July 2023 - Comp-neuro - lists.cnsorg.org

Postdoc at NYU
by Grace Lindsay 03 Jul '23

03 Jul '23

The Lindsay Lab is hiring a postdoc! Work in the lab focuses on using artificial neural networks as models of the brain. A potential postdoc should be interested in working on a project that could fit into either of the first two research areas listed here: https://lindsay-lab.github.io/research/ (specifically, modeling attention in artificial neural networks or testing tools of neural analysis on artificial neural networks). To apply, send a CV, half page project proposal & contact info for 3 references to grace.lindsay(a)nyu.edu with subject "Postdoc Application" -- Grace Lindsay Assistant Professor, Psychology & Data Science New York University gracewlindsay.com lindsay-lab.github.io *Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain* <https://gracewlindsay.com/2021/02/10/models-of-the-mind-how-physics-enginee…>

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PhD candidate on machine learning for normative modeling of functional brain activity -1 fte 4 years
by Mostafa Kia 03 Jul '23

03 Jul '23

Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Ph.D. candidate to join our team at the computation psychiatry group at the Department of cognitive science and artificial intelligence, Tilburg University. We are currently seeking a candidate to undertake normative modeling on big MEG/EEG data, a captivating research area with vast potential for precision psychiatry. As a Ph.D. candidate in this role, you will have the chance to apply state-of-the-art machine learning techniques on big MEG/EEG data, contributing to the advancement of our understanding of the biological underpinnings of mental disorders. Your research will focus on responsible normative modeling, allowing for valuable insights and potential applications of machine learning for precision psychiatry. We are looking for a candidate who possesses a strong background in machine learning, probabilistic data modeling, and neuroimaging. Proficiency in data analysis techniques, programming skills, and experience with MEG/EEG data will be advantageous. For more information regarding this vacancy, please consult the original call at https://www.academictransfer.com/en/329751/phd-candidate-on-machine-learnin… . Best regards, Seyed Mostafa Kia <https://research.tilburguniversity.edu/en/persons/seyed-mostafa-kia>, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence <http://www.csai.nl/> Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences Warandelaan 2, 5037 AB, Tilburg, The Netherlands

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PhD position Bioengineering and Robotics: Early vision function in silico networks of LIF neurons | PSPC Labs Genoa, ITALY
by Silvio P. Sabatini 01 Jul '23

01 Jul '23

Applications are invited for one full-time PhD studentship for a period of 3 years, at the Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics, and System Engineering (DIBRIS), University of Genoa, Italy. The position will start on Nov 1st, 2023 on the following research project: **Early vision function in silico networks of LIF neurons** One approach to understanding implications of the initial stages of visual processing is ideal observer analysis, which evaluates the information available to support psychophysical discriminations at various stages of the early visual representation. Computational approaches primarily rely on simple generative models, which do not take into account the distinctive properties of individual elementary channels, as well as the active nature of the input sensory pattern. Accordingly, many details remain underrated, as well as their implications on functional vision not fully understood. The project's goal is to develop an “artificial observer” composed of an active event-based camera feeding a neuromorphic multi-layer network of leaky integrate and fire (LIF) neurons. The system should provide the inference engines for relating visual representations to performance on perceptual judgement tasks. Multiple and varying parameters captured under complex, real-life conditions should be comparatively assessed in silicon and human observers. The research will be conducted at the Bioengineering/PSPC labs of DIBRIS. Applicants are expected to: (1) have a Master’s degree in Bioengineering, Computer Science, Physics or related disciplines, (2) have a keen interest in Vision Science and in Artificial Intelligence, (3) have good programming skills in at least one language (MATLAB, C/C++, Python, C#), (4) work well in group problem solving situations, (5) have intermediate communication skills (oral and written in English). Experience in neural modeling is a plus. Prospective students, please contact Silvio P. Sabatini ( silvio.sabatini(a)unige.it) providing your CV and qualifications, the name and contact details of two references, and a description of your research interests. *Online application is possible till *July 10th , 2023 (12:00 a.m. CET)** Full details on the call and the application procedure are available at: https://unige.it/en/students/phd-programmes https://biorob.phd.unige.it/how-to-apply Regards, -- -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Silvio P. SABATINI, PhD [PSPC Research Group] DIBRIS - University of Genova | e_mail: silvio.sabatini(a)unige.it Via Opera Pia, 13 | phone: +39 010 33 52092 I-16145 Genova (ITALY) | fax: +39 010 33 56533 URL: http://pspc.unige.it --------------------------------------------------------------------- "Imagination is more important than knowledge..." [Albert Einstein]

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