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

Call for applications - MSc Neuroscience, University of Freiburg, Germany

by Carsten Mehring

MSc program in Neuroscience - University of Freiburg, Germany We are inviting applications for the interdisciplinary MSc program in Neuroscience at the University of Freiburg, Germany. The program provides theoretical and practical training in neuroscience, covering both the foundations and latest research in the field. It is taught by lecturers from an international scientific community from multiple faculties and neuroscience research centres. The modular course structure caters to the specific backgrounds and research interests of each individual student and we offer specialisations in neural circuits and behavior, computational neuroscience and neurotechnology. All courses are taught in English. We welcome applications with a background in natural sciences, mathematics, behavioural sciences, computer science, medicine or engineering sciences. The deadline for applications for the October 2024 entry is the 31st of March 2024. Further details can be found on our homepage http://www.mscneuro.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.mscneuro.uni-freiburg.de/> With kind regards Carsten Mehring — Bernstein Center Freiburg & Faculty of Biology University of Freiburg

Feb. 20, 2024

short research stay at the Cluster of Excellence Centre for Advanced Study of Collective Behavior

by Ahmed El Hady

*Opportunity for a research stay at the Cluster of Excellence Centre for Advanced Study of Collective Behavior* Call for Ph.D. students and postdocs interested in working on a short-term project, "Animal vocal source localization using machine learning," at Excellence Centre for Advanced Study of Collective Behavior at the University of Konstanz and the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior We are seeking talented and motivated Ph.D. students and postdocs to work on a machine learning solution that allows us to localize the position of animals vocalizing in the field, using acoustic information. We have openings for one Ph.D. student and one postdoc. The successful Ph.D. student and the postdoc will receive, respectively, a 6- month (1300 euros/month) and 9-month (2100 euros/month) fellowship to work in the state-of-the-art facility at the University of Konstanz and the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior together with leading scientists in the field. We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: 1. Experience with advanced signal processing 2. Experience designing deep neural networks 3. Good programming skills in Python 4. The Ph.D. student has to be in the second year or later of the graduate school accredited by CAPES in Brazil 5. The successful Ph.D. candidate is required to obtain a written consent from her/his advisor 6. The postdoc candidate should provide a Ph.D. certificate 7. International candidates for the postdoc position are welcome 8. All candidates should send a short CV and a paragraph explaining how the candidate can contribute to the project's objective. The call will be open until the positions are filled. For more information, please contact Ahmed El Hady: ahmed.el-hady@unikonstanz. de or Daniel Y. Takahashi: takahashiyd(a)neuro.ufrn.br with the email title: Interest in Ph.D./postdoc position for the project "Animal vocal source localization using machine learning,"

Feb. 20, 2024

Postdoc/PhD in systems neuroscience and complexity at Uni of Sydney

by Joseph Lizier

Dear all, We would like to advertise 1x Postdoc and 1x PhD position in Systems Neuroscience and Complexity at The University of Sydney. The successful candidates will join a dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration between A/Prof Mac Shine<http://www.jamesmacshine.com/> (Brain and Mind Centre), A/Prof Joseph Lizier<http://lizier.me/joseph/> (School of Computer Science) and Dr Ben Fulcher<http://www.benfulcher.com/> (School of Physics), within the University's Centre for Complex Systems, focused on advancing our understanding of brain function and cognition using cutting-edge computational and neuroimaging techniques at the intersection of network neuroscience, dynamical systems and information theory. The positions are funded by a grant from the Australian Research Council "Evaluating the Network Neuroscience of Human Cognition to Improve AI". Post-Doctoral Fellow in Systems Neuroscience and Complexity<https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Camperdown…>: Full time, research only fixed term position for 24 months. Lead supervisor: A/Prof. Mac Shine The Postdoc will process and analyse functional neuroimaging data (fMRI, EEG, etc.) to extract meaningful insights into brain function. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field (by July 2024); have a strong background in computational modelling and/or functional neuroimaging techniques; and proficiency in programming languages commonly used in neuroscience research (e.g., Python, MATLAB). PhD scholarship: Characterising information flow networks across brain regions in rest and task<https://lizier.me/joseph/phdprojects.html#infoflowneuro>: available to both domestic and international applicants for 3.5 years (fulltime), providing the tuition fees and a stipend. Lead Supervisor: A/Prof. Joseph Lizier The PhD student will conduct applications of, and/or updates to algorithms for, inferring brain network models to represent information flow relationships between brain regions (via information-theoretic measures), based on time-series neural recordings. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree with honours or Master's degree in a relevant quantitative field (e.g. computer science, physics, mathematics), including completing a research thesis (first-class honours equivalent results are essential); and excellent skills in computational numerical analysis (in Python and/or Matlab) and in applied mathematics. For further details and how to apply, see the links above for both positions. Deadline Feb 28 (PhD position open until filled) --joe -- A/Prof. Joseph Lizier The University of Sydney School of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering

Feb. 19, 2024

FENS Satellite on Dynamic Auditory Predictions in Human and Non-human Primates – Call for Abstracts

by Robert Baumgartner

Dear Colleagues, In conjunction with this year’s FENS Forum, we are thrilled to announce a satellite symposium on ‘Dynamic Auditory Predictions in Human and Non-human Primates,’ short Dynamates Symposium, taking place in Vienna, Austria, on Monday, June 24, 2024. This symposium brings together experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience, cognitive biology and computational modeling to address key questions in predictive auditory processing with a focus on spatial and temporal auditory perception in volatile environments. It will cover purely behavioural approaches as well as combinations with eyetracking, EEG and other neuroimaging modalities. Invited speakers: - Florent Meyniel (Neurospin, CEA Paris-Saclay, France) - John van Opstal (Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Netherlands) - Simone Pika (Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Osnabrück, Germany) - Barbara Shinn-Cunningham (Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute, USA) Registration: - Fill out this form <https://leidenuniv.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_22WteXETC6Ay47A> - First come first serve (max. 80 participants) - Registrants encouraged to submit a poster abstract - Deadline: March 27, 2024 For further details, visit our symposium webpage <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/ari/forschung/fachbereiche-teams/hoeren/dynamates…>. Best wishes from the organizing committee, Robert Baumgartner Burcu Bayram Roman Fleischmann Julia Grabner David Meijer Ulrich Pomper Michelle Spierings P.S.: Apologies for cross-postings! — Robert Baumgartner, PhD (he/his) Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Acoustics Research Institute Austrian Academy of Sciences Dominikanerbastei 16, 1010 Vienna, Austria +43 1 51581-2527 @RobeBaumgartner

Feb. 19, 2024

Save the date: EITN Fall School in Computational Neuroscience

by DEPANNEMAECKER Damien

SAVE THE DATE EITN eBrains Fall School in Computational Neuroscience Save the date: Marseille, October 16th to 25th, 2024 The EITN eBrains Fall School in Computational Neuroscience is scheduled to be held in Marseille, France, from October 16th to 25th, 2024. This 10-day intensive program offers a comprehensive exploration of theoretical and computational neuroscience methods, to build models from single neurons to whole-brain scales. The course covers cellular models, spiking neural networks, mean-field models, and whole-brain models, with corresponding lectures and tutorials provided for each topic, to be applied during project works. Ph.D. students, young postdocs, or master's students interested in learning about computational neuroscience techniques and utilizing various simulation environments for model construction will collaborate in thematic group projects under the mentorship of experienced tutors.

Feb. 16, 2024

Transatlantic Behavioural Neuroscience Summer School, Sept 9-20th 2024, Deadline: Feb 15th

by Mateusz Kostecki

Hello! We would like to remind you that the deadline for registration to our *Transatlantic Behavioural Summer School is Feb 15h*! During our school you will learn how to deliver stimuli or modify the environment in which the animal is embedded with *Arduino-based devices and Bonsai code*; you will design and *3D-print cases* and holders for your instruments. And then you will apply cutting-edge tools:* Deeplabcut, keypoint-MoSeq, and CEBRA* – to extract as much information as possible from your data. But that’s not everything. At TBNSS you will *listen to fascinating lectures and interact with speakers*, who explored bold ideas and made their unique career paths. You will look at what behavior is through many lenses. Most importantly though, *you will meet people with similar interests and goals*. And you may become a part of our global Open Lab community, and help us to spread the knowledge further! More information and the application form can be found here - https://nenckiopenlab.org/tbnss2024/. *The deadline for application is Feb 15th, the fee is EUR 900, but we have secured funding for fee waivers and travel grants if needed.* With best wishes, TBNSS Team -- --- Mateusz Kostecki PhD Student Knapska Laboratory Nencki Institute 02-093 Warsaw, Pasteura 3, Poland https://twitter.com/mtkostecki https://evolvingbehavior.blog/

Feb. 14, 2024

Job Opening: Lab Mechatronics / Programmer/ Research and Admin Assistant (m/f/d) 100% in Tuebingen, Germany

by Pavlovic, Maria

The Department for Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems of the Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics studies the processing of sensory information (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory) in the brain and the use of this information for directing body movements and making cognitive decisions. The research is highly interdisciplinary and uses theoretical and experimental approaches in humans. Our methodologies include visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS in humans. For more information, please visit the department website: <http://www.lizhaoping.org/> www.lizhaoping.org We are currently looking for a Lab Mechatronics / Programmer/ Research and Admin Assistant (m/f/d) 100% to join us, this position is open until it is filled. The position You will provide hardware, software, data taking, and managerial support for a diverse set of brain and neuroscience research activities. This includes: * Computer and IT support of Windows and Linux systems * Programming and debugging of computer code, especially at the stage of setting up new equipment or new experimental platforms * Provide technical, administrative, and operational support in the research data taking process. (The position holder should either have previous experience in visual psychophysics, or have the ability to quickly learn the data taking processes involved in the labs.) * Carry out or arrange for hardware repairs and troubleshooting * Equipment inventory and maintenance * Supervising and training of new equipment users * Setting up, updating and managing the database of knowledge and data from research projects, personnel and activities Our department is interdisciplinary, with research activities including human visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS. We are looking for a person with a broad technical knowledge base, who loves working in a scientific environment and who is curious, open-minded, and able to adapt and learn new skills and solve new problems quickly. The set of skills that the individual should either already have or can quickly learn includes: MATLAB/Psychotoolbox, Python/OpenCV, Javascript, graphics and display technologies, EEG data taking techniques and similar, eye tracking, optics, electronics/controllers/sensors, etc. Your profile * Relevant degree in the field of physics, cognittive science, psychology, neuroscience, mechatronics, electronics, computer science, or related discipline. Scientific experience is a plus * Evidence or track record of broad technical skills and/or experience * Curiosity about our research topics * Good teamwork skills * A high level of resilience and professionalism * Ability to anticipate problems and skills in project management and communication * Strong command of English; fluency in German is highly desirable We offer We offer highly interesting, challenging and varied tasks; you will work closely and collaboratively with scientists, students, programmers, administrative staff, and central IT and mechanical/electronic workshop support to help achieve the scientific goals of the department. An international environment with regular opportunities for further education and training awaits you. The salary is paid in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund), based on qualification and experience and will include social security benefits and additional fringe benefits in accordance with public service provisions. This position is initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extensions and a permanent contract. The Max Planck Society seeks to employ more handicapped people and strongly encourages them to apply. Furthermore, we actively support the compatibility of work and family life. The Max Planck Society also seeks to increase the number of women in leadership positions and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Your application The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. We look forward to receiving your application that includes a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, and three names and contacts for reference letters electronically by e-mail to <mailto:jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de> jobs.li(a)tuebingen.mpg.de, where informal inquiries can also be addressed to. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. For further opportunities in our group, please visit <https://www.lizhaoping.org/jobs.html> https://www.lizhaoping.org/jobs.html

Feb. 14, 2024

Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour 2024

by Ahmed El Hady

*Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour 2024* *Konstanz, Germany * *Deadline to apply: April 5th, 2024* The Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour (KSCB) will take place between /22nd July 2024 – 9th August 2024/ at the Cluster of Excellence Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour (CASCB) at the University of Konstanz <https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/>. Uni Konstanz is a University of Excellence and ranked #1 young university in Germany with “Collective Behaviour" <https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/collective-behaviour/> as one of five research foci. Konstanz <https://www.konstanz.de/start> is a vibrant, small city located on the border between Germany and Switzerland, on the shores of the Bodensee (Lake Constance). Over three weeks, students will delve deeply into the topic of collective behaviour with lectures, hands-on tutorials, and projects, making it a unique and unforgettable experience. The school faculty will cover collective behaviours across a variety of species from worms, drosophila, fish to non – human primates and human. A set of tutorials delving into state-of-the-art quantitative methods used to study collective behaviour will complement the lectures. At the end of the school, students will work on independent projects guided by our resident faculty. Accommodation will be provided and paid by the organizers. A limited number of travel grants will be provided and a registration fee will be due (400 Euros) once the student is admitted to the Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour. The registration fee will be waived to those coming from underrepresented minorities and those in need of financial support. For further information and application, visit our website: _https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/kscb/application-procedure/ <https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/kscb/application-procedure/> _ *KSCB 2024 faculty (still more to come): *Lilach Avitan, Zachary Kilpatrick, Allyson Sgro, Ariana Strandburg-Peshkin, Anne Templeton, Karoline Wiesner, Einat Couzin, Liang Li, Serena Ding *Contact: **ahmed.el-hady(a)uni-konstanz.de <mailto:ahmed.el-hady@uni-konstanz.de> * ** *All the best regards,* ** Ahmed El Hady On behalf of the KSCB organizational committee

Feb. 14, 2024

33rd Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting CNS*2024 - tutorials and workshops, reduced registration fee for low and middle income countries

by Rubchinsky, Leonid L

The deadlines to propose workshops and tutorials at the 33rd Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting CNS*2024 are approaching. Proposals from all levels of faculty as well as advanced postdoctoral fellows are welcome. CALL FOR WORKSHOPS: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2024-call-for-workshops. Priority Deadline for proposals: February 19, 2024. Workshop proposals submitted after this date will be evaluated based on available spots for additional workshops. CALL FOR TUTORIALS: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2024-call-for-tutorials. Deadline for proposals: February 19, 2024 CNS*2024 participants from low and middle income countries are eligible for reduced registration fee, see https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2024-registration-fees General information about CNS*2024: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2024 Registration and abstract submission are open. Abstract submission deadline is March 11, 2024. With kind regards, Leonid Rubchinsky OCNS Vice President, on behalf of the OCNS Board of Directors *********************** Leonid Rubchinsky, PhD Professor Department of Mathematical Sciences, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine 402 N. Blackford St Indianapolis, IN 46202-3216 lrubchin(a)iu.edu http://www.math.iupui.edu/~lrubchin ***********************

Feb. 13, 2024

Methods in Computational Neuroscience at MBL in Woods Hole 2024

by Stefano Fusi

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/courses/methods-in-computational-neuroscience/ <https://ws2.mbl.edu/studentapp/studentapp.asp?courseid=MCN> The course application deadline is **February 28**. 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, New York University Stefano Fusi, Columbia University *2024 Faculty (confirmed):* 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)

Feb. 13, 2024