15 PhD positions in Neuroscience, Engineering and Information Technology

In2PrimateBrains proposes a highly competitive training-through-research programme dedicated to the study of neuronal intra and inter-areal communication in non-human primate (NHP) brains.

Our Training Network consists of fifteen individual scientific projects, with extensive collaborations between consortium institutions. We are currently recruting PhD candidates for each project.

Use the links below to find out more information:

ESR 1: Layer-specific dynamics of parieto-motor networks during visually-guided arm reaching behavior

ESR 2: Dynamic neuronal interactions along visuomotor pathways

ESR 3: Cortical interactions for processing motion information in marmosets

ESR 4: Multi-scale neural networks dynamic and cognitive brain-computer interfaces

ESR 5: Large-scale brain networks through primate evolution

ESR 6: Modulating neuronal network information processing by selective stimulation of monkey visual cortex

ESR 7: Probing the link between perceptual visibility and brain oscillations

ESR 8: Reaching and grasping in dorsal and ventral premotor cortex: distinct networks or intertwined information processing for object location and shape

ESR 9: Local circuits and long-range neuronal interactions that mediate cognitive functions

ESR 10: Role of the frontal cortex in high level cognitive and social functions for mentalizing

ESR 11: Cortical and sub-cortical interactions during reach, and their reconfiguration after cortical lesion

ESR 12: Feedforward and feedback circuit mechanisms in the visual system

ESR 13: Design and development of a chronic, long-term stable, drivable, deep brain probe system for NHP

ESR 14: Comprehensive management of complex data from NHP brain network studies

ESR 15: Development of a novel and comprehensive test panel to evaluate cognitive functions for regulatory drug development

Skills, Qualifications: Studies in neuroscience or equivalent (biology, physics, engineering, informatics…).

Required Research Experiences: Neurosciences, 1 – 4 years of research experience.

Required Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent.

Required Language: English.

Benefits:

    • In-depth interactions within a rich network of top-level European laboratories, with industrial and clinical institutions;
    • Mentorship with official reporting, support and guidance, coaching in personal and professional development;
    • Synergies between participating organisations, interactions between ESRs during thematic workshops and skill training meetings;
    • Secondments related to the scientific comparing communication across different cortical networks and related to sharing of techniques.

Eligibility criteria:

    • At the recruitment date (between August and October 2021), be in the first four years of your research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree;
    • Not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting Institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date (between August and October 2021);
    • University curricula;
    • Skills and academic background matching with the research project, and academic records (including transcripts) at master level or equivalent degree level;
    • Creative and innovation potential, ability to think out of the box;
    • Motivation of the candidate for research with interdisciplinary/inter-sectoral dimension;
    • Professional project after graduation;
    • Knowledge and enthusiasm for the programme.

Web site for additional job details: http://In2PrimateBrains.eu

The full list of PhD projects is available here: http://phdprojects.in2primatebrains.eu

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE: http://phdopportunites.in2primatebrains.eu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30/04/2021, 23:00 – Europe/Brussels

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