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[INNS-BDDL 2018] Call for Papers
by Teng Teck Hou Aug. 11, 2017

Aug. 11, 2017

[Apologies for cross-postings] ########################################################### CALL FOR PAPERS The 3rd INNS Conference on Big Data and Deep Learning 2018 April 17-19, 2018, Sanur - Bali, Indonesia Homepage: http://www.innsbigdata2018.org #######################Description:###################### The International Neural Network Society (INNS) is the premiere organization for individuals interested in a theoretical and computational understanding of the brain and applying that knowledge to develop new and more effective forms of machine intelligence. INNS was formed in 1987 by the leading scientists in the neural network field. Researchers and colleagues who work in the area of big data and machine learning, we are happy to announce "The 3 rd INNS Conference on Big Data and Deep Learning 2018 (INNS BDDL 2018) will be held on April 18 19, 2018 in Sanur Bali, Indonesia. The aim of this conference is to create a valuable and important forum for scientists and engineers throughout the world to present the latest research findings and idea at the forefront of Big Data and Deep Learning. Accepted papers will be published by Elsevier, Scopus indexed. Several papers will be selected for possible publication in top journals. The conference will feature a comprehensive technical program with technical tracks on: Track 1: Big Data Track 2: Big Data Algorithms Track 3: Deep Learning Track 4: Application Areas Important Dates ################################################################### * Tutorial and workshop proposals (Submission) 15 September 2017 * Tutorial and workshop proposals (Decision) 30 September 2017 * Paper submission 2 November 2017 * Decision notification 31 December 2017 * Conference 17 - 19 April 2018 ################################################################### Previous INNS Conference: INNS 2016 in Thessaloniki, Greece INNS 2015 in San Francisco, USA #################### Organizing committees ############### General chairs Seiichi Ozawa, Kobe University, Japan Ah-Hwee Tan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Program Chairs Plamen P. Angelov, Lancaster University, UK Asim Roy, Arizona State University, USA Mahardhika Pratama, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Local Committee Chairs Dieky Adzkiya, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Advisory Board Yew-Soon Ong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Robert Kozma, University of Memphis, USA Sankar K. Pal, Indian Statistical Institute, India Haibo He, University of Rhode Island, USA Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada Leszek Rutkowski, Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland Nikola Kasabov, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Fernando Gomide, University of Campinas, Brazil Marley Vellasco, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Yoonsuck Choe, Texas A&M University Minho Lee, Kyungpook National University, South Korea Bao-Liang Lu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Irwin King, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong kong Mohammad Nuh, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Joni Hermana, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Heru Setyawan, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Tutorials/Workshop Chairs Igor Skrjanc, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Sundaram Suresh, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Poster Sessions Chairs Eko Setiadji, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Agus Salim, La Trobe University, Australia Special Sessions Chairs Justin Wang, La Trobe University, Australia Yongping Pan, National University of Singapore, Singapore Panel Chairs Sreenatha Anavatti, University of New South Wales, Australia Mukesh Prasad, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Achmad Affandi, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Awards Chairs Tapabrata Ray, University of New South Wales, Australia Dejan Dovzan, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Richard J. Oentaryo, McLaren Applied Technologies, Singapore Publication Chairs Edwin Lughofer, Johannes Kepler University, Austria Jose Antonio Iglesias, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain Moamar Sayed?Mouchaweh, Institute Mines Telecom Lille Douai, France Publicity Chair Simone Scardapane, Sapienza University, Italy Teng Teck Hou, Singapore Management University, Singapore Hendro Nurhadi, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia International Liaison Chairs Yun Sing Koh, University of Auckland, New Zealand Deepak Puthal, University of Technology Sydney, Australia Wirawan, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Webmaster Mohamad Abdul Hady, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Andri Ashfahani, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Choiru Zain, La Trobe University, Australia ###### Topics and Areas include, but not limited to the following###### >>BIG DATA Autonomous, online, incremental learning in big data High dimensional data, feature selection, feature transformation for big data Scalable algorithms for big data Big data analytics Data stream analytics Parallel & distributed computing for big data analytics (cloud, map-reduce, etc.) Online learning Online multimedia/stream/text analytics Link and graph mining Big data and cloud computing, large scale stream processing on the cloud Big data and collective intelligence/collaborative learning Big data and hybrid systems Big data and self-aware systems Big data and infrastructure Big data visualization >>Big Data Algorithm Neuromorphic hardware for scalable machine learning Evolving systems for big data analytics Evolutionary systems and big data Fuzzy systems and big data Cognitive modelling and big data Probabilistic approach for big data Concept drift detection for big data Granular computing for big data Transfer learning for big data >>Deep Learning Deep belief network Convolutional neural network Long short term memory Deep network architecture Deep autoencoder Deep stacked network Deep learning for natural language processing Deep learning for machine vision Evolving deep network Transfer learning in deep learning Online deep learning >>Application Areas Banking and Securities Communications, Media and Entertainment Healthcare Providers Education Manufacturing & Natural Resources Government Insurances Retail & Wholesale Trade Transportation Energy & Utilities, Etc. ##########################Sponsoring Organizations########################## * INNS - International Neural Network Society * MTC - Mechatronic Technology Center, Institut Tecknologi Sepuluh Nopember ############################################################################

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Bernstein 2017 Workshop: "Multiscale modeling and simulation"
by Salvador Dura Aug. 10, 2017

Aug. 10, 2017

Dear All, We would like to bring your attention to the "Multiscale modeling and simulation" workshop at the Bernstein Conference 2017, Sept 12-13, Göttingen, Germany. Website: http://www.nncn.de/en/bernstein-conference/2017/satellite-workshops/multisc… Short abstract: Understanding brain function requires characterizing the interactions occurring across many temporal and spatial scales. Mechanistic multiscale modeling aims to organize and explore these interactions across these scales. Multiscale models can provide insights into how changes at the molecular and cellular levels affect dynamics at local networks and brain areas. At the highest levels, they allow us to connect neural activity to theories of behavior, memory and cognition. The recent introduction of large neuroscience projects in US and EU Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) and Human Brain Project (HBP) respectively provide an opportunity to rapidly gather new and more accurate data to incorporate into the multiscale models. This workshop will present some of the latest multiscale modeling tools and approaches in neuroscience, as well as representative examples of datadriven multiscale neural simulations. The workshop aims to encourage both computational and experimental neuroscientists to make use of multiscale modeling in their research. Organizers: Salvador Dura-Bernal and Bill Lytton (SUNY Downstate) Speakers: Tue, Sept 12: - Bill Lytton (SUNY Downstate) - Jean Pierre Changeux (Pasteur Institute) - Volker Steuber (University of Hertfordshire) - Robert McDougal (Yale University) - Salvador Dura-Bernal (SUNY Downstate) - Cliff C Kerr (University of Sydney) Wed, Sept 13: - Szabolcs Kali (Hungarian Academy of Science/HBP) - Marianne Bezaire (Boston University) - Daniel Durstewitz (ZI Mannheim) - Kael Dali (Allen Institute for Brain Science) We look forward to seeing you there! Best Salva -- Salvador Durá-Bernal, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor State University of New York Downstate Medical Center

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postdoc position
by Jean Daunizeau Aug. 4, 2017

Aug. 4, 2017

Dear all, Please find below the description of an open postdoc position. Do not hesitate to contact me should you require additional information. Best, Jean. **** Postdoctoral position in computational cognitive neuroscience **** This position is available at the Brain and Spine Institute (Paris, France) <http://icm-institute.org/en/>, in the Motivation, Brain & Behaviour team <https://sites.google.com/site/motivationbrainbehavior/>, under the direction of Dr. Jean Daunizeau. The position will follow standard French salaries at INSERM. Expected starting date: Fall 2017. *Computational cognitive neuroscience* uses mathematical modelling as a tool to understanding how mental processes (e.g., perception, memory, attention, emotion, etc...) are controlled by brain circuits. Its breadth typically ranges from biological models of neural network activity to cognitive models of brain information processing, to machine learning approaches to neuroscience data. In line with this approach, the Motivation, Brain & Behaviour group addresses the issue of identifying the* neural bases of motivation in health and disease* with a strong multi-disciplinary focus. The successful candidate will team with students with very diverse academic backgrounds (from neurology, psychiatry, biology and psychology, to philosophy, to economics and mathematics). S/he will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the research, including computational modelling, as well as data collection and analysis. A non-exhaustive list of possible projects is provided here: https://sites.google.com/site/jeandaunizeauswebsite/students. Required skills: - *[Mandatory]* Ph.D. either in Cognitive Neuroscience or in Engineering (or related fields) - *[Mandatory]* Autonomy in programming in MATLAB, Python or C - *[Desired]* Experience in computational models of neural and/or cognitive processes - Fluency and solid writing skills in English are expected. French is not a requirement. Please apply to jean.daunizeau(a)gmail.com with a recent CV, a brief (1 page) summary of your previous research and a letter of motivation. -- Jean Daunizeau Motivation, Brain and Behaviour group (ICM) web: http://sites.google.com/site/jeandaunizeauswebsite/

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AoN Brainhack Warsaw 2017 - call for project proposals
by Natalia Bielczyk Aug. 4, 2017

Aug. 4, 2017

AoN Brainhack Warsaw 2017 November 18-19, 2017 University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland *— The call for proposals extended to 1st September 2017 — * On the weekend of 18-19th November 2017, the first edition of *AoN Brainhack* *Warsaw* will take place. During this two-day event dedicated to students and PhD students, we will work in teams on neuroscience-related projects. The aim of the event is to meet new, enthusiastic researchers, make new friendships in academia, learn, share the knowledge on data mining and brain research, but also promote open science in the spirit of the whole Brainhack community (Craddock et al., 2016). The venue and the exemplary projects are presented on our website: *https://brainhackwarsaw.github.io/ <https://brainhackwarsaw.github.io/>* Please note this Brainhack is a satellite event for the interdisciplinary Aspects of Neuroscience conference which will take place on 24-26th November 2017 in Warsaw. Participation in the conference is not mandatory but we encourage to also consider this. Important deadlines: Deadline for project proposals: September 1st, 2017 Announcement of projects: September 15th, 2017 Participant registration starts: September 1st, 2017 Deadline for participant registration: November 1st, 2017 At the moment, the *call for project proposals* is open. The proposals can include various forms of a group activity, e.g., data analysis, app development, a two-day discussion club, developing a new software etc. The organizers will provide a few openly available datasets to the project authors, but developing projects using private datasets is also welcome. *Please send the project proposals and all the related questions to the mailing address: **brainhackwarsaw(a)gmail.com <brainhackwarsaw(a)gmail.com>* Also, please team up with us! Join our channel #brainhack-warsaw-2017 on Brainhack Slack project (https://brainhack-slack-invite.herokuapp.com) for the updates, and share your own ideas with us! We are looking forward to working with you at the AoN Brainhack Warsaw! *The AoN Brainhack Warsaw 2017 team:* Natalia Bielczyk, MSc, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Nijmegen, The Netherlands (natalia.bielczyk(a)gmail.com) Krzysztof Bielski, MSc, Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland Michał Bola, PhD, Laboratory of Brain Imaging, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw, Poland Daniel Borek, MSc, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland, (dtborek@g <norbert.kopco(a)upjs.sk>mail.com) Beata Goźlińska, BSc, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

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Post-doc positions in analyses of electron microscopic images from the brain (Kyoto U, Japan)
by Hidetoshi Urakubo Aug. 4, 2017

Aug. 4, 2017

Dear members of Comp-neuro mailing list, Integrated Systems Biology Lab at Kyoto University invites applications for research position for analyses of three-dimensional microscopic images and/or functional magnetic images (fMRI, for example) from the animal/human brain, with a strong motivation into systems/computational neuroscience. We look forward to your applications and recommendations. The full advertisement is available below. On behalf of Prof. Shin Ishii Hidetoshi Urakubo ============================================== Shin Ishii Laboratory, Department of Systems Science, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University Yoshida-Honmachi 36-1, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 Japan Phone: +81-75-753-4908 Fax: +81-75-753-4907 Email: urakubo-h(a)sys.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp ============================================== [[[ Post-doc positions in analyses of electron microscopic images from the brain ]]] We are seeking a highly motivated post-doc researcher, with a background in 3d/bio image processing and/or computational neuroscience. We are conducting research projects, “Brain Mapping by Integrated Neurotechnologies for Disease Studies (Brain/MINDS; up to 2019/3/31; http://brainminds.jp/en/ ; Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B 370: 20140310),” and “Brain Information Dynamics underlying Multi-area Interconnectivity and Parallel Processing (Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas, MEXT, Japan; up to 2022/3/31).” Those projects aim to map the structure and function of neuronal circuits to understand the vast complexity of the human/marmoset/rodent brains. The candidate will work on the projects on 3D reconstitution of marmoset brain atlas from 3D microscopic images (from EM and/or Optical) under collaboration with experiment teams. For this position, a PhD or a MD degree, a proven track record of peer-reviewed publications, and solid communication skills in English and/or Japanese are essential. All projects are done with our tenure track and post-doc researchers of various backgrounds including systems biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, mathematical engineering, and machine learning. Our laboratory also has a strong collaboration with other laboratories in Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) and RIKEN Brain Science Institute. [Job title and Job description] Title is a Full-time Researcher / Full-time Research Engineer The position is open after October 1st 2016 (negotiable) Work location is Yoshidahonmachi 36-1, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Japan. 606-8501 The contract is annually renewable up to the end of those projects based on the evaluation. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Social insurance will be applied. Days off include weekends, public holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays, Foundation Day, and summer vacation. These and other provisions are in accordance with Kyoto U regulations (Kyoto University’s regulations). [Application and required documents] Please send the following five materials to the address below, either in printed or electronic form: 1. Complete CV 2. List of publications 3. Reprints of 1 to 3 major publications 4. Document (one or two pages in A4 or letter size) describing: - Summary of your previous research - Interests and proposal for research 5. Two letters of recommendation (including one from the current supervisor, if available) [Selection process] Selection will be made based on application screening and interviews. [Requirements] Applicants must: - have a Ph.D. (or be near completion). - have strong motivations and ambitions to participate in the research above. [Number of openings] One or two [Deadline for application] Nov 1st (will remain open if positions are not filled) [Send application to] Shin Ishii Integrated Systems Biology Laboratory, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan Email: Shin Ishii <ishii-secr [at] sys.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp> http://ishiilab.jp/kyoto/en/

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Postdoctoral positions in systems/computational neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania
by Maria Geffen Aug. 3, 2017

Aug. 3, 2017

Postdoctoral positions in systems/computational neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania The Geffen Laboratory of Auditory Coding at the University of Pennsylvania ( http://www.med.upenn.edu/hearing ) has an opening for an experimental and a computational neuroscience postdoctoral fellow positions. We are looking for energetic, talented, friendly, enthusiastic and creative researchers who have recently completed or are about to complete their PhD. Qualifications: experience in systems, computational or molecular neuroscience methods; excellent quantitative skills and proficiency or willingness to learn scientific programming, such as Matlab or python. Our laboratory seeks to deepen our understanding of neuronal circuits and dynamics of neuronal populations contributing to auditory perception and learning. We use state-of-the-art methods including two-photon imaging of Calcium activity in behaving, head-fixed rodents, large-scale electrophysiological chronic and acute recordings, optogenetic, pharmacological and behavioral techniques, in combination with computational modeling and theoretical work. Projects underway in the laboratory include: investigating intra-cortical and subcortical circuits supporting auditory adaptation to statistical regularities of sounds; identifying neuronal circuits for hearing in the presence of noise and in complex acoustic environments; unraveling neuronal circuits controlling learning-driven changes in auditory perception. The Geffen Laboratory is a creative, productive and collaborative group, and the postdoctoral fellows will have many opportunities to interact and collaborate with members of our and other laboratories across the Penn campus and beyond. We are part of the Hearing Research Center, the Computational neuroscience initiative (https://cni.upenn.edu/) and the Mahoney Institute of Neurosciences (http://www.med.upenn.edu/ins/) University of Pennsylvania is a To apply, please send a CV along with a cover letter briefly summarizing your research interests and pdfs of recent publications to mgeffen(a)med.upenn.edu <mailto:mgeffen@med.upenn.edu> .

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CBIC 2017 deadline extension (15.08.2017)
by Luis Martí Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

Dear colleagues, Please disseminate to interested parties and apologies for multiple postings. All the best, LM XIII Brazilian Congress on Computational Intelligence (CBIC 2017) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Papers - http://www.cbic2017.org On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to the XIII Brazilian Congress on Computational Intelligence -XIII Congresso Brasileiro de Inteligência Computacional- (CBIC 2017) that will take place at the Institute of Computing of the Universidade Federal Fluminense in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 30 October to 1 November 2017. CBIC 2017 aims to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, researchers, engineers, professionals, and educators to disseminate their latest research results and exchange views of the future research directions in the area of computational intelligence. In this edition of CBIC, we have the pleasure of having top-notch researchers as keynote speakers: - Marc Schoenauer (INRIA-Saclay/LRI/Université Paris-Saclay, France), - José Manuel Molina López (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain), and - José A. Lozano (University of the Basque Country and Basque Center for Applied Mathematics, Basque Country, Spain). Paper submissions should be 10-12 pages long, written in English, Portuguese or Spanish using the Springer LNCS style. Topics of interest of CBIC are organized in three tracks (but not limited to them): - Evolutionary, swarm and nature-inspired computation: genetic algorithms, evolutionary multi-objective optimization, estimation of distribution algorithms, genetic programming, artificial immune systems, swarm intelligence, collective intelligence, evolvable hardware, bio-inspired methods, etc. - Neural and machine learning systems: artificial neural networks, deep learning, machine learning, molecular and quantum computing, complex networks, reinforcement learning, hybrid systems, etc. - Fuzzy and stochastic reasoning: fuzzy systems, fuzzy control and decision making, uncertainty analysis, rough sets, fractals, multi-agent systems, game theory, etc. For submission instructions and online submission forms go to http://www.cbic2017.org/Submissions. Important dates --------------- - Workshop and tutorial proposal deadline: 15.07.2017 UTC-12:00 - Workshop and tutorial acceptance notification: 30.07.2017 - Paper submission deadline (extended): 15.08.2017 UTC-12:00 - Paper acceptance notification: 01.09. 2017 - Registration opens: 07.09.2017 - Early registration ends: 01.10. 2017 UTC-12:00 - CBIC 2017 conference: 30.10 — 01.112017 Looking forward to welcoming you in Niterói, Luis Martí - General Chair Nayat Sánchez-Pi - Program Chair

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5-year research fellow position in Neuromorphic Machine Learning
by Schmuker, Michael Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

Applications are invited for a 5-year research position in the Biocomputation group at the University of Hertfordshire, under the supervision of Dr Michael Schmuker. This position offers the unique opportunity to explore the interdisciplinary field of neuromorphic machine learning, branching out into artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience, robotics and data science. We are looking for excellent candidates who are keen to explore neuro-inspired machine learning and artificial intelligence using specialised hardware systems such as SpiNNaker and BrainScaleS. For more details and to apply please see the advert at http://www.jobs.herts.ac.uk (reference 014832, deadline: 21st August 2017). — Dr Michael Schmuker Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) Biocomputation group University of Hertfordshire http://biomachinelearning.net

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