Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way scientists explore the human brain. To accelerate breakthroughs, the Paris Brain Institute is launching, after its Call for Junior Group Leaders, a Call for Expression of Interest for Senior or Mid-Career Researchers in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computational Science.
Through this initiative, the Paris Brain Institute aims to identify internationally recognized researchers whose expertise will strengthen its rapidly growing drive/capacity for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and help tackle some of the most complex challenges in neuroscience.
A growing center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
The Paris Brain Institute has made artificial intelligence, data science, and computational sciences a central pillar of its scientific strategy. This highly interdisciplinary environment combines expertise in basic neuroscience, clinical neurology, mathematics, computer science, and population neuroscience. Researchers benefit from twelve cutting-edge core facilities capable of generating data at multiple scales, from genomics and proteomics to imaging and behavioral analysis.
To fully harness the potential of artificial intelligence, the Paris Brain Institute has recently launched an ambitious Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
This center already gathers around 100 researchers, engineers, and data scientists, with the objective of expanding to approximately 150 specialists in the coming years.
Housed in a modern building located only a few minutes from the Paris Brain Institute’s main building, the center provides an environment specifically designed for interdisciplinary collaboration. Its mission is clear: to position Paris Brain Institute as a leading international hub for artificial intelligence and data science in neuroscience.
By integrating computational expertise with experimental and clinical research, the center aims to generate disruptive methodological advances that could transform our understanding, prevention, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Research areas where Artificial Intelligence can transform brain science
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence has become an essential tool for understanding the brain. Modern neuroscience produces massive and complex datasets from genomic sequences, brain imaging, electrophysiology recordings, behavioral data, and clinical observations. Extracting meaningful insights from these datasets requires sophisticated computational approaches.
The Paris Brain Institute welcomes expressions of interest from researchers working across a wide range of domains where artificial intelligence and data science intersect with neuroscience.
Among these areas, artificial intelligence plays a key role in the analysis of omics data, allowing researchers to explore genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying neurological diseases. Machine learning techniques can also accelerate drug discovery and drug repositioning, identifying potential therapeutic targets more efficiently.
Computational approaches are also transforming the study of brain function. Artificial intelligence can support computational modelling in cognitive science and neurophysiology, enabling scientists to simulate complex neural processes and better understand how the brain generates behavior, perception and memory.
Another major challenge lies in the integration of multimodal data. Neuroscience research generates heterogeneous datasets (from brain imaging to clinical records) and artificial intelligence provides powerful methods to combine these sources into coherent analytical frameworks.
Finally, the emerging field of “NeuroAI”, which explores the reciprocal relationship between neuroscience and artificial intelligence, offers promising opportunities to both understand brain intelligence and design more efficient AI systems.
Call for expression of interest in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
The current Call for expression of interest is designed to identify outstanding researchers working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computational science, and neuroscience.
This initiative does not correspond to an open position at this stage. Instead, it is part of a strategic effort to prepare future recruitment opportunities and expand the Paris Brain Institute’s leadership in artificial intelligence and data science.
Paris Brain Institute is exploring the possibility of launching a formal recruitment call in Fall 2026, with potential appointments beginning in Fall 2027.
By collecting expressions of interest today, Paris Brain Institute aims to engage with leading scientists whose research vision and leadership could shape the next generation of interdisciplinary neuroscience.
The profile of researchers sought by the Paris Brain Institute
The call is open to internationally recognized senior and mid-career researchers whose work demonstrates excellence in artificial intelligence, data science or computational sciences applied to neuroscience.
Candidates are expected to have an outstanding scientific track record and experience leading independent research programs. Strong international visibility and the ability to attract competitive research funding are also essential elements of the profile sought.
The Institute values scientists who are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary collaboration, capable of mentoring young researchers and contributing to the development of new research initiatives.
Leadership and management experience are also important, particularly the capacity to coordinate large collaborative programs that bridge scientific, technological and clinical domains.
The concept of “academic age” is used when evaluating applications. This metric reflects the number of years since a researcher’s PhD defense, with adjustments for career interruptions such as parental leave, illness or clinical duties. This approach helps ensure fair evaluation of achievements across different career trajectories.
How to submit an expression of Interest
Researchers interested in contributing to the future of artificial intelligence in neuroscience are invited to submit:
- A full academic CV
- A one-page letter describing their research vision and interest in joining the Paris Brain Institute
Submissions must be made through the dedicated online platform before June 15, 2026 (23:59 CET). Expressions of interest will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are strongly encouraged.
Selected candidates may be contacted for exploratory discussions regarding potential future opportunities.
https://institut-du-cerveau.wiin.io/en/applications/call-for-senior-or-mid-career
