Connectionists: PhD in cross-species Computational Cognitive Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin

[Konstantinos Tsetsos]

TCD is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position in cross-species Computational Cognitive Neuroscience, combining OPM-MEG experiments and anatomy-infused neural network modelling of cognition.

Overview
The purpose of this role is to undertake a PhD investigating “Cross-species mechanisms of evidence accumulation along prefrontal cortical gradients” in the Research Groups of Dr. Seán Froudist-Walsh (50%) and Prof. Konstantinos Tsetsos (50%). 
Mice and humans differ strikingly in evidence-accumulation behaviour: mice often integrate information optimally and with minimal leak, whereas humans show systematic recency biases. This project develops a mechanistic, cross-species account of these differences by examining how aspects of the stimulus presentation interact with prefrontal cortical architecture. The student will combine new human OPM-MEG experiments, anatomy-informed neuro-AI model development and comparative analyses across species.

Training & Environment
Based at the TCD Institute of Neuroscience, the PhD student will receive training in:
• Experimental design, acquisition, and analysis of human OPM-MEG experiments
• Neuroanatomy and physiology - Analysing prefrontal gradients across species
• Computational modelling of behaviour and neural circuits
• Neuro-AI model development integrating species-specific neuroanatomy

The PhD student will also get the opportunity for research visits to the University of Oxford, where 50% of the Cognition, Anatomy & Neural Networks lab is based.

Further Information & Application
Full Job description and details of how to apply:
https://www.tcd.ie/media/tcd/scss/pdfs/Job-Description---PhD-Studentship-in-Computational-Cognitive-Neuroscience.pdf

If you're from a low socioeconomic background, and/or another underrepresented community, we'd love to hear from you.

DEADLINE: 5/February/2026
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