Postdoctoral position in computational social neuroscience (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research institution in France is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to study neurocomputational mechanisms in social networks. Responsibilities include programming experiments, conducting fMRI tasks, and analyzing behavioral data. Candidates should have a PhD in neuroscience or a related field, excellent programming abilities, and familiarity with model-based fMRI techniques. Join a dynamic team at a cutting-edge neuroscience lab in Lyon, benefiting from world-class research tools and excellent working conditions.

Prestations

44 days vacation / RTT per year

Financial contribution to health insurance costs

Partial reimbursement of travel expenses

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, social psychology, or related field.
• Previous experience with model-based fMRI experiments.
• Excellent programming skills and knowledge in signal processing.

Responsabilités

• Program experiments for assessing information propagation in networks.
• Conduct behavioral pilots and ethics demand.
• Write scientific papers detailing findings.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Programming skills (e.g. Python, R)

Model-based fMRI know-how

Experimental statistics

Behavioral economics analysis

Formation

PhD in neuroscience or related discipline

Outils

SPM analysis of fMRI data

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut des Sciences Cognitives Marc Jeannerod Research Field Neurosciences Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 16 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 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

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to study the neurocomputational mechanisms of information propagation in social networks. The Neuroeconomics group of Dr Jean-Claude Dreher combines multimodal neuroimaging with computational modeling to characterize the neural mechanisms underlying human social decision making. The focus of this project will be to unravel the neurocomputational mechanisms engaged when deciding to transmit information in social networks.

• program experiments
• behavioral pilots and ethics demand
• test participants in fMRI task
• behavioral and model-based fMRI analyses
• scientific paper writting

The Institute of Cognitive Sciences, located close to the neurological hospital, offers a unique opportunity within its neuroeconomics team. This laboratory, at the forefront of neuroscience research, has access to a high-tech brain imaging platform, enabling it to explore the brain mechanisms underlying human decisions.

The research team focuses on the neuroscience of decision making and motivation, with a particular emphasis on understanding the cognitive processes involved in individual and collective choices. More recently, the team is developing innovative studies on social decision making, a fascinating field that explores how individuals make decisions in interaction with others, influenced by social and emotional factors.

By joining this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, while having access to world-class research tools, in a stimulating and collaborative environment.

We offer :

• 44 days vacation / RTT per year
• Excellent working conditions
• 24-month contract
• Partial reimbursement of travel expenses (75%) + sustainable mobility package of up to €300/year
• Financial contribution to health insurance costs

The lab is hosted at the Institute of Cognitive Science Marc Jeannerod in Lyon, France, a thriving university city. The institute hosts an interdisciplinary neuroscience community with access to several brain imaging facilities, such as one research-dedicated 3T scanner, MEG/EEG, TEP, TMS/tDCS and other useful resources. For more information, see:
https://dreherteam.wixsite.com/neuroeconomics

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

• PhD in neuroscience, social psychology, behavioral economics, computational neuroscience or related discipline (or about to obtain one).
• Model-based fMRI know-how
• SPM analysis of fMRI data
• Behavioral economics analysis
• Previous practical experience and working knowledge of human neuroimaging (e.g. model-based fMRI).
• Have a working knowledge of experimental statistics, signal processing and excellent programming skills (e.g. Python, R, ...).
• Previous experience with model-based fMRI experiments, advanced multivariate data analysis and computational modeling is desirable.
• Fluency in English