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Postdoctoral Position in Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning University of Bern in Switzerland

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

1-year postdoctoral contract with the possibility of extension; internationally competitive Swiss salary.

Deadline

Sep 6, 2026

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Switzerland

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University of Bern

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Keywords

Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence
Neuropsychology
Neural Circuit
Physics
Neurological Disorder
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About this position

FENS is advertising a post-doctoral position in Computational Neuroscience / Machine Learning at the University of Bern, Switzerland, in the Department of Physiology.

The project sits at the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Walter Senn and contribute to research on cortical models of multi-head self-attention, biologically plausible neuronal error-circuits, in-context learning, gradient-based synaptic plasticity, and spike-based learning paradigms. The postdoc will also collaborate with the team behind The Virtual Brain and apply network models to study neurological disorders through disrupted sensory, motor, and cognitive self-attention.

The post is especially relevant for candidates interested in computational neuroscience, machine learning, AI, neuronal circuits, and temporal processing. The role is framed as an interdisciplinary and international research environment with project ownership and collaborations beyond the University of Bern, including artificial intelligence, experimental neuroscience, and neuromorphic engineering.

Eligibility: a PhD in computational neuroscience, machine learning, physics, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field, plus a strong publication record and mathematical skills.

Funding and contract: 1-year contract with the possibility of extension; the post offers an internationally competitive Swiss salary.

Location: Bern, Switzerland.

Deadline: 6 September 2026. Applications are reviewed on arrival, so early submission is encouraged.

How to apply: Email a single PDF containing your CV, statement of research interests, publication list, and contact details of two referees to [email protected] and [email protected].

Funding details

1-year postdoctoral contract with the possibility of extension; internationally competitive Swiss salary.

What's required

A PhD in computational neuroscience, machine learning, physics, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field is required. Applicants should have a strong publication track record and strong mathematical skills.

How to apply

Send a single PDF containing your CV, a statement of research interests, a publication list, and contact details of two referees to [email protected] and [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on arrival, and early applications are encouraged.

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