Postdoctoral Researcher in Human Single-Neuron Neurophysiology – Nencki Institute, Poland

Summary

The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Laboratory of Neurophysiology of Mind. This research role is part of the NCN OPUS project titled “The role of the Medial Temporal Lobe in Working Memory Maintenance: A Human Single-Neuron Study.” The lab is a pioneer in Poland for recording single-neuron activity in humans, combining unique clinical opportunities with advanced computational approaches to uncover the neural architecture of cognition.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Human Single-Neuron Neurophysiology – Nencki Institute, Poland

Job Overview

Eligibility / Qualifications

• Education: PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) in psychology, physics, neuroscience, neuroinformatics, biology, or a relevant field. The degree must be obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project (excluding maternity leave).
• Technical Skills: Strong programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python (signal analysis, statistics, neuronal modeling, machine learning).
• Experience & Assets:
  • Experience in human electrophysiological research (intracranial research is a huge plus).
  • Knowledge of cognitive systems and the neuronal basis of Working Memory (large plus).
  • Scientific hardware troubleshooting capabilities during recording sessions (plus).
  • Knowledge of the Polish language is a plus (for interacting with the local research population).
• Soft Skills: Interpersonal skills for patient interaction and effective collaboration with medical staff and team members.
• Commitment: Exceptional motivation for scientific research. The candidate is expected not to undertake any other work during the period of employment.

Job Description & Research Tasks

The selected candidate will work on cutting-edge human single-neuron recordings obtained during the clinical implantation of devices for drug-resistant epilepsy monitoring. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and conducting experimental work during epilepsy monitoring, focusing on the Medial Temporal Lobe (hippocampus and amygdala).
• Analyzing complex electrophysiological signals, including single-unit sorting and multidimensional analyses.
• Preparing scientific manuscripts for high-impact publication.
• Supervising PhD students within the laboratory.
• Note: This is a dedicated research position and does not include teaching responsibilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application via email to postdoc@nencki.edu.pl with the subject note „postdoc_JK”.

Required Documents:

1. Detailed CV (including a list of publications).
2. Mandatory CV Clause: “I give consent for my personal data included in the recruitment form to be processed by Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS with its registered seat in Warsaw at Pasteur Street No. 3 (data controller) for the purposes of recruitment for Postdoctoral Researcher position pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016…”
3. Summary of the doctoral thesis.
4. Letter-of-intent.
5. Copy of the PhD diploma.
6. Two letters of recommendation.
7. A list of familiar techniques and methods.
8. A signed statement confirming the candidate is not financed by other NCN projects.
9. Declaration that the Nencki Institute will be the primary place of employment.

Questions? For further information regarding the project or position, you can directly contact prof. Jan Kamiński at j.kaminski@nencki.edu.pl or visit theLaboratory of Neurophysiology of Mind Website.

Last Date for Apply

• Application Deadline: August 14, 2026

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