Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Neuroscience – Signal Processing and Data Analysis

Instituto de Neurociencia Avanzada de Barcelona; España; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Instituto de Neurociencia Avanzada de Barcelona (INAB) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher with strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing, data analysis, and cognitive neuroscience to join our team. The role focuses on processing and analyzing experimental data and developing reproducible pipelines.

Responsibilities include defining analysis strategies, applying ML/AI methods, writing scientific articles, and mentoring junior researchers within a

Formación

• PhD required in one of the specified fields.
• Strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing and quantitative data analysis.
• Strong programming skills in Python and development of reproducible data-analysis pipelines.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Define analysis strategies, workflows, priorities, and deliverables.
• Process and analyze neurophysiological, physiological, and behavioral data.
• Develop and maintain reproducible analysis pipelines.
• Perform signal processing, artifact removal, feature extraction, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Apply advanced statistical, machine learning and AI methods when appropriate.
• Review analysis outputs and ensure methodological consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams in the interpretation of results.
• Write and publish scientific articles and present research findings at international conferences.
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate researchers and junior team members.

Conocimientos

Neurophysiological signal processing

Quantitative data analysis

Scientific writing

Data analysis pipelines

Educación

PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Data Science, Computer Science

Herramientas

Python

BESA

Satori

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Instituto de Neurociencia Avanzada de Barcelona Research Field Neurosciences » Neuropsychology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time 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

Position Summary

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing, data analysis, and cognitive neuroscience to join our team at INAB (Institute of Advanced Neuroscience of Barcelona).

The position will focus on the processing and analysis of experimental data. The successful candidate will help define analysis strategies, develop reproducible pipelines, organize tasks, and ensure the quality and consistency of data-analysis workflows.

INAB conducts research in cognitive neuroscience, including perception, consciousness, cognition, and emotions.

Responsibilities

• Define analysis strategies, workflows, priorities, and deliverables.
• Process and analyze neurophysiological, physiological, and behavioral data .
• Develop and maintain reproducible analysis pipelines .
• Perform signal processing, artifact removal, feature extraction, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Apply advanced statistical, machine learning and AI methods when appropriate.
• Review analysis outputs and ensure methodological consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams in the interpretation of results.
• Write and publish scientific articles and present research findings at international conferences.
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate researchers and junior team members.

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Data Science, Computer Science , or a related field.
• Strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing and quantitative data analysis .
• Strong programming skills in Python , including the development of reproducible data-analysis pipelines.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.

Experience with one or more of the following will be particularly valued:

• Experience with BESA (EEG) and/or Satori (fNIRS)
• Physiological signals such as EEG, fNIRS, ECG, GSR and other biosignals.
• Machine learning and advanced statistical modeling

Research experience in perception, consciousness, cognition, or emotions will also be valued.

Start Date and Conditions

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Access to state-of-the-art neuroscience facilities and equipment.

About INAB

The Institute of Advanced Neuroscience of Barcelona (INAB) is a newly established non-profit organization aimed at advancing new scientific models of the mind, brain, and human consciousness to promote a more aware, compassionate, and collaborative society.

Experience with one or more of the following will be particularly valued:

• Experience with BESA (EEG) and/or Satori (fNIRS)
• Physiological signals such as EEG, fNIRS, ECG, GSR and other biosignals.
• Machine learning and advanced statistical modeling

Research experience in perception, consciousness, cognition, or emotions will also be valued.

Specific Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Data Science, Computer Science , or a related field.
• Strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing and quantitative data analysis .
• Strong programming skills in Python , including the development of reproducible data-analysis pipelines.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent