February 2024 - Comp-neuro - lists.cnsorg.org

Postdoc in Computational Neuroimaging at the UVA School of Data Science
by Rasero, Javier (mnr3kn) Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

Dear colleagues, I am delighted to announce that the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia (USA) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher. This position is dedicated to advancing our understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder through the evaluation of new biomarkers in neuroimaging data. The School of Data Science, founded in 2019 and the first of its kind in the nation, offers a unique multidisciplinary environment, where candidates can expand their professional network through collaborations with various departments and institutes across UVA, such as Psychology and the Brain Institute. Candidates must possess a terminal degree in computer science, neuroscience, psychology, engineering, physics, mathematics, or related discipline by the start date of the position. Preference will be given to applicants that possess the following: * Established experience in analyzing neuroimaging data (fMRI and/or diffusion MRI) and/or machine/deep learning. * Experience with statistical/scientific programming languages (expertise in Python, Matlab, and/or R preferred). * Topical expertise in statistical and computational approaches (e.g., regression, clustering, signal processing). * Demonstrated ability to complete projects as evidenced by first-author publications. This is a one-year appointment, renewable for an additional year contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. Link to the job ad and to apply: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Postdoctor…

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Postdoctoral position in Computational Cognitive Science London (UK)
by Lei Zhang Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

(apologize for cross-posting) Applications are invited for a Wellcome Trust funded Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Please follow this link <https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0224-053> to apply by 29-Feb-2024. The position is formally within the SoCCR Lab (Social Computation and Cognitive Representation Lab <https://joebarnby.com/>) directed by Dr. Joseph M Barnby, which develops and tests computational and formal theories of social interaction in health and disorder. The fellow will also be working closely with the three Co-Is: Drs Alex Pike <https://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/staff/academicstaff/pike,-alex/> and Catia Oliveira (University of York) and Dr Lei Zhang <https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/psychology/zhang-lei> (University of Birmingham). The post holder will be a member of this lab with responsibility for the provision of computational support for a Wellcome Trust-funded project, “Hypatia: Health Modelling Made Simple”. The position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and use state-of-the-art methods to build a free browser-based solution to allow simulation and fitting of common computational models, with the final milestone of 12 months to have a working beta version. The role will primarily involve software engineering/programming the Hypatia site, retaining a core knowledge of computational modelling as it relates to health care, neuroscience, and psychology, and liaising with project consultants to develop the UX/UI, backend support, and aesthetics of the platform. There is significant opportunity for skill development, including gaining experience of industry liaison, translational neuroscience, and computational modelling expertise. The project team will consist of a dedicated postdoctoral researcher and research assistant. The team will also present to and be guided by an advisory board, which includes Prof. Peter Dayan (Tuebingen), Dr Emma Černis (University of Birmingham), Dr Rick Adams (UCL), Prof Eric-Jan Wagenmakers (Amsterdam; JASP team), and Dr Jenny Murphy (Royal Holloway). To Apply: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0224-053 For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the PI Dr. Joseph M Barnby on joseph.barnby(a)rhul.ac.uk For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment(a)rhul.ac.uk --- Dr. Lei Zhang w: lei-zhang.net t: @lei_zhang_lz <https://twitter.com/lei_zhang_lz>

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2 postdoc and 3 PhD positions available at Sussex
by Anil Seth Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

Positions available! Do you have a strong background in cognitive and computational neuroscience and a desire to contribute to the cutting edge of consciousness research? Two postdoctoral research positions and three PhD positions are now available at the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science (SCCS; https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/ccs/) The SCCS is a University of Sussex Centre of Excellence and an internationally prominent group in consciousness science. The positions are supported by an ERC Advanced Investigator Grant (project CONSCIOUS; 2 postdocs and 2 PhDs) and by the SCCS, via the School of Informatics and Engineering (1 PhD). The postdoc positions funded for 2 years with possible extension for another 2, starting as soon as suitable candidates are identified. The PhD positions are fully funded (for both UK and overseas candidates) for 3.5 years, starting in September 2024 (earlier start may be negotiable). The ERC positions are all within the broad remit of computational (neuro)phenomenology, exploring different applications of a predictive processing view of conscious perception. One of the ERC PhD positions will focus on perceptual diversity, analysing and extending our unique Perception Census project (https://perceptioncensus.dreamachine.world/) The SCCS PhD is flexible in terms of project focus and supervisor; here, we invite PhD proposals that have a computational/informatics element. Apply by April 03 for the postdoc positions, and by April 13 for the PhD positions. Further details, including how to apply, are here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/sussex-centre-for-consciousness-s… ------------------------------------------- Anil K. Seth, D.Phil. Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience, University of Sussex Director, Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science, University of Sussex Co-Director, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Program on Brain, Mind, and Consciousness Advanced Investigator, European Research Council Editor-in-Chief, Neuroscience of Consciousness www.anilseth.com @anilkseth [Being You Pb Digital Assets v1 Email copy.png]

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WashU CTCN Postdoc Fellows
by Goodhill, Geoffrey Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

The Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (ctcn.wustl.edu) at Washington University in St Louis invites applications from outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows to work at the interface between theoretical and experimental labs at WashU. Deadline for applications is April 30th. The CTCN is a joint initiative between the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Arts and Sciences, and provides a hub for neuroscientists to collaborate with mathematicians, physicists and engineers to find creative solutions to some of the most difficult problems currently facing neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Each CTCN Postdoctoral Fellow is based in at least two labs, but also has the opportunity to seek out new collaborations which help build new connections within the WashU community. We are looking for people with drive, independence and outstanding prior achievement, who are committed to leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to drive forward the field of theoretical and computational neuroscience. Washington University in St Louis is ranked in the top 10 worldwide for Neuroscience and Behavior. Salary for CTCN Fellows is significantly above standard NIH postdoc rates, and funds for conference travel are included. In addition, WashU offers excellent benefits and comprehensive access to career development, professional and personal support. Applications from women and under-represented minorities are particularly welcome. The collaborative environment at WashU is a reflection of the critical importance placed on diversity, equity and inclusion and creating a welcoming place where postdocs can thrive. The St Louis metropolitan area has a population of almost 3M and is rich in culture, green spaces and thriving music and arts scenes, with a highly accessible cost of living. For more details on this prestigious Fellowship opportunity, including how to apply, please see https://ctcn.wustl.edu/postdoc-fellows Professor Geoffrey J Goodhill Departments of Developmental Biology and Neuroscience Affiliate appointments: Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electrical and Systems Engineering Washington University School of Medicine 660 S. Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 g.goodhill(a)wustl.edu https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/people/geoffrey-goodhill-phd

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4 positions in neuromorphic computing at the University of Lille, France
by Pierre Boulet Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

Dear colleagues, The university of Lille has open several positions in neuromorphic computing at the CRIStAL lab. We are hiring 1 associate professor, 2 PhD students and 1 postdoc. All these positions are fully funded. Please see https://www.hipeac.net/jobs/#/?q=cristal for detailed information and do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested. Best regards, Pierre. -- // Pierre Boulet /Vice-président numérique,/ Professeur d'informatique, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, CRIStAL - UMR 9189, Président de l'association VP-Num. Pierre.Boulet(a)univ-lille.fr <mailto:prenom.nom@univ-lille.fr> /// pro.univ-lille.fr/pierre-boulet <https://pro.univ-lille.fr/pierre-boulet> Siège : 42 rue Paul Duez, 59000 Lille IRCICA : 50 avenue Halley - Bureau 103, 59658 Villeneuve d’Ascq cedex T.+33 (0)6 09 08 18 11

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Methods in Computational Neuroscience course (CORRECT LINK)
by Stefano Fusi Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

Applications are open for the Methods in Computational Neuroscience course at the Marine Biology Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. The course will run from July 24 to August 20, 2024. The online application form and additional information can be found at: https://www.mbl.edu/education/advanced-research-training-courses/course-off… *The new course application deadline is *March 6*.* The course covers a range of topics in computational neuroscience including neuronal biophysics, neural coding & information processing, circuit dynamics, learning & memory, motor control, and cognitive processing & disease. In addition, numerous tutorials and problem sets will cover a broad range of computational and mathematical modeling methods. The course strongly emphasizes the collaboration between theory and experiment in solving neuroscience problems, and lectures will be given by a mixture of theorists and experimentalists. The final weeks of the course are primarily reserved for work on projects that students design in collaboration with the resident faculty. *2024 Course Directors:* Roozbeh Kiani (NYU), Stefano Fusi (Columbia) *2024 Faculty:* Adrienne Fairhall (U. of Washington) André Fenton (NYU) Anne Churchland (UCLA) Bard Ermentrout (U. of Pittsburgh) Byron Yu (Carnegie Mellon U.) Claudia Clopath (Imperial College) Eve Marder (Brandeis U.) Haim Sompolinsky (Harvard U.) Ila Fiete (MIT) James Firtzerald (Janelia Res. HHMI) John Murray (Dartmouth) Kim Stachenfeld (DeepMind+Columbia U.) Larry Abbott (Columbia U.) Loren Frank (UCSF) Marcelo Mattar (NYU) Mark Goldman (UC Davis) Nao Uchida (Harvard U.) Nelson Spruston (Janelia Res. HHMI) Reza Shadmehr (Johns Hopkins U.) Roozbeh Kiani (NYU) Sara Solla (Northwestern U.) Scott Linderman (Stanford U.) Srdjan Ostojic (ENS – PSL) Stefano Fusi (Columbia U.) Steve Baccus (Stanford U.) SueYeon Chung (Flatiron I.+NYU) Surya Ganguli (Stanford U.) Xiao-Jing Wang (NYU)

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Call for applications - Brains for Brains Young Researcher Award
by Alexander Lammers Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

International early career scientists who have shown their outstanding potential at a very early career stage are invited to apply for the Brains for Brains Award. You can win a 2000 € travel grant to join the Bernstein Conference 2024 and visit labs of Bernstein members. ____ Who can apply? International students of all nationalities from relevant disciplines (biology, medicine, physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, psychology, etc.) who plan to pursue a research career in computational neuroscience and who have at least one peer reviewed publication (as co-author) or peer reviewed conference abstract (as first author). ____ The award is endowed with: * a travel grant of 2.000 € for a one-week trip to Germany, including free participation at the Bernstein Conference 2024 in Frankfurt * the chance to present your research as a talk and as a poster at the Bernstein Conference 2024 * individually planned visits to labs of the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience ____ Application deadline: April 21, 2024, 23:59 CEST ____ Details & application https://bernstein-network.de/en/network/awards-and-initiatives/brains-for-b… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 52425 Jülich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Jülich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Düren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht (Vorsitzende), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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One week left! Abstracts for Convention on Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI. Rome, May 28-31st 2024
by Battleday, Ruairidh Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

One week left to submit abstracts for the 5th International Convention on the Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI, to be held in Rome 28th-31st May 2024. We hope that you come and join us! Thank you to all the people that have submitted already—the quality so far has been fantastic. In this high-profile convention we examine computational accounts of the brain and mind from the perspectives of biocomputation, neural theory, and cognitive science. We then take findings and theory back into the creation of robust, generalizable, and scalable AI: www.neuromonster.org We invite submissions for each session via this Google form: https://forms.gle/u8tJU4PtkT1EKYte7 Keynote Speakers Professor Peter Dayan (Max Planck Institute, Tübingen) Professor Sophie Deneve (ENS, Paris) Professor Wolfgang Maass (TUG) Professor Mackenzie Mathis (EPFL) Professor Anne Collins (UC Berkeley) Dr Feryal Behbahani (Google DeepMind) Dr Giovanni Pezzulo (NRC of Italy, Rome) Session Chairs Biocomputation Yasmine Ayman (Harvard) Professor Dan Nicolau Jr (KCL) Neural theory Dr James Whittington (Stanford / Oxford) Dr Francesca Mastrogiuseppe (Champalimaud) Cognitive science Dr Ruairidh Battleday (Harvard / MIT) Dr Antonella Maselli (NRC Italy) AI Dr Ishita Dasgupta (Google DeepMind) Dr Ilia Sucholutsky (Princeton) Confirmed speakers Biocomputation Professor Andrew Adamatzky (UWE) Professor Panayiota Poirazi (FORTH, Crete) Professor Jason Shepherd (Utah) Professor Christine Grienberger (Brandeis) Neural theory Professor Rafal Bogacz (Oxford) Professor Athena Akrami (UCL) Professor Nicolas Brunel (Duke) Professor Kanaka Rajan (Harvard) Dr Lea Duncker (Stanford) Dr Kris Jensen (UCL) Cognitive science Professor Dagmar Sternad (Northeastern) Professor Bill Thompson (UC Berkeley) Professor Samuel McDougle (Yale) Dr Maria Eckstein (DeepMind) Dr Fred Callaway (NYU / Harvard) AI Professor Kevin Ellis (Cornell) Professor Najoung Kim (BU, Google) Dr André Barreto (DeepMind) Dr Sophia Sanborn (USB / UBC) Dr Wilka Carvalho (Harvard) The submission format is a single A4 sheet containing (at least) an abstract of 250 words, along with any additional material you think valuable. These will be accepted for poster, spotlight, or a short talk. Submission deadline is 28th February AOE. A limited number of early-bird registrations have been posted on our website! Normal registration will follow after the submission deadline. The convention will be held at the Villa Wolkonsky, in San Giovanni, Rome (10 minutes walk from the Colosseum). The Organizing Committee. -- Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday BMBCh (Oxon) PhD President Thinking About Thinking, Inc (www.thinkingaboutthinking.org) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Center for Brain Science, Harvard University Center for Brains, Minds, and Machines, MIT

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NeuroBridges 2024 / Deadline to apply : April 1st. 2024
by Ahmed El Hady Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

*NeuroBridges 2024* *A Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Summer School in Neuroscience* *Deadline to apply: April 1st, 2024* *NeuroBridges 2024* is a summer school which will take place between *September 15 and September 26, 2024* in Le Centre de Conferences Internationales de Cluny, France (CCIC) <https://streaklinks.com/B3KCp_jAQOMpwC7dQwRSV3xc/https%3A%2F%2Fcollegecluny…>. The school will provide an overview of theoretical and experimental frameworks used to study a variety of *decision making* processes. It will cover different model systems from rodents to humans and a plethora of decision making mechanisms. Another objective of Neurobridges is to bring together *Mediterranean and Middle Eastern scientists*, in order to promote scientific cooperation between young researchers from these countries. The organizers of NeuroBridges are convinced that such scientific collaborations can lead to personal relations, which eventually may alleviate the political distress in the Middle East. The school is intended for graduate students and postdocs, primarily, but not only, from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, either working in their home countries or abroad. Applicants should have some background in related fields in neuroscience or cognitive psychology. *All costs of registration and accommodation will be covered by the organizers. A limited number of travel grants will be also be available*. *NeuroBridges 2024 Faculty:* * Alaa Ahmed (U. Colorado) * Rava Azeredo da Silveira (IOB and CNRS) * Sylvie Granon (Université Paris-Saclay) * David Hansel (CNRS) * Carole Levenes (CNRS) * Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew U.) * Eran Lottem (Hebrew U.) * Drazen Prelec (MIT) * Reza Shadmehr (John Hopkins U.) * Haim Sompolinsky (Hebrew U. and Harvard) * *NeuroBridges*is co-organized by Ahmed El Hady (Uni Konstanz / Max Planck Institute), David Hansel (CNRS, Paris), Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel) and Carole Levenes (CNRS, Paris). ** *NeuroBridges 2024* is supported by the Simons Foundation, the ANR and ELSC, and is in partnership with VVTNS (https://www.wwtns.online/ <https://www.wwtns.online/>). For more information and application, visit our website: https://neurobridges.net/ *Contact us:*neurobridges2024@gmail.com <mailto:neurobridges2023@gmail.com>

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Call for Participants: IRCN and Chen Institute Joint Course on Neuro-inspired Computation on July 16-19, 2024
by nagai.yukie＠mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

Dear colleagues, IRCN and Chen Institute Joint Course on Neuro-inspired Computation Date: July 16-19, 2024 Venue: The University of Tokyo, Japan Host: International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN) and Tianqiao & Chrissy Chen Institute https://ircn.jp/en/events/07_ircncourse2024 [ Description ] In an unprecedented collaborative effort, the World Premier International Research Center for Neurointelligence (WPI-IRCN) at the University of Tokyo and the Tianqiao & Chrissy Chen Institute (Chen Institute) are proud to present an innovative course designed to explore the frontier where natural and artificial intelligence converge. It delves into critical areas such as intrinsic dynamics, network architectures, prediction, plasticity and criticality, as well as multi-agent learning and neuromodulation, highlighting the potential for cross-disciplinary innovation in understanding cognitive processes. Participants will benefit from a rich program featuring lab tours at leading research facilities, global networking opportunities, collaborative writing for a special issue on neurointelligence, and interactions with world-class speakers. This course is designed to inspire a diverse cohort of students, researchers, and professionals to engage deeply with the latest research and contribute to the evolving field of neurointelligence, fostering a global community committed to advancing our understanding of cognitive systems. [ Application ] Deadline: March 22, 2024, 15:00 JST (Please see the web page for details) [ Speakers ] Eva Dyer (Georgia Institute of Technology) Pawel Herman (KTH Royal Institute of Technology) Dmitry Krotov (MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab) Simon Schultz (Imperial College London) Taro Toyoizumi (Riken Center for Brain Science) Naoshige Uchida (Harvard University) Leila Wehbe (Carnegie Mellon University) Kazuyuki Aihara (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo) Zenas Chao (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo) Shin Ishii (Kyoto University / WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo) Yasuo Kuniyoshi (Graduate of School of Information Science and Technology / WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo) Yukie Nagai (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo) Kenichi Ohki (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo) Takamitsu Watanabe (WPI-IRCN, The University of Tokyo) Best, Yukie Nagai, on behalf of the organizing committees — Yukie Nagai, Ph.D. Project Professor, The University of Tokyo nagai.yukie(a)mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp | https://developmental-robotics.jp CREST Cognitive Feelings: https://cognitive-feeling.jp CREST Cognitive Mirroring: https://cognitive-mirroring.org

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