[Eeglablist] Postdoctoral Researcher in visual cognitive computational neuroscience at the University of Cambridge (Kamila Maria Jozwik)

[Kamila Maria Jóźwik]

*Postdoctoral Researcher **in visual cognitive computational neuroscience*

*Supervisor: *Dr. Kamila Maria Jozwik, Jozwik lab, University of Cambridge

*Application deadline: *2 April 2026

*Application link: *
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/postdoctoral-research-associate-fixed-term-su49028__;!!Mih3wA!BmW17aqXaLV0QY0_i0OL6SkdF3_p9ZIsffQ6zLs-WF6mC5-XjqFgqu523ac8GqO7tNnaxLwRq2VUMkIk0g8TIURf4rc2$ 



*Start date*: October 2026 (there is some flexibility)



The Jozwik lab studies visuo-semantic cognition combining cognitive
science, neuroscience, and computational modelling. The lab’s research has
focused on probing specific visual dimensions in the context of face,
animacy, and object representations more generally. We collect and analyse
human behavioural and brain imaging (fMRI and M/EEG) data. We also analyse
macaque electrophysiology data obtained through collaborations and perform
cross-species comparisons. We use machine learning techniques for neural
data analysis and computational modelling with a special interest in
biologically-inspired deep learning and AI models (NeuroAI). The
computational models we work with include vision deep learning models
(including topographical, recurrent, or developmentally inspired models),
multimodal vision and language models, and Large Language Models. Please
find prior work here: (Google Scholar:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=oEifmSgAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate__;!!Mih3wA!BmW17aqXaLV0QY0_i0OL6SkdF3_p9ZIsffQ6zLs-WF6mC5-XjqFgqu523ac8GqO7tNnaxLwRq2VUMkIk0g8TIdkY082X$ ).
We also began exploring how to apply our expertise in visuo-semantic
cognition and AI to neurotechnology (Focused Ultrasound Stimulation) and
understanding mental health conditions.



The postdoctoral researcher is welcome to work on one (or more) of the
three aspects of the research programme funded by the Royal Society that
aims to disentangle and model behaviourally-relevant visual and semantic
dimensions (characteristics of objects: ”curved”, ”pink”, ”having eyes”,
“being animate”, ”having agency”, or ones that are hard to name) of visual
cognition in the human brain, while increasing the ecological validity of
experiments (including mobile EEG and immersive technologies), in the light
of the below three aims. Note Dr. Jozwik would be happy to discuss projects
related to these aims, as there is some flexibility in research directions.

1) characterise behaviourally-relevant visual and semantic dimensions by
the use of large-scale brain imaging datasets of responses to images and
model these representations with computational models and validate these
predictions in follow-up neuroimaging experiments,



2) define and model dimensions related to the perception of animacy when
interacting with objects and people using videos (behaviour, fMRI, and MEG),



3) determine to what extent these brain representations and dimensions
change when humans are immersed in the environment (VR/AR and/or mobile
EEG).



*The ideal candidate* will have:

- a PhD (or will have a PhD awarded by the time of the postdoctoral
position start date) in a relevant field such as neuroscience,
computational neuroscience, cognitive science, NeuroAI. or similar
(essential)

- extensive experience in programming in Python or Matlab and data analysis
(essential)

- experience with behavioural and neuroimaging (fMRI, M/EEG) data
design/collection/analysis (essential)

- track record of first-author publications (essential)

- experience in machine learning and AI

- a collaborative approach to doing science and willingness to help other
lab members

- curiosity and motivation to work on the proposed or related research
questions.



*Before applying, please contact Kamila Maria Jozwik* (Royal Society
University Research Fellow and an Assistant Research Professor,
jozwik.kamila at gmail.com or kj287 at cam.ac.uk).

In the initial email, please include:

- your CV

- information about the programming, computational modelling, and relevant
research, data collection and analysis experience (fMRI, M/EEG,
neuromodulation,
electrophysiology, behaviour)

- details of journal and conference publications, preprints, and research
theses

- Please also ask 2-3 of your referees, ideally with whom you have worked
on research projects, to email their reference letters to Dr. Jozwik.

(If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact
hr at mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.)



*Lab research environment*: The Jozwik lab is based at the MRC Cognition
and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, with links to broader
Cambridge (e.g., Cambridge NeuroWorks powered by Advanced Research and
Invention Agency) and international scientific ecosystems (e.g., the Center
for Brains, Minds & Machines, now MIT Quest for Intelligence). The Unit has
an on-site 3T fMRI scanner (with access to a 7T fMRI scanner within cycling
distance), an MEG scanner, EEG systems, Focused Ultrasound, Transcranial
Magnetic Stimulation, and dedicated methods and computing support staff.
The Unit runs two MPhil Programs: Cognitive Neuroscience and NeuroAI, and
postdoctoral researchers have the opportunity to supervise MPhil students
from these and other MPhil programmes and to contribute to supervising PhD
students. Postdoctoral researchers are supported in applying for
postdoctoral fellowships. The lab values commitment to rigorous, open
science, supports diversity in all its meanings, and drives curiosity in a
supportive, multidisciplinary, and international research environment.