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Psychological sciences » Cognitive science

Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences

Organisation/Company INSERM U1028 Department CRNL Research Field Neurosciences » Neurophysiology Neurosciences » Neurobiology Neurosciences » Neuropsychology Psychological sciences » Psychology Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 29 May 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Duration : 2 years (initial 1-year contract, renewable for an additional 1 year).

Starting date : September 2026 (but may be flexible).

Location : Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (CRNL), a CNRS and INSERM laboratory, situated at Groupement Hôpitaux Lyon Est in Lyon, France. The CRNL is ideally located near both the neuroimaging center (equipped with a 3T MRI, soon-to-be-installed 7T MRI, MEG, and PET scanners) and the psychiatric and neurological departments of Lyon's hospitals. Lyon is a vibrant and beautiful city, just 1 hour from the French Alps by car, and 2 hours from the Mediterranean coast and from Paris by train. More on our work can be found on our lab website:

Salary and benefits : ~€2300 net per month for candidates with less than 2 years post-PhD experience; €2450+ net per month for candidates with 2+ years post-PhD experience. In addition, the French health insurance is fully covered, along with other benefits, including reimbursement for public transportation.

Project description : This project aims to leverage recent advances in effective connectivity quantification and modulation to explore the role of recurrent circuits between fronto-striatal structures and the motor cortex in effort-based decision‑making, using a multimodal approach that combines computational modelling of decision behaviour, brain stimulation techniques and MRI.

Profile sought : We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field.

Required skills : Proficiency in programming (Matlab, Python, and/or R); Autonomy in problem‑solving and independent thinking; Experience in brain stimulation would be an asset or willingness to learn; Proficiency in English (speaking French would be a plus).

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a stimulating research environment and contribute to an important field of study with potential clinical applications!

To apply, please submit your CV, a motivation letter, and contact information for two references via email to:

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Requirements

Research Field Neurosciences » Neurophysiology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Neurosciences » Neurophysiology

Research Field Psychological sciences » Cognitive science

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Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (CRNL) Country France Geofield