Three Postdoctoral Research Fellows Lisboa

Overview

Organisation/Company Champalimaud Foundation Research Field Neurosciences » Other Physics » Other Mathematics » Other Engineering » Other Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Portugal Application Deadline 11 Nov 2025 - 05:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Fellowship Contract Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number ARIA SCNI-PR01-P09 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Primary location of work: Champalimaud Center for the Unknown

Application closing date: 11/11/2025 or until a suitable candidate is found

• Hold a Ph
  D degree in Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering with a focus on computational systems neuroscience or theoretical neuroscience, or be about to receive it.

Specific Requirements

• Proven track record in methods for analyzing and/or modeling
  - dimensional datasets, comprising behavioral or neural data, e. g. , in the form of preprints or scientific publications.
• Working knowledge of machine learning methods, including “decoding techniques”.
• Experience in scientific programming in Python, and/or Matlab/Julia.
• Experience in scientific presentations.
• Ability to synthesize knowledge and engage in scientific conversation (this will be probed during the interview by assigning applicants a paper to discuss).
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Desirable skills that will also be considered:

• Experience writing “low-level code”, e. g. , C, C++, microcontroller programming languages.
• Experience with control theory/engineering.
• Experience with dynamical systems.
• Experience with methods for behavioral analysis.
• Experience with recurrent neural network models of neural recordings.
• Experience with information theoretic or graph theory approaches.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Offered conditions:

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
• Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by
  -
  -
  - art technology and continuous development opportunities.

Maximum allowable duration of the contract including the respective renewals

• Initial duration: 12 months with possibility of renewal until the end of the project in January 2029
• Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in call.
• Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials.
• When tied, the result of the interview is then the sole evaluation criteria (basic documentation required). If no tie, holding of interviews at the discretion of the Evaluation Committee.
• Interview date
• If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.

Selection process

Application materials

• CV and letter of motivation
• Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalization of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognized in Portugal.

Evaluation Committee members:

• Dr Juan Gallego
• Prof Andrew Jackson (Newcastle University; project coordinator)
• Champalimaud PI to be confirmed

How to apply

• Format: Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing the application materials stated in the call. Call ref. "3Postdoc Position Gallego Oct2025".
• Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the HR & Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.

Notification of results

• All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process.
• After being notified, candidates will have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email (careers@research. fchampalimaud. org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee-'s decision will become definitive.

Additional information

About Us

Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform
- leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.

Relevant Institutional Information

In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to
- making.

Legal Notices

The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be canceled at any time on or before the jury’s evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.