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Postdoctoral position in Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning and Computer Vision for the analysis of retinal electrophysiology in response to visual stimulation, with specific expertise in deep learning and sparse learning BC: 71326 - 71327

by Diego Sona

Postdoctoral position in Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning and Computer Vision for the analysis of retinal electrophysiology in response to visual stimulation, with specific expertise in deep learning and sparse learning BC: 71326 - 71327 Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia – IIT – was established by the Italian government to promote technological development and training in the scientific and technological field. Toward this end, IIT is implementing a detailed scientific program, which comprises integration across fundamental research and application. IIT’s research endeavour focuses on high-tech and innovation, representing the forefront of technology with possible application from medicine to industry, computer science, robotics, life sciences and nano-biotechnologies. One postdoctoral position in Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning is available in the department of Pattern Analysis and Computer Vision (PAVIS) at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) ,Genova, Italy. PAVIS department has consolidated expertise in image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition and machine learning and aims at studying and designing intelligent systems for the analysis and understanding of real-world problems. PAVIS focuses in particular on activities related, but not limited, to surveillance and security, biomedical imaging, and bioinformatics. Project Description The research position is funded by the European project “RENVISION - Retina-inspired ENcoding for advanced VISION tasks” (http://www.renvision-fp7.eu/ <http://www.renvision-fp7.eu/>). The overall aim of the project is to achieve a comprehensive understanding of how the retina encodes complex visual scenes, and to use such insights to develop new computational models of retina and toapply them to high-level computer vision tasks, such as scene categorization and action recognition. The project is highly interdisciplinary, including neuro-engineering, electrophysiology, high-resolution microscopy imaging, computational modelling, data analysis, machine learning and computer vision. RENVISION is funded by the European Commission FP7 Future Emerging Technologies programme, under contract n. 600847. Description of the research The candidate will design novel methodologies and algorithms based on pattern recognition and machine learning techniques, aiming at analysing electrophysiological recordings in response to visual stimulation of retina. The main objective of the research is the discovery/determination of representative and/or discriminative features in retina coding allowing for high-level vision tasks, such as scene categorization and action recognition. To this purpose, deep learning, sparse and dictionary learning approaches are to be considered. Experience and Qualifications We are seeking a self-motivated individual with the ability to take day-to-day responsibility for the progress of the proposed work. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering or a closely-related discipline, with competences on machine learning/pattern recognition/computer vision, coupled with a keen interest in neuroscience and biological data processing and analysis. Expertise in deep learning, compressive sensing, and/or dictionary learning is in general preferred. Experience in spiking networks or retinal function will be appreciated while not being a discriminating factor. A strong programming skill is required. Annual salary will depend on research experience and qualification. Closing Date The initial deadline for applications is September 7th , 2015, however please note that the search will continue until appropriate candidates have been identified. How to apply Completed application forms along with a curriculum listing all publications (possibly including pdfs of the most representative ones), names of 2 referees and a research statement (describing previous research experience and outlining its relevance to the above topics) should be sent by email to Prof. Vittorio Murino vittorio.murino(a)iit.it <mailto:vittorio.murino@iit.it> and/or Diego Sona diego.sona(a)iit.it <mailto:diego.sona@iit.it>, quoting PAVIS-PD 71327 – 71326 as reference number. For informal enquiries please write to Prof. Vittorio Murino vittorio.murino(a)iit.it <mailto:vittorio.murino@iit.it> or Diego Sona diego.sona(a)iit.it <mailto:diego.sona@iit.it>. In order to comply with Italian law (art. 23 of Privacy Law of the Italian Legislative Decree n. 196/03), the candidate is kindly asked to give his/her consent to allow Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia to process his/her personal data. We inform you that the information you provide will be solely used for the purpose of evaluating and selecting candidates in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, with its headquarters in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as the Data Holder, using computer and paper-based means, observing the rules on the protection of personal data, including those relating to the security of data, and they will not be communicated to thirds. Please also note that, pursuant to art.7 of Legislative Decree 196/2003, you may exercise your rights at any time as a party concerned by contacting the Data Holder. Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks diversity in its workforce Diego Sona --------------------------------------------------------- Pattern Analysis & Computer Vision (PAVIS) Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) Via Morego 30, 16163, Genova, Italy Phone: +39 010 71781 819 E-mail: diego.sona(a)iit.it www.iit.it/pavis.html ---------------------------------------------------------

Aug. 31, 2015

Postdoc/PhD Position in Recurrent Neural Network Architectures

by Herbert Jaeger

The department of Computer Science at Jacobs University Bremen (http://www.jacobs-university.de) announces a POSTDOC / PHD RESEARCH POSITION IN MACHINE LEARNING / NEURAL NETWORKS / INTELLIGENT AGENT ARCHITECTURES (full-time, very competitive salary, 3 years, start December 1, 2015 or later) the MINDS research group of Herbert Jaeger (http://minds.jacobs-university.de) The position is created in the European Horizon 2020 integrated project "Neural Computing Architectures in Advanced Monolithic 3D-VLSI Nano-Technologies" (NeuRAM3). The project aim of NeuRAM3 is to design and fabricate a large-scale, highly configurable neuromorphic microchip. Based on spiking, recurrent neural dynamics, the microchip is similar in some ways to IBM's recent TrueNorth neurochip (http://www.research.ibm.com/articles/brain-chip.shtml) However, our project aims significantly further than TrueNorth, and IBM is one of the consortium partners. In particular, novel 3-dimensional chip manufacturing technologies will enable a much more complex and much more flexibly configurable on-chip neural architecture. Within this setting, the MINDS group develops *neural learning algorithms and architectures* which are tailored to the novel opportunities afforded by a 3-dimensional, spiking microchip. This line of research will be carried out in close collaboration with a consortium partner from computational neuroscience (Institute of Neuroinformatics, University Zurich and ETH Zurich). Currently in machine learning approaches of deep learning are attracting much attention. In several ways the research in the MINDS group is *complementary to deep learning*. The latter is grounded in high-precision gradient descent methods for training and can devour extremely large training datasets to learn extremely complex tasks. The price paid is very long training times and a lack of online adaptability. In contrast, *we aim for very fast (even instantaneous) learning, online adaptability and extensibility, robustness against noise and computations with low numerical accuracy*. Such properties will be crucial for the algorithms running on next-generation chipsets for mobile devices – and they are also crucial for biological neural systems. The background philosophy of this research is framed by reservoir computing (http://minds.jacobs-university.de/ESNresearch) and conceptors (http://minds.jacobs-university.de/conceptors) Eligible candidates must have a mindset inclined toward mathematical modeling, fluency in English, plus a solid background in at least one of the following areas: • dynamical systems theory, • signal processing and control, • machine learning, • computational neuroscience, • intelligent agent architectures. Details about the position and the NeuRAM3 project will be gladly supplied by Herbert Jaeger (h.jaeger(a)jacobs-university.de) upon request. Please submit applications by email to Herbert Jaeger. Applicants passing an initial screening will be asked to supply two letters of reference. Applications will be processed as long as the job announmcent is posted online at http://minds.jacobs-university.de/jobs. *Jacobs University Bremen* is Germany's only private university with a full range of academic programs from the natural and social sciences and engineering. Its student body is one of the most international conceivable: more than 100 nations are joined on our beautiful campus. Within its young history of only a little more than 10 years, Jacobs University has climbed to the top in many disciplines in Germany's most important university ranking (http://www.che-ranking.de/cms/?getObject=613&getLang=en) The language on campus is English. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Herbert Jaeger Professor of Computational Science Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH Campus Ring 28759 Bremen, Germany Phone (+49) 421 200 3215 Fax (+49) 421 200 49 3215 email h.jaeger(a)jacobs-university.de http://minds.jacobs-university.de ------------------------------------------------------------------

Aug. 31, 2015

Update 2: 2016 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (IEEE WCCI 2016)

by IEEE WCCI 2016

Dear Colleague, Below please find some updated information about 2016 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (IEEE WCCI 2016). 2016 IEEE World Congress on Computational IntelligenceVancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, Canada 25-29 July 2016 www.wcci2016.org*---------------~*******~-------------------* * Paper Submission is now OPEN* *---------------~*******~-------------------* IEEE WCCI 2016 paper submission is now OPEN. All papers should be submitted through the IEEE WCCI 2016 online submission system before the deadline of 15 January 2016. Click here for more information: http://www.wcci2016.org/submission.php *-----~*******~------* * Speakers* *-----~*******~------* World renowned computer scientist and computational theorist, Chair Professor at Harvard University, 2010 Turing Award winner, Professor Leslie Valiant will deliver a keynote at IEEE WCCI 2016. The 2016 IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Award winner, Professor Ronald R. Yager (IEEE Fellow), will receive his award and deliver a keynote at IEEE WCCI 2016. The 2016 IEEE CIS Evolutionary Computation Pioneer Award winner and 2015 IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Award winner, Professor Marco Dorigo (IEEE Fellow), will receive his award and deliver a keynote at IEEE WCCI 2016. *---------~*******~---------* * Best Paper Awards* *---------~*******~---------* IEEE WCCI 2016 will present the Best Overall Paper Awards and the Best Student Paper Awards to recognize outstanding papers published in each of the three conference proceedings (IJCNN 2016, FUZZ-IEEE 2016, IEEE CEC 2016). The awards will be judged by an Awards Committee and the recipient of each award will be given a certificate of the award and a cash prize to be presented during the conference banquet at IEEE WCCI 2016. *--------~****~--------* * Travel Grants* *--------~****~--------* The IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (IEEE CIS) will offer a limited number of travel grants for - Students (undergraduate or graduate students, from any country) - Professional researchers from developing countries who are presenting one or more papers at IEEE WCCI 2016. Click here for more information:http://www.wcci2016.org/sponsors.php *---------~****~---------* * Important Dates* *---------~****~---------* - Special Session & Workshop Proposals Deadline: 15 November 2015 - Competition & Tutorial Proposals Deadline: 15 December 2015 - *Paper Submission Deadline: 15 January 2016* - Paper Acceptance Notification Date: 15 March 2016 - Final Paper Submission & Early Registration Deadline: 15 April 2016 - IEEE WCCI 2016: 25-29 July 2016 For more information on the congress, please visit: [www.wcci2016.org] www.wcci2016.org *Alternatively we can also be reached on the following social media platforms:* - https://www.facebook.com/wcci2016; - https://twitter.com/wcci2016; - http://www.weibo.com/wcci2016; - http://t.qq.com/wcci2016 We look forward to welcoming you in Vancouver next year! Best wishes, Kay Chen Tan and Gary G. Yen 2016 IEEE WCCI General Co-Chairs

Aug. 31, 2015

Re: [Comp-neuro] Registration and Abstract submission Brain States Conference

by Bias Watch

Brain States: Characterization and Neuromodulation by DBS Organizers: Rowshanak Hashemiyoon, Veerle Visser-Vandewalle Invited speaker gender ratio: 0 Females / 22 Males Estimated* base rate of females in the field: 20% BiasWatchNeuro rating: 0 out of 3 *Method of estimation: NIH RePORTER with text keyword “DBS”, count number of female first PIs in first 25 results for more information: www.biaswatchneuro.com > From: neuro girl <neurogirl(a)hotmail.com> > > Subject: [Comp-neuro] Registration and Abstract submission Brain States > Conference > > Date: August 27, 2015 3:15:33 AM EDT > > To: "comp-neuro(a)neuroinf.org" <comp-neuro(a)neuroinf.org> > > > > Dear All, > > > > Registration and abstract submission are now open! > > > > Brain States: Characterization and Neuromodulation by DBS > > November 11-13, 2015 in Cologne, Germany. > > > > Interdisciplinary contributions to the study of brain mechanics have > greatly advanced our theories of the neurodynamic operations employed by > the brain. Although the brain exhibits continuous ongoing activity, > variation in the spatiotemporal patterns of activation observed across > different brain regions during rest versus active processing provides > valuable information about functional connectivity and strategies for > information processing. > > > > This conference will explore the most up-to-date theories of normal > brain function and how these processes may be altered to produce > pathological states. Furthermore, it will explore the models and methods > used to describe the proposed neural strategies subserving these different > brain states. > > > > Our list of confirmed speakers include: > > Hagai Bergman (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) > > Peter Brown (University of Oxford) > > Stephan Chabardes (University Hospital Grenoble) > > Alain Destexhe (CNRS) > > Emad N. Eskandar (Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School) > > John J. Foxe (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) > > Marc Goodfellow (University of Exeter) > > Anthony A. Grace (University of Pittsburgh) > > Rowshanak Hashemiyoon (University Hospital of Cologne) > > Jens Haueisen (Technische Universität Ilmenau) > > Viktor Jirsa (Aix-Marseille Université /CNRS) > > Jens Kuhn (University Hospital Cologne) > > Fernando Lopes da Silva (University of Amsterdam) > > Andres Lozano (University of Toronto) > > Cameron McIntyre (Case Western Reserve University) > > Christoph M. Michel (University of Geneva) > > Bart Nuttin (KU Leuven) > > Urs Ribary (Simon Fraser University) > > Günter Schiepek (Paracelsus Medical University) > > Wolf Singer (Max Planck Institute for Brain Research) > > Dimitri van de Ville (University of Geneva) > > Veerle Visser-Vandewalle (University Hospital of Cologne) > > Jürgen Voges (Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg) > > We are intentionally limiting attendance in order to ensure a collegial > atmosphere with excellent discussion. > > > > More information can be found on these websites http://bit.ly/1JVElkf > and https://dbs.veomed.net/. > > > > Hope to see you in Cologne! > > > > > > With kind regards, > > Row Hashemiyoon > > > > Rowshanak Hashemiyoon, PhD > > Chief, Behavioral Neurophysiology and Computational Neuroscience > > Klinik für Stereotaxie und Funktionelle Neurochirurgie > > Universitätsklinikum Köln > > Kerpener Str. 62 > > D - 50937 Köln > > Email: row.hashemiyoon(a)uk-koeln.de<mailto:row.hashemiyoon@uk-koeln.de> > > http://www.uk-koeln.de/de/stereotaxie > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Comp-neuro mailing list > > Comp-neuro(a)neuroinf.org > > http://www.neuroinf.org/mailman/listinfo/comp-neuro > >

Aug. 29, 2015

Senior lectureship in computer science (machine learning / biocomputation)

by Steuber, Volker

Senior Lecturer in Computer Science School of Computer Science University of Hertfordshire Hatfield, Hertfordshire UK Salary: £37,394 to £47,328 per annum depending on skills and experience FTE: Full time position Duration of contract: Permanent Closing date: 10 September 2015 Applications are invited for a post of Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School's teaching and curriculum development activities, and to strengthen its research activities. We are looking to recruit specifically computer scientists with specialist interests in data science or machine learning related to biocomputation (including computational neuroscience), with the flexibility to teach across mainstream topics in computer science. The School has an international reputation for teaching and research, with 58 academic staff, 20 adjunct lecturer staff, and 65 research students and postdoctoral research staff. With a history going back to 1958, the School teaches one of the largest cohorts of undergraduate students in the UK, and also delivers a thriving online computer science degree programme. The University of Hertfordshire is situated in Hatfield, in the green belt just north of London. The person appointed will be expected to contribute to learning and teaching relevant to core computer science topics, participate in curriculum review and development, design and develop new modules, and supervise student projects at all levels. The appointee will strengthen the research culture in the School by pursuing research as part of a larger research team, seeking external funding, publishing papers, supervising research students, and participating in commercial activity as appropriate. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to teaching and research in databases or machine learning. You must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, possess excellent communication skills in English and the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It is desirable that candidates have a track record of publication, external research funding, collaboration across disciplines, experience of different types of assessment and higher education quality assurance. They should also have the ability to play a role in the routine running of the School of Computer Science. The University is required to meet UKVI visa regulations. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK will have to satisfy UKVI regulations before they can be appointed. Application should be made through http://www.herts.ac.uk/contact-us/jobs-and-vacancies/academic-vacancies (reference 012476). For informal enquiries contact Prof William Clocksin (Dean of School, w.clocksin(a)herts.ac.uk) or Dr Volker Steuber (Head of the Biocomputation Research Group, v.steuber(a)herts.ac.uk)

Aug. 28, 2015

Postdoctoral Position at The Rockefeller University

by George Reeke

Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience A postdoctoral position supported by the BRAIN initiative is available at The Rockefeller University under the guidance of George Reeke in collaboration with Charles Gilbert and Winrich Freiwald. The overall project will study cortical mechanisms of object recognition and more specifically the influence of top-down task-and attentional influences on cortical dynamics and perceptual learning in areas of the visual cortical pathway. The computational work will involve developing and running large-scale spiking models of cortical regions studied in the overall project, with the goal of developing an accurate theoretical understanding of the phenomena observed in the experimental research. The successful candidate should, ideally, have a Ph.D. in a relevant area of neuroscience with a strong knowledge of mammalian visual systems and neuronal systems modeling. The candidate will be expected to develop suitable software to supplement the available tools as needed and will be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Interested individuals should send a c.v. and the names of three references to Dr. George Reeke (reeke(a)rockefeller.edu) with a subject line "Computational Neuroscience postdoc position". The position is available immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Rockefeller University is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

Aug. 27, 2015

Postdoctoral positions in Systems/Computational neuroscience [Univ Pittsburgh]

by Nathan Urban

The lab of Dr. Nathan Urban, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurobiology and Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition invites applications for two postdoctoral positions for projects on the analysis of olfactory system function and circuitry. Projects involve measuring of neural activity in vivo or in vitro using physiological and imaging approaches (whole cell patch clamp and calcium imaging in vitro and 2-photon imaging and physiology in vivo). We seek both experimentalists and computational neuroscientists interested in exploring the following topics in rodent model systems: The mechanisms and role of biophysical and circuit-level neuronal diversity Connections between biophysical and statistical models of neurons Sensory coding in control mice and in disease models Successful candidates will have a track record of publications and experience in experimental and/or computational neuroscience. Interests must be aligned with the broad interests of the lab and successful applicants will be expected to participate in ongoing collaborations with other groups in Pittsburgh and in other locations. Postdocs in the lab will have the opportunity to present their work at national and international meetings. Through mentoring and by creating opportunities for independent projects, postdocs will be in an excellent position to develop towards independent career objectives. Applicants can contact Dr. Urban via e-mail at nurban(a)pitt.edu and should apply via: http://goo.gl/forms/27qj1SJxw4 Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, engineering, computer science or a related discipline. Clear evidence of research productivity and ability to work on collaborative projects is also essential. Feel free to forward to interested colleagues. ___________________________________________ Nathan Urban, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Special Projects 829 Cathedral of Learning Professor and Associate Chair - Department of Neurobiology http://www.neurobio.pitt.edu/ Co-Director Center for the Neural basis of Cognition www.cnbc.cmu.edu Associate Director Pittsburgh Brain Institute http://www.braininstitute.pitt.edu/ E1440 BSTWR 200 Lothrop Street University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: 412-648-3396 nurban(a)pitt.edu

Aug. 27, 2015

Registration and Abstract submission Brain States Conference

by neuro girl

Dear All, Registration and abstract submission are now open! Brain States: Characterization and Neuromodulation by DBS November 11-13, 2015 in Cologne, Germany. Interdisciplinary contributions to the study of brain mechanics have greatly advanced our theories of the neurodynamic operations employed by the brain. Although the brain exhibits continuous ongoing activity, variation in the spatiotemporal patterns of activation observed across different brain regions during rest versus active processing provides valuable information about functional connectivity and strategies for information processing. This conference will explore the most up-to-date theories of normal brain function and how these processes may be altered to produce pathological states. Furthermore, it will explore the models and methods used to describe the proposed neural strategies subserving these different brain states. Our list of confirmed speakers include: Hagai Bergman (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) Peter Brown (University of Oxford) Stephan Chabardes (University Hospital Grenoble) Alain Destexhe (CNRS) Emad N. Eskandar (Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School) John J. Foxe (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) Marc Goodfellow (University of Exeter) Anthony A. Grace (University of Pittsburgh) Rowshanak Hashemiyoon (University Hospital of Cologne) Jens Haueisen (Technische Universität Ilmenau) Viktor Jirsa (Aix-Marseille Université /CNRS) Jens Kuhn (University Hospital Cologne) Fernando Lopes da Silva (University of Amsterdam) Andres Lozano (University of Toronto) Cameron McIntyre (Case Western Reserve University) Christoph M. Michel (University of Geneva) Bart Nuttin (KU Leuven) Urs Ribary (Simon Fraser University) Günter Schiepek (Paracelsus Medical University) Wolf Singer (Max Planck Institute for Brain Research) Dimitri van de Ville (University of Geneva) Veerle Visser-Vandewalle (University Hospital of Cologne) Jürgen Voges (Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg) We are intentionally limiting attendance in order to ensure a collegial atmosphere with excellent discussion. More information can be found on these websites http://bit.ly/1JVElkf and https://dbs.veomed.net/. Hope to see you in Cologne! With kind regards, Row Hashemiyoon Rowshanak Hashemiyoon, PhD Chief, Behavioral Neurophysiology and Computational Neuroscience Klinik für Stereotaxie und Funktionelle Neurochirurgie Universitätsklinikum Köln Kerpener Str. 62 D - 50937 Köln Email: row.hashemiyoon(a)uk-koeln.de<mailto:row.hashemiyoon@uk-koeln.de> http://www.uk-koeln.de/de/stereotaxie

Aug. 27, 2015

PhD Position in Deep Learning & Visual Neuroscience

by Paul Zhutovsky

Hi there, we at EyeQuant, a visual neuroscience / machine learning startup based in Berlin have teamed up with a Marie Curie training network to offer a fully salaried PhD candidate position at the rapidly advancing intersection of Deep Learning, Computer Vision and Visual Neuroscience, starting as soon as possible. This is a really unique opportunity to obtain a PhD through a prestigious programme while working with and at a successful technology software startup, enabling you to simultaneously advance your career prospects both inside and outside of academia. Your supervisor and PI will be neuroscientist and EyeQuant co-founder Prof. Dr. Peter König, who is the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science and Head of the Neurobiopsychology Lab at the University of Osnabrück, Germany. You will be based in EyeQuant’s Berlin HQ, with regular trips to our Lab in Osnabrück. You can find more details and next steps here: http://www.eyequant.com/#!/jobs Please note that in order to be eligible for the MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE grant, you must not have carried out your main research activity for more than 12 months in Germany in the previous 36 months.

Aug. 27, 2015

Postdoctoral position in dendritic modelling, Poirazi lab, Crete

by Yiota Poirazi

Can you please post this job opening in my lab to the list? Thank you! Yiota Poirazi ----------------------------------------- 1-2 Postdoctoral positions funded by the* ERC Starting Grant dEMORY <http://www.demory.gr/>*will be available as of* October 1st 2015* (the start date is flexible) at IMBB-FORTH <http://www.imbb.forth.gr/> in Crete, in the lab of Dr. *Panayiota Poirazi*. <http://www.dendrites.gr/> *Indicative application deadline: September 25th, 2015 (applications will be continuously screened until the positions are filled).* · Available for 2 years, with a *yearly *salary of 30,000-36,000 € (with benefits), depending on experience and career stage. · *Requirements: *Expertise in computational neuroscience, preferably in compartmental modeling and neural/dendritic computations. *THE PROJECT: Dissecting the Role of Dendrites in Memory* While memory is a function that has attracted the interest of the scientific community for several years, little is known about the rules underlying memory formation in the brain. Until recently, the single neuron was considered the main processing unit of the brain and memories were believed to be stored exclusively through plasticity modifications that take place in the synapses, the connecting sites between neurons. Over the last decade however, emerging evidence suggests that the neuron is no longer the key processing unit of the brain. The dendrites of individual neurons, which were thought as merely passive devices that allow neuronal communication, are currently the no 1 candidate for this role. The goal of this work is to characterize the role of dendrites in learning and memory processes so as to formulate a unifying theory regarding their contribution in memory formation across brain regions and abstraction levels. This will be achieved via the development of computational models that start at the single cell level and expand to the microcircuit and the network level, while varying in their degree of biophysical detail. Models will express a distinct memory function, specific to the region they belong to: the hippocampus the prefrontal cortex or the amygdala. By manipulating the biophysical, anatomical and plasticity properties of dendrites and tracking the effect on memory, the project aims to infer the key rules by which these thin structures shape mnemonic processes. These rules will then form the basis for deducing theoretical abstractions of trainable neurons with dendrites. The project has been running since 2012 and has already produced a number of outcomes which can be found at the following web sites: *www.demory.gr* <http://www.demory.gr/>*, * *www.dendrites.gr* <http://www.dendrites.gr/> *IMBB-FORTH* The Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas <http://www.forth.gr/> (FORTH) is one of the top European Research Centers. It has ranked 1st in terms of high impact publications in Greece and 12th in the number of FP7 grants in Europe. It should be noted that since the establishment of the ERC grant scheme in 2007, a total of 39 awards have been made to scientists working in Greek Institutions and 11 of them are located in Institutes of FORTH. The Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology <http://www.imbb.forth.gr/> (IMBB) at FORTH is the top Biological Institute in Greece, in terms of high quality personnel, publications, infrastructure and competitive grants. IMBB-FORTH is located in Heraklion, one of the most ancient and historical Greek cities, on the picturesque island of Crete. Crete, the homeland of major artists, such as El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis, impressively combines the outstanding geophysical variety (forests, mountains, gorges, and beaches) with its rich history of thousands of years, resulting in the well-known Cretan culture and cuisine. *THE POIRAZI LAB* The Computational Biology Laboratory <http://www.imbb.forth.gr/people/poirazi/> at IMBB-FORTH performs research that is at the forefront of Computational Neuroscience. The work of Dr. Poirazi led to several high impact publications, some of which have shaped the field of dendritic computations. Her work received prestigious awards, including the EMBO Young Investigator Award in 2005, 2 Marie Curie Fellowships, a scientist-of-the year award in Greece in 2012, a European Research Council (ERC) starting grant in 2012, a nomination by EMBO to AcademiaNet—portal for outstanding female scientists in Europe (2013), and the "Manolis Christofides" Young Cypriot Investigator award in 2014. She is named Young Scientist of the World Economic Forum for its Annual Meeting of the New Champions in 2014 and 2015. She is a member of the Young Academy of Europe since 2015 and currently the Chair of the FENS-KAVLI Network of Excellence <http://www.fens.org/Outreach/FENS-Kavli-Network-of-Excellence/> whose aim is to promote Neuroscience research and science policy in Europe and beyond. *TO APPLY:* Candidates that match the required profile will be continuously interviewed until the positions are filled. Candidates should send a *resume and two (2) reference letters* to *poirazi[at]imbb.forth.gr <http://imbb.forth.gr/>*. If possible, recommendations should be sent by the referees. -- Panayiota Poirazi, Ph.D. Research Director Computational Biology Laboratory Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) Vassilika Vouton, P.O.Box 1385, GR 70013, Heraklion, Crete GREECE Tel: +30 2810 391139 Fax: +30 2810 391101 Εmail: poirazi(a)imbb.forth.gr Lab site: www.dendrites.gr Chair, FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence <http://www.fens.org/Outreach/FENS-Kavli-Network-of-Excellence/>

Aug. 27, 2015