[AUDITORY] A PhD position on rhythm perception and early development

[Sahar Moghimi <000001e4f98801af-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear all,

I am reaching out to you because I am looking for a PhD candidate.  
Please kindly share this message with potentially interested students.

Kind wishes
Sahar


I am seeking a PhD candidate to join the Groupe de Recherches sur  
l’Analyse Multimodale de la Fonction Cérébrale (GRAMFC) in Amiens,  
France, to study the cortical representation of auditory rhythm  
processing in newborns.
The project relies on bimodal neuroimaging (fNIRS and HD-EEG) and  
requires strong technical skills in neural data processing.

Amiens is located approximately one hour from both Paris and Lille and  
offers a calm yet dynamic student environment, with diverse cultural  
opportunities.

Application deadline: May 31, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

GRAMFC (Inserm U1105) is an international leader in neonatal care,  
particularly in pediatric and neonatal clinical neurophysiology,  
high-resolution EEG (HR-EEG), and high-density NIRS (HD-NIRS), with  
ongoing developments in fetal MEG. The laboratory brings together a  
multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, engineers,  
neuropsychologists, intensive-care pediatricians, obstetricians, and  
pediatric neurologists. It has developed innovative tools for the  
acquisition and analysis of cerebral function in children, neonates,  
and preterm infants.
My research team focuses on the early development of rhythm  
perception, with ongoing projects involving PhD students and  
postdoctoral researchers, supported by multiple national and  
international grants and collaborations. The successful candidate will  
be integrated into a European and international research consortium.

Benefits:
•	Participation in international conferences (typically one per year)
•	Integration into a European and international research network
Salary: starting from €1,650/month (year 1)

Qualifications
Required:
•	MSc (or equivalent) in neuroscience, biomedical engineering,  
computer science, or a related field
•	Strong background in neural signal processing
•	Advanced programming skills (e.g., MATLAB or Python)
•	Excellent written and spoken English
Preferred:
•	Background in music neuroscience and/or auditory perception
•	Proficiency in French

How to apply
Applications should include:
•	A CV
•	A cover letter describing research interests and motivation
•	Contact details for two referees
Please send applications to:
Sahar Moghimi , sahar.moghimi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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Sahar Moghimi (she/her)

GRAMFC, Inserm UMR1105
Université de Picardie Jules Verne
mail: sahar.moghimi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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