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Bernstein 2017 workshop: "Information transmission and communication in brain circuits"
by alireza valizadeh Sept. 4, 2017

Sept. 4, 2017

Dear All, We would like to draw your attention to the half day workshop *"Information transmission and communication in brain circuits"* at Bernstein Conference 2017, Sep 13, Göttingen, Germany. *Abstract:* The question of how the brain integrates the mutiplicity of local processes dispersed through its entire anatomy is a fundamental question in neuroscience. Any single cognitive function may involve several specialized areas whose association is mediated by the functional integration among them. Such integration is mediated by information exchange between brain areas through the routes which can change in fast timescales over which the structure is fixed, providing a flexible effective connectivity despite the rigidity of the infrastructure over fast timescales. The flexibility of the information routing and dynamic effective connectivity are a consequence of the multistability of the collective dynamics of the brain networks. In other words, a single structural connectivity can support plenty of degenerate dynamical states for each of which a special pattern of information transfer between the nodes is observed. Neuronal collective oscillations are hypothesized to provide such a basis for the dynamics communication between brain regions. Several lines of experimental evidences and theoretical arguments indicate that the phase relations between the oscillations of different brain regions can alter effective connectivity by modulating the gain of mutual influence between them. In this workshop the notion of information transfer in brain circuits and the role of brain rhythms in providing a dynamic effective communication network will be reviewed and the latest theoretical and experimental achievements will be presented. *Speakers:* - Wolf Singer (Max Planck Institute), - Mark Timme (Max Planck Institute) - Demian Battaglia (Aix-Marseille University) - Christoph Kirst (The Rockefeller University) - Santiago Canals (Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante) - Raul Vicente (University of Tartu) - Leonardo Gollo (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute) - Alireza Valizadeh (Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences) *Website:* http://www.nncn.de/en/bernstein-conference/2017/satellite-workshops/informa… Best regards, Alireza Valizadeh, Claudio Mirasso ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alireza Valizadeh Associate professor Neurophysics lab, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) School of cognitive sciences, Institute for research in fundamental sciences (IPM) Iran Tel:(+98) 24 3315 2120 Fax:(+98) 24 3315 2104 valizade(a)iasbs.ac.ir Web: http://www.iasbs.ac.ir/~valizade/index.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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CfPs Journal of Integrative Neuroscience: Brain-Inspired Intelligence Technology
by Reinoud Maex Sept. 2, 2017

Sept. 2, 2017

Call for Papers Special issue of the Journal of Integrative Neuroscience on Brain-Inspired Intelligence Technology Guest Editors: R.J. Martis, H. Lin, E. Barakova and Y. Zeng BRAIN-INSPIRED INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY Brain-inspired intelligence technology aims to showcase the principles and mechanisms of human intelligence through development of brain-inspired intelligent systems. It is an effort to extract, integrate and analyse these principles and mechanisms across scale from quantum neuroscience to cognitive science research in pioneering the next wave of sentient technologies. The special issue is unprecedented, showcasing brain-inspired technology beyond 2020. Deadline for submission:25 November 2017 How to Submit: Authors are requested to submit their manuscript via the submission system available at http://msTracker.com/submit1.php?jc=jin In the “Cover Letter” box please indicate you are submitting your paper to the special issue on Brain-Inspired Intelligence Technology Topics of relevance include: * Biophysical neural networks * Brain-inspired cognitive models * Wetware design * Neurophotonics * Elemental conscious constructs * Quantum entanglement in agents * Cognitive technology supporting brain-inspired intelligence * Brain connectome based on optical nanoscopy technology * Observer-independent intelligence * Pico-scale resolution patch-clamping * Brain-inspired super and general artificial intelligence * New deep neural networks for brain-inspired learning * Brain-inspired intelligent hardware infrastructures * Cognitive neurorobotics For more information contact: Yi Zeng, Ph.D Deputy Director Research Center for Brain-inspired Intelligence Institute of Automation Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing, China, 100190 Email: yi.zeng(a)ia.ac.cn see also http://www.iospress.nl/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CfP_Brain-Inspired_Intell…

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APA Technology, Mind, & Society Conference - Submissions due Oct 20
by Jeff Krichmar Sept. 2, 2017

Sept. 2, 2017

Dear Colleagues, This upcoming APA conference on Technology, Mind, & Society may be of interest to many of you. Visit: http://www.apascience.org/conference/index.html The American Psychological Association will hold an interdisciplinary conference on Technology, Mind, and Society in Washington, D.C., on April 5-7, 2018. Scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and students from around the world are invited to participate in the event. The conference will provide a venue for reporting and assessing current efforts to understand and shape the interactions of human beings and technology, for identifying priorities for future work, and for promoting exchange and collaboration among participants. The conference will feature four keynote speakers: Cynthia Breazeal (MIT), Justine Cassell (Carnegie Mellon), Eric Horvitz (Microsoft Research), and Sandy Pentland (MIT). APA invites you and your colleagues and students to submit papers, symposia, and posters for this conference, which will be organized around the following broad themes: • Basic research: How humans understand and use technology, impacts of technology on human experience and behavior, human-technology interactions as mutually adaptive systems, role of technology in advancing other areas of scientific research, and related topics. • Foundations of technology design: Development of technologies informed by psychological, behavioral, and social science research. • Applications: Development, use, and impact of specific technologies in domains such as aging, education, mental and physical health, recreation, and the workplace. • Broader implications: Ethical and policy questions concerning the opportunities and challenges arising from human-technology interactions. The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2017. Submissions can be made here: https://www.openconf.org/APAScience2018TMS/openconf.php The conference is open to researchers, professionals, and students in all relevant areas, including psychology and other behavioral and social sciences, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, design, health research, education research, city and regional planning, public policy, history of science and technology, and philosophy. The conference aims to address the full range of contemporary and emerging technologies. These include but are not limited to artificial intelligence, robotics, mobile devices, social media, virtual/augmented reality, gaming, geographic information systems, autonomous vehicles, and biomedical technologies (e.g., brain-machine interfaces, genetic engineering). APA is sponsoring the conference in cooperation with the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and the Association for Computing Machinery — Special Interest Group for Computer-Human Interaction (ACM SIGCHI). We look forward to seeing you at the Technology, Mind, and Society Conference! For additional information, see the conference website. If you have any questions, please contact the APA Science Directorate (science(a)apa.org) Jeff Krichmar Department of Cognitive Sciences 2328 Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-5100 jkrichma(a)uci.edu http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~jkrichma

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Scientist I/II - Computational Neuroscience at Allen Institute for Brain Science
by Stefan Mihalas Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking to fill a position at the level of Scientist to work on coarse-grained models of cortical networks aiming to understand how the observed structure and activity gives relate to cortical computations necessary for visual processing (e.g. figure ground segregation, integration of context). We use mouse vision as a model system and this position will focus on using population statistics (http://alleninstitute.github.io/dipde/) and filter neuron model simulation tools. More specifically, the scientist will work on (i) fitting network models with simple neurons which network structures are consistent with the observed mesoscopic connectivity and in vivo cellular activity, (ii) simulate the activity of such networks at neuronal an population levels and (iii) analyzing the relation between observed network structure and that predicted from different models of cortical computations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Participate in team efforts to find network parameters which are consistent with activity (http://observatory.brain-map.org/visualcoding/) and connectivity (http://connectivity.brain-map.org/) data. * Simulate cortical networks parameterized from experimental data using population and simplified neuron model simulation tools. * Analyze how computations in vision (e.g. figure/ground segregation, integration of context) result from networks similar to those simulated. * Interact with groups performing simulations at other levels of resolution and with experimental groups. * Maintain clear and accurate communication with supervisor and team members. * Publish/present findings in peer-reviewed journals/scientific conferences. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS SCIENTIST I * PhD degree in computational neuroscience, physics, mathematics, applied mathematics or related field. * Strong background in scientific computing is required. * Experience in computational neuroscience is preferred. SCIENTIST II * PhD degree in computational neuroscience, physics, mathematics, applied mathematics or related field. * 4+ years of postdoctoral experience in computational science * Preferred Computational neuroscience * Strong background in scientific computing is required. * Strong publication record. Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to meet aggressive timelines and deliverables in a collaborative environment. * Proven independent thinking and flexibility. * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Experience in pursuing research projects in collaborative fashion. Our mission at the Allen Institute for Brain Science is to accelerate the understanding of how the human brain works in health and disease. By implementing a team science approach on a large scale, we strive to generate useful public resources, drive technological innovations and discover fundamental brain properties through integration of experiments, modeling and theory. To apply please visit https://www.alleninstitute.org/what-we-do/brain-science/careers/job-search/. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis. Apologies for coss-posting, Stefan Mihalas Assistant Investigator Allen Institute for Brain Science www.alleninstitute.org<http://www.alleninstitute.org/> Affiliate Assistant Professor Department of Applied Mathematics University of Washington

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5th Baltic-Nordic School on Neuroinformatics (BNNI 2017)
by Marja-Leena Linne Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

5th Baltic-Nordic School on Neuroinformatics BNNI 2017 Theoretical modelling of brain functions in neurological and psychiatric disorders: Advancing future neuroscience and medicine through Neuroinformatics methods Place: Neuroscience Institute Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Eiveniu str.4, Kaunas Lithuania Time: 6-7 October 2017 More information and applications at: web.lsmuni.lt/bnni/en Important dates: 10 September 2017: Application deadline 12 September 2017: Acceptance notification 6-7 October 2017: School We invite advanced master students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers to participate in the BNNI 2017 to be held at the Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania. The course is interdisciplinary and covers modeling at different levels of organization of the brain, focusing on neurological and psychiatric disorders. The course combines lectures, tutorials and computer exercises. This school is the fifth in the series of the Baltic-Nordic Courses on Neuroinformatics (BNNI 2013 in Kaunas, Lithuania; BNNI 2014 in Tampere, Finland; BNNI 2015 in Tartu, Estonia; BNNI in Warsaw 2016, Poland). The target audience of the course will be advanced master students, doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in biomedical and technology sciences, from medicine, biology, psychology, to mathematics, informatics, information technology, physics, chemistry, who would like to get an introduction to neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. Some experience with programming and quantitative reasoning as well as strong interest in computational and mathematical modeling of the brain will be desirable but not necessary to benefit from the school. Last year we had participants from 14 countries all over the world! Faculty includes: Marja-Leena Linne, Tampere University of Technology, Finland; The Human Brain Project Bruce Graham, University of Stirling, UK Daniel Wojcik, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw, Poland Arnd Roth, University College London, UK Peter Jedlicka, NeuroScience Center, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany Tuomo Mäki-Marttunen, Simula Research Laboratory, Oslo, Norway Inga Griskova-Bulanova, Institute of Bioscience, Vilnius University, Lithuania Rima Naginiene, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania Andrius Radziunas, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Academy, and Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania Ausra Saudargiene, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, and Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania and others. Venue: The lectures will be held at the Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eivenių str. 4, Kaunas, Lithuania Practical arrangements: There is a small tuition fee of 50 euros. The organizers will provide teaching materials, meals and coffee during the course. The participants are expected to cover their travel and health insurance expenses as well as lodging. The course is supported by the Research Council of Lithuania and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the BNNI 2017 in Kaunas, Lithuania!

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Doctoral student position - Robot-assisted modeling of spatial navigation paradigms in biological organisms - DEADLINE EXTENDED
by samarasinghe＠ini.rub.de Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

Please note that the deadline for applications to the position below has been extended to *15.09.2017*. *Research **Position **at the Institute for Neural Compu**ta**ti**o**n * A position as *d**octoral student **in integrative **n**euroscience and **c**ognitive **s**cience *is available immediately in the group of Prof. Sen Cheng in the Institute for Neural Computation at the Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. The research will focus on robot-assisted modeling of spatial navigation paradigms in biological organisms. Robotic simulations, as well as, physical robots will be used to develop and evaluate the desired models. The position will be funded at 50% of the standard salary scale TV-L E13. It is initially limited to 1 year with the possibility of extension, depending on the availability of funding. Candidates should have an excellent degree in neuroscience, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Competence in mathematical modeling, and excellent programming skills (Python, C/C++, or Matlab) are mandatory. Candidates are further required to have a strong background in at least one of the following fields: robotics, computational neuroscience, or cognitive modeling. Experience with interdisciplinary research in integrative neuroscience and cognitive science and with collaborative research would be a further asset. The working language at the institute is English. To apply, please send a statement of your research interests, academic transcripts, and a complete CV in one PDF file to samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de <mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de> by *15**.09****.2017*. Please also request from at least two academic referees that they send letters of reference directly to the same email address. Further information may be available at https://www.ini.rub.de/the_institute/jobs/. The Ruhr University Bochum provides a dynamic research environment in neuroscience and cognitive science. The Institute for Neural Computation unifies various core competencies extending from experimental and theoretical neuroscience to machine learning and robotics. The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities. -- Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26 Universitätstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27316 Email: samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de Hours: Monday 9-12 & 14-16; Friday 9-12 & 14-16; Wednesday 12 - 16

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Postdoc position: computational models of visual memory, Rust lab, UPenn
by Rust, Nicole C Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

A postdoctoral position focused on developing computational models of visual memory is available in the laboratory of Nicole Rust at the University of Pennsylvania. The lab is broadly interested in understanding the neural processing supporting massive-capacity, single-trial visual memories of images. This specific position involves developing classes of computational models that describe where and how visual memories are stored in the brain as well as how the percept of visual familiarity is signaled. Models include extensions of state-of-the-art descriptions of visual processing (e.g. deep neural networks) as well as more dynamic, mechanistic descriptions. To constrain these models, the researcher will interface with experimentalists in the lab who record and perturb neural signals in monkeys and tree shrews. Opportunities also exist to collaborate with the Simoncelli lab at NYU, the Yamins lab at Stanford, and with other members of the Penn Computational Neuroscience Initiative. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science or a related field prior to starting. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in computational modeling as well as working with behavioral and/or neural data. To inquire about this position, please submit a CV and a brief statement of research interests to nrust(a)psych.upenn.edu<mailto:nrust@psych.upenn.edu>. Nicole Rust Associate Professor Department of Psychology University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA http://www.sas.upenn.edu/psych/rust-lab/

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[EAIS 2018] Paper Submission deadline is on Saturday, 20th of January 2018 2359 UTC-12hr
by Teng Teck Hou Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

[Apologies for cross-postings] ################################################## CALL FOR PAPERS IEEE Conference on Evolving and Adaptive Intelligent Systems (EAIS 2018) 25-27 of May 2018, Island of Rhodes, Greece http://easyconferences.eu/eais2018/ ################################################## Contributions will be selected based upon their quality as evaluated by the reviewers. An online submission system for contributions will be made available on this webpage soon. Papers must be comprised of up to 8 pages and they will be published in the IEEE Explore All contributions have to be prepared according to the IEEE conference style guidelines. To see the Topics please visit: http://easyconferences.eu/eais2018/topics.html ################################################## The 2018 IEEE Conference on Evolving and Adaptive Intelligent Systems (EAIS 2018) will be held in The 2018 IEEE Conference on Evolving and Adaptive Intelligent Systems (EAIS 2018) will be held in the exotic island of Rhodes (Greece) which has a beautiful medieval town built by the crusaders and it is preserved as UNESCO monument. A main characteristic of Rhodes is its long ancient history with many ancient Greek sites. Set against the historic backdrop of Rhodes island is the elegant and pisturesque lowrise architecture of Aldemar Amilia Mare Village, an all-inclusive seaside resort. Newly refurbished luxury rooms with sea or garden views are the perfect choice for all holidaymakers, f rom singles to families. Dive into crystal clear swimming pools, try a wide range of watersports at the beach, enjoy the Spa Centre with its fully equipped fitness area and sample the cosmopolitan delights of the themed restaurants. ##############################Important Dates############################## * Paper Submission January 20, 2018 * Special Session Proposals 20 December, 2017 * Paper Decision Notification January 15, 2018 * Camera-Ready Submission February 15, 2018 * Authors registration To be announced * Conference May 25 - 27 2018 ########################################################################### ########################## At least three distinguished Keynote Speakers will be invited ########################## ##################### SPECIAL ISSUES ################################### Selected papers (from the list of the accepted and presented ones) will be considered for publication and inclusion in Special Issue of the EVOLVING SYSTEMS (EVOS) Springer Journal. At least one more Special Issue will be edited ##################Topics and Areas of Interest################## This conference solicits papers addressing original works in topics and areas of interest including, but are not limited to: * Basic Methologies Evolving Soft Computing Techniques Evolving Fuzzy Systems Evolving Rule-Based Classifiers Evolving Neuro-Fuzzy Systems Adaptive Evolving Neural Networks Adaptive Evolving Fuzzy Systems Online Genetic and Evolutionary Algorithms Data Stream Mining Incremental and Evolving Clustering Approaches Adaptive Control Adaptive Pattern Recognition Computational Intelligence in Control and Estimation Incremental and Evolving ML Classifiers Adaptive Statistical Techniques Evolving Decision Systems Big Data Advanced Concepts * Problems and Methodologies in Data Streams Stability, Robustness, Convergence in Evolving Systems Online Feature Selection and Dimension Reduction Online Active and Semi-supervised Learning Online Complexity Reduction Computational Aspects Interpretability Issues Incremental Adaptive Ensemble Methods Online Bagging and Boosting Self-monitoring Evolving Systems Human-Machine Interaction Issues Hybrid Modeling Transfer Learning Reservoir Computing Real-world Applications * EIS for On-Line Modeling, System Identification, and Control EIS for Time Series Prediction EIS for Data Stream Mining and Adaptive Knowledge Discovery EIS in Robotics, Intelligent Transport and Advanced Manufacturing EIS in Advanced Communications and Multi-Media Applications EIS in Bioinformatics and Medicine EIS in Online Quality Control and Fault Diagnosis EIS in Condition Monitoring Systems EIS in Adaptive Evolving Controller Design EIS in User Activities Recognition EIS in Huge Database and Web Mining EIS in Visual Inspection and Image Classification EIS in Image Processing EIS in Cloud Computing EIS in Multiple Sensor Networks EIS in Query Systems and Social Networks EIS in Alternative Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches ################################################################ ##########################Organizing Committee########################## * General co-Chairs Plamen Angelov, Lancaster University, UK Yannis Manolopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece PC co-Chairs Edwin Lughofer Johannes, Kepler University Linz, Austria Lazaros Iliadis, Democritus University of Thrace Honorary co-Chairs Dimitar Filev, Ford Motor Company, USA Nikola Kasabov, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Special session co-Chairs Abdelhamid Bouchachia, University of Bournemouth, UK Jose Antonio Iglesias, Carlos III University of Madrid (Leganes, Spain) Organizing Chair Apostolos Papadopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece Local Organizing co-Chairs Constantinos Demertzis, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Antonis Papaleonidas, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Workshop co-chairs M. Sayed - Mouchaweich, Universite Lille, France Andre Paim Lemos, Univerity Minas Gerais, Brazil Publicity and Publication co-Chairs Teck-Hou, Teng Singapore Management University, Singapore Antonis Papaleonidas, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Web Admin Kyriakos Georgiades, Easy Conferences, Cyprus * International Program Committe Plamen Angelov, Lancaster University, UK Rosangela Ballini, University of Campinas, Brazil Jorge Cassillas, University of Granada, Spain Dejan Dovzan, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Nadine Gaertner, SAP, Germany Lazaros Iliadis, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Nik Kasabov, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Spyros Likothanasis, University of Patras, Greece Daniel Furtado Leite, Federal University of Lavras, Brazil Andre Lemos, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil Edwin Lughofer, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria Yannis Manolopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessalonii, Greece Trevor Martin, University of Bristol, UK Seiichi Ozawa, Kobe University, Japan Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Canada Radu-Emil Precup, University of Timisoara, Romania Olga Senyukova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia El Mustapha Mouaddib, Universite de Picardie Jules Verne, France Jus Kocijan, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana,Slovenia ####################################################################### #########################Sponsoring Organizations######################### * IEEE * Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece * Democritus University of thrace, Greece ##########################################################################

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