Research Fellow / Postdoc positions in TMS modeling - Ref. No. 2025/32

There is an open position for a Research Fellow / Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience within the TMSmodel project, jointly led by Konstantin Weise (HTWK, Leipzig), Thomas R. Knösche (MPI-CBS, Leipzig), and Vincent S.C. Chien (CAS, Prague). The goal of the project is to develop a comprehensive biophysical model that explains the dependence of motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) recorded from hand muscles, as well as D-I-waves measured from the spinal cord, on the parameters of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The successful candidate will join the Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group and will focus on (1) transmission of action potential volleys along spinal and peripheral axon bundles, (2) modeling the spinal cord circuitry and muscle activation, and (3) fitting and evaluating the model against electric recordings.

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Conditions:

  • The initial contract is for a 24-month duration (with possible extension based on project progress).
  • The position is available as of January 1, 2026.
  • Monthly gross salary: 60,000 CZK.
  • Travel funding for conferences and research visits.
  • Five weeks of paid vacation on top of public holidays; social and health care insurance; child care facilities in the Institute’s building; highly attractive and safe location (Prague).
  • No teaching duties.

Applicants should:

  • Hold, or be in the process of obtaining a PhD.
  • Have strong mathematical, statistical, and data analysis skills.
  • Be fluent in English.
  • Interest in computational modelling and integration of electrophysiological data with computational models is an advantage.

To apply, submit your application to jobs@cs.cas.cz and include:

  • The Ref. No. 2026/32.
  • Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
  • CV including a list of publications.
  • A proof of the obtained or expected PhD degree.
  • Two letters of recommendation, sent by the referees directly to jobs@cs.cas.cz.

For informal inquiries, please contact: Dr. Shih Cheng Chien.