Dear Computational Neuroscience colleagues, A postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience is available at the University of Bern, Switzerland, at the Department of Physiology,<https://physiologie.unibe.ch/research/research_groups/computational_neurosci...> under the supervision of Walter Senn. The Project. At the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, this position offers the opportunity to generalize our recent cortical model of multi-head self-attention<https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.08.06.743205v1> toward in-context learning driven by biologically plausible neuronal error-circuits. Our model provides a mechanistic framework that unifies attention-based learning with gradient-based synaptic plasticity. You will collaborate directly with the team behind The Virtual Brain<https://ebrains.eu/data-tools-services/modelling-simulation/whole-brain-simu...>, applying these network models to study neurological and psychiatric disorders through the lens of disrupted sensory, motor, and cognitive self-attention. Furthermore, your work will integrate with our ongoing research to extend the Neuronal Least-Action Principle<https://elifesciences.org/reviewed-preprints/89674> into long-term temporal processing and spike-based learning paradigms. Ultimately, you will be tackling a core challenge in the field: harnessing online learning in neuronal circuits to both decode human brain function and architect novel AI algorithms. Qualifications. A PhD in computational neuroscience, machine learning, physics, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Strong publication track record and excellent mathematical skills. What We Offer - An interdisciplinary and international research environment at the frontier of neuroscience and AI, featuring next-door interactions with the Mihai Petrovici<https://physiologie.unibe.ch/e1723626/e1723688/e1724187/index_eng.html> and Jean-Pascal Pfister<https://physiologie.unibe.ch/research/research_groups/theoretical_neuroscien...> labs, and genuine project ownership. - Active collaborations across artificial intelligence, experimental neuroscience, and neuromorphic engineering beyond University of Bern. - An internationally competitive Swiss salary, and a beautiful workplace in the UNESCO-listed capital of Switzerland, with nature and mountains within walking distance. - The position starts with a 1-year contract (flexible starting date, ideally around October 1), with the possibility of extensions. How to Apply. Please send a single PDF document containing your CV, a statement of research interests, a publication list, and the contact details of two referees to walter.senn@unibe.ch<mailto:walter.senn@unibe.ch> and federico.benitez@unibe.ch<mailto:federico.benitez@unibe.ch>. Informal inquiries are welcome. Applications will be reviewed upon arrival, latest by September 6, 2026; early applications are highly encouraged. Best regards, Walter Department of Physiology, University of Bern