Open Positions will begin to be posted about 6 weeks before each deadline.
Candidates should keep in mind to indicate “hiring labs” when filling in the 3-5 labs in which they are interested in the on-line application.
We have 3 rounds of evaluation:
- The on-line application. If your application is retained then,
- Zoom presentations of master’s projects for the EDNE Commission – early May. If your application is retained then,
- On campus Hiring Days – June 2026
Hummel Laboratory of Clinical Neuroengineering,
Kim Laboratory – Brand new EPFL Laboratory of Molecular and Synthetic Neuroengineering – is seeking motivated PhD students to join their interdisciplinary team exploring how the brain microenvironment influences tumor progression and signaling. More information
Mathis A. Laboratory of Computational Neuroscience & AI has openings for students to reverse-engineer the circuits of sensorimotor control, advance skill learning as well as develop state of the art behavioral analysis tools (pose estimation, action segmentation, ReID)
McCabe Laboratory of Neural Genetics is recruiting neuroscientists to work in our group to investigate neuronal circuit and synapse ensemble function in the motor system. Our laboratory aspires towards a fundamental understanding of motor systems in Drosophila and to leverage this knowledge to ameliorate human motor system dysfunction during ageing and in the diseases ALS, FTD and SMA. isa
Petersen Laboratory of of Sensory Processing encourages highly motivated students with a strong background in neuroscience, electrophysiology, imaging, data analysis or computational modelling to apply for PhD positions in the fields of reward-based learning and context-dependent sensory processing in mice.
Ramdya Laboratory of Neuroengineering reverse-engineers cognitive and motor behaviors in the fly, Drosophila melanogaster, to better understand the mind and to design more intelligent robots. Flies are an ideal model: they generate complex behaviors, their nervous systems are small, and they are genetically malleable. Our lab develops and leverages advanced microscopy, machine learning, genetics, and computational modeling approaches to address systems-level questions. We are always looking for talented researchers to join our team. Join us! There is much to discover!
Zhang Laboratory of Bio-Iontronics, the mission is to make bioiontronic synthetic tissues for applications in medicine. To that end, we are interested in developing synthetic tissues with key functions of embodied energy, logic control, stimuli-responsiveness, and therapeutics delivery, enabling interactive communication with biology. Open positions, more information.
More positions may be still posted! Please check this list regularly and contact the EDNE administrator if you have already finalized your application and would like to add on another lab interest.
We have 3 rounds of evaluation:
- The on-line application. If your application is retained then,
- Zoom presentations of master’s projects for the EDNE Commission – Dec 5th/8th. If your application is retained then,
- On campus Hiring Days – 21 to 23 January 2026
The PhD program will communicate to you by mid-December if your application is selected or not for the Hiring Days.
Courtine Laboratory of Spinal Cord Repair, One position on Gene therapies for Spinal Cord Repair
Herzog Laboratory of Human Psychophysics has openings for students with an interest in human vision or schizophrenia research with a psychophysics, imaging (fMRI, EEG, TMS) or modelling background. Please do not pre-contact the lab.
Hummel Laboratory of Clinical Neuroengineering, Two positions
Mathis A. Laboratory of Computational Neuroscience & AI has openings for students to reverse-engineer the circuits of sensorimotor control, advance skill learning as well as develop state of the art behavioral analysis tools (pose estimation, action segmentation, ReID).
Navarro Laboratory of Neuroimmunology, Brand new EPFL lab looking for excellent PhD students interested in neuroimmunology, specifically in understanding how the immune system contributes to the decline in brain function during aging (primarily in mice). Highly motivated students with strong backgrounds in neuroscience and/or immunology are encouraged to apply.
Please indicate your interest in the open field just after the “potential host labs” section of the on-line application.
Petersen Laboratory of Sensory Processing encourages highly motivated students with a strong background in neuroscience, electrophysiology, imaging, data analysis or computational modelling to apply for PhD positions in the fields of reward-based learning and context-dependent sensory processing in mice. In addition, we have an open PhD position in neurotechnology focusing on the development of advanced multiphoton optical techniques for in vivo two-photon holographic optogenetic stimulation and deep tissue imaging using three-photon microscopy.
Ramdya Laboratory of Neuroengineering reverse-engineers cognitive and motor behaviors in the fly, Drosophila melanogaster, to better understand the mind and to design more intelligent robots. Flies are an ideal model: they generate complex behaviors, their nervous systems are small, and they are genetically malleable. Our lab develops and leverages advanced microscopy, machine learning, genetics, and computational modeling approaches to address systems-level questions. We are always looking for talented researchers to join our team. Join us! There is much to discover!
Zhang Laboratory of Bio-Iontronics, the mission is to make bioiontronic synthetic tissues for applications in medicine. To that end, we are interested in developing synthetic tissues with key functions of embodied energy, logic control, stimuli-responsiveness, and therapeutics delivery, enabling interactive communication with biology.
More positions may be still posted! Please check this list regularly and contact the EDNE administrator if you have already finalized your application and would like to add on another lab interest.