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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

PhD in Computational Neuroscience at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

PhD candidate position at NTNU with a gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years. The position is conditional on external funding.

Deadline

Oct 11, 2026

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Norway

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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

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Keywords

Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
Mathematical Modeling
Neuropsychology
Computational Modelling
Physics

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PhD opening in Computational Neuroscience at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience in Trondheim, Norway.

The position is in the Neural Dynamics and Computation group led by Associate Professor Soledad Gonzalo Cogno. The project focuses on developing mathematical and computational models to study the mechanisms that enable heterogeneous representations in the brain, informed by experimental data. NeuroAI approaches may also be considered.

This is a PhD candidate position with a duration of 3 years. The post is conditional on external funding. The advertised salary is normally NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a master's degree in mathematics, physics, neuroscience, or computer science; an undergraduate degree in physics or mathematics; strong mathematical background; coding experience; excellent English communication skills; and a strong academic record (average grade B or better or equivalent). Master’s students may apply if the degree will be completed before start.

Preferred experience includes computational modelling, mathematical modelling, analysis of large neuronal populations, familiarity with neuroscience, prior work in computational neuroscience, and prior productivity such as publications, abstracts, conference proceedings, or code.

Application deadline: 11 October 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Required attachments include transcripts and diplomas, CV, thesis copy or draft, a short project outline, motivation letter, relevant publications or other research outputs, certificates if applicable, and two referees. If education was completed abroad, additional documentation of degree scope/quality and diploma supplement may be required.

Keywords: computational neuroscience, neuroscience, mathematical modelling, computational modelling, NeuroAI, brain representations, neuronal populations, physics, mathematics, computer science.

Funding details

PhD candidate position at NTNU with a gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years. The position is conditional on external funding.

What's required

Master's degree in mathematics, physics, neuroscience or computer science; the education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program with 120 credits at master's level. Master's students may apply, but the degree must be completed and documented before starting. An undergraduate degree in physics or mathematics is required. Applicants need a strong mathematical background, coding experience, excellent oral and written English, a strong academic record with average grade B or better (or equivalent), and preferably experience with computational or mathematical modelling, analyses of large neuronal populations, neuroscience, prior work in computational neuroscience, and prior productivity such as publications, abstracts, conference proceedings or code.

How to apply

Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no using the job advertisement. Include transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees, CV, copy or draft of the Master's thesis, a short project outline, a short motivation letter, relevant publications or other research work, certificates if applicable, and names/contact information for two referees. If your education was taken abroad, attach documentation of scope and quality plus diploma supplement and any HK-dir statement.

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