[ICMNS] PhD at the Center for Neuroscience Research of Lyon, France1 message

[Elif Koksal]

Multiscale brain rhythms under healthy and epileptic conditions: computational modeling insights for clinical applications 




Neural activity in the brain operates across multiple scales, encompassing both spatial and temporal dynamics. In patients with epilepsy, however, cognitive impairments are often linked to disruptions in these neural mechanisms, particularly through interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs). This project aims to uncover new insights into the link between electrophysiology and attention deficits, one of the most prevalent cognitive impairments in patients with epilepsy, by exploring the role of IEDs. The PhD candidate will develop a comprehensive neocortical population model. The model will be validated on electrophysiological signals recorded in epileptic patients, and its dynamics will be studied to detail the mechanisms of multiple timescale interactions giving rise to healthy and pathological activity. 



The research project is at the interface between computational, cognitive, and clinical neurosciences. The candidate will preferably have some background in applied mathematics or computational neuroscience/systems biology . Programming skills in Python and knowledge of dynamical systems are required. Knowledge in cognitive neuroscience, electrophysiology and/or EEG analysis would be an asset. The PhD fellow will join the [ https://cophyteam.fr/ | Cophy Team ] hosted at the Center for Neuroscience Research of Lyon (CRNL), France . The ideal start date is September 2025, with some flexibility. 



Candidates should send their CV, a motivation letter, contact information for 2-3 references and their master degree notes (if available) to Elif Köksal-Ersöz [ mailto:elif.koksal at inria.fr | elif.koksal at inria.fr ] and Mathilde Bonnefond [ mailto:mathilde.bonnefond at inserm.fr | mathilde.bonnefond at inserm.fr ] until June 10 th 2025 . 



Related Publications: 

    1. Bonnefond M , Kastner S, Jensen O. Communication between Brain Areas Based on Nested Oscillations. eNeuro. 2017; 4(2). 
    2. Köksal-Ersöz E , Lazazzera R, Yochum M, Merlet I, Makhalova J, Mercadal B, et al. Signal processing and computational modeling for interpretation of SEEG-recorded interictal epileptiform discharges in epileptogenic and non-epileptogenic zones. J Neural Eng. 2022;19(5):055005. 
    3. Köksal-Ersöz E , Yochum M, Benquet P, Wendling F. eCOALIA: Neocorticalneural mass model for simulating electroencephalographic signal, SoftwareX. 2024, 28: 101924. 
    4. Thieux M, Jung J. et al. BLAST paradigm. Epilepsy & Behavior. 2019 ; 99: 106470. 

Elif Köksal-Ersöz 

Scientific researcher 
[ https://elifkoksal.github.io/ | https://elifkoksal.github.io/ ] 


Centre Inria de Lyon & CRNL 
CH Le Vinatier Bâtiment 452 
95 boulevard Pinel 
69500 Bron, France 

[ https://www.inria.fr/en | www.inria.fr ] 






[ https://elifkoksal.github.io/ ] 









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