March 2020 - Comp-neuro - lists.cnsorg.org

Reminder: Call for Papers for Journal of Neuroscience Methods Special Issue: Multiscale Modelling and Analysis in Neuroscience

by Wong-Lin, Kongfatt

This is a reminder regarding a Special Issue on Multiscale Modelling and Analysis in Neuroscience, in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods, which I am co-editing. This Special Issue is focused on state-of-the-art: (i) computational modelling techniques; (ii) theoretical, mathematical or numerical methods; (iii) analysis of data; (iv) curation of data; or (v) combinations of the above. For more information, please see: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-neuroscience-methods/call-for-…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.journ…> Example of a published paper in this Special Issue can be found at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165027020300947?via%3Di… Both original research and insightful reviews are welcomed. Please contact me or any of the other co-editors if you are interested or have queries. The deadline for submissions is 30th April, 2020. Manuscripts will undergo the normal peer review process as soon as they are submitted. Best, KongFatt Wong-Lin -------------------------- E-mail: k.wong-lin(a)ulster.ac.uk https://www.ulster.ac.uk/staff/k-wong-lin This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information which is covered by legal, professional or other privilege. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager at postmaster(a)ulster.ac.uk and delete this email immediately. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ulster University. The University's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried out on them may be recorded to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Ulster University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of a separate attachment, the text of email is not intended to form a binding contract. Correspondence to and from the University may be subject to requests for disclosure by 3rd parties under relevant legislation. The Ulster University was founded by Royal Charter in 1984 and is registered with company number RC000726 and VAT registered number GB672390524.The primary contact address for Ulster University in Northern Ireland is Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry BT52 1SA

March 30, 2020

Hiring postdoc at Georgia Tech

by Christopher Rozell

A postdoctoral position at the intersection of computational neuroscience and closed-loop optogenetic stimulation is available in the lab of Christopher Rozell at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA). This BRAIN Initiative research project seeks to advance the field of closed-loop computational neuroscience by using real-time feedback stimulation during experiments to decouple recurrently connected circuit elements and make stronger causal inferences about circuit interactions. This position will have a broad opportunity to develop models and algorithms that are implemented in novel experiments using closed-loop optogenetic stimulation. We aim to provide both new scientific insight about computational in neural circuits (especially sensory coding in the thalamo-cortical circuit) as well as new approaches and algorithmic tools for the community to use in novel electrophysiology experiments. This position will work as part of a team and in close collaboration with the experimental lab of Garrett Stanley (also at Georgia Tech), and it is expected that the computational and algorithmic approaches will be implemented experimentally through close partnership with experimentalists in the Stanley Laboratory. Applicants should hold a PhD in a related discipline with a strong record of research impact, quantitative thinking and collaborative work. Experience in computational neuroscience, machine learning, feedback control, and causal inference is all advantageous. The lab is committed to the professional development of the members, making it valuable preparation for people who are interested in academic, industrial or entrepreneurial careers. The position has no mandatory teaching or administrative duties. Excellent (written and oral) communication skills in English are also required. This particular project is part of the Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience program (CRCNS), providing access to a community of researchers across the country who are focused on similar types of collaborations between computational and experimental labs. Georgia Tech's campus in the heart of midtown Atlanta, which has a thriving and collaborative neuroscience community that has a particular emphasis on computational and systems neuroscience. Atlanta is also one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, boasting a wide range of opportunities for recreation and culture. Georgia Tech has competitive benefits (including comprehensive medical insurance) and is an equal opportunity employer. The ideal start would be during summer 2020, but dates beyond that may be considered depending on the fit of the candidate. The position is initially for 12 months with the possibility and expectation of renewal. Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience. Candidates should send a CV, a statement of research experience and interests, expected date of availability, and the contact information for three references to crozell(a)gatech.edu with the subject line "CRCNS postdoc". Application review will proceed until the position is filled and should be received by April 27 for full consideration. If the current COVID19 situation will delay the ability to apply by this deadline, please send a short note indicating that you intend to apply.

March 25, 2020

Bernstein Conference 2020 - extended deadline for Workshop Proposals

by a.dorrn＠fz-juelich.de

Please note that the deadline for Workshop Proposals for the Bernstein Conference 2020 has been extended until April 30. Further information can be found here: https://www.bernstein-network.de/en/bernstein-conference/2020/satellite-wor… The Bernstein Conference has established itself as the largest annual Computational Neuroscience conference in Europe attracting an international audience from across the world. The Satellite Workshops provide a stage to discuss topical research questions, novel scientific approaches and challenges in Computational Neuroscience and related fields. www.bernstein-conference.de<http://www.bernstein-conference.de> As organizers of the Bernstein Conference, we take the current situation regarding COVID-19 seriously and monitor the developments thoroughly. We are aware of the vast impact this crisis has on regular lab life, scientific collaborations and also private lives. In order to keep scientific exchange alive and fruitful we are exploring possibilities on how to make the Bernstein Conference happen in case travel and contact restrictions remain until late summer. Please be assured that we will keep you updated. -- Dr. Anja Dorrn Scientific Coordinator Bernstein Netzwerk Computational Neuroscience | Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS) Branch Office of the Forschungszentrum Juelich at the Univerity of Freiburg Hansastr. 9A | 79104 Freiburg, Germany phone: (+49) 0761 203 9589 email: a.dorrn(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:a.dorrn@fz-juelich.de> web: www.bernstein-network.de<http://www.bernstein-network.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Volker Rieke Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

March 24, 2020

announcing neuromatch online unconference, 30-31st March

by Dan Goodman

Hi everyone, Conference cancelled due to coronavirus? Don't worry! Next week we are running neuromatch: a free, online (computational-ish) neuroscience unconference. Register now at: https://www.neuromatch.io/ March 30-31 will feature invited speakers including: - Yoshua Bengio (Mila) - Kate Jeffery (UCL) - Russ Poldrack (Stanford) - Maria Geffen (UPenn) - Tim Behrens (Oxford) - Nicole Rust (UPenn) - Danielle Bassett (UPenn) There will also be contributed talks / virtual posters. Please send your title and abstract (< 200 words) to "neuromatchconf(a)gmail.com" by March 25th. We welcome student and postdoc contributions in particular. We know that many people have severe time constraints these days, so we're doing our best to be as flexible as possible about presentation times, and you can present any time in your own time zone or others. The rest of the week, and the week after (Mar 29 - Apr 10) we will be running an extended mind matching session to replace the all important conference coffee breaks. This is an online version of the mind matching sessions run at the last two CCN conferences. You submit a sample of a few abstracts that represent the work you're interested in when you register, and we automatically match you with 6 other scientists with similar interests for 15-20m chats (excluding people you already know). For those who haven't tried it, it's amazingly effective. At CCN I met two people I'd never met before working on extremely similar projects to me. Also, we're hoping this format will catch on not only during the coronavirus crisis but afterwards as well to help reduce the climate impact of academic conferences. Please do get in touch if you'd like to adopt the platform for your own conference (everything is or will be open sourced). All the best, Dan Goodman - http://neural-reckoning.org/ Konrad Kording - http://kordinglab.com/ Brad Wyble - http://wyblelab.com/

March 23, 2020

Deadline extension: Vision Research special issue on "Calibrating the visual system"

by Ruben Coen-Cagli

The deadline for papers for the special issue (previously circulated call below) has been extended to 31st July. Calibrating the visual system Vision Research seeks contributions for a special issue entitled ‘Calibrating the visual system’. Visual systems evolved according to consistent characteristics of the environment and task demands of the species, but also to be malleable in order to adapt to specific perturbations in the stimulus and the observer. The special issue aims to integrate work on the calibration of visual processes in relation to the stable properties of natural scenes or to variations in the sensory stimulus or the individual’s sensory apparatus, in different visual domains and over different time scales. Of particular interest are processes of short, medium and long-term adaptation, and processes to maintain perceptual constancy, as well as processes that occur during visual development. We are also seeking papers concerned with the benefits, costs, and limitations of these adaptations for optimal encoding of visual information, and for learning and representing relevant stimuli in the environment. We are seeking both original research articles and reviews on this subject, covering diverse methods including psychophysics, physiology, neuroimaging, and computational modelling Guest Editors: Jenny Bosten, University of Sussex Ruben Coen Cagli, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Anna Franklin, University of Sussex Samuel Solomon, UCL Michael Webster, University of Nevada, Reno Submission Deadline: 31st July 2020 Manuscripts are submitted through the Special Issue portal of the submission system and go through peer review as usual. Each article in the special issue is assigned a unique identifier and once the article is accepted will be published in a regular journal issue as soon as available. The unique identifier allows us to simultaneously add the article to the special issue on ScienceDirect which is gradually built up as individual articles are published online. We do provide Shared Link of the final published version to the corresponding authors with 50 days free access so that they can share it. Submission Instructions https://ees.elsevier.com/vr/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fees.elsev…> Authors to select “VSI: Calibrating vision” as article type when submitting their special issue paper in EES. Guide for Authors for more details is https://www.elsevier.com/journals/vision-research/0042-6989/guide-for-autho…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elsev…> **please note my new address: ruben.coen-cagli(a)einsteinmed.org<mailto:ruben.coen-cagli@einsteinmed.org**> ** Ruben Coen Cagli, PhD Department of Systems and Computational Biology, and Dominick Purpura Department of Neuroscience Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1300 Morris Park Ave. Price 353B Bronx, 10461. NY office: +1.718.678.1150 web: https://sites.google.com/site/rubencoencagli/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goo…>

March 23, 2020

Post Doc in Computational Neuroscience and EEG neurofeedback

by Dimitris Pinotsis

The Computational Neuroscience and Psychiatry Lab (www.pinotsislab.com) at University of London—City is looking for a Post Doc with a strong background in computational neuroscience and EEG neurofeedback. The Lab focuses on developing new algorithms for the analysis of human and animal brain imaging data. These are based on computational models of neural dynamics and state of the art machine learning techniques. Particular emphasis is put on applications in Computational Psychiatry and developing models of brain pathology. Also, the Lab develops brain theories that can explain brain pathology, using theoretical tools from deep neural networks and Bayesian brain theories. The lab also performs EEG recordings and plans to start experiments with EEG neurofeedback. The Post Doc shall conduct research in one or more of these areas. He/she will have the opportunity to shape the details of their project based on their specific interests. The successful candidate should have a PhD in computational neuroscience, computer science, engineering, physics or related discipline. Expertise in one or more modern scientific computingprogramming language (Python, Matlab or R) is essential. The candidate shouldalso have familiarity with one or both of: i) the analysis of human and/or animal brain imaging data, and ii) EEG experiments, in particular EEG neurofeedback. For informal inquiries, please email Dr. Dimitris Pinotsis at pinotsis(a)mit.edu Dimitris Pinotsis, PhD (Cambridge) www.pinotsislab.com @dimitrispp Associate Professor Centre for Mathematical Neuroscience and Psychology Department of Psychology University of London — City Research Affiliate The Picower Institute for Learning and MemoryDepartment of Brain and Cognitive SciencesMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) [e] pinotsis(a)mit.edu[e] pinotsis(a)city.ac.uk

March 23, 2020

postdoc position at NIMH Mood, Brain, and Development Unit

by Francisco Pereira

The NIMH Mood, Brain, and Development Unit is recruiting for multiple post-doc positions, with the possibility of co-mentoring by the NIMH Machine Learning Team. The MBDU studies mood and its effects with longitudinal neuroimaging, Bayesian generative models, and mood modifying cognitive tasks (described here: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/815944v1) More details can be found on the full job posting https://github.com/nimh-mbdu/post_doc_job_ad/blob/master/README.md If you are interested, please email your resume, a short cover letter and, optionally, a link to your github repository and/or google scholar profile to: Argyris.Stringaris(a)mail.nih.gov thank you for your interest!

March 21, 2020

IMRF 2020 postponed to 16.-19. Oct. 2020

by Marc Ernst

****** IMRF 2020 postponed to 16.-19. Oct. 2020 ******* Unfortunately the COVID-19 situation is getting worse quickly these days and it is unlikely that the situation will have fully recovered by June so that it is safe for our colleagues to travel around the world. We therefore decided to postpone the International Multisensory Research Forum - IMRF 2020 - from June to October 16-19, 2020 and we truly hope things will be back to normal by then. We are of course aware that this can potentially pose problems for some who may already have different plans for October. Also your research may develop in the coming months despite the presently tense situation. We therefore open the abstract submission portal again, so you can adapt your abstracts or you may also submit new abstracts. If you cannot make it for the October date, you can of course also withdraw your abstract or make one of your coauthors the presenter of the research. The new abstract submission deadline is August 14, 2020. You can submit or alter your abstracts at any moment until this date. Reviewing of all abstracts, including the ones already submitted, will follow this date. The same date applies for adapting the symposium proposals. Registration will stay open and the dates for early registration will be moved to September 10, 2020. Payed registrations will remain valid. Of course we will reimburse you in case you payed already but you cannot make it for the October dates. Please let us know by April 20 if this is the case. If you have not payed your registration yet, you can do so at any moment from now on: Early registration until registration Sept. 10, late registration until Oct. 10 or on-site registration. I hope to see you in Ulm in October. Be safe and stay healthy!!!! Best, Marc Ernst on behalf of the IMRF organizing team. --------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Marc Ernst Appl. Cognitive Psychology Faculty for Computer Science, Engineering, and Psychology Ulm University Albert-Einstein-Allee 43 89081 Ulm room: 43.3.103 phone: +49-731-50 320 50 sekr: +49-731-50 320 51 fax: +49-731-50 320 59 mobile: +49-152-22 543 156 marc.ernst(a)uni-ulm.de <mailto:marc.ernst@uni-ulm.de>

March 21, 2020

PROFESSOR - Research Chair in eng. & neuromorphic computing for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Univ. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada

by Jean Rouat

PROFESSOR - Research Chair in the field of engineering and neuromorphic computing for Artificial Intelligence (AI) As part of the call for proposals for a MEI / UdeS Research Chair, the Faculty of Engineering of Université de Sherbrooke is seeking candidates to fill a professorship in the field of engineering and neuromorphic computation for artificial intelligence (AI). This is a regular full-time position. The recruited person will be attached to the department that best matches the candidate’s profile. EXPERTISE The expertise of the candidates must be related to the field of engineering and neuromorphic computation by neural networks with spikes (SNN) for the development of applications in artificial intelligence (AI) in fields such as cognition or the emulation of neural structures, allowing AI to manage conflicting situations, uncertainty and ambiguity. The main challenge is to integrate into algorithms and systems, the flexibility and ability of living beings to learn unstructured stimuli with equivalent energy efficiency from the brain. Applicants must propose a promising and innovative research program of the highest quality allowing the transfer of knowledge while demonstrating interest and competency in teaching. REGARDING THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING For several years, the Faculty of Engineering of Université de Sherbrooke and its Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering occupy an enviable position in the fields of training and applied research by providing a friendly and collaborative environment, where discovery and initiative are strongly favored. In addition, the Faculty favors a rigorous and complete training of its students and it is recognized for its work-study coop program. The Faculty of Engineering distinguishes itself from other Canadian universities in terms of technology transfer and its impact on society. It is relying on many interdisciplinary initiatives and emerging fields of research to further its long-term growth. QUALIFICATIONS - Hold a Ph.D. in science or engineering with a professional experience of at least 5 years; - Have experience in interdisciplinary research as well as knowledge transfer; - Have a strong interest in university teaching and pedagogy as well as in research, development and innovation; - Demonstrate good teaching skills and a good ability to supervise graduate students. - Have a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals of international level and technology transfer attesting to the excellence of the research activities. - Demonstrate skills in establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships, a sense of collaboration and teamwork skills. - Demonstrate outstanding leadership, initiative and excellent communication skills. - Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively and harmoniously with a variety of internal and external partners. - Capacity to teach in French or to reach this capacity in a short amount of time. - Be a member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec) or have the required qualifications and commit to become member as soon as possible. DATES and link Anticipated start date: September 1, 2020. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020. More details at https://www.usherbrooke.ca/emplois/offre/no/04059 Jean Rouat, Prof. NECOTIS, Computer and Electrical Eng. Dept., Univ. de Sherbrooke jean.rouat(a)usherbrooke.ca<mailto:jean.rouat@usherbrooke.ca> [cid:18101754-3CB6-40F8-AF66-AB73E348BA38]

March 20, 2020

PhD School of Life Sciences, University of Geneva is now opened for applications

by Jolivet, Renaud

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the next call for applications to the PhD School of Life Sciences at the Faculties of Medicine and Science - University of Geneva. The application deadline is Apr 15th, 2020. We would be very grateful if you could advertise this call in your Institute and among Master students. PhD positions will be available in six innovative programmes: * Biomedical Sciences * Ecology and Evolution * Genomics and Digital Health * Molecular Biosciences * Pharmaceutical Sciences * Physics of Biology For further information please visit: https://lifesciencesphd.unige.ch Renaud Jolivet

March 20, 2020