Postdoc: Neuroengineering for Cortical Visual Prostheses

University Miguel Hernandez; España; Presencial; USD 35.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Spain is seeking talented researchers for a groundbreaking project aimed at restoring sight. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate strong skills in artificial intelligence and neural engineering. The role involves developing innovative technologies for brain stimulation and contributing to a clinical trial. This full-time position offers a collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment with highly motivated team members.

Formación

• Hold a PhD in a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Python/Matlab with neural data analysis.
• Excellent publication record demonstrating independent research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Develop innovative approaches for stimulating the visual cortex.
• Design psychophysical tasks for perceptual learning.
• Develop advanced AI algorithms for real-time electrical stimulation.

Conocimientos

Artificial intelligence

Neural engineering

Data science

Fluency in English

Strong programming skills

Analytical skills

Educación

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Herramientas

Python

Matlab

Descripción del empleo

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Organisation/Company University Miguel Hernandez Department Bioengineering Institute Research Field Neurosciences » Neurophysiology Computer science » Modelling tools Neurosciences » Neuroinformatics Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 15 Feb 2026 - 20:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Bioengineering Institute at University Miguel Hernández (UMH) is seeking talented and motivated researchers to join our groundbreaking project aimed at restoring sight. Approximately 354 million individuals worldwide are affected by visual impairment, including 40 million who are completely blind. Unfortunately, around 50% of these individuals are unable to benefit from current or emerging treatments such as gene or stem cell therapies, pharmaceuticals, or retinal prostheses. Although cortical neuroprostheses hold great promise for this population, their development has been limited by several unresolved scientific and technological challenges.Therefore, many efforts are still needed to induce visual percepts that can be helpful in daily life and achieve the therapeutic benefits envisioned by this technology.

The primary goal of the project is to develop groundbreaking technology in the form of a long-lasting implant capable of high-channel-count brain stimulation and recording. In this context, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool in neuroscience, enabling major advances in our understanding of brain function and in the development of technologies that support bidirectional communication with the human brain.

The selected researchers will play a key role in several aspects of the project, including: (i) the development of innovative approaches for stimulating the visual cortex using high-density microelectrode arrays; (ii) the design and implementation of psychophysical tasks to facilitate perceptual learning of different stimulation patterns; and (iii) the development of advanced AI algorithms capable of converting camera input into real-time electrical stimulation parameters. In addition, they will contribute to a clinical trial aimed at identifying the electrical parameters required to evoke visual percepts through intracortical microstimulation of the human visual cortex. For further details on the clinical trial, please refer to the following link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34665780/ .

Candidates must be highly motivated and able to work effectively in a strongly interdisciplinary environment. A solid background in at least one of the following areas is preferred: artificial intelligence, artificial vision, brain–computer interfaces, neural engineering, or computational neuroscience. Experience with eye-tracking techniques and strong programming skills will be considered an advantage.

Interested applicants with strong motivation in applied neuroscience and neural engineering are invited to contact Prof. Eduardo Fernández. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of background and scientific interests, and should be submitted by email to: [e-mail] with copy to [e-mail] .

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Neurosciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must be highly motivated and able to work effectively in a strongly interdisciplinary environment. A solid background in at least one of the following areas is preferred: artificial intelligence, artificial vision, brain–computer interfaces, neural engineering, or computational neuroscience. Experience with eye-tracking techniques and strong programming skills will be considered an advantage.

Specific Requirements

We expect the candidate to:

• Hold a PhD in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Neural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Data science, or a closely related discipline.

• Proficiency in Python/Matlab; experience with neural data analysis.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent publication record demonstrating the ability of independent research.

• Fluency in both spoken and written English.

• Ability to work independently and proactively

• Ability to work within a team context and collaborate with other lab personnel.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Neurosciences » NeurophysiologyBiological sciences » Biological engineeringNeurosciences » NeuroinformaticsMedical sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Selection process

Interested applicants with strong motivation in applied neuroscience and neural engineering are invited to contact Prof. Eduardo Fernández. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of background and scientific interests, and should be submitted by email to: [e-mail] with copy to [e-mail] .