Research fellow / postdoc in mathematical and computational neuroscience - Ref. č. 2024/11

There is an open position for a research fellow / postdoc in mathematical and computational neuroscience at the Institute of Computer Science under the supervision of Dr. Helmut Schmidt. The successful candidate will join a diverse team of researchers who work at the interface of neuroimaging and computational modelling of brain activity. The focus of this position will be on developing computationally efficient models of biological neural networks with complex network structure and a variety of neuron types, using state-of-the-art mean field approaches. Applications include, but are not limited to: epilepsy, schizophrenia, working memory and cognition, as well as generating mechanisms of EEG and BOLD

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Conditions:

  • Initial contract is for 24 months duration (with possible extension based on project progress).
  • The position is available from October 1st 2024.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • This is a full-time fixed-term contract appointment. Part-time contract negotiable.
  • Monthly gross salary: 50 000 CZK.
  • Bonuses depending on performance and travel funding for conferences and research stays.
  • No teaching duties.

Applicants should:

  • Hold, or be in the process of obtaining a PhD.
  • Have strong background in physics, applied mathematics, or cognate area.
  • Be fluent in English.

Applications are to be sent to jobs@cs.cas.cz and should contain:

  • Mention of Ref. No. 2024/11.
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Two letters of recommendation. The referees should send their recommendations directly to jobs@cs.cas.cz.
  • A proof of the obtained degree, or relevant documentation to indicate the expected thesis defence or award date.

For informal inquiries, please contact: Helmut Schmidt, Ph.D., schmidt@cs.cas.cz.