Postdoc/Junior researcher positions in Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project

Several postdoctoral positions are available in the Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (COBRA) at the Institute of Computer Science, Prague (Czech Republic). These positions are part of a larger, interdisciplinary consortium project that has recently been awarded (OPJAK BRADY). The project topics include:

Topic 1: Detailed biophysical modelling of neurotransmitter action (supervised by Pavel Sanda).

Topic 2: Computationally efficient mean-field models of cortical microcircuits (supervised by Helmut Schmidt).

Topic 3: Whole-brain dynamics with applications particularly to schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (supervised by Gustavo Deco).

Topic 4: Data-driven model inversion and personalized parameter identification (supervised by Nikola Jajcay).

Topic 5: Modelling interventions into arousal dynamics (supervised by Jaroslav Hlinka).

Other related topics may be considered based on their fit to the overall project.

Further information can be found here: https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/brady.

1. Conditions

• Positions are available from 01. 03. 2024 or as negotiated thereafter.

• Contract is for 12-36 months duration.

• Possibility of extension until end of project (30.6.2028), support for transition to tenure-track or external funding applications.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the positions are filled.

• This is a full-time fixed term contract appointment. Part time contract negotiable.

• Competitive monthly gross salary: 50 000 - 66 000 CZK based on qualifications and experience (net salary approx. 40 000 - 52 000 CZK). Cost Of Living Comparison

• Bonuses and travel funding for conferences and research stays depending on performance.

• No teaching duties.

• Applicants should:

  1. Hold a PhD; up to 7 years from PhD defense at the start of employment.

  2. Have a strong background in the fields related to computational neuroscience - mathematical, statistical skills, experience with data analysis, machine learning, computer programming (the exact combination depends on the particular topic, see above).

  3. Be fluent in English.

• We seek curious, self-motivated, hard-working, team-spirited researchers.

• Prior experience with time series and network analysis is advantageous, but not required.

• The applications are to be sent to bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz and should contain:

  1. Curriculum Vitae.

  2. Two letters of recommendation. The referees should send their recommendations directly to bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz.

  3. A proof of the obtained degree.

  4. Mention the Ref. No. 2024/4.

Do not hesitate to contact the project Scientific Coordinator for informal inquiries: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D. hlinka[at]cs.cas.cz, http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/.