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

Postdoc AI machine learning New York

by Sivan Kinreich

Please forward this to those who may be interested: Dr. Kinreich's group at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, NY ( https://www.pmbd2.org/) investigates the structural and functional neural networks (fMRI, EEG), genetics, and other phenotypes associated with the risk and resilience factors underlying the development of brain diseases. We use advanced machine learning algorithms and seek a skilled, motivated, and enthusiastic individual with a Master's degree / postdoctoral fellow to join the lab. The position: Education: Candidates must have a Master's degree or a Ph.D. degree (or towards completion) in computational neuroscience, biology, computer science, data science, or a related discipline. Computer and General Skills: Knowledge of experimental statistics and excellent programming skills are required (Python, Matlab). High-level expertise in neuroimaging analyses is a plus. Previous experience in machine learning analysis and computational modeling is a plus. Takes initiative. Strong communications skills and research productivity, as well as the ability to work effectively in a research team. Duties and Responsibilities: • Managing and analyzing big data, including neuroimaging, genetics, and clinical data • Writing machine learning programs in Python and Matlab to identify patterns in data • Writing manuscripts • Presenting findings at national conferences and local seminars/meetings This job is available immediately for 2 years. Job is open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications according to NIH scales. Candidates should send their CV, representative publications, and contact information of two references to Sivan Kinreich, email: sivan.kinreich(a)downstate.edu Sivan Kinreich, Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry Prediction Modeling and Biomarker Discovery of Brain Disorders lab (PMBD2) Henri Begleiter Neurodynamics Laboratory SUNY Downstate Medical Center 450 Clarkson Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11203 Tel: 718-270-3322 646-775-8509 Email: sivan.kinreich(a)downstate.edu sivankinreich(a)gmail.com  Reply  Forward Sivan Kinreich, Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry Prediction Modeling and Biomarker Discovery of Brain Disorders lab Henri Begleiter Neurodynamics Laboratory SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 450 Clarkson Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11203 Tel: 718-270-3322 646-775-8509 Email: sivan.kinreich(a)downstate.edu sivankinreich(a)gmail.com ________________________________ The contents of this email message and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the addressee. The information may also be legally privileged. This transmission is sent in trust, for the sole purpose of delivery to the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, any use, reproduction or dissemination of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify sender by reply email or by (718) 270-HELP.

June 12, 2024

Last week of LLM Understanding Summer School.

by Stephen José Hanson

There is incorrect information on the University web site for the LLM understanding, implying that you need a ticket to attend. THIS IS NOT TRUE. the Zoom access is Free; Here's the meeting number; again: ZOOM ACCESS IS FREE<https://uqam.zoom.us/j/85718093402>. MEETING NUMBER IS 85718093402 -- Stephen José Hanson Professor of Psychology Director of RUBIC Member of Exc Comm RUCCS

June 12, 2024

13 MSCA-funded PhD positions in (computational) neuroscience and mental health at UAB/CRM (Barcelona)

by Alexandre Hyafil

13 PhD positions are offered by MSCA-COFUND TOUCH <https://webs.uab.cat/touch/> (Towards the next generation of excellent young doctoral researchers on mental health by developing an intersectoral & transdisciplinary approach) at the UAB campus (Barcelona), including two projects at the Computational Neuroscience Group at the CRM: - Modelling circular inference, from the general population to psychotic experience <https://webs.uab.cat/touch/jobs/modelling-circular-inference-from-the-gener…> - Computational modeling of working memory decline in normal aging <https://webs.uab.cat/touch/jobs/computational-modeling-of-working-memory-de…> For informal inquiries about these projects, please contact Klaus Wimmer ( kwimmer(a)crm.cat) or Alex Hyafil (alexandre.hyafil(a)gmail.com) The salary is highly competitive and for 3 years. Applications are due on *June 30* (see guidelines <https://webs.uab.cat/touch/call/>). Eligible candidates must have resided in Spain for less than 12 months in the last 3 years.

June 12, 2024

Two weeks left to apply for Travel Grants for the Bernstein Conference 2024

by Alexander Lammers

To support the participation of early career scientists at the Bernstein Conference, the Bernstein Network offers up to 10 Travel Grants, each endowed with 500 €. Details and application: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/early-career-scientists/t… ____ 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 renowned conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs, and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries. Conference website: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/ ____ IMPORTANT DATES * Travel Grant application deadline: Jun 26, 2024 (15:00 CEST) * Poster abstract submission deadline: Jul 10, 2024 (15:00 CEST) * Early registration deadline: Jul 31, 2024 (23:59 CEST) * Late registration deadline: Sep 11, 2024 (23:59 CEST) * Bernstein Conference: Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2024 ____ INVITED SPEAKERS Dmitriy Aronov (Columbia University, USA) Helen Barron (University of Oxford, UK) Elizabeth Buffalo (University of Washington, USA) Alex Cayco Gajic (Ecole Normale Supérieure, France) Jan Drugowitsch (Harvard University, USA) Jakob Macke (University of Tübingen, Germany) Tirin Moore (Stanford University, USA) Mala Murthy (Princeton University, USA) Memming Park (Champalimaud Foundation, Portugal) Susanne Schreiber (Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany) Xiao-Jing Wang (New York University, USA) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Matthias Kaschube (Conference Chair) Srdjan Ostojic (Program Chair) Tatiana Engel (Program Vice Chair) Maria Eckstein (Workshop Chair) Wiktor Młynarski (Workshop Vice Chair) & Athena Akrami, Mehrdad Jazayeri, Jennifer Li, Scott Linderman, Ashok Litwin-Kumar, Ida Momennejad, Christina Savin, Andrew Saxe, Daniela Vallentin, Friedemann Zenke. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

June 12, 2024

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE (AIiH)

by Jiaxiang ZHANG

[apologies for cross-posting] *INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE (AIiH)* 4 - 6 September 2024, Swansea, UK https://aiih.cc (*2nd CALL FOR ABSTRACT*) Submission deadline: Monday 1 July (FIRM) *1. INTRODUCTION * https://aiih.cc/abstracts/ AIiH 2024 welcomes late-breaking short abstract submissions to be included as poster or short spot-light presentation at the conference. This is to both enable fast dissemination of promising preliminary findings and encourage attendance by a broader audience of early career researchers (including research students), healthcare professionals, and industrial practitioners. AIiH 2024 is a single-track conference with oral and poster presentations and will include a conference tutorial on generative DNNs and 5 keynote presentations. The conference will also feature a plenary session, which consists of 3 invited speakers who have extensive experience in related areas. AIiH aims to provide a prominent platform for researchers and practitioners who are devoted to improving healthcare using modern artificial intelligence. We recognise that healthcare applications present complex and sometimes unique challenges across a wide spectrum, from ethics to technical developments, that generic AI methods are often inadequate. By creating this dedicated forum, we encourage discussions and disseminations of efficient and effective AI solutions and technologies for healthcare, and in turn we hope to influence the research, technology adoption, and decision making in healthcare. *2. CONFERENCE TUTORIAL* Title: Deep Generative Neural Networks https://aiih.cc/tutorial-generative-dnn/ Dr. Amir Atapour-Abarghouei University of Durham *3. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS* https://aiih.cc/keynote-speakers/ Prof. Hao Ni University College London Dr. Timothy Rittman Cambridge University Dr. Konstantinos Kamnitsas Oxford University Prof. Jacques Fleuriot Edinburgh University Prof. Eiichiro Tanaka Waseda University, Japan *4. PLENARY SESSION ON TRANSLATING AI RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE* https://aiih.cc/plenary-session/ Dr. Alba Di Pardo IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed Dr. Noura Al Moubayed Durham University & Evergreen Life Dr. Haoda Fu Eli Lilly and Company *5. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION* Submission instructions are available at the conference website: https://aiih.cc/abstracts/ IMPORTANT DATES Abstract deadline: Monday 1 July (FIRM) Abstract notification: Monday 8 July (FIRM) Abstract registration: Monday 15 July Late registration: Monday 12 August Main conference: Wednesday 4 – Friday 6 September 2024 *6. ORGANISERS* CONFERENCE GENERAL CHAIRS Xianghua Xie, Swansea University, UK Iain Styles, Queen’s University Belfast, UK PROGRAMME CHAIRS Gibin Powathil, Swansea University, UK Marco Ceccarelli, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy SPECIAL SESSION CHAIRS Jiaxiang Zhang, Swansea University, UK Rex Ying, Yale University, USA SPONSORSHIP CHAIRS Daniele Cafolla, Swansea University, UK Raoul van Loon, Swansea University, UK PUBLICITY CHAIRS Lu Zhang, Swansea University, UK Beiyu Lin, University of Nevada, USA PUBLICATION CHAIR Jingjing Deng, Durham University, UK *7. SPONSORS* Gold: - Technis Blu - Infordata Silver: - Amicus Therapeutics Bronze: - Zienkiewicz Institute for Modelling, Data and AI - IET Institution of Engineering and Technology Your Researcher Sponsor: - Elsevier Journal of Theoretical Biology Best Paper Award Sponsor: - Springer *8. CONTACT* contact(a)aiih.cc <contact(a)aiih.cc>

June 11, 2024

Reminder: FENS Satellite Symposium on Dynamic Auditory Predictions in Human and Non-human Primates

by Robert Baumgartner

[Apologies for cross-postings] Dear Colleagues, a few places have recently become available to attend and present a poster at our Dynamates Symposium on ‘Dynamic Auditory Predictions in Human and Non-human Primate’. It is organised as a satellite event of this year’s FENS Forum and takes place in Vienna, Austria, on Monday, June 24, 2024, so less than two weeks from now. This symposium brings together experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience, cognitive biology and computational modelling 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: - Tecumseh Fitch (University of Vienna, Austria) - Florent Meyniel (Neurospin, CEA Paris-Saclay, France) - John van Opstal (Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Netherlands) - 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. 60 participants) - Registrants encouraged to submit a poster abstract For further details, visit our symposium webpage: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/isf/dynamates-symposium <https://www.oeaw.ac.at/isf/dynamates-symposium-2024> Best wishes from the organizing committee, Robert Baumgartner Burcu Bayram Roman Fleischmann Julia Grabner David Meijer Ulrich Pomper Michelle Spierings — Robert Baumgartner, PhD (he/him) Head of Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Acoustics Research Institute Austrian Academy of Sciences Dominikanerbastei 16, 1010 Vienna, Austria +43 1 51581-2527 @RobeBaumgartner

June 11, 2024

MNE Python EEG/ERP Data Analysis Course

by elham afshari

Dear Members, Several of my students and professors have found this comprehensive EEG/ERP Data Analysis course <https://www.udemy.com/course/eegerp-analysis-with-python-and-mne-an-introdu…> incredibly useful. It’s perfect for beginners, covering everything from EEG history and recording techniques to advanced analyses with practical Python-MNE exercises. The expert teacher uses everything (from drawing to simple codes) to explain details. Link for Enroll: Introductory Course on EEG/ERP using MNE and Python <https://www.udemy.com/course/eegerp-analysis-with-python-and-mne-an-introdu…> Bests,

June 10, 2024

Register now for the Bernstein Conference 2024

by Alexander Lammers

The registration for the Bernstein Conference 2024 is open. Registration website: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/registration/ ____ 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 renowned conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs, and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries. Conference website: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/ ____ IMPORTANT DATES * Travel Grant application deadline: Jun 26, 2024 (15:00 CEST) * Poster abstract submission deadline: Jul 10, 2024 (15:00 CEST) * Early registration deadline: Jul 31, 2024 (23:59 CEST) * Late registration deadline: Sep 11, 2024 (23:59 CEST) * Bernstein Conference: Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2024 ____ INVITED SPEAKERS Dmitriy Aronov (Columbia University, USA) Helen Barron (University of Oxford, UK) Elizabeth Buffalo (University of Washington, USA) Alex Cayco Gajic (Ecole Normale Supérieure, France) Jan Drugowitsch (Harvard University, USA) Jakob Macke (University of Tübingen, Germany) Tirin Moore (Stanford University, USA) Mala Murthy (Princeton University, USA) Memming Park (Champalimaud Foundation, Portugal) Susanne Schreiber (Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany) Xiao-Jing Wang (New York University, USA) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Matthias Kaschube (Conference Chair) Srdjan Ostojic (Program Chair) Tatiana Engel (Program Vice Chair) Maria Eckstein (Workshop Chair) Wiktor Młynarski (Workshop Vice Chair) & Athena Akrami, Mehrdad Jazayeri, Jennifer Li, Scott Linderman, Ashok Litwin-Kumar, Ida Momennejad, Christina Savin, Andrew Saxe, Daniela Vallentin, Friedemann Zenke. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

June 10, 2024

:::Deadline extension::: EITN Fall School in Computational Neuroscience 2024

by DEPANNEMAECKER Damien

The application deadline has been extended to July 7. Due to technical issues, the email address previously announced is not working, please send your application to: eitnfs2024(a)protonmail.ch EITN Fall School in Computational Neuroscience 2024 <https://eitnschool2022.sciencesconf.org/> Marseille, 16-25 October 2024 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 at 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 with these topics. 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 and on Sunday to visit Marseille How to apply? This training has a limited capacity of 28 students, therefore a selection will be performed by a scientific organizing committee. Applications are open until July 7, 2024. Application: a one-page CV, a motivation letter to explain why you would like to attend this course, and a recommendation letter. The file names must start with your name (e.g., NAME_CV.pdf, etc....). Send your application by email at eitnfs2024(a)protonmail.ch Due to technical issue the email address previously announced is not working, please send your application at: eitnfs2024(a)protonmail.ch EITN Fall School in Computational Neuroscience 2024 <https://eitnschool2022.sciencesconf.org/> Marseille, 16-25 October 2024 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 at 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 with these topics. 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 and on Sunday to visit Marseille How to apply? This training has a limited capacity of 28 students, therefore a selection will be performed by a scientific organizing committee. Applications are open until 09 June 2024. Application: a one-page CV, a motivation letter to explain why you would like to attend this course, and a recommendation letter. The file names must start with your name (e.g., NAME_CV.pdf, etc....). Send your application by email at eitnfs2024(a)protonmail.ch

June 10, 2024

Apply now for the Computational Neuroscience Imbizo 2025 - app close 24th July

by Spyridon Chavlis

Dear friends and colleagues, Student applications for the next Imbizo are *OPEN*. Don’t let this opportunity slip by if you are hoping to join the most diverse neuroscience summer school at the most beautiful beach in the world! If you know anyone who would benefit from an extraordinary computational neuroscience summer school, please distribute this information as widely as you can: SIMONS COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE IMBIZO (#Imbizo2025) 12 January - 2 February 2025, Noordhoek Beach, Cape Town, South Africa (https://imbizo.africa/) *Application deadline: 24th July 2024 at 20:00 UTC* The Imbizo is a southern hemisphere summer school aiming to promote computational neuroscience in Africa. It will bring together international and local students under the tutelage of the world's leading experts in the field. Like its international sister courses, this three-week summer school aims to teach central ideas, methods, and practices of modern computational neuroscience through a combination of lectures and hands-on project work. Mornings will be devoted to lectures on topics across the breadth of computational neuroscience, including experimental underpinnings and machine learning analogues. The rest of the day will be spent working on research projects under the close supervision of expert tutors and faculty. Individual research projects will focus on the modeling of neurons, neural systems, behavior, the analysis of state-of-the-art neural data, and the development of theories to explain experimental observations. It also includes a week focused on neuroscience-inspired machine learning! *Who should apply?* This course is aimed at Masters and early-PhD level students, though Honors or advanced Undergraduates may also apply. Postdoctoral students who can motivate why the course would benefit them are also encouraged to apply. Students should have sufficient quantitative skills (e.g., a background in mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, engineering, or related fields). Some knowledge of neural biology will be useful but not essential. Experimental neuroscience students are encouraged to apply but should ensure that they have a reasonable level of quantitative proficiency (i.e., at least second-year level mathematics or statistics and have done at least one course in computer programming). *Course fees and Scholarships:* Course Fee: €1450 includes all accommodation, meals, social activities, and ground transport in Cape Town. Thanks to our generous sponsors, significant financial assistance is available to reduce and waive fees for students, particularly for African applicants. We also hope to provide some limited travel bursaries for international students. If you need financial assistance to attend Imbizo, please state so clearly in the relevant section of your application. *Scholarships on offer:* (a) Full Scholarship includes a waived course fee (€1450) and your economy class travel to Cape Town, which will be booked by the Imbizo. (b) Partial Scholarship includes a waived course fee (€1450) and a set financial contribution towards your travel costs (paid after arrival in Cape Town). The amount will vary on a case by case basis. (c) Course Scholarship includes a waived course fee (€1450), but you will be responsible for booking and paying for your own travel costs to Cape Town. *Note:* (a) You must ensure you have a valid passport when applying. (b) Visa application and related costs remain the responsibility of all accepted students. *Important dates:* Applications CLOSE 24th July 2024 at 20:00 UTC References SUBMITTED 31st July 2024 at 20:00 UTC Outcomes NOTIFIED mid-September 2024 Accept BY 1 week after notifications Imbizo STARTS 12 January 2025 Imbizo ENDS 2 February 2025 *Information and application* https://imbizo.africa/ *Questions?* isicn.imbizo.planning [AT] gmail.com What is an Imbizo? \ɪmˈbiːzɒ\ | Xhosa - Zulu A gathering of the people to share knowledge. View our past FACULTY and TAs: https://imbizo.africa/people/ *ORGANIZERS and 2025 Affiliate Organisations:* Arif Hamid (University of Minnesota) Peter Latham (Gatsby Unit for Computational Neuroscience) Xaq Pitkow (Carnegie Mellon University) Emma Vaughan (Imbizo Logistics) Spiros Chavlis (Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas) *Sponsors* The Imbizo is made possible by the generous support from the Simons Foundation (https://www.simonsfoundation.org/) the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) (https://ibro.org/) as well as the DeepMind, Meta, and others. Thanks and regards Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo Committee imbizo.africa <https://imbizo.africa/> @CompNeuroImbizo <https://x.com/CompNeuroImbizo> -- *Spyridon Chavlis, PhD* Postdoctoral Researcher and Systems Administrator Poirazi Lab Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) Nikolaou Plastira, 100 GR 70013 Heraklion, Crete, Greece Tel: (+30) 2810 39 1264 Εmail: chavlis.spiros(a)gmail.com Webpage: dendrites.gr <https://www.dendrites.gr>

June 10, 2024