Phd Student

Research at CRM covers a wide spectrum of fields, from the most fundamental areas (algebra/number theory/geometry/topology, analysis and PDEs, combinatorics and dynamical systems) to applied mathematics (in the fields of biomedicine, climate change mitigation and adaptation and natural hazards).

The center is distinguished as a Maria de Maeztu Unit of Excellence by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (2020 Call) and holds the HRS4R award (Human Resources Strategy for Research; awarded by the European Commission) since 2016. The Unit hosts approximately 80 senior researchers and affiliated researchers from UPC's, UB's and UAB's Mathematics departments. Five of them are ERC Grantees.

Regarding training and exchange of knowledge, the CRM organizes 3-4 intensive research programs every year, welcoming 400 visiting researchers per year on average. It's aim is to connect the Catalan mathematics community with world-class practitioners (about 70% of the participants are international).

The Computational Neuroscience — Vidaurre group at the CRM is looking for a PhD student to join the project “A new integrative statistical framework to connect symptoms to mechanisms in brain disease”. This contract is envisaged to start on September 1st, 2025, and will last until August 30th 2029.

**Applications will be accepted until the 22nd of June 2025.**

**TASKS**
- Construction of a foundational neuroimaging model using AI from public data sets
- Develop a machine learning approach to bridge between neuroimaging and neuropsychological data

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Be familiar with statistical modelling and machine learning
- Have capacity to conduct research independently and as part of a group
- Have strong programming skills
- Be fluent in oral and written English

**ASSESSABLE CONDITIONS**
- Be familiar with brain data processing
- Have a basic understanding of the principles of neuroscience

**CONTRACT DETAILS**
- Full-time (37,5h/week).
- Estimated start date: September 1st 2025
- Duration of contract: 4 years
- Location: CRM facilities.
- Flexible working hours and teleworking option.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Salary set by collective agreement depending on qualifications and experience.

**EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA**

The selection process will be evaluated by Dr. Diego Vidaurre, as principal investigator of the Computational Neuroscience — Vidaurre group, Dr. Alexandre Hyafil as a member of the Computational Neuroscience group and another member from the research group. This process consists in:

- A curriculum vitae
- A cover letter
- Copy of the qualifications.

2) Shortlist: assessment of the fulfilment of the minimum requirements of the offer.

4) Final decision: If we find the right person, the resolution will be formally communicated and will be published in the CRM careers section.