Postdoc Multilayer Networks in Neuro-oncology

Are you ready to help transform how we understand and treat oncological and neurological diseases? We are seeking an ambitious postdoctoral researcher to join a groundbreaking project that aims to bridge the biological scales of disease — from molecules to brain networks to cognition.

In neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), early molecular changes — such as dysregulation of key proteins — eventually lead to brain network disruptions and cognitive decline. However, connecting these dots across levels of biology remains one of the greatest challenges in modern neuroscience. Our project takes on this challenge head-on, using multilayer network theory: an exciting analytical framework that allows us to model, quantify, and understand interactions both within and between different biological scales.

You will work at the forefront of this innovation, building integrated network models that combine proteomic data (molecular scale) with brain network imaging (systems scale). Your goal is to identify the critical molecular and network targets that drive cognitive decline and, ultimately, to uncover new strategies for personalized therapeutic intervention.

This project sits at the intersection of computational neuroscience, systems biology, and clinical research. You will have access to rich multimodal datasets, including proteomic profiles and advanced neuroimaging from large Alzheimer’s cohorts, and will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, neurologists, and data scientists. While your primary focus will be on Alzheimer’s Disease, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to parallel projects targeting cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis and cancer, applying the multilayer network approach across different neurological and oncological populations.

If you are passionate about systems neuroscience, precision medicine, and innovative computational methods, and want to make a real impact on the future of research in this space, we would love to hear from you.

• You hold a PhD in AI, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline;
• You have a background in the development and implementation of new computational methods;
• You have strong programming skills, preferably in Python;  
• You are able to explain complex ideas to non-specialists;
• You have good communication skills (written/oral) in English, you are self-disciplined and can work in a multi-disciplinary environment.