KEY WORDS | Canonical micro-circuit, interoception, neuroscience |
CITY | Paris |
COUNTRY | France |
DETAILS OF THE OFFER | Working place: Ecole Normale Supérieure / Group for Neural Theory at LNC2 Missions: A three-year post-doctoral position in theoretical neuroscience is open to explore the mechanisms of interaction between interoceptive cardiac and exteroceptive tactile inputs at the cortical level. We aim to develop and validate a computational model of cardiac and of a somatosensory cortical circuit dynamics in order to determine the conditions under which interactions between exteroceptive and interoceptive inputs occur and which underlying mechanism (e.g., phase-resetting, gating, phasic arousal,..) best explain experimental data. The postdoctoral fellow will be based at the Group for Neural Theory at LNC2 , in Boris Gutkin's team with strong interactions with Catherine Tallon-Baudry's team. LNC2 is located in the center of Paris within the Cognitive Science Department at Ecole Normale Supérieure, with numerous opportunities to interact with the Paris scientific community at large, in a stimulating and supportive work environment. Group for Neural Theory provides a rich environment and local community for theoretical neuroscience. Lab life is in English, speaking French is not a requirement. Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in quantitative discipline (e.g. applied mathematics, physics, engineering) and previous experience with dynamic system approaches to neural function , modelling cortical neural circuits, excellent programming skills coupled with an interest for, and a willingness to learn about, interoception and its influences on neural dynamics, perception and cognition. The candidate will have a unique opportunity to join the project at its very inception and take a key role in the technical and conceptual development. |
TYPE OF JOB | Post-Doctorat - Post-Doctoral position |
TYPE OF CONTRACT | CDD (temporary / 3 years) |
REMUNERATION | Salary according to experience and French rules |
APPLICATION DEADLINE | 30 NOV 2023 |
EMPLOYMENT START DATE | First semester 2024 |