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Post-doctoral Researcher in Biophysically Detailed Neuron Modeling (W/M)

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.

Within the Cells section we are looking for a Post-doctoral Researcher in Biophysical Neuron Modeling (W/M).Main duties and responsibilities include :

The primary objectives for this position are to strengthen on-going large-scale biophysical neuron modeling and validation efforts in the project, and to undertake original scientific research to characterize the role of intrinsic cellular and dendritic integration mechanisms in computation and dynamics at the network level. This also involves improving the algorithms and workflows used for building the neuron models. Scientific leadership is expected to supervise computational neuroscience students, as is an intimate knowledge of the employed software in order to interface with engineering teams. The position is in close contact with an electrophysiology lab and modeling will go hand in hand with available and newly acquired experimental data.Your profile :

• PhD or equivalent experience in Neuroscience, Computational neuroscience, Physics or related field


• Expert in multi-compartment conductance-based modeling


• Experience in using scientific computing software (python, scipy, numpy, Linux, etc.)


• Knowledge of whole cell electrophysiology, ion channel experiments


• Strong team player and fluent English in speech and writing

Are nice to have:

• Experience in using the NEURON simulator


• Experience in automated neuron model optimization techniques


• Experience in parameter optimization techniques


• Experience in other programming languages, parallel computing and software development (unit testing, continuous integration, version control, debugging and documentation)


• Experience in supervision of students and teaching

We offer :

• An internationally visible project in simulation-based research in Neuroscience


• A dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and international working environment 


• A modern working environment, based at the Biotech Campus in Geneva Sécheron

Start date :

As soon as possible Term of employment :

Fixed-term (CDD)Work rate :

100%Duration :

1 year, renewable



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