Post-Doc in Cognitive Neuroscience (M/F)

Unist; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS Centre de recherche Cerveau et Cognition in Toulouse seeks a Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) for an EEG-focused project on how regular changes in attention markers relate to autonomic nervous system signals. The centre emphasises interdisciplinary neuroscience research and hosts international researchers; French language may not be required.

The role requires a PhD in neuroscience, cognitive science, engineering or related field, strong MATLAB/Python programming skills, and

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre de recherche Cerveau et Cognition Research Field Neurosciences Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 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

This position is part of an ongoing project aimed at identifying regular changes in electrophysiological markers of attention and their correlates within the autonomic nervous system.

• analysing electroencephalography (EEG), electrogastrography (EGG) and autonomic nervous system data
• writing scientific papers
• presenting findings at conferences
• taking part in public events

CerCo is an exceptionally interdisciplinary research centre that produces cutting-edge research in cognitive neuroscience. Many international students and researchers work there, and it is not compulsory to speak French. Toulouse is France's second-largest university centre (after Paris). It is also an attractive city offering a high quality of life, situated in the south-west of France (close to the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean Sea and the Spanish border).

Research Field Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

The candidate must hold a PhD in neuroscience, cognitive science, auditory science, engineering or a related field. He or she must have excellent programming skills (MATLAB, Python or similar) and expertise in signal processing. Experience in EEG and research into neural oscillations is highly desirable.