[Comp-neuro] Postdoc position at the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme in Lisbon, Portugal

POSTDOC POSITION IN COMPUTATIONAL / THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE

A postdoctoral position in computational / theoretical neuroscience is available in 

the group of Christian Machens at the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme 

in Lisbon, Portugal (see http://www.machenslab.org)

Our group is interested in understanding how neural circuits give rise to behavior. 

We work in close collaboration with several experimental labs and follow a three-

pronged approach: (1) We build quantitative and computation-oriented models of 

behavior, using reinforcement learning and control theory. (2) We analyze 

recordings of neural activity in awake-behaving animals, using and improving 

methods from machine learning. (3) We construct mechanistic network models to 

explain and reproduce the measured neural activities, using methods from 

statistical physics and nonlinear dynamics.

We are part of the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme 

(http://neuro.fchampalimaud.org/) which aims to understand the biological basis of 

behavior and cognition. The research teams include members from across the world, 

and English is the official language of the institute. In addition to research, we also 

organize a PhD programme, workshops, and public events. Located on the 

waterfront in central Lisbon, Portugal, the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown 

is equipped with cutting edge research facilities. We offer a very pleasant work 

environment and internationally competitive salary & benefits. Lisbon offers a sunny 

Atlantic-Mediterranean climate, affordable cost of living, and vibrant culture, with 

good public transportation, international schools and convenient housing options 

both within and outside the city center.

Candidates should have a PhD, a demonstrated ability for independent and creative 

research, and strong quantitative and mathematical skills. If you are interested, 

please send a statement of your research interests (max one page), a CV including a 

list of publications, and the contacts of two referees to 

christian.machens@neuro.fchampalimaud.org. 

Electronic submissions in pdf-format are preferred.