and socially relevant visual information
Neurocomputational mechanisms underlying visual perception and social cognition
Neural coding and network-level dynamics associated with autism and schizophrenia
Multimodal integration of iEEG, single-neuron recordings, high-resolution fMRI, and behavioral data
Computational models linking neural activity to perception and behavior
AI-enabled methods for analyzing complex multimodal neuroscience data
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline by the appointment start date
A strong research background in fMRI and/or electrophysiology
Experience analyzing neuroimaging, neural, behavioral, or computational data
Proficiency in scientific programming, particularly Python and/or MATLAB
Evidence of research productivity appropriate to career stage
Strong written and oral communication skills
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
Acquisition or analysis of 7T fMRI data
Human intracranial EEG, ECoG, depth-electrode, or single-neuron recordings
Advanced statistical methods, neural signal processing, or network neuroscience
Machine learning or deep learning applied to neural and behavioral data
Multimodal integration of neuroimaging, electrophysiological, and behavioral data
Agentic AI or AI-assisted scientific workflows
Development of reproducible data-processing pipelines, workflow systems, or reusable computational tools
Candidates who have deep expertise in one methodological area and are eager to develop complementary skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mentoring and Professional Development
Each postdoctoral researcher will work with Dr. Cao to develop an individualized research and career-development plan. Training may include advanced fMRI and electrophysiological analysis, computational modeling, machine learning, scientific writing, grant preparation, project leadership, mentoring, and the development of reproducible research tools.
Postdoctoral researchers will be encouraged to establish a clear area of scientific ownership, pursue external funding, build an independent scholarly profile, and develop the skills needed for their chosen career path.
Why Join Our Laboratory?
Postdoctoral researchers will have the opportunity to:
Work with distinctive human intracranial and single-neuron datasets
Develop expertise across complementary spatial and temporal scales of brain measurement
Help establish the methods, workflows, and scientific culture of a growing laboratory
Receive individualized mentoring in research strategy, scientific writing, grant development, and career planning
Build collaborations spanning cognitive, computational, clinical, and systems neuroscience
Pursue independent fellowships and develop a path toward scientific independence
Present their work at national and international scientific meetings
The laboratory is committed to rigorous and open science, intellectual curiosity, constructive collaboration, and an environment in which researchers with different backgrounds and methodological strengths can thrive.
Why WashU and the Neuroimaging Labs?
The laboratory is based in the Neuroimaging Labs Research Center <https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/research-centers/neuroimaging-labs-resea…> at WashU Medicine’s Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. The NIL-RC brings together investigators, postdoctoral researchers, students, clinicians, engineers, and research staff from Radiology, Neurology, Psychiatry, and other departments.
The center has a longstanding record of innovation in neuroimaging methods and has supported major scientific initiatives, including the Human Connectome Project and the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Its research spans human cognition, functional connectivity, precision neuroimaging, brain development and aging, psychiatric and neurological disorders, brain parcellation, and imaging methodology.
The WashU neuroimaging environment includes:
A dedicated research MRI facility <https://www.mir.wustl.edu/research/core-resources/mri-facility/> with three Siemens PRISMA 3T scanners and experienced research imaging personnel
A Siemens MAGNETOM Terra.X 7T MRI system <https://www.mir.wustl.edu/magazine/magnified-medicine-7t-comes-to-mir/> supporting ultra-high-resolution structural and functional imaging
Internationally recognized expertise in functional connectivity, precision neuroimaging, brain mapping, neuroinformatics, and multimodal imaging
Strong connections with Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Computer Science
Opportunities for clinical and translational collaboration in autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurological and psychiatric conditions
A broad seminar, training, and professional-development community across WashU Medicine and the university
This environment is especially well suited to researchers who want to connect fine-grained neural recordings with whole-brain imaging, behavior, and computational theory.
How to Apply
Applicants should email the following materials to Dr. Runnan Cao at r.cao(a)wustl.edu <mailto:r.cao@wustl.edu>:
A cover letter describing the applicant’s research experience, methodological expertise, scientific interests, career goals, and potential fit with the laboratory
A current curriculum vitae
Contact information for two professional references; letters are not required with the initial application
Please use the subject line: Postdoctoral Application – [Applicant Name].
Aug. 26, 2026
Call for Papers: Novel Insights and Approaches in Time-frequency Analysis
by alireza valizadeh
Dear colleagues,
I am writing to share a Call for Papers for a new *Nature Collection in
Communications Psychology*, *“Novel Insights and Approaches in
Time-frequency Analysis,”* which is now open for submissions:
https://www.nature.com/collections/ejbgajabei
The Collection brings together new methodological and empirical advances in
time-frequency analysis, with broad relevance to neuroscience and related
fields. We would particularly welcome work introducing novel approaches,
methods, or insights into the analysis and interpretation of time-varying
neural signals.
The Collection is co-edited by *Gabriele Gratton (University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign)* and *Alireza Valizadeh (IASBS)*.
If you have research that may be a good fit, we would be very happy to
consider your submission. Please see the Collection page for further
details on the scope and submission process.
Best wishes,
Alireza Valizadeh and Gabriele Gratton
------------------------------------------------------Alireza
Valizadeh*Professor *
Theoretical Neuroscience lab, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic
Sciences (IASBS), Iran
*Principal Investigator*
Zapata-Briceño Institute of Neuroscience and Human Intelligence, Spain
Tel: (+34) 603325584
valizadeh(a)gmail.com
valizadeh(a)institutobz.org <valizadeh(a)humanismoyciencis.org>
Web: https://www.institutobz.org/
<https://fundacionhumanismoyciencia.org/instituto-zapata-briceno/>
http://www.iasbs.ac.ir/~valizade/index.html
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Aug. 26, 2026
2 PhD positions for 4 years with focus on "Generative Episodic Memory" with Prof. Laurenz Wiskott, Germany, Bochum
by Laurenz Wiskott
From https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/854eabcb1786fa8b53af20c255cd9aea…
Faculty of Computer Science :
Chair: Theory of Neural Systems
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.87 hours/week = 75%) at the
earliest possible date, we are looking for 2 2 Research associates (m/f/x) for 4 years
with focus on "Generative Episodic Memory"
The Institute for Neural Computation is a central research institute at the
Ruhr-University Bochum, see https://www.ini.rub.de/. It focuses on the dynamics and
learning of perception and behavior on a functional level but is otherwise very diverse,
ranging from neurophysiology and psychophysics over computational neuroscience to machine
learning and technical applications.
The research focuses on (i) modeling generative episodic memory in close collaboration with experimental partners, with the goal of modeling experimental data and gaining a deeper understanding of memory processes; (ii) developing a hierarchical model of the visual system that supports a generative memory process. The first project will focus primarily on standard machine learning methods, such as Transformers. The second project aims to develop new methods inspired by the brain.
Scope: part-time (75%)
Duration: fixed-term, 4 Jahre
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by: 2026-09-14
Your tasks:
(i) Further development of an existing system model of generative episodic memory in light of various experimental results.
(ii) Development of a brain-inspired hierarchical model of the visual system that supports distributed generative memory processes.
Modeling of experimental data.
Communication with experimental partners.
Publication of results.
Teaching assistance equivalent to 3 SWS, in particular conducting a Python course and supervising student/Bachelor/Master projects.
Your profile:
Requirements:
Very good Master degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Interest in interdisciplinary research in the area of neuroscience.
Good programming and mathematical skills.
Basic knowledge in machine learning.
Advantageous:
Experience in modeling.
Experience in interdisciplinary projects.
Programming skills in Python.
We offer:
Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
Extensive training and professional development opportunities
An interesting interdisciplinary environment in the field of theoretical brain research / machine learning.
Freedom to shape the project yourself.
Infrastructure that facilitates close integration into the institute and the research group.
Opportunity to pursue a Ph.D.
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder
(TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee
will receive pay grade E 13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of
Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
Applications (CV, transcript of records for MSc and Bsc, letter of motivation) should be sent as a single pdf file.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are
German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness
to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for
employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field
of German as a Foreign Language
(DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the
request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire
procedure. Please contact wpr(a)rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing
the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and
students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To
create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s
declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this
reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to
promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective
professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from
women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the
case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals
with disabilities are most welcome. Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott Tel.: +49 234 32 27997
Kathleen Schmidt Tel.: +49 234 32 27051
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job
interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal at
https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/jobposting/854eabcb1786fa8b53af20c255cd9…
by 2026-09-14. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 6046.
Aug. 25, 2026
Spectral analysis in neuroscience course for non-specialists
by Axel Hutt
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Course: Spectral analysis of time series in neuroscience: Fundamental methods
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The 1-day course addresses fundamental aspects of spectral analysis without
diving much into theory, just from a practical point of view. The aim is to provide a
fundamental understanding of the different techniques out there to avoid mistakes,
artefacts and to be able to choose the best technique for the own data. The course
is planned like an interactive workshop, where we discuss analysis techniques
and clarify open questions and possibly fill gaps of methodology understanding.
The course content addresses non-specialists in mathematical analysis, e.g.
researchers with education in neurobiology, medicine or psychology, but of course
it is also open to theory-oriented researchers who intend to understand the practical
side of spectral analysis in neuroscience. Possible topics to be discussed are, e.g.
* Sampling theory
* Fourier analysis and its possible artefacts, e.g. aliasing, spectral leakage
* Time-frequency analysis (Short-Time Fourier Transform, Wavelet Transform,
Hilbert Transform and Empirical Mode Decomposition) and its limits in applications
* Synchronisation, coherence and Phase-Amplitude Coupling
Event information:
* Location: Bernstein Center Freiburg im Breisgau, Großer Hörsaal, Hansastr. 9a ,
79104 Freiburg, Germany ( [ https://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/ | https://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de ] )
* Date of course and time: Friday, November 27 2026, 9:15-15:45
* Registration : send an email to Axel Hutt (email address: first name.lastname at inria.fr)
* Registration deadline: Monday, November 9 2026
* Registration fee: none, free of charge
The course is supported by the Neurowissenschaftliche Gesellschaft ( [ https://www.nwg-info.de/ | https://www.nwg-info.de/ ] ).
--
Dr. rer. nat. Axel Hutt
Directeur de Recherche
Equipe NECTARINE - INRIA Nancy Center at University of Lorraine
Equipe MLMS - iCube Strasbourg
Bâtiment NextMed , 2, rue Marie Hamm
67000 Strasbourg, France
Team webpage: https://www.inria.fr/fr/nectarine
Aug. 25, 2026
[Hiring] Multiple positions in Italy: NeuroAI Researcher & Biosignal data collection at Silenzio SRL
by Matteo Ferrante
Dear comp-neuro community,
I am writing on behalf of *Silenzio*, a newly founded startup developing a
new generation of human–machine interfaces based on non-invasive neural and
physiological signals. Our goal is to build systems that can decode human
intent more directly than traditional interfaces.
We are currently expanding our team and looking for researchers and
engineers excited about neural decoding, NeuroAI, biosignal processing, and
human–machine interaction. We are hiring for two roles: an *AI Research
Scientist* and a *Biosignal Data Collection Specialist*.
We believe that as machines become increasingly capable, the bandwidth of
human-to-machine communication will become one of the key bottlenecks in
how effectively we interact with them.
Therefore, we are assembling an exceptionally talented international team
and are actively seeking people who are excited to embrace our mission and
help us build what we believe will be the future of interfaces. If this
resonates with you, we invite you to explore our open roles listed below
and consider joining us.
If you are interested, please write to us at *jobs(a)silenzio.io
<jobs(a)silenzio.io>* with a copy of your CV attached, mentioning *“AI
Research Scientist”* or *“Biosignal Data Collection Specialist”* in your
application. We would like to fill these positions on a rolling basis,
starting in *fall 2026*.
*1. AI RESEARCH SCIENTIST*
*Job Responsibilities*
Your core responsibility will be the modeling and software side of
developing a novel human-machine interface device that decodes intent from
neural, bio-, and physiological non-invasive signals.
Concretely, you will:
- Stay current with recent scientific literature in neuroAI
- Implement and adapt existing models
- Design and implement state-of-the-art decoding (and encoding) models
for neural and bio-signals, capable of translating text, actions, and more
broadly "intents" into instructions for machines
- Reason from first principles to design novel solutions to open
problems in human-machine interfaces, including new AI architectures and
pipelines
- Quality-check data and aggregate diverse datasets, both public and
private
- Preprocess neural data—multivariate time-series such as EMG, EEG, and
invasive neural recordings—and standardize it into common formats
- Integrate (or support the integration of) developed models into
proprietary data-acquisition pipelines and decoding systems
- Monitor and track experiments, and write documentation and scientific
reports
- Communicate and collaborate closely with the team, brainstorming ideas
and implementation paths
*Experience*
- MSc in computer science, computational neuroscience, bioengineering,
physics, mathematics, or a related field (PhD preferred)
- A proven track record of designing, building, and shipping deep
learning products—e.g., publications at top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICLR,
Nature-family journals, or similar) and/or the development and ideally
deployment of AI models in real-world applications
- Strong proficiency in Python and AI-oriented libraries such as
PyTorch, Lightning, Hugging Face, and scikit-learn
- A solid foundation in (bio-)signal processing, algorithms, and
software engineering principles
- Excellent communication skills, fluency in English, rigor, and the
ability to work effectively with an international team
Preferred:
- Experience with EEG, EMG, or invasive neural recordings, and with
data-collection pipelines
- Experience designing, developing, or fine-tuning LLMs or ASR models
- Experience with self-supervised learning and multi-GPU large scale
training of deep learning models
Bonus:
- Basic web-app development skills, and a good understanding of and
taste for design
*Compensation*
Gross annual salary (RAL) of €50k–€80k, determined by your job-related
skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
*Position*
Full-time (40h/week), fully remote within Italy. Occasional on-site
presence or travel is required—for integrating models into production
systems and attending conferences and events.
*2. BIOSIGNAL DATA COLLECTION SPECIALIST*
*Job Responsibilities*
We are looking for people to run EEG/EMG data acquisition end-to-end:
co-designing experimental protocols, recruiting and welcoming participants,
collecting signal data, and preparing it for analysis. We are recruiting
across two distinct tracks—engineering-oriented and participant-facing.
Apply to the one that fits you best.
Concretely, you will:
- Maintain and manage the inventory of all lab equipment, including
tools and consumables
- Co-design experimental paradigms and tasks for data collection
- Handle participant recruitment, onboarding, compliance, briefing, and
data collection
- Set up the recording hardware (EMG, EEG) and manage hardware
maintenance and quality control
- Run and monitor large-scale experiments
*Engineering track:*
- Maintain and improve the data-collection backend and frontend, fixing
bugs and issues as they arise
- Quality-check collected data and perform signal preprocessing
Participant-facing track:
- Monitor the execution of data collection and provide participant
support
- Ensure privacy, ethical, and regulatory compliance
*Experience*
- Prior hands-on experience acquiring EEG and/or EMG data. This is
non-negotiable: we need someone who has already sat with participants,
placed electrodes, monitored signal quality in real time, and troubleshot
acquisition problems as they happen.
- Familiarity with the ethical and regulatory aspects of human-subjects
research (informed consent, ethics-committee procedures)
- Good communication skills and fluency in English
*Engineering track:*
- MSc or (preferred) PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science,
Computational Neuroscience, or a related field
- Experience working with the APIs provided alongside recording hardware
(e.g., BrainVision, Biosemi, ANT, OpenBCI, or similar)
- Strong Python skills, with the ability to build and maintain
acquisition pipelines in code
- Comfort with scripting, reading hardware documentation, and debugging
and troubleshooting an acquisition setup
*Participant-facing track:*
- MSc in Medicine, Psychology, Biology, or a related field; the key
qualification is hands-on, research-grade data collection
- Exceptional communication skills, empathy, and the ability to design
comfortable, suitable experimental environments
- Experience managing scheduling, communication, and the overall
participant experience
- Basic familiarity with programming fundamentals and core AI
concepts—enough to answer participants' questions about what a study
involves
*Compensation*
Gross annual salary (RAL) of €35k–€50k for full-time, determined by your
job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
*Position*
Full-time or part-time (20–40h/week), on-site in Rome, Italy.
Matteo Ferrante,
Lead AI scientist at Tether Evo & CEO of Silenzio SRL.
Aug. 25, 2026
Job advertisement: Full professor in “Intelligence in Biological and Artificial Systems” (Osnabrück, Germany)
by Prof. Dr. Tim Kietzmann
Dear all,
We are hiring a full professor in "Intelligence in Biological and Artificial Systems" at the institute of Cognitive Science in Osnabrück - Germany's first and largest cognitive science program.
Please forward this information to any suitable candidates, and reach out if you have any questions.
The call is published here:
https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/university/working-at-osnabrueck-universit…
Some more information is provided here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7497392412361711618/
Best wishes
Tim
__________________________________
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Tim C Kietzmann
Professor for Machine Learning
Institute of Cognitive Science
Osnabrück University
Osnabrück, Germany
Web: https://www.kietzmannlab.org
Email: tim.kietzmann(a)uni-osnabrueck.de
Twitter: @TimKietzmann
Aug. 24, 2026
Postdoc studying episodic memory sampling in Spain
by Raphael Samuel Matthew Kaplan
The Universitat Jaume I's Decision & Memory group in Castelló de la Plana,
Spain led by Prof. Raphael Kaplan is recruiting a junior
postdoctoral researcher(<2 yrs since completing their PhD) to study how the
human brain samples different event details/memories when imagining novel
scenarios. The candidate will also test if episodic sampling processes can
be optimized for learning interventions. Working with Prof. Kaplan and
their team, the candidate will be expected to help collect and analyze
behavioral, fMRI, and/or iEEG experimental data that test these questions.
In parallel, the empirical results will be used to inform quantitative
models investigating the same processes in collaboration with other leading
international laboratories.
The postdoctoral position involves training in behavioral/neuroimaging
experimental design, behavioral and neuroimaging analysis, computational
modeling, machine learning, manuscript preparation, and grant writing
within a highly interdisciplinary research environment. Prof. Kaplan has an
extensive international record of mentorship where they have incorporated
career development opportunities both inside(e.g., fellowship writing,
PhD/MSc trainee supervision, teaching) and outside of academia(e.g., big
data analysis, clinical translation, public sector, user interface(UX)
development) for their trainees.
In exceptional cases, more senior postdoctoral candidates with an extensive
CV and publication record studying related questions will be considered for
a position.
Required Skills:
-Have a PhD in Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science,
Engineering. or related field
-Experience analyzing fMRI, intracranial EEG, or model-informed behavioral
data.
-Be able to independently carry out research within defined project
objectives
-Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of new and
complex ideas
-Be able to communicate and publish research results effectively to
colleagues and broader audiences in English.
-Be able to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments
-Have good programming skills (e.g., Python) and experience with scientific
computing tools
Desired skills:
-Recently received their PhD(after January 1st, 2025)
-First author publications in established cognitive science and
neuroscience journals.
-Experience designing and publishing memory, learning, or decision making
behavioral/neuroimaging research.
-Strong quantitative and statistical background
-Proficiency speaking Spanish and/or Catalan/Valencian
Application details
To apply for the position, interested candidates should send a 1-2
paragraph cover letter explaining why they're suited for the position along
with a CV including name and contact info for 3 references to Prof. Kaplan
at *kaplan(a)uji.es <kaplan(a)uji.es>* by September 15th.
Potential candidates should contact Prof. Kaplan if they have any questions
or need further information.
*Type of contract/Duration of Contract*: Temporary, 2 years(potentially
renewable)
*Job Status:* Full-time, in office
*Hours per week:* 35
*Starting date:* Flexible, ideally between December 2026-March 2027
*Application deadline: *September 15, 2026
*Salary: *30,000€-32,000€/year gross
Recent relevant work by our group includes:
Group website
<https://www.uji.es/serveis/ocit/base/grupsinvestigacio/detall/?urlRedirect=…>
Esposito, M., Abdul, L. S., Ghouse, A., Rodríguez Aramendía, M., & Kaplan,
R. (2025). Flexible hippocampal representation of abstract boundaries
supports memory-guided choice. Nature communications, 16(1), 2377.
Rodríguez Aramendía, M., Esposito, M., & Kaplan, R. (2025). Social
knowledge about others is anchored to self-knowledge in the hippocampal
formation. PLoS Biology, 23(4), e3003050.
Ghouse, A., & Kaplan, R. (2026). The influence of social content on
episodic memory retrieval. Learning & Memory, 33(2-3), a054180
Ghouse, A., & Kaplan, R. (2025). The Relative Contributions of Traits and
Contexts on Social Network Learning. Open Mind, 9, 1506–1527.
--
Raphael Kaplan, PhD
Associate Professor/Profesor Titular de Universidad(TU)
Departament de Psicologia Bàsica, Clínica i Psicobiologia
Universitat Jaume I
kaplan(a)uji.es
Aug. 24, 2026
IOSP 2026 in Leiden: build a community-owned open science system
by Jonathan Starr
The Institute of Open Science Practices <https://iosp.science/> is hosting
its 2026 workshops in Leiden from October 12 to 15, and we'd like you in
the room. *It's free to attend.*
Across the two main working days, the event will establish a
participant-owned data storage consortium, publish datasets, code, and
knowledge objects to it, create our own algorithms that assess the trust
and value of what's published, and assemble community-owned collaboratives
that route funding based on their interpretation of that analysis.
The result will be a fully functional open science system, owned by the
community that builds it, to test, build on, and iterate over the coming
months and years.
The pieces of open science already exist. It's time they were woven into a
coherent system.
You can already see the emerging data network here:
https://www.iosp.science/datanetwork
And the full workshop line-up is here:
https://iosp.science/workshops
Four ways to participate:
1.
*Register.* The room holds 100 people, and last year 425 registered for
an 80-person room, so a registration isn't yet a seat and we confirm by
email. The form asks whether you'd need travel support; say so if you would.
https://www.iosp.science/?signup=participant
2.
*Contribute to the community track.* It runs alongside the main track on
both working days and is an open space for talks, workshops, panels, and
discussions around the four themes.
https://www.iosp.science/submit-community-session
3.
*Building a tool? Submit it to the showcase.* We'll stress-test it and
build on it in Leiden.
https://www.iosp.science/?signup=showcase
4.
*Join the resilient data workshop.* The workshop that opens IOSP 2026
has you stand up an IPFS node and join a member-owned resilient data
consortium. Your node will run either on your own laptop or on a Raspberry
Pi kit you take home. There are only 20 seats and 10 take-home Raspberry Pi
kits. Earlier sign-ups get first consideration if it fills. Signing up for
this workshop also registers you for IOSP 2026.
https://www.iosp.science/resilient-data-signup
And finally, spread the word. Forward this, post the community-track call,
or point a builder at the workshop or showcase.
*Hope to see you in Leiden!*
Jon, Ellie, and the IOSP organizing team
*P.S.* The resilient data consortium needs data worth keeping. If you know
a public dataset that could vanish—a shuttered project's archive, a
retiring server, data whose funding ended—recommend it and we'll consider
adding it to the network.
Recommend a dataset:
https://www.iosp.science/resilient-data-signup
See what the network holds now:
https://www.iosp.science/datanetwork
Aug. 21, 2026
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Psychological Science and Neuroscience
by Yuqing Zhu
Dear colleagues,
The Psychological Science and Neuroscience departments at Pomona College in Claremont, CA, USA are seeking candidates with equal dedication to teaching and research in human neuroscience.
The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester and have a productive research program involving undergraduate students, where they will examine the neural mechanisms of psychological phenomena. Computational methods are very welcome.
Pomona College is a selective liberal arts college with close relationships between undergraduate students and faculty. If you have a passion for student mentorship and inclusive excellence in teaching, this would be a great fit for you. Please see the job ad here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32248. The position begins July 2027. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2026.
Thank you for your consideration,
Yuqing
***
Yuqing Zhu, PhD (she/her)
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
Pomona College | Claremont, CA 91711
Lincoln 3109 | Lab Website<https://zhulab.sites.pomona.edu/>
Aug. 19, 2026
Postdoctoral and PhD positions in the Laboratory of Theoretical Neuroscience at Rockefeller University
by jzavatoneveth@rockefeller.edu
Dear all,
Several PhD student and postdoc positions are available in my group at The Rockefeller University, starting in January 2027. We are broadly interested in theoretical neuroscience and high-dimensional statistics; see https://jzv.io/ for details on recent projects.
We have openings for two or more postdoctoral fellows, as detailed here: https://careers.rockefeller.edu/jobs/2184?lang=en-us. Rockefeller provides strong support for postdoctoral fellows to work and live in New York - including housing and childcare, see https://www.rockefeller.edu/postdocs/info-prospective-postdocs/ for details.
Interested prospective graduate students should apply through The David Rockefeller Graduate Program in Bioscience (https://www.rockefeller.edu/education-and-training/graduate-program-in-bios…) which provides full funding and heavily subsided housing for all PhD students.
Best regards,
Jacob
Jacob Zavatone-Veth
Laboratory of Theoretical Neuroscience
The Rockefeller University
New York, New York
Aug. 19, 2026
2 Weeks Left – Submit to COMPLEX NETWORKS 2026 Now!
by Felipe Xavier Costa
Dear colleagues,
🕰️ Time is running out!
Submit your research to COMPLEX NETWORKS 2026 by September 2 and join an exciting interdisciplinary gathering of scientists working on complex systems, social networks, infrastructure, and more.
👉 https://complexnetworks.org/submission/
Choose between:
*
Full Papers (12 pages) → Springer Proceedings
*
Extended Abstracts (4 pages) → Book of Abstracts (with ISBN)
💡 Selected contributions may be invited for journal publication in:
*
PLOS Complex Systems
*
Applied Network Science
*
Entropy, and more
🎤 Keynote Speakers: Alexandra Brintrup, Nitesh Chawla, Kimmo Kaski, Bruno Lepri, Eckehard Scholl
🎓 Tutorials: December 1 | 📅 Conference: December 2–4 in Granada, Spain
See you in Granada 🙂
On behalf of COMPLEX NETWORKS 2026 Organizing Committee,
Felipe Xavier Costa, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
https://fxcosta-phd.github.io/
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
www.cbr.fm.ucp.pt
Aug. 19, 2026
Postdoctoral Position in Computational Neuroscience for a Female Researcher
by Fernanda Selingardi Matias
Dear colleagues,
A *12-month postdoctoral position, with the possibility of extension*, is
available at the *Institute of Physics, Federal University of Alagoas
(UFAL), <https://if.ufal.br/en/graduacao/master-phd-in-physics> Brazil*,
under the supervision of *Prof. Fernanda Selingardi Matias
<https://cienciapioneira.org/en/pesquisador/fernanda-matias-2/>*. The
position is funded by the *Brilhante Mente project* (CNPq/MCTI/MMulheres
Call No. 31/2023 – *Girls in Exact Sciences, Engineering, and Computing*)
and is *open to female researchers holding a PhD*.
*The position focuses on the development and application of methods from
Statistical Physics, Information Theory, and Complex Systems to
neuroscience data*.
The researcher will have the opportunity to work at the interface
between *statistical
physics, complex systems, computational neuroscience, and data analysis*,
contributing to the development of quantitative approaches for
characterizing brain dynamics. The position also offers opportunities for
interaction and collaboration with researchers working in *neuroscience and
computational neuroscience within UFAL and the broader Brazilian research
community*.
*Qualifications: A female researcher holding a PhD in physics,
neuroscience, computational neuroscience, applied mathematics, computer
science, or a related quantitative field*. Experience with data analysis,
computational methods, statistical physics, information theory,
neuroscience, or related areas is highly desirable. Candidates with
experience in *MEG/EEG analysis or electrophysiological data* are
particularly encouraged to apply.
*What We Offer*
- An *interdisciplinary, collaborative, and diverse research **group: *
neurolab.if.ufal <https://www.instagram.com/neurolab.if.ufal/>, bringing
together physics, neuroscience, complex systems, and computational methods.
- Opportunities to interact with researchers working in *neuroscience
and computational neuroscience at UFAL and across Brazil*, as well as to
develop interdisciplinary collaborations.
- A *monthly stipend of R$ 5,200*.
- A *12-month appointment with the possibility of extension*, subject to
funding and project progress.
- The opportunity to live and work in *Maceió*, a beautiful coastal city
in northeastern Brazil, known for its beaches, warm climate, and relatively
affordable cost of living.
*How to Apply.* Please send an email to *fernanda(a)fis.ufal.br*
<fernanda(a)fis.ufal.br>, preferably by *August 31, 2026*, including:
- Curriculum vitae;
- A brief description of your academic and research background;
- A short statement describing your research interests and how they
relate to the position.
Please feel free to circulate this announcement among researchers who may
be interested.
We would be very happy to welcome a new researcher to our group and to
Maceió!
Best regards,
*Fernanda Selingardi Matias*
Institute of Physics
Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL)
Brazil
Aug. 19, 2026
Several fully funded PhD and postdoc positions in Göttingen, Germany
by Alireza Modirshanechi
Dear all,
I am happy to announce that I will start as a junior professor and Emmy Noether awardee at the University of Göttingen (Germany) this October.
I am recruiting several fully funded PhD students and postdocs to work at the intersection of cognitive science, computational neuroscience, and machine learning. For this hiring round, I am particularly interested in candidates who want to help us build a unified science of control in humans and machines. Projects may involve behavioral experiments, computational modeling, machine learning theory, or algorithm design.
The positions are:
* Fully funded at 100% TV-L E13
* Flexible in their start date, preferably before February 2027
* Open for applications on a rolling basis, with the first review round on September 15, 2026
We welcome candidates from cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical or computer engineering, and related fields.
More information about the positions and how to apply:
https://modirlab.github.io/open-positions.html
More information about our research:
https://modirlab.github.io/research.html
Please feel free to share this announcement with anyone who may be interested.
Best wishes,
Alireza
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Dr. Alireza Modirshanechi
Incoming Professor at the University of Göttingen
https://modirlab.github.io/
Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1, D-85764 Neuherberg, https://www.helmholtz-munich.de
Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Martin Hrabe de Angelis (komm.), Dr. Michael Frieser | Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: MinDir Thomas Romes
Registergericht: Amtsgericht München HRB 6466 | USt-IdNr. DE 129521671
Aug. 17, 2026
Tenured Professor/Associate Professor position @ Calgary/Tier I Canada Research Chair
by Wilten Nicola
The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and the Hotchkiss Brain
Institute, in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invite
applications for a Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Neuromorphic Systems, at
the Associate Professor with Tenure, or Professor with Tenure level. This
position guarantees 75% protected time for research. The selected candidate
will be nominated for a Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) (website
<http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/index-eng.aspx>). The
CRC is tenable for seven years and renewable once.
*Link to Position *
https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17995605-canada-research-chair-tier-1-in-n…
The human brain is a hyper-efficient computer, capable of rapidly
performing the operations necessary for movement, interaction and memory by
using biological networks of neurons and other neural cells. Human
performance requires that complex computations are done nearly
instantaneously using relatively little power. Inspired by biological
systems, neuromorphic computational solutions are poised to dramatically
increase the types of computational problems we can answer using
energy-efficient approaches. Neuromorphic systems consist of a range of new
technologies that mimic brain cells and brain function in their design and
implementation of computing hardware, software and algorithms. Distinct
from current computing approaches, which are powered by discretized
mathematical operations running on digital transistor-based solutions,
neuromorphic computing promises leaps forward in both computing power and
energy efficiency. The Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Neuromorphic
Computing Systems will develop and refine biologically inspired hardware,
software, and algorithmic solutions that harness the efficiencies of
brain-inspired computing to solve complex problems that would otherwise
require prohibitive amounts of classical computing power.
Qualifications required include a PhD or equivalent, and post-PhD research
experience. The selected applicant will be a recognized leader with an
established research program in neuromorphic systems, which can include
chip and/or device design, algorithms and sensors. The program will be
complementary and collaborative with current strengths in computational
neuroscience and neuromorphic computing. This position offers excellent
opportunities for collaboration with experimental neuroscience,
experimental and theoretical physics and biomedical and electrical
engineering. The applicant will have evidence of effectiveness in teaching
and trainee mentorship at the University level or equivalent. The applicant
must also meet the criteria for a Canada Research Chair at the Tier I
level. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program,
including eligibility criteria, can be found on the Government of Canada's
CRC website
<http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/index-eng.aspx>.
Applicants at the level of Associate Professor will have evidence of
leading a research program as demonstrated by external peer-reviewed
national/international grant funding, national/international presentations,
and peer-reviewed research publications that have influenced an area of
research in their field.
Applicants at the level of Professor will have evidence of leading a
well-established research program as demonstrated by sustained external
peer-reviewed national/international grant funding with evidence of
collaboration, national/international presentations, and peer-reviewed
research publications that have established and influenced an area of
research in their field.
The selected applicant will join the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy
and become an active member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. The
Department and Institute have a well-recognized multi-disciplinary research
environment that will support the chosen applicant's ability to direct a
collaborative research program. The Department and Institute prioritize
trans-disciplinary research initiatives, and the selected applicant's
ability to build connections with investigators across the University of
Calgary in such initiatives will position them to be successful.
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco
Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research
impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering
discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance,
and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career
paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic
record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant
information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for
a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been
instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact
of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research
productivity.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via
University of Calgary Careers webpage using the 'Apply Now' link.
Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four
attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to
contain the following (you are encouraged to merge documents to reduce the
number of attachments):
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research interest statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
- Leadership statement including equity, diversity and inclusion
considerations (not to exceed 2 pages)
- The names and contact information for three (3) referees. Reference
letters will not be required unless the applicant is short-listed for a
visit/interview.
Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. Alex Lohman at alex.lohman(a)ucalgary.ca
Posting Date: July 14, 2026
Closing Date: September 25, 2026
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous
Strategy <https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/> *ii' taa'poh'to'p*
committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus
that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous
community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that
we do.
*As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary
recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work,
learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater
community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been
historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to
recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support
their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular,
we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples,
persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and
diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a
fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during
the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions
regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the **Office of
Institutional Commitments*
<https://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/strategic-initiatives/office-institutional-…>
<https://www.ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion>*(**oicteam(a)ucalgary.ca*
<oicteam(a)ucalgary.ca>*) and requests for accommodations can be sent to
People & Culture (**hrhire(a)ucalgary.ca* <hrhire(a)ucalgary.ca>*).*
*All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time
of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a
Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)*
The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are
governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the
University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary.
Detailed information is available here
<https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/work-compensation/collective-agreements-and-hand…>
.
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary,
view our *Academic Careers website*
<http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers>. For more information
about the *Cumming School of Medicine*, click *here*
<https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/>.
*About the University of Calgary*
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most
enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the
highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000
students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by
research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's
leader in the creation of start-ups
<https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator-amongst-research-inst…>.
Start something <https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething> today at the
University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca
<https://www.ucalgary.ca/>.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through
the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many
unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including
the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous
Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support
Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum,
programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
*About Calgary, Alberta*
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the
world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders -
in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit
from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy
more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary
is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts
the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people,
there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies
taking place in the city throughout the year.
Aug. 14, 2026