Post-doctoral Researcher in Whole Mouse Brain

vor 2 Wochen


Geneve, Schweiz EPFL Vollzeit

Critères de l'offre

Description du poste

**Your mission**:
The aim of the EPFL Blue Brain Project (BBP), a Swiss brain research initiative founded and directed by Professor Henry Markram, is to establish simulation neuroscience as a complementary approach alongside experimental, theoretical and clinical neuroscience to understanding the brain, by building the world's first biologically detailed digital reconstructions and simulations of the mouse brain.

**Main duties and responsibilities include**:
Contribution to research under the project of Blue Brain Project
As per the superior's instructions, contribution to tasks related to EPFL's missions in education research or innovation
Contribute to the mouse brain modelling efforts of BBP, specifically: Develop mathematical and model descriptions of the structure of synaptic connectivity of the mouse brain.
Contribute to the development of analyses of the results of large-scale brain simulations and validations against biological data.
Develop, maintain and document computational tools related to the previous point.
Write articles and other documents related to the research activities
Participate in conferences and dissemination of research results
Participate in the teaching activities of the section as needed: attend exercises, experiments and supervise semester projects, correct examination papers
Description du profil

**Your profile**:
PhD in Neuroscience or related field
Experience in computational modelling techniques
Solid background in neuroscience to contribute to the development of mathematical and model descriptions of the structure of synaptic connectivity of the mouse brain on a cellular level
Experience in python is a must, C/C++ a good plus.
Motivated team player and fluent English in speech and writing

Salaire et avantages

**We offer**:
A world-recognized leader in simulation-based research in neuroscience
A dynamic, multidisciplinary, international and collaborative working environment committed to benefitting the global community
A modern working environment, based at the Biotech Campus in Geneva Sécheron



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