Computational Postdoc: Predictive Pursuit & Neural Dynamics

Biopractify; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 518,000 - 692,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience at NTNU in Trondheim is seeking a Computational Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate predictive pursuit in freely moving rodents and dynamic agents, combining behavioral neuroscience, machine learning, and dynamical systems.

The position involves ML and neural population analysis with Neuropixels, high-resolution motion capture, and collaboration with ENS Paris, with research visits to Paris. Starting Spring 2027 for 4 years at NOK 604,900 per annum.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong expertise in machine learning, dynamical systems, computational modeling, or quantitative analysis.
• Experience analyzing large high-dimensional datasets, preferably behavioral, video, or neurophysiological data.
• Experience with scientific programming, e.g., Python, MATLAB, or related languages.
• Strong written and oral English communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine-learning and dynamical-systems approaches for analyzing high-dimensional behavioral data.
• Model pursuit, movement, and performance dynamics to identify behavioral states and pursuit strategies.
• Analyze large-scale behavioral and neural datasets.
• Collaborate with researchers at NTNU and ENS Paris; supervise PhD/Master’s students.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.

Skills

Machine learning

Dynamical systems

Computational modeling

Quantitative analysis

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in Physics, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

The Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience at NTNU in Trondheim is seeking a Computational Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate predictive pursuit in freely moving rodents and dynamic agents, combining behavioral neuroscience, machine learning, and dynamical systems.

The position involves ML and neural population analysis with Neuropixels, high-resolution motion capture, and collaboration with ENS Paris, with research visits to Paris. Starting Spring 2027 for 4 years at NOK 604,900 per annum.