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Python Package: SER model
by Fabrizio Damicelli 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Dear Computational Neuroscience Community, I would like to point you to a potentially useful Python Package that might be of interest for your research, especially in the realm dynamical models and spreading dynamics on networks. "ser": S(usceptible)E(xcited)R(efractory) model on graphs, a dynamical model of spreading excitations. Code Repository: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/ser As of today, a few people already trust it and the package registers >11K total downloads, ~500/month (pypi.org) and has been used already in a few research projects. A few interesting features: - It is light-weight and fast (`numba` accelerated), i.e. many experiments can be simply run on a laptop - Installation and getting started is easy: `pip install ser` - Example notebooks: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/ser/blob/main/examples The SER model is a classical cellular automaton model used to study all sorts of complex systems, ranging from forest fire dynamics to self-organized criticality in the brain. Despite of the simplicity of its setup, it is capable of generating complex emergent dynamics with absolutely non-trivial higher-order statistical properties. To learn more about the SER model and its applications, you might want to check out these references: - Messe et al. (2018). Toward a theory of coactivation patterns in excitable neural networks. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1006084 - Haimovici et al. (2013). Brain Organization into Resting State Networks Emerges at Criticality on a Model of the Human Connectome. doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.110.178101 - Damicelli et al. (2019). Topological reinforcement as a principle of modularity emergence in brain networks. doi.org/10.1162/netn_a_00085 Check it out and any feedback/suggestions/bug reports are more than welcome (simply open an issue: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/ser/issues) All the best, Fabrizio Damicelli

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Postdoc Position in Moral Artificial Intelligence (Jointly sponsored by Duke and CMU)
by Dr Jana Schaich Borg, Ph.D. 11 Mar '24

11 Mar '24

Postdoc available in our interdisciplinary Moral AI group! Description: We have an opening for a joint two-year postdoctoral position at the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University and the Social Science Research Institute, Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, and Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University (with the possibility of renewal for a third year). The postdoc can be employed through any of these departments in either University, depending on their preference. The candidate is expected to live in either Pittsburgh or Durham depending on their chosen home department, but will be asked to travel occasionally to the other location. The focus of the position is on conducting impactful research on moral artificial intelligence, addressing problems such as: Designing artificial intelligence systems to model and predict human moral judgments Designing effective elicitation mechanisms and interfaces to capture moral preferences Developing techniques for implementing and evaluating AI systems that are based on these modeled preferences, and assessing the dynamic impact of these systems on the preferences and behavior of users who interact with them Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, mathematics, computational neuroscience, computational cognitive science, or related technical fields and have expertise in Machine Learning and AI / statistics / data science. Additional background in moral psychology, moral philosophy, (AI or other) ethics, HCI, social decision-making and/or social science is preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should apply online <https://apply.interfolio.com/113237> <https://apply.interfolio.com/113237> (https://apply.interfolio.com/113237) or contact Dr. Jana Schaich Borg via email (js524(a)duke.edu) including a CV and statement of research interests, and the name of three referees that can provide letters of recommendation. We are strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and place high priority on attracting underrepresented candidates.

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Call for Visiting Scholars in Theoretical Sciences at OIST (Application by August 15)
by Kenji Doya 21 Oct '23

21 Oct '23

We are pleased to announce Visiting Scholars in Theoretical Sciences at OIST for a flexible term of 1 to 12 months as below. ***** As part of an initiative to develop a vibrant program in theoretical sciences, OIST invites applications for Visiting Scholars in the Theoretical Sciences. The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is a research institution with a Ph.D. program. Outstanding graduate students and faculty are being attracted internationally. OIST is beautifully situated on the tropical island of Okinawa, Japan. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and be independent researchers, i.e., should have an academic standing equivalent to senior postdoc, junior group leader, or faculty member at a research-intensive institution. The position has a flexible term of 1 to 12 months taken continuously starting between October 2021 and March 2022 with a preference for longer-term visitors. The appointment may be taken while on leave or sabbatical from another university and comes with housing, research funds, and moving allowance. Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for support with salary, where this is necessary to facilitate the visit. No teaching duties come with the position. OIST is an institution with no departments, aiming to eliminate barriers between people working in different fields. It provides a family-friendly working environment including the multilingual Child Development Center and has proactive policies designed to promote a culture of diversity. OIST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator, and employer. Further details can be found at https://www.oist.jp/. Applicants should submit a CV including a list of publications, a brief description of their research to date and proposed research while visiting OIST, and the desired period of visit. All visits are subject to the availability of funding. Applications received by August 15, 2021, are guaranteed full consideration. If you have any questions, please send inquiries to: tsvp(a)oist.jp To apply, please go to our Interfolio page, http://apply.interfolio.com/88541 ---- Kenji Doya <doya(a)oist.jp> Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan Phone: +81-98-966-8594; Fax: +81-98-966-2891 https://groups.oist.jp/ncu

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Faculty position at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in computational neuroscience
by Benjamin Cowley 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Hi all, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has an open search for a faculty position in computational/theoretical neuroscience. Applications are due Nov. 15, 2022. https://www.cshl.edu/about-us/careers/faculty-positions/ Here is the job description: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking to fill a faculty position in the area of COMPUTATIONAL/THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE. Of particular interest to this search are candidates with expertise in computational and theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of research achievement and an innovative research program. They will join a highly interactive and collaborative neuroscience group working on neural circuits, neural development, neurogenetics, theoretical and computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, synaptic function, brain disorders, rodent cognition, perception, and social behavior. Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates at all career stages will be considered. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and educational institution with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. Located on the North Shore of Long Island 30 miles from New York City, the Laboratory has a rich and successful research environment rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration as well as an innovative graduate school that attracts talented students each year. CSHL is committed to fostering a diverse work environment that values best practices in mentorship, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will be expected to establish productive research programs while mentoring diverse groups of students and postdocs. Applications are strongly encouraged from groups historically underrepresented in science, including women and U.S. racial/ethnic minority populations. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, description of research accomplishments, statement of future research plans, and a statement of diversity & mentoring to: https://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/20153 Position ID 03299-R; letters of reference will be requested separately. The statement of diversity & mentoring should describe a candidate’s mentoring philosophy, contributions to equity and inclusion in science, and prior training (as applicable) in mentoring, academic management/leadership, and antidiscrimination/antiracism. We will begin considering applications on a rolling basis on October 5, 2022, and applications will be considered until *November 15*. Inquiries regarding the search should be directed to: CSHLfacultyjobs(a)cshl.edu

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Endowed professorship "AI-based Modeling in Neurology"
by Philipp Berens 10 May '23

10 May '23

Dear all, we are currently advertising an Endowed professorship "AI-based Modeling in Neurology" (https://www.academics.com/jobs/endowed-professor-w3-of-ai-based-modeling-in…) at the University of Tübingen. We are looking for candidates that perform innovative research on artificial intelligence (AI) methods for modelling the healthy and diseased brain from a translational and clinical perspective. This can include the development and use of brain simulations to better understand healthy brain function and the effects of neurological diseases (e.g. epilepsy, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) and integrating simulations and clinical neurodata (e.g. functional MRI imaging, EEG, electrophysiology) with the help of machine learning. Tübingen offers a first-rate environment at the intersection of neuroscience and AI/ML research with the Excellence Cluster for Machine Learning in Science, the Tübingen AI Center, the Max Planck Institutes for Intelligent Systems and Biological Cybernetics, the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research and many other institutions! We are looking forward to your application by May 19th. Best Philipp -- Professor of Data Science, Director Hertie Institute for AI in Brain Health Medical Faculty of the University of Tübingen www.berenslab.org

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PhD position on dynamic RSA, CIMeC, Uni Trento, Italy
by Moritz Wurm 28 Apr '23

28 Apr '23

Dear all, We are seeking for a highly motivated PhD student to join the Action Recognition and Concepts Group <https://www.cimec.unitn.it/en/929/action-recognition-and-concepts-group> at CIMeC (Center for Mind/Brain Sciences), University of Trento, Italy. The research project will focus on a MEG-based dynamic extension to representational similarity analysis (dynamic RSA <https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.09.02.506366>) that we have recently developed in our lab to investigate predictive representations of temporally extended unfolding events. The successful candidate should have a background in cognitive neuroscience (preferably M/EEG or fMRI, MVPA/RSA) and strong programming skills (preferably Matlab). Deadline to apply is May 31. Please get in touch with me (moritz.wurm(a)unitn.it <mailto:moritz.wurm@unitn.it>) as soon as possible if you are interested or have questions. Find more information on CIMeC’s doctoral program here <https://www.unitn.it/drcimec/>. All the best, Moritz Wurm -- Moritz Wurm, PhD Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC), University of Trento Corso Bettini 31, 38068 Rovereto (TN), Italy moritz.wurm(a)unitn.it +39 0461-28 8632 https://sites.google.com/site/moritzfwurm

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Assistant Professor position at Maastricht University
by Jolivet, Renaud (MACSBIO) 28 Apr '23

28 Apr '23

My department - Systems Biology at Maastricht University - has an opening for an Assistant Professor in Plant Systems, Computational or Synthetic Biology (https://www.academictransfer.com/en/327187/assistant-professor-plant-system…) This is part of a cluster hire for a new centre and the search is broad. We are particularly interested by people who develop computational methods that can be applied to plants, but also to humans and animals, and we would be particularly interested by a candidate developing methods useful in neuroscience. Please contact me directly if interested. — Prof. Renaud B. Jolivet Chair of Neural Engineering and Computation Maastricht University ERA Forum Stakeholder Representative, European Commission Chair of the Science and Technology Committee, EBRAINS Member of the Board of Directors, Organization for Computational Neurosciences 2023 Neurotech Fellow, Foresight Institute User Team Leader, ISOLDE, CERN +41798302129 (mobile) ‭+31433881741 (office)‬ r.jolivet(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl<mailto:renaud.jolivet@unige.ch> twitter.com/RenaudJolivet<https://twitter.com/RenaudJolivet>

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PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience, NI group @ Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
by Klaus Obermayer 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

*Neural Information Processing Group @ Technische Universität Berlin* *PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience (salary level TV-L E13 100%)* *Modelling Neural Dynamics and the Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation* *Faculty IV - Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science / Neural Information Processing Group* *Reference number: *IV-215/23 (starting at the earliest possible date / for 5 years) *Working field: *Participation in the projects of the our research group in the field of computational neuroscience on modelling neural dynamics and the effects of transcranial electrical stimulation; collaboration with theoretical and experimental / clinical research groups of the Collaborative Research Center 1315 „Mechanisms and Disturbances of Memory Consolidation" (https://www.sfb1315.de/, cf. project B03) and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin (https://www.bccn-berlin.de/) assistance in the maintenance of the computer infrastructure of the research group; teaching tutorials for introductory courses in programming and algorithms & architectures for non-CS students. For information about our research group see https://www.tu.berlin/en/ni. *Requirements: *Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom, or equivalent) in Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields; in-depth knowledge in dynamical systems, very good command of the German and English languages, the ability to teach in both German and English is required; very good programming skills and competences in the operating system UNIX; experience in modelling neural systems, teaching experience, and experience in server administration (UNIX) are desirable. Please send your application with the usual documents exclusively by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Klaus Obermayer at *klaus.obermayer(a)tu-berlin.de*, quoting the *reference number*. *Closing date* for applications for full consideration 12/05/23. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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PhD position Radboud University Donders Institute
by peter.delooff＠ru.nl 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Dear list, Apologies for any cross postings, but we have a PhD position available from a collaboration between the Donders Institute, RadboudUMC and Tilburg University that might be of interest to you. For additional information, please visit: https://werkenbijfivoor.nl/vacatures/details/phd-student-in-digital-phenoty… PhD Student in Digital Phenotyping and implementation with wearables in Forensic Psychiatry We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our interdisciplinary team of researchers in the field of forensic psychiatry and digital phenotyping. The successful candidate will work with the team on developing several stress, sleep, and physical activity algorithms based on data from the Healthy Brain Study (HBS). The HBS is a prospective longitudinal cohort study that utilizes careful digital phenotyping in 1000 healthy participants. HBS combines bio-sampling, neuro-imaging and ecological momentary assessments to carefully assess several physiological, cognitive, affective and behavioural outcomes in both the laboratory and in real life with wearables. The PhD student will work on integrating these algorithms in an existing open source application for wearables in collaboration with patients and staff members from Forensic Psychiatry that will provide tailored, personalized insights and can be implemented in treatment settings. The PhD student will also carefully design several single case experiments to assess the efficacy and value of the open source application in (forensic) psychiatric treatment. This project is a collaboration between Donders Institute Radboud, Tilburg University, Fivoor, and de Borg and will be embedded in the infrastructure of the Donders Institute, providing a unique and stimulating learning environment for young researchers, including a high-profile graduate school and in-house methodological expert courses. All the best,

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Announcement of EITN Fall school in Computational Neuroscience
by DESTEXHE Alain 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Hi All, In the name of the organizers, I'd like to announce the next edition of the EITN Fall School in Computational Neuroscience, in Paris in September 20-29, 2023. This school is intended for PhD students (although we do accept postdocs or Master students occasionally), and is structured in 4 scales of modeling: cellular, network, populations and whole-brain models. Each scale is associated with courses and tutorials on simulation tools such as Neuron, NEST, BRIAN, TVB, etc. The students form 4 groups to work on a modeling project, with the help of tutors. The course ends with the student presentations of the results obtained. This 10-day intensive course selects students on the basis of their excellence and need to follow this training. Students interested should send CV and a motivation letter to eitn(a)services.cnrs.fr (deadline end of June 2023). More details can be found at https://eitn.cnrs.fr/events/eitn-fall-school-2023 Thanks and see (some of) you soon, Alain --------------- EITN Fall School in Computational Neuroscience 2023 Paris, 20-29 September 2023 The EITN Fall School in Computational Neuroscience consists of a 10-day course in theoretical and computational neuroscience, from cellular to whole-brain levels. The course is structured in thematic days with lectures, tutorials, and project work.The course is typically aimed for PhD students, young postdocs, or master students interested to learn more about techniques of computational neuroscience, and the use of various simulation environments for model building. The students will form thematic groups to work on predefined subjects, with the help of tutors.The course will cover cellular models, models of brain signals, circuit models and networks, mean-field models, and whole-brain models. There will be lectures and tutorials associated to these topics. Organizers: Sacha Van Albada (Julich), Albert Gidon (U Berlin), Hermann Cuntz (Ernst Strüngmann Institute, Frankfurt), Alain Destexhe (CNRS), Matteo di Volo (University Lyon 1), Spase Petkoski (Aix-Marseille Univ.), Gorka Zamora-Lopez (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) Why join? 10 days of intensive training in computational neuroscience provided by researchers from all over Europe. A complete program: • Cellular models, and models of brain signals • Circuit models and networks • Mean-field models • Whole-brain models Hands-on learning schedule based on: • Morning classes and tutorials • Group projects in the afternoon • Free time in the evenings to visit Paris How to apply? This training has a limited capacity of 20 students, therefore a selection will be performed by a scientific organizing committee. Applications are open until 30 June 2023. Send your application by email at eitn(a)services.cnrs.fr<mailto:eitn@services.cnrs.fr> → You will receive a confirmation your application has be received within 5 working days (or on the day application period closes (whichever comes the soonest). If not, please consider a technical issue and submit your application again. Contact eitn(a)services.cnrs.fr<mailto:eitn@services.cnrs.fr> for any question or assistance. Selection criteria include: • Working or studying in neuroscience or related • Experience in python programming would help • Priority is given to PhD students as the primary target of this training, although Master students and post-docs are welcome to apply as well Practical information: If selected, registration fee to attend the training is 400€ If selected, you will need to bring your own laptop with a few pre-installed programs. The tuition fee includes lunch, coffee, access to conference facilities and internet connection during the course days (Sunday not included). Location : Institut Supérieur Clorivière, 119 Bd Diderot, 75012 Paris This training is design to be attended in-person in Paris. It will not be recorded nor accessible remotely. Download flyer.pdf<http://eitn.cnrs.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Flyer.pdf> <http://eitn.cnrs.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Flyer.pdf> Preliminary list of Faculty and Speakers: Jan Antolik Nicolas Brunel Hermann Cuntz Gustavo Deco Damien Depannemaecker Alain Destexhe Matteo di Volo Gaute Einevoll Albert Gidon Moritz Helias Viktor Jirsa Marja-Leena Linne Jorge Mejias Spase Petkoski Maria Sacha Marcel Stimberg Bartosz Telenczuk Federico Tesler Sacha Van Albada Romain Veltz Gorka Zamora-Lopez <https://eitn.cnrs.fr/events/eitn-fall-school-2023>

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Last Call for nominations for the Valentin Braitenberg Award
by Alexander Lammers 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Last Call for nominations for the Valentin Braitenberg Award ____________ Since 2012, the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience awards the Valentin Braitenberg Award every two years, which honors outstanding scientific achievements in the field of computational neuroscience. Following Braitenberg’s scientific tradition, special attention is paid to theoretical studies that reveal the functional significance of brain structures and their neuronal network dynamics. The award ceremony Further information: https://bernstein-network.de/en/network/awards-and-initiatives/valentin-bra… We welcome nominations for the Valentin Braitenberg Award for Computational Neuroscience 2023 until April 30, 2023. The award will be presented at the Bernstein Conference 2023 in Berlin. _____________ Award criteria: The major criterion for the selection of the awardee is the impact of the recipient’s research on the neurosciences. In the spirit of Valentin Braitenberg’s research, special emphasis is given to theoretical studies elucidating the functional implications of brain structures and their neuronal network dynamics. The crucial work should preferentially have been carried out in a European institution. ________________ Nominations: Nominations may be submitted by scientists working in the field of Computational Neuroscience and should include the following documents: * One-page laudation, in which the scientific work of the candidate is honored with regard to the award’s criteria * CV and list of publications Please send the nomination documents via e-mail to Dr. Alexandra Stein, a.stein(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:a.stein@fz-juelich.de>, (Head of Bernstein Coordination Site). _________________ Former award winners: * Eve Marder * Wulfram Gerstner * David Willshaw * Alexander Borst * Moshe Abeles Dr. Alexander Lammers Press and Public Relations Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience Bernstein Coordination Site Branch Office of the Forschungszentrum Jülich at the University of Freiburg Hansastr. 9a | 79104 Freiburg | Germany Phone: +49 761 203-96787 Mail: a.lammers(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:a.lammers@fz-juelich.de> Web: www.bernstein-network.de<http://www.bernstein-network.de> LinkedIn: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience Twitter: BernsteinNeuro Mastodon: BernsteinNetwork(a)mastodon.world<mailto:BernsteinNetwork@mastodon.world> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht, Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Multiple Openings for Post-Doc, Research Assistant and PhD student in Neuromorphic, In-memory computing IC design using SRAM/RRAM
by Prof. Arindam BASU 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

Multiple Openings for Post-Doc, Research Assistant and PhD student in Neuromorphic, In-memory computing IC design using SRAM/RRAM (application to LSTM/SNN for Keyword spotting) There are multiple openings for Post-doc, Research Assistant and PhD students for a new project on In-memory Computing in the group of Professor Arindam Basu, Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong. The focus of the project will be on in-memory computing implementations of neuromorphic algorithms for the application of LSTM/SNN for Keyword spotting using SRAM with extension to RRAM. In particular, novel In-memory ADC for nonlinear functions will be designed to push the state of the art. The candidate should have experience in doing analog/mixed-signal IC design with preference for experience in memory design. For Post-doctoral positions, experience with IC tapeout and measurement is a must. The maximum monthly salary allowance is HK$20,000 for research talents with a bachelor degree, HK$23,000 for those with a master degree, and HK$35,000(+10,000$ living allowance) for those with a doctoral degree. https://www.itf.gov.hk/en/funding-programmes/nurturing-talent/research-tale… Exceptional candidates can also be involved in other In-memory computing systems for the following applications: (1) Signal processing and compression in Brain-machine interfaces (2) Processing event-based video from Dynamic Vision Sensors in Autonomous driving. Candidates will get an opportunity to work on cutting-edge research with recent papers from the group published in top conferences like A-SSCC 2021, CICC 2022 and top journals like JSSC. Examples of recent work from our group in this direction: >> S. K. Bose, D. Singla and A. Basu, "A 51.3 TOPS/W, 134.4 GOPS In-memory Binary Image Filtering in 65nm CMOS" IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), 2021. >> S. K. Bose and A. Basu, "A 389 TOPS/W, always ON Region Proposal Integrated Circuit using In-Memory Computing in 65nm CMOS," IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), 2022. >> X. Zhang and A. Basu, "A 915-1220 TOPS/W, 976-1301 GOPS Hybrid In-Memory Computing Based Always-On Image Processing for Neuromorphic Vision Sensors" Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), vol. 58, no. 3, 2023. >> S. K. Bose and A. Basu, "A 389 TOPS/W, 1262fps at 1Meps Region Proposal Integrated Circuit for Neuromorphic Vision Sensors in 65nm CMOS" IEEE Asian Solid-State Circuits Conference (A-SSCC), Busan, South Korea, 2021. >> X. Zhang and A. Basu, "A 915-1220 TOPS/W Hybrid In-Memory Computing based Image Restoration and Region Proposal Integrated Circuit for Neuromorphic Vision Sensors in 65nm CMOS," IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), 2022. >> A. Basu, L. Deng, C. Frenkel and X. Zhang, "Spiking Neural Network Integrated Circuits: A Review of Trends and Future Directions," IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), 2022. Interested candidates should send their CV to arinbasu(a)cityu.edu.hk<mailto:arinbasu@cityu.edu.hk> with details about their academic record as well as IC design experience. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Applications are welcome year-round until the positions are filled. Thank you and look forward to working with you! Prof. Arindam Basu Department of EE City University of Hong Kong (More information about the PI and the lab can be found here: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/stfprofile/arinbasu.htm https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ton5pYMAAAAJ&hl=en https://sites.google.com/view/brainsyslab/home ) Regards, Arindam Basu Professor, Dept. of EE, City University of Hong Kong, Associate Editor: IEEE Trans. BioCAS, IEEE Sensors, Frontiers in Neuroscience Disclaimer: This email (including any attachments) is for the use of the intended recipient only and may contain confidential information and/or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email and all copies from your system. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, reproduction, copying, distribution, or other form of unauthorized dissemination of the contents is expressly prohibited.

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Making the odorant world intelligible - How its semantics can be characterized
by Aurel A. Lazar 22 Apr '23

22 Apr '23

The paper listed below models for the first time the identity of an odorant object as semantic information and the onset/offset timing events as semantic timing. The Functional Logic of Odor Information Processing in the Drosophila Antennal Lobe Aurel A. Lazar, Tingkai Liu, Chung-Heng Yeh, PLoS Comput Biol 19(4): e1011043. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1011043 <https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1011043> Author summary A major challenge in the study of the Drosophila early olfactory sensory system is to determine how an odorant object (the smell of a rose) is reliably identified in the face of fluctuations of the concentration amplitude of the molecules within the odorant plume. More fundamentally, the question arises how semantic information, often associated with subjective perception, can be characterized. To address this challenge, we leveraged the unique combinatorial odorant code of Drosophila and presented a formal treatment of the identity of an odorant object as its semantic information (or semantics for short). Grounded in the physiology of the fly brain, we identified the functional roles played by Local Neurons in the fruit fly Antennal Lobe in the recovery of the semantics and the onset/offset timing information (or semantic timing). Our model of the Antennal Lobe circuit is built with a highly versatile canonical model of neural computation - the differential Divisive Normalization Processor. Aurel http://www.bionet.ee.columbia.edu <http://www.bionet.ee.columbia.edu/>

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Last Call for Satellite Workshop Proposals, Bernstein Conference 2023 in Berlin
by Alexander Lammers 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Last Call for Satellite Workshop Proposals, Bernstein Conference 2023 in Berlin +++ The Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience invites proposals for Satellite Workshops preceding the Bernstein Conference 2023 in Berlin. +++ ____ BERNSTEIN CONFERENCE Each year the Bernstein Network invites the international computational neuroscience community to the annual Bernstein Conference for intensive scientific exchange. It has established itself as one of the most renown conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries. www.bernstein-conference.de<http://www.bernstein-conference.de> ____ IMPORTANT DATES - Satellite Workshops: September 26 - 27, 2023 o Tuesday, Sep 26, 14:00 – 18:00 CEST o Wednesday, Sep 27, 8:30 – 12:30 CEST - Main Conference: September 27 – September 29, 2023 - Deadline for Satellite Workshop proposal submission: Wednesday, April 26 at 15:00 CEST, and will NOT be extended - Notification of workshop acceptance: planned in mid May 2023 Find further information here: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/call-for-satellite-worksh… ____ FINANCIAL SUPPORT Workshop registration is free for all organizers and speakers of workshops. Workshop organizers will additionally receive a waiver for the main conference fee. From the accepted workshops up to ten workshops will be selected to receive financial support of up to 1500 € each. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de> -- Dr. Alexander Lammers Press and Public Relations Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience Bernstein Coordination Site Branch Office of the Forschungszentrum Jülich at the University of Freiburg Hansastr. 9a | 79104 Freiburg | Germany Phone: +49 761 203-96787 Mail: a.lammers(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:a.lammers@fz-juelich.de> Web: www.bernstein-network.de<http://www.bernstein-network.de> LinkedIn: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience Twitter: BernsteinNeuro Mastodon: BernsteinNetwork(a)mastodon.world<mailto:BernsteinNetwork@mastodon.world> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht, Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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REMINDER: Call for contribution and registration to the Systems Vision Science Symposium: Aug. 22-24, 2023, in Tuebingen, Germany
by Pavlovic, Maria 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Systems Vision Science Symposium Aug. 22-24, 2023 in Tübingen, Germany -------------------------------- REMINDER DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CONTRIBUTIONS APRIL 30, 2023! Our symposium takes place at the end of our Systems Vision Science summer school Aug. 14-24, 2023. Presentation topics by the invited speakers will be ® Topics in Systems Vision Science ® The power of two: New perspectives on binocular vision ® Central versus peripheral vision We are pleased to announce our symposium's keynote speaker: Marty Sereno. The keynote speech will be on August 22, 2023 Invited speakers of the Systems Vision Science Summer School and Symposium include: Assaf Breska, Peter Dayan, Andrea van Doorn, Wolfgang Einhäuser-Treyer, Karl Gegenfurtner, Ziad Hafed, Tadashi Isa, Jan Koenderink, Kristine Krug, Hanspeter Mallot, Laurence Maloney, Pascal Mamassian, Antje Nuthmann, Daniel Osorio, Andrew Parker, Jenny Read, Alexander Schütz, Manuel Spitschan, Kristina Visscher, Li Zhaoping. -------------------------------- We invite you to submit contributions in form of posters to the symposium on all topics in Systems Vision Science, which combines computational, behavioral, and neuroscience methods to discover functions and algorithms for vision in various brain regions and their implementations in neural circuits. To maximize exchanges during the symposium, each poster will be displayed throughout the symposium, which includes five poster sessions (two daytime sessions and three evening sessions), in a venue next to the lecture hall and coffee breaks to give enough time for discussions, networking and knowledge exchange. To contribute, please fill out our registration form including an abstract, which can be found here: <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/contributions-for-symposium/> https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/contributions-for-symposium/ -------------------------------- Submissions of contributions are possible until April 30, 2023. Registration without contribution to the symposium will be open until capacity or deadline for organization is reached. This years venue capacity is 100, including invited speakers and summer school participants. Information about our summer school, which takes place just before the Systems Vision Science Symposium, can be found here: <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/> https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/ Please direct inquiries to <mailto:svs.summerschool@tue.mpg.de> svs.summerschool(a)tue.mpg.de -------------------------------- Organizing team: Li Zhaoping Ulf Lüder Maria Pavlovic Junhao Liang Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics University of Tuebingen www.lizhaoping.org <http://www.lizhaoping.org>

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Postdoc in cognitive computational neuroscience at Universitat Jaume I (Castelló, Spain)
by Raphael Samuel Matthew Kaplan 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Dear Colleagues, The Decision and Memory group(decisionandmemory.org) at the Universitat Jaume I in Castelló de la Plana, Spain seeks a motivated postdoctoral scholar to study the influence of long-term memory processes on creativity and social cognition using computational cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience methods(neuroimaging, behavior, and computational models). The position is expected to last 2 years and involves applying social and semantic network models to data from novel online behavioral and fMRI paradigms. Competitive applicants will have a PhD in cognitive science, experimental psychology, mathematical psychology, computational neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. Applicants are ideally looking to build innovative careers in academia or big data analysis in industry. Postdoc candidates that have recently completed (or will complete) their PhD are particularly encouraged to apply, where they will have ample opportunity to be sponsored for regional, national, and European independent research fellowships. Some experience programming in R or Python, designing psychology experiments, or developing computational models are required for this position. Experience or interest using semantic or social network analyses, behavioral models, computational neuroscience models, or fMRI methods is a plus. The position is expected to commence this autumn. To apply, interested candidates should directly contact the group director, Raphael Kaplan at kaplan(a)uji.es with a 1-2 paragraph cover/motivation letter, CV, and contact info for three references by May 22, 2023. Please feel free to direct any questions about the position to Dr. Kaplan. We would be grateful if you could circulate this position to any students or colleagues. Kind regards, Raphael Kaplan -- Raphael Kaplan, PhD CIDEGENT Principal Investigator Departament de Psicologia Bàsica, Clínica i Psicobiologia Universitat Jaume I kaplan(a)uji.es Ext: 7431 web: www.decisionandmemory.org

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PhD in computational and systems neuroscience applied to Parkinson's Disease
by Pablo Jercog 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

The Neurobiology of Parkinson's Disease group from the Cajal Institute CSIC (Madrid) is seeking highly motivated Ph.D. candidates interested in developing a Doctoral Thesis in the field of Computational and Systems Neuroscience. The project will require the analyses of in-vivo electrophysiological, calcium imaging, and behavior recordings in mice models of Parkinson’s disease. The position requires: - MS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Applied Math/Physics, or equivalent. - Good communication and organizational skills are highly desirable. An English language degree is necessary. - Analytical skills required to resolve problems that entail the use of basic scientific, mathematical, and technical principles are a plus. - Experience with using MATLAB or PYTHON for signal processing is essential . - High average grades from Graduate school and master's will be highly valued. Some related publications: - Espadas I, Ortiz O, García-Sanz P, Sanz-Magro A, Alberquilla S, Solis O, Delgado-García JM, Gruart A, Moratalla R. Dopamine D2R is Required for Hippocampal-dependent Memory and Plasticity at the CA3-CA1 Synapse. Cereb Cortex. 2021 31(4):2187-2204. - García-Sanz P, M F G Aerts J, Moratalla R. The Role of Cholesterol in α-Synuclein and Lewy Body Pathology in GBA1 Parkinson's Disease. Mov Disord. 2021, 36(5):1070-1085. - Suarez LM, Solis O, Sanz-Magro A, Alberquilla S, Moratalla R. Dopamine D1 Receptors Regulate Spines in Striatal Direct-Pathway and Indirect-Pathway Neurons. Mov Disord. 2020;35(10):1810-1821. - Keifman E, Ruiz de Diego I, Pafundo DE, Paz RM, Solís O, Murer MG, Moratalla R. Optostimulation of striatonigral terminals in substantia nigra induces dyskinesia that increases after L-DOPA in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. Br J Pharmacol. 2019;176:2146-2161. The position is funded for 2 years with an extension based on the outcome starting immediately. Interested candidates, please send the CV to Dr. Rosario Moratalla (moratalla(a)cajal.csic.es) until the position is fulfilled. -- Pablo Jercog, Ph.D. Team Leader Instituto Cajal Avda. Doctor Arce, 37 Madrid, Madrid, 28002, Spain cell: +34 620562808 email: pjercog(a)gmail.com Lab webpage <https://sites.google.com/view/pablojercogteam/>

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CARLsim Spiking Neural Network Simulator Feedback Requested
by Jeffrey L Krichmar 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Dear Colleagues, CARLsim is an efficient, easy-to-use, GPU-accelerated library for simulating spiking neural network (SNN) models with a high degree of biological detail. Originating in 2009, CARLsim is now on its 6th major release. CARLsim supports CPU and GPU simulations ranging from small networks to networks with hundreds of thousands of neurons with millions of synaptic connections. It is supported on Linux, MacOS, and Windows. The software framework is open-source and freely available. More information can be found at: https://sites.socsci.uci.edu/~jkrichma/CARLsim/ This survey is intended for anyone who has used the CARLsim spiking neural network simulator, or who might like to use CARLsim in the future. It will help the CARLsim team develop future versions on the software framework. We appreciate your input and feedback. Please use this link to take our survey. https://forms.gle/GyVsuuey4mDB3bsB7 Thank you, 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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Postdoc positions in cognitive neuroscience and computational psychiatry, University of Tuebingen, Germany
by Susan Fischer 13 Apr '23

13 Apr '23

**Apologies for cross-posting** Dear colleagues, We are looking to hire several new postdocs in the "Developmental Computational Psychiatry" lab and the newly established W3 professorship "Computational Psychiatry" led by Tobias Hauser at the University of Tübingen (Germany). The focus of the lab is to better understand the computational and neural mechanisms underlying decision making and learning, and how these processes go awry in patients with mental illnesses. The successful candidates will have the chance to work in a highly dynamic and inspiring environment and to collaborate closely with Prof Peter Dayan and the Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. Concretely, we are looking for the following candidates: * Postdoc with clinical psychiatry / psychotherapy background https://lmy.de/yEAwXNlt * Postdoc with computational modelling background https://lmy.de/IKvkBxgL * Postdocs with experimental & neuroimaging (MEG / MRI) background https://lmy.de/JRWXJVfI More information about the positions can be found here: https://devcompsy.org/join-the-lab/ Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Tobias Hauser directly to informally discuss the positions. ************************************************ Susan Fischer Coordinator Alexander von Humboldt Professorship Prof Peter Dayan & W3-Professorship ‘Computational Psychiatry’, Prof Tobias Hauser Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics & Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen & Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie AI Research Building R 20-7/A21 Maria-von-Linden-Str. 6 72076 Tübingen Germany susan.fischer(a)tue.mpg.de ************************************************

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CNS*2023 Call for Tutorials: Deadline Approaching on April 22, 2023
by De Pitta, Maurizio 13 Apr '23

13 Apr '23

Dear colleagues, The deadline to submit your proposal for a Tutorial at this year's CNS*2023 Meeting is approaching on April 22, 2023 (11:59 Eastern Standard Time). The CNS*2023 Meeting will take place in Leipzig, Germany, between July 15—19, 2023. Tutorials will be provided on the first day of the meeting (July 15). Please follow the online guidelines to write your proposal: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2023-call-for-tutorials All tutorials must be submitted to: tutorials(a)cnsorg.org Thank you for your consideration. Looking forward to seeing you in Leipzig. M ----- Maurizio DE PITTA CNS*2023 Tutorial Chair Principal Investigator Krembil Research Institute, 4KD-509 60 Leonard Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 0S8, CA +1.416.603.5800 ext. 3290 This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by anyone other than the person for whom it was originally intended is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Opinions, conclusions or other information contained in this e-mail may not be that of the organization. If you feel you have received an email from UHN of a commercial nature and would like to be removed from the sender's mailing list please do one of the following: (1) Follow any unsubscribe process the sender has included in their email (2) Where no unsubscribe process has been included, reply to the sender and type "unsubscribe" in the subject line. If you require additional information please go to our UHN Newsletters and Mailing Lists page. Please note that we are unable to automatically unsubscribe individuals from all UHN mailing lists. Patient Consent for Email: UHN patients may provide their consent to communicate with UHN about their care using email. All electronic communication carries some risk. Please visit the UHN website and search “Using email to Communicate with Your UHN Health Care Team” to learn about the risks of electronic communication and how to protect your privacy. You may withdraw your consent to receive emails from UHN at any time. Please contact your care provider, if you do not wish to receive emails from UHN.

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Postdoc at Leiceseter University, UK
by Quian Quiroga, Rodrigo (Prof.) 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

We are looking for a postdoc to study single cell recordings in humans, performed in epileptic patients for curative surgery. The project will investigate concept cells (a.k.a. Jennifer Aniston neurons) – that means, neurons in the hippocampus and surrounding areas that selectively fire to specific concepts, like different pictures and the written or spoken name of a particular person (e.g. Quian Quiroga et al, Nature 2005; Quian Quiroga, Cell 2019), which are involved in declarative memory functions. For more details see: https://web.archive.org/web/20220108024112/https://www2.le.ac.uk/centres/cs…<https://web.archive.org/web/20220108024112/https:/www2.le.ac.uk/centres/csn…> The successful candidate will contribute to performing recordings with patients and the analysis / modelling of the data to investigate the role of these neurons in memory. The candidate should have very good quantitative skills (data processing and programing e.g. in Matlab) and a strong background or interest in neuroscience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga (rqqg1(a)le.ac.uk) For more details and to apply, please use this link: https://jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/7756/research-associate.html The closing date for the applications is 5th May 2023. Best, Rodrigo Rodrigo Quian Quiroga Centre for Systems Neuroscience University of Leicester http://le.ac.uk/csn

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Granada Seminar Announcement
by Prof. Dr. Joaquín J. Torres 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

17th Granada Seminar Announcement and Call for Participation Dear Colleague, You are cordially invited to participate in the 17th Granada Seminar, September 12-15th, 2023, on MACHINE LEARNING AND PHYSICS, Quantum, Classical and Applications. This Granada Seminar is organized by the Institute Carlos I for Theoretical and Computational Physics of the University of Granada. You may find updated information concerning submission of abstracts, grants, lodging, program, etc. at http://granadaseminar.com. Scheduled speakers already include: Ludovic Berthier (France), Juan P. Garrahan (UK), Hilbert J. Kappen (The Netherlands), Seth Lloyd (USA), Pankaj Mehta (USA), Tomaso Poggio (USA), Yuhai Tu (USA), K. Birgitta Whaley (USA). Cristina Masoller (Spain) ... Other talks will be invited from submitted abstracts. Hoping to meet you this September, Sincerely Yours, Pedro L. Garrido Institute Carlos I for Theoretical and Computational Physics University of Granada - 18071, Spain -- Prof. Dr. Joaquín J. Torres Department of Electromagnetism and Physics of the Matter. Institute "Carlos I" for Theoretical and Computational Physics. University of Granada. www.ugr.es/~jtorres

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Postdoc in theoretical neuroscience at Bocconi University (Milan, Italy), only few more days to apply!
by Alessandro Sanzeni 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

Hi all, A fully-funded, three-year postdoctoral position in theoretical neuroscience is now available at Bocconi University's Department of Computing Sciences in Milan, Italy. The postdoctoral researcher will have the chance to explore various research topics, such as movement modulation of visual responses in mice, integrating connectomes in mechanistic models of brain functions, and building normative models of neural representations, among others. The research will utilize cutting-edge approaches from statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, and machine learning, and will be informed by the latest electrophysiological and connectomic data. Prior experience with computational neuroscience is a plus, but it is not required. The postdoc will have the opportunity to become a part of the thriving neuroscience, machine learning, and computer science communities at Bocconi University. To learn more about these communities, please visit https://cs.unibocconi.eu/ and https://bidsa.unibocconi.eu/. The postdoc will be a member of the NSF-funded Accelnet consortium "International network for brain-inspired computation," facilitating international collaborations between a large network of computational neuroscience/AI labs. At Bocconi University, we are committed to fostering a diverse intellectual community and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for these positions. Applicants should apply via our on-line application system, which can be found at www.unibocconi.eu/post-doc<http://www.unibocconi.eu/post-doc>(Publication nr. 65633) by 23:59 of April 17th, 2023 (Italian time). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at alessandro.sanzeni(a)unibocconi.it<mailto:alessandro.sanzeni@unibocconi.it> All the best, Alessandro Sanzeni

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Postdoc position in Computational Biophysics at Göttingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks
by von Behren, Christina 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

The Göttingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks (CIDBN)<https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/608362.html> invites applications for a position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biophysics (all genders welcome) The position will be full-time (currently 39,8 hours/week), German pay grade 13 TV-L, starting as soon as possible. The CIDBN Department "Physics of Biological Systems", headed by Prof. Fred Wolf, offers a fixed-term contract until June 30, 2025 with the perspective of an extension commensurate with building a competitive track record at the frontier of computational biophysics and neural circuit theory. Information is processed in brain circuits through the coordinated action of large-scale circuits of neurons and synapses. Ultimately, it is the nano-scale molecular architecture of neuronal synapses that can make or break the power of neural circuit computation. Progress in a broad suite of nanoscopy techniques is currently uncovering the molecular-level design of synapses subserving functions such as working memory or sensory coding. The spatio-temporal operation of these nano-machines and the efficiency of their design, however, remain to be understood and are core research aims of the Göttingen Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1286 "Quantitative Synaptology". We are inviting applications from theoretical biophysicists, molecular systems biologists, or computational scientists with an ambition to pioneer computational studies of synaptic functional design. We offer a stimulating environment of theoretical neuroscientists, neural data-scientists, and cutting-edge experimentalists associated with CRC 1286. In addition, the institute provides dedicated support for high-performance computing. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of original research personalities at the frontier of computational science and neural circuit theory. The successful applicant will hold an excellent PhD in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or equivalent, and have a strong interest in high-performance computing in neuroscience or cellular systems biology. We expect excellent analytical and coding skills, interest in working in a transdisciplinary team as well as excellence in scientific writing and reasoning. Experience in non-equilibrium statistical physics, stochastic dynamics, membrane biophysics, ion-channel and biochemical kinetics, buffered Ca-diffusion, and Ca-exocytosis coupling would be advantageous. The Göttingen Campus is a leading center of neuroscience in Europe hosting numerous internationally renowned research institutions, including the University, the University Medical Center, two life science Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Göttingen. The CIDBN is a newly founded transdisciplinary institute whose mission is to foster frontier research at the border of the exact and biological sciences. The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Please send your e-mail application in one single PDF-document, including a letter of motivation, your curriculum vitae with a list of publications, copies of your certificates and contact information of two references by April 11, 2023 to cidbn(a)uni-goettingen.de<mailto:cidbn@uni-goettingen.de> (subject: Postdoc CIDBN). Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Göttingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks, Heinrich-Düker-Weg 12, 37073 Göttingen. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Fred Wolf via e-mail: fred.wolf(a)ds.mpg.de<mailto:fred.wolf@ds.mpg.de>. Please note: With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the Hinweisblatt zur Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO) https://www.uni-goettingen.de/hinweisdsgvo <https://www.uni-goettingen.de/hinweisdsgvo%20> Best regards, Christina von Behren ------ Goettingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Goettingen University of Goettingen Heinrich-Dueker-Weg 12 37073 Goettingen Germany Tel.: +49-(0)551-39-26674

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ICANN 2023 - Deadline Extension & Last Call for Papers
by Sebastian Otte 10 Apr '23

10 Apr '23

32nd International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2023 https://e-nns.org/icann2023 Dates: 26th to 29th of September 2023 ======================================================================= The International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN) is the annual flagship conference of the European Neural Network Society (ENNS). In 2023 the School of Engineering of Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, will organize ICANN 2023. This will be held at Astoria Capsis Hotel at Heraklion city, Crete, Greece from 26th to 29th of September 2023. The conference will be organized as a HYBRID event. CONFERENCE TOPICS ICANN 2023 is a conference featuring tracks in Brain Inspired Computing, Machine Learning, and Artificial Neural Networks, with strong cross-disciplinary interactions and applications. A non-exhaustive list of topics includes: Machine Learning: Deep Learning, Neural Network Theory, Neural Network Models, Graphical Models, Bayesian Networks, Kernel Methods, Generative Models, Information Theoretic Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Relational Learning, Dynamical Models, Recurrent Networks, Ethics of AI Brain Inspired Computing: Cognitive Models, Computational Neuroscience, Self-Organization, Neural Control and Planning, Hybrid Neural-Symbolic Architectures, Neural Dynamics, Cognitive Neuroscience, Brain Informatics, Perception and Action, Spiking Neural Networks Neural Applications for: Bioinformatics, Biomedicine, Intelligent Robotics, Neurorobotics, Language Processing, Speech Processing, Image Processing, Sensor Fusion, Pattern Recognition, Data Mining, Neural Agents, Brain-Computer Interaction, Neuromorphic Computing and Edge AI, Evolutionary Neural Networks CALL FOR PAPERS All scientific communications presented at ICANN 2023 will be reviewed and scientifically evaluated by a panel of experts. The conference will feature two categories of communications: - oral communications (15'+5') - poster communications. Authors willing to present original contributions in either oral or poster category may submit: - A full paper of maximum 12 pages (including references) to be published in Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series with individual DOI. - An extended abstract of maximum 4 pages to be published in Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series, without indexing. In case the number of requested oral presentations is larger than the available slots the ICANN scientific committee will select which papers will be reassigned to a poster session. This selection will be based on the coherence of the program and is totally independent of the category of submission. SPECIAL SESSIONS ICANN 2023 will host three special sessions: - Neurorobotics (track NRR 2023) - Recent Advances in Spiking Neural Networks (track ARNN 2023) - The challenge of errors, stability, robustness, and accuracy in deep neural networks (track ESRA in DNN 2023) To submit a paper to one of the special sessions, please select the respective track in the submission system. Please find more details about the special sessions at: https://e-nns.org/icann2023/conference-programme/special-sessions/ SUBMISSION DEADLINE (EXTENDED) - Full paper and extended abstract submission: Apr. 19, 2023 BEST PAPER AWARDS ENNS will sponsor a maximum of four best paper awards. All awards will be presented during the final ceremony. TRAVEL GRANTS The European Neural Network Society sponsors a number of Student Travel Grants covering part of the costs for attending ICANN. Details will be provided on the conference website. ORGANIZATION General Chairs Iliadis Lazaros, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Plamen Angelov, Lancaster University, UK Program Chairs Antonios Papaleonidas, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Elias Pimenidis, UWE Bristol, UK Chrisina Jayne, Teesside University, UK Honorary Chairs Stefan Wermter, University of Hamburg, Germany Vera Kurkova, Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic Nikola Kasabov, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Organizing Chairs Antonios Papaleonidas, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Anastasios Panagiotis Psathas, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece George Magoulas, University of London, Birkbeck College, UK Haralambos Mouratidis, University of Essex, UK Award Chairs Stefan Wermter, University of Hamburg, Germany Chukiong Loo, University of Malaysia, Malaysia Communication Chairs Sebastian Otte, University of Tübingen, Germany Anastasios Panagiotis Psathas, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

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