Postdoc in Cognitive Neuroscience in Instituto de Neurociencia Avanzada de Barcelona – Spain

Summary

The Instituto de Neurociencia Avanzada de Barcelona (INAB) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Neuroscience with expertise in signal processing and data analysis. The successful candidate will focus on processing and analyzing experimental data, coordinating post-processing activities, defining analysis strategies, and developing reproducible pipelines. This permanent, full-time position requires a PhD in a relevant field and strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing, quantitative data analysis, and Python programming. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, publishing scientific articles, and mentoring junior researchers. The start date is October-November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, with a competitive salary. The application deadline is October 16, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Instituto de Neurociencia Avanzada de Barcelona
Position Type	Postdoctoral Researcher
Discipline	Neurosciences
Research Area	Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Signal Processing, Data Analysis
Degree Required	PhD or equivalent
Experience	Strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing and quantitative data analysis; strong programming skills in Python; experience coordinating research or data-analysis tasks across projects; strong scientific writing and communication skills. Experience with BESA (EEG) and/or Satori (fNIRS), physiological signals, multimodal data analysis, machine learning and advanced statistical modeling, and research experience in perception, consciousness, cognition, or emotions are valued.
Salary	Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Funding	Not funded by a EU programme
Contract Duration	Permanent
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-16
Required Documents	curriculum vitae, contact information
Employer Address	Passeig del Mare Nostrum 15, 08039 Barcelona, Spain
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The research project focuses on advancing new scientific models of the mind, brain, and human consciousness. The postdoctoral researcher will be involved in processing and analyzing neurophysiological, physiological, and behavioral data related to cognitive neuroscience, including perception, consciousness, cognition, and emotions. This involves defining analysis strategies, developing reproducible pipelines, performing signal processing, artifact removal, feature extraction, statistical analysis, and data visualization, and applying advanced statistical, machine learning, and AI methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate post-processing and data-analysis activities across research projects
• Define analysis strategies, workflows, priorities, and deliverables
• Process and analyze neurophysiological, physiological, and behavioral data
• Develop and maintain reproducible analysis pipelines
• Perform signal processing, artifact removal, feature extraction, statistical analysis, and data visualization
• Apply advanced statistical, machine learning and AI methods when appropriate
• Review analysis outputs and ensure methodological consistency and quality
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams in the interpretation of results
• Write and publish scientific articles and present research findings at international conferences
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate researchers and junior team members

Required Skills

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing and quantitative data analysis
• Strong programming skills in Python, including the development of reproducible data-analysis pipelines
• Experience coordinating research or data-analysis tasks across projects
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills
• Excellent English language proficiency
• Experience with BESA (EEG) and/or Satori (fNIRS) (valued)
• Experience with physiological signals such as EEG, fNIRS, ECG, GSR and other biosignals (valued)
• Experience with multimodal data analysis (valued)
• Experience with machine learning and advanced statistical modeling (valued)
• Research experience in perception, consciousness, cognition, or emotions (valued)

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for a postdoctoral researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Applicants should have strong experience in neurophysiological signal processing, quantitative data analysis, and Python programming, along with experience coordinating research or data-analysis tasks. Strong scientific writing and communication skills are essential. Candidates with experience in BESA (EEG), Satori (fNIRS), various physiological signals, multimodal data analysis, machine learning, advanced statistical modeling, and research in perception, consciousness, cognition, or emotions are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Access to state-of-the-art neuroscience facilities and equipment

About the Employer

The Institute of Advanced Neuroscience of Barcelona (INAB) is a newly established non-profit organization. Its mission is to advance new scientific models of the mind, brain, and human consciousness to promote a more aware, compassionate, and collaborative society. INAB conducts research in cognitive neuroscience, covering areas such as perception, consciousness, cognition, and emotions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is October 16, 2026.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

This position offers a permanent, full-time contract.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.

What are the main responsibilities of the postdoctoral researcher?

The main responsibilities include coordinating post-processing and data-analysis activities, defining analysis strategies, processing and analyzing neurophysiological data, developing reproducible pipelines, and publishing scientific articles.

What documents are required for the application?

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and contact information.

When is the expected start date for this position?

The expected start date is October-November 2026 in Barcelona.