[FieldTrip] 2-year Open Postdoctoral position at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Barcelona)

[TORRALBA CUELLO, MIREIA]

Dear all,

The nCoDe Lab (Neural information processing in Cognition and Disease) at
the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) invites applications for a
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher position (full-time, 2-year contract) to
lead data analysis and biomarker discovery within the EPICHILD project.

The work will be carried out in Barcelona in direct collaboration with the
Epilepsy Unit at the top paediatric hospital in Spain, Hospital Sant Joan
de Déu.

Note on the application process: While we are seeking to identify the ideal
candidate immediately, the formal hiring will be processed through an
upcoming open call at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC),
following national regulations. We encourage interested candidates to
contact us now to discuss the project and receive notification as soon as
the formal call is published.

About the Project

This position is a core part of the EPICHILD project: "Development and
validation of multimodal focus identification algorithms for drug-resistant
epilepsy in children." Our goal is to enhance the diagnostic toolkit for
pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy by providing objective, quantitative
measures that complement the clinical expertise of visual intracranial EEG
(iEEG) inspection.

We are developing a computerized framework to assist in identifying the
Epileptogenic Zone (EZ): the brain regions responsible for generating
seizures. The project's core hypothesis is that a data-driven integration
of iEEG recordings (ictal, pre-ictal, and interictal), neuroimaging data
(MRI/DTI), and electrical stimulation sessions provides a synergistic
perspective that can refine surgical planning. As the lead for data
analysis and algorithm design, the successful applicant will sit at the
central intersection of signal processing, machine learning, multimodal
data fusion, and clinical neurology.
Key Responsibilities

The role emphasizes the development of robust data analysis pipelines and
the identification of quantitative biomarkers rather than hands-on data
collection. Key responsibilities include:

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   Pipeline Development: Designing and implementing multimodal algorithms
   and pipelines for the identification of the Seizure Onset Zone (SOZ) and
   Epileptogenic Zone (EZ).
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   Biomarker Discovery: Validating and optimizing multimodal biomarkers
   using real-world clinical datasets from our national and international
   collaborators and open-access datasets.
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   Scientific Leadership: Co-leading and mentoring a team of PhD, Master’s,
   and Bachelor’s students working within the project.
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   Technology Transfer: Collaborating on the integration of these pipelines
   into a clinical prototype in connection with the lab’s spin-off, BrainFocus
   Labs.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with strong quantitative skills
and demonstrated research experience in neural data analysis.

Required Skills and Experience:

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   PhD in Computational Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer
   Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related field.
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   Signal Processing: Strong expertise in intracranial EEG (iEEG/LFP) or
   EEG analysis and statistics.
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   Machine Learning: Proven capacity in machine/deep learning applied to
   complex biological datasets.
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   Programming: High proficiency in Python.
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   Communication: Excellent written and spoken English; ability to bridge
   the gap between engineering and clinical teams.

Preferred but not required:

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   Experience with multimodal data fusion (integrating electrophysiology
   with neuroimaging).
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   Experience with technology transfer or working within a clinical
   workflow.

What We Offer

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   A Leading Neuroscience Hub: The nCoDe Lab is an active member of
   Barccsyn (Barcelona Computational and Systems Neuroscience), a premier
   community of over 40 research groups, offering a unique environment for
   scientific exchange and collaboration (https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbarccsyn.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cfieldtrip%40science.ru.nl%7C56541492d095413c624b08de753259af%7C084578d9400d4a5aa7c7e76ca47af400%7C1%7C0%7C639077057430731658%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dE6bUGlo8CL1cK7Hma6ZzBBU1U5oqNrXWAE01KKGjJs%3D&reserved=0).
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   Vibrant Research Environment: Join the nCoDe Lab (https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fncodelab.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cfieldtrip%40science.ru.nl%7C56541492d095413c624b08de753259af%7C084578d9400d4a5aa7c7e76ca47af400%7C1%7C0%7C639077057430750766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=llkmFh7Qg9EamZFDIX2px%2BucO6dQfftKEVqOpPGYaZw%3D&reserved=0),
   a multidisciplinary group dedicated to understanding neural information
   processing in health and disease.
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   Career Development: Significant opportunities for leadership, student
   supervision, presentations at conferences and workshops and exposure to the
   medical-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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   Location: Barcelona is a leading global hub for biomedical engineering
   and offers an exceptional quality of life.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, a brief statement of research interests/past work, and
the contact information for two references to adria.tauste at upc.edu with the
subject “Postdoctoral Position in Multimodal Epileptogenic Zone
Identification Research”.
Adrià Tauste
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