Summary
Ghent University is offering a full-time Doctoral Fellow position focused on multi-electrode array (MEA) based mechanistic neural modelling. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in neuroscience and computational models, enabling exploration of neuronal cultures and brain mechanisms.
Doctoral Fellow Position at Ghent University, Belgium
Designation
Doctoral Fellow – Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) Based Mechanistic Neural Modelling
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Neuroscience, AI, Data Science |
| Location | Ghent University, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related degree |
| Job Description | Support research in mechanistic modelling and Bayesian parameter inference, design experiments, perform simulations, and publish results. |
| How to Apply | Contact Prof. Kris Demuynck or Dr. Aranka Steyaert via email with “Application: MEA-based mechanistic neural modelling” as the subject. |
| Last Date for Apply | Applications are open until the position is filled; the contract starts July 1, 2026, at the earliest. |
Research Area
The research focuses on understanding and advancing in vitro neural models through quantitative mechanistic models that capture biological dynamics.
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates must hold (or be expected to hold) a Master’s degree, completed with exemplary performance, with a strong interest in modelling biological systems. A solid background in AI and programming knowledge (Python/PyTorch, C/C++) is required.
Job Description
- Engage in ongoing research on mechanistic modelling and Bayesian inference.
- Combine theory and simulations with experimental data analysis.
- Design new experiments based on model simulations.
- Perform parameter estimations and uncertainty quantification.
- Investigate data representations for high-dimensional recordings.
- Disseminate findings through publications and conferences.
- Aim towards obtaining a PhD degree.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications via email to:
- Prof. Kris Demuynck: Kris.Demuynck@UGent.be
- Dr. Aranka Steyaert: Aranka.Steyaert@UGent.be
Include “Application: MEA-based mechanistic neural modelling” in the subject line.
Last Date for Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the position expected to start on July 1, 2026.
For more detailed information, please refer to the official webpage of Ghent University.
