Postdoc/Junior Researcher Positions in Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project – Ref. No. 2024/4

Prague, Czech Republic           ·            Full time / Part time ( Negotiable)

Postdoc/Junior researcher positions in Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project – Ref. No. 2024/4

Several postdoctoral positions are available in the Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (COBRA) at the Institute of Computer Science, Prague (Czech Republic). These positions are part of a larger, interdisciplinary consortium that was recently recommended for funding (OPJAK BRADY). The project topics include:

• Topic 1: Detailed biophysical modelling of neurotransmitter action (supervised by Pavel Sanda).
• Topic 2: Computationally efficient mean-field models of cortical microcircuits (supervised by Helmut Schmidt).
• Topic 3: Whole-brain dynamics with applications particularly to schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease (supervised by Gustavo Deco).
• Topic 4: Data-driven model inversion and personalized parameter identification (supervised by Nikola Jajcay).
• Topic 5: Modelling interventions into arousal dynamics (supervised by Jaroslav Hlinka).

Other related topics may be considered based on their fit to the overall project. Further information can be found here: https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/brady.

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Conditions

• Positions are available from 01. 03. 2024 or as negotiated thereafter.
• Contract is for 12-36 months duration.
• Possibility of extension until end of project (30.6.2028), support for transition to tenure-track or external funding applications.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the positions are filled.
• This is a full-time fixed term contract appointment. Part time contract negotiable.
• Competitive monthly gross salary: 50 000 – 66 000 CZK based on qualifications and experience (net salary approx. 40 000 – 52 000 CZK). Cost Of Living Comparison.
• Bonuses and travel funding for conferences and research stays depending on performance.
• No teaching duties.
• Applicants should:

1. 1. Hold a PhD; up to 7 years from PhD defense at the start of employment.
   2. Have a strong background in the fields related to computational neuroscience – mathematical, statistical skills, experience with data analysis, machine learning, computer programming (the exact combination depends on the particular topic, see above).
   3. Be fluent in English.

• We seek curious, self-motivated, hard-working, team-spirited researchers.
• Prior experience with time series and network analysis is advantageous, but not required.
• The applications are to be sent to bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz and should contain:

1. 1. Curriculum Vitae.
   2. Two letters of recommendation. The referees should send their recommendations directly to bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz.
   3. A proof of the obtained degree.
   4. Mention the Ref. No. 2024/4.

Quick Info

• For period: 24 months duration initially (with the possibility of extension)
• Contact Person:  Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D.
• Deadline: March 31, 2024

Do not hesitate to contact the project Scientific Coordinator for informal inquiries: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D., hlinka@cs.cas.cz, http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/.