Missions:

We are seeking a postdoctoral candidate to investigate the mechanisms underlying the interferences between pathological and physiological brain activities in the context of epilepsy involving insular or orbitofrontal cortices with a focus on value-based decision-making processes.

The work will consist of combining value-based decision-making paradigms, computational modeling and invasive electrophysiology and stimulation experiments in humans. The goal is to investigate how (interictal) epileptic activities interfere with value-based decision/learning processes. The team has a strong expertise in intracerebral recordings during decision-making tasks (Gueguen et al., Nat; Comm. 2021; Cecchi et al., eLife 2022; Collomb-Clerc et al., Nat. Comm. 2023) and in the pathophysiology of epilepsy (Singh et al., Annals. Neurol. 2020).

Activities:

The selected candidate will analyze and interpret behavioral and stereotactic electroencephalographic data that were already acquired in the lab and that will be re-analyzed to focus on intracranial recordings within the epileptic focus. The work will also involve drafting manuscripts in close collaboration with Julien Bastin.

We are seeking candidatures of highly motivated, independent and enthusiastic individuals, with background in neuroscience and/or neuro-engineering. PhD in neuroscience, biology or related fields and experience in programming languages for data analysis is required. Expertise in behavioral testing, electrophysiology (scalp EEG, intracranial EEG or MEG) or other neuroimaging techniques and/or computational modeling would be appreciated

Candidates should send a CV to Julien.bastin@inserm.fr , with brief narrative of previous achievements, research interests and career goals, plus 2-3 names for references (or recommendation letters).