We aim at identifying and modeling the spatiotemporal dynamics of neural activity at the local field potential and single-unit levels that support language processing on the cognitive side and epileptic seizures on the pathological side.

We use a variety of methods, including short- and long-term intracranial recordings from patients with epilepsy, statistical and mechanistic modeling of neural activity, and natural language processing tools such as large language models.

We are hiring! See below:

Two PhD positions in computational neuroscience, Institute of Neuroinformatics, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Two Ph.D. positions are available under the supervision of Timothée Proix in the Neural Dynamics Lab (https://nldab.ch) at the Institute of Neuroinformatics, ETH Zurich, in Switzerland.

The project consists in modeling neural computations involved in speech processing. The candidates will develop theoretical models, using dynamical systems and machine learning tools. The models will be fit to single-cell intracranial recordings from human participants.

Candidates should have a strong background in physics, computer science, mathematics, or related fields. Programming skills in Python and knowledge of dynamical systems are required. Previous experience in neuroscience will be appreciated.

The research will be conducted at the Institute of Neuroinformatics in Zurich, a vibrant and stimulating environment for neuroscience research. The positions are funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, and salaries are in accordance with their guidelines.

The ideal start date is September 2025, with some flexibility. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, please send a motivation letter, CV, and contact information for 2-3 references, as well as any other relevant documents to timothee.proix (at) unige.ch.