Research Assistant (33% Full-Time) – Natural Language & Neural Data Processing

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Location: Institute of Neuroinformatics (INI), ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Lab: Neural Dynamics Lab (ndlab.ch)
Start Date: as soon as possible
Duration: flexible, up to 6 months, with possibility for renewal.

About the Position

The Neural Dynamics Lab at the Institute of Neuroinformatics invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant (33% of full time). The lab’s research focuses on the analysis of naturalistic human communication and its neural correlates.

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research by developing robust natural language processing (NLP) pipelines for conversational data and managing complex intracranial EEG (iEEG) datasets.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • - NLP Pipeline Development: use and optimize natural language processing workflows for large-scale natural conversation recordings.

  • - Neural Data Management: oversee the curation and quality control of diverse neural datasets.

  • - Signal Processing: process intracranial EEG (iEEG) data, including spike sorting to isolate single-neuron activity.

  • - Collaboration: work closely with lab members to integrate linguistic features with neural dynamics, contributing to publications.

Requirements

  • - Education: currently enrolled in a Master’s program (preferably at ETH Zurich) or holding a completed Master’s degree in Computer Science, Neuroscience, Data Science, or a related field.

  • - Technical Skills:

    • - - Strong proficiency in Python programming.

    • - - Solid experience with Linux environments and command-line tools.

    • - - Demonstrated background in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and general Data Science.

  • - Preferred Qualifications:

    • - - Prior experience in neuroscience, specifically with electrophysiological data (EEG/iEEG) or spike sorting techniques.

    • - - Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face, spaCy).

What We Offer

  • - Compensation: salary will be paid in accordance with D-ITET (ETH Zurich) guidelines for research assistants, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  • - Flexibility: a 33% workload offers an excellent opportunity for Master’s students to gain research experience alongside their studies, or for professionals to engage in high-impact research part-time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents via email to ndlab-contact@sympa.ethz.ch:

  1. 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  2. 2. Cover Letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience.

  3. 3. Transcripts (if currently enrolled or recently graduated).

  4. 4. Any other relevant documents (e.g., links to GitHub repositories, publications, or writing samples).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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