Postdoctoral researcher in cognitive neuroscience

Karlstad University; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious research institute in France is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Neuroscience to work on burst dynamics of neural oscillations. The role involves developing analysis pipelines, conducting statistical analyses, and collaborating with clinical teams. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field, experience in neurophysiological data analysis, and good scientific communication skills. Competitive remuneration starting from €2,900 per month is offered, commensurate with experience.

Prestations

Balance professional and personal life

Support throughout your career

Dynamic campus environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in neurophysiological data analysis.
• Good command of scientific English, French is a plus.
• 0 to 5 years of post-doctoral experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain analysis pipeline for neural oscillation data.
• Perform statistical analyses to link burst characteristics with cognitive control.
• Document and exploit datasets from DBS patients.

Connaissances

Cognitive neuroscience

Neuroscience

Programming for data analysis

Neuroimaging

Machine learning

Formation

PhD in neuroscience or related discipline

Outils

EEG

LFP

Computational modelling

Description du poste

Postdoctoral researcher in cognitive neuroscience

Type of recruitment: Fixed-term contract position

Job level: A - Researcher

Contract duration: From 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027

Presentation of the organisation:

The Grenoble Institute of Neurosciences (GIN, Inserm U1216, Université Grenoble Alpes) is a multidisciplinary research centre dedicated to understanding normal and pathological brain function and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The GIN brings together around 250 researchers, teacher‑researchers, clinicians, engineers, technicians and students, divided into teams working on neurological and psychiatric diseases, from molecules to behaviour. Located on the Grenoble health site, in the immediate vicinity of the Grenoble Alpes University Hospital Centre (CHUGA), it benefits from a first‑rate clinical, technological and academic environment.

You will be supervised by Mario Hervault (Senior Lecturer, PI), a member of the GIN's ‘Brain, Behaviour and Neuromodulation’ team led by Julien Bastin. This multidisciplinary team brings together researchers, clinicians, engineers, PhD students and undergraduates around a common goal: to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms and brain networks involved in neurological and psychiatric disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease and obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD), and to optimise neuromodulation therapies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS).

The team combines intracranial recordings and EEG, brain imaging, brain stimulation, modelling and advanced signal analysis to link neural dynamics, cognition and clinical symptoms, working closely with the neurology and psychiatry departments of Grenoble Alpes University Hospital (CHUGA) and partners in signal processing (e.g. GIPSA‑lab).

Your main task will be to design, develop and conduct analyses of burst dynamics in neural oscillations in several human EEG and LFP datasets, working closely with the clinical teams at CHUGA and the methodological partners involved in the projects.

Main activities

• Develop and maintain an analysis pipeline for detecting and quantifying bursts of neural oscillations in human EEG and LFP data.
• Perform the necessary pre‑processing, time‑frequency analyses, statistical analyses and modelling to link burst characteristics to cognitive control performance and clinical symptoms.
• Exploit and document in a reproducible manner several existing datasets acquired from Parkinson's and OCD patients implanted with DBS, in ON and OFF conditions.
• Promote the results in the form of manuscripts submitted to international journals and communications at conferences.
• Collaborate with clinicians, engineers and doctoral students involved in the projects and contribute, where appropriate, to the scientific co‑supervision of young researchers and the preparation of experimental recordings.

Specific features of the position

The position is mainly based at the GIN in a clinical and university hospital research environment, working closely with the Grenoble Alpes University Hospital (CHUGA). The work involves a significant amount of computer‑based tasks. Participation in certain EEG or LFP recording sessions with patients may be required, in coordination with clinical constraints. Occasional short trips may be required for project meetings or participation in national and international conferences.

Required skills

You will contribute to a project focusing on the burst dynamics of neural oscillations involved in human cognitive control.

We are seeking highly motivated, independent and enthusiastic candidates with a background in cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, psychology, neuroengineering or a related discipline.

A PhD in one of these fields and proven experience in programming for data analysis are required. Previous experience in neurophysiological data analysis (scalp EEG, intracranial recordings such as LFP or SEEG, or MEG) and/or neuroimaging, as well as an interest in action control, executive functions or decision‑making, will be particularly appreciated. Skills in computational modelling or machine learning applied to brain signals are an asset.

We are looking for a highly motivated, rigorous and curious researcher who is ready to invest themselves in a project at the interface between fundamental and clinical neuroscience. The ability to work independently while interacting effectively with clinicians, engineers and doctoral students in a multidisciplinary environment is expected. An interest in teamwork, scientific communication (oral and written, particularly in English) and a willingness to develop and share reusable methodological tools are essential.

PhD in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, neuroengineering or a related discipline, with proven experience in neurophysiological data analysis and programming for signal analysis. Very good command of scientific English (spoken and written); knowledge of French is a plus but not essential. Experience: 0 to 5 years of post‑doctoral experience.

Remuneration

Remuneration:
From €2,900 gross per month, depending on experience.

About the position

• Balance your professional and personal life.
• Receive support throughout your career.
• Work on a dynamic campus.

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