The Paris Brain Institute (https://parisbraininstitute.org/) invites expressions of interest from internationally recognized senior and mid-career researchers in the fields of AI, data science and computational sciences to address key challenges in brain health and neuroscience.  

This expression of interest is part of a strategic effort to anticipate future recruitment opportunities and shape a future recruitment call. The Institute is currently exploring the launch of a formal recruitment call in Fall 2026, with potential appointments starting in Fall 2027. The potential offer could typically comprise a “Director of Research” position at CNRS, subject to institutional approval and competitive recruitment procedures, together with a competitive salary complement, and an attractive start-up package to enable the development of a new research team. 

We welcome expressions of interest from researchers working in areas including, but not limited to: 

For more details, please refer to the call content and application platform: https://institut-du-cerveau.wiin.io/en/applications/call-for-senior-or-mid-career    

The application is a lightweight process: please submit a full academic CV and a 1-page letter describing your interest in joining the Paris Brain Institute and your overall research vision through the platform. All submissions will be treated confidentially. 

Application deadline: Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than June 15th, 2026, 23h59 CET. Earlier submissions are highly encouraged as reviewing will be performed on a rolling basis. 

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Also opened for applications: call for junior group leaders! 

As part of his strategic development in AI, data science and computational science, the Paris Brain Institute has opened a call for Junior group leaders. 

This junior call corresponds to a formal recruitment procedure. The Junior Group Leader will be recruited for five years, as a principal investigator, with a competitive salary. They will be awarded an attractive start-up package for kick-starting their group. 

For more details, please refer to the call content and application platform: https://institut-du-cerveau.wiin.io/en/applications/call-for-juniorgroupleaders   
Application deadline for Junior Group Leaders: April 26th, 2026, 23h59 CET.