Radboud University Postdoc – NeuroAI: Biologically Grounded Neural Networks for Cognition (Donders)

Radboud University (Faculty of Science / Donders Institute Neurophysics) invites applications for a Postdoc in NeuroAI: Biologically Grounded Neural Networks for Cognition (0.8–1.0 FTE). The deadline is 1 December 2026.

Job Details

Company: Radboud University

Position: Postdoc in NeuroAI: Biologically Grounded Neural Networks for Cognition

Faculty / Institute: Faculty of Science / Donders Institute Neurophysics

FTE: 0.8–1.0

Contract: 1 year with possible 3-year extension (up to 4 years total)

Salary Scale: Scale 10

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Project Details

Part of EBRAINS-NEUROTECH with UvA and CWI.

Job Description

Role: build NeuroAI-in-practice neural network modules for perception and cognition grounded in neural mechanisms; support vision implants and cognitive-restoration implants; collaborate on neuromorphic translation with CWI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build NeuroAI-in-practice neural network modules for perception and cognition grounded in neural mechanisms.
  • Support vision implants and cognitive-restoration implants.
  • Collaborate on neuromorphic translation with CWI.

Eligibility Criteria

PhD in a quantitative field (physics, mathematics, CS, engineering, or computational/theoretical neuroscience).

Required Skills

  • Strong Python and C.
  • Deep learning (PyTorch/TensorFlow/JAX).
  • Neuroscience background or strong motivation to acquire it.

Documents Required

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • At least 2 academic referees

How to Apply

Apply via the official Radboud careers page (CV, cover letter, ≥2 academic referees) addressed to Prof. Paul Tiesinga.

Apply only through the official Radboud University notification linked here.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY ONLINE

Application deadline: 1 December 2026. Apply via the official Radboud University careers page.