Postdoc neuroimaging (3T and 7T MRI) in Marseille
Postdoctoral position in neuroimaging and non-invasive deep brain stimulation in Marseille, France.
| Job type: | Postdoc |
| Job location: | Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France |
| Deadline: | 2026-6-30 |
Project Background
The NAUTILUS project, led by Prof. Viktor Jirsa, aims to develop a Virtual Brain Twin (VBT) platform that integrates non-invasive deep brain stimulation with a digital twin of a patient’s brain. Using Temporal Interference (TI) stimulation, the platform enables focal, high-resolution modulation of deep brain structures without surgery. One of the project’s key use cases focuses on developing non-invasive Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders and epilepsy by targeting subcortical networks with high spatial precision using simultaneous fMRI and TI stimulation.
Key Responsibilities
In this project, the candidate will:
- Acquire and analyze fMRI experiments with simultaneous multiple TI (mTI) stimulation at 3T in healthy volunteers
- Map BOLD responses
- Assess functional connectivity changes during stimulation of the basal ganglia, thalamus, and pallidum
- Analyze 7T MRI data to:
- Compare high-resolution structural connectivity
- Compare functional connectivity with stimulation-evoked connectivity obtained at 3T
- Collaborate on integrating experimental data into the VBT platform to simulate personalized mTI responses
Qualifications and Skills Required
- PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Strong background in:
- fMRI
- Neuroimaging and/or brain stimulation
- Experience with fMRI data acquisition and analysis
- Proficiency in scientific Python programming
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of brain connectivity analysis (e.g., tractography, functional connectivity)
- Familiarity with:
- Computational modeling
- Virtual brain platforms
- Previous work on:
- Temporal Interference (TI) stimulation
- Neuromodulation
Working Environment
The successful candidate will join a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative team within the NAUTILUS consortium, including:
- CRMBM (amU–CNRS–APHM, Marseille, France)
- Leading center for biomedical MRI
- Equipped with 3T and 7T MRI scanners
- Primary location of the postdoctoral researcher
- INS – Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes (Marseille, France)
- Pioneer in computational neuroscience and brain modeling
- Central contributor to The Virtual Brain (TVB) and emerging VBT initiatives
This collaboration provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of:
- Experimental neuroimaging
- Computational modeling
- Clinical applications
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter describing their research interests and motivation
- A detailed CV (including publications and contact information for two references)
Applications should be sent to:
- Maxime Guye – maxime.guye@univ-amu.fr
- Roy Haast – roy.haast@univ-amu.fr