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

Reminder: "Bridging Fields in Creativity" - 11-13 September 2024 - Germany

by Jens-Bastian Eppler

Dear Colleagues, This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming conference titled *"Bridging Fields in Creativity: Towards Circuit Mechanisms of the Creative Process."* The event aims to bring together interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the neural mechanisms underlying creativity. /Please note that registration closes in 10 days. Make sure to register soon and check the conference website for more information./ *Event Details:* * *Date:* 11-13 September 2024 * *Location:* Altes Amtsgericht Oppenheim, Germany (just 30 minutes from Frankfurt Airport) * *Homepage:* conference information <https://fias.institute/en/events/conferences/2024/creativity-conference/> * *Registration:* conference registration <https://indico.cern.ch/event/1424765/registrations/106509/> *Confirmed Speakers:* * Anna Abraham (University of Georgia, USA) * Jaan Aru (University of Tartu, Estonia) * Roger Beaty (Penn State University, USA) * Mathias Benedek (University of Graz, Austria) * Carlos Brody (Princeton University, USA) * Caroline di Bernardi Luft (Brunel University London, UK) * Yoed Kenett (Technion, Israel) * Kristian Kersting (TU Darmstadt, Germany) * Daniel Schacter (Harvard University, USA) * Claire Stevenson (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) * Tony Veale (University College Dublin, Ireland) * Angela Yu (TU Darmstadt, Germany) We look forward to seeing you in Oppenheim for this exciting exploration of creativity and neuroscience. Best regards, *Matthias Kaschube* Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies Institute of Computer Sciences Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany *Simon Rumpel* Institute of Physiology University Medical Center Johannes-Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany -- Dr. Jens-Bastian Eppler Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Neuroscience Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies Department of Computer Science Goethe University Frankfurt Ruth-Moufang-Straße 1 60438 Frankfurt am Main eppler(a)fias.uni-frankfurt.de ORCID:https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4288-0918 ResearchGate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jens-Bastian-Eppler

July 30, 2024

CFP: 13 th International Conference on Complex Networks & Their Applications

by Hocine Cherifi

What: COMPLEX NETWORKS 2024 Where: Istanbul, Turkey When: December 10 - 12, 2024 Website : COMPLEX NETWORKS 2024 <https://complexnetworks.org/> · You are cordially invited to submit your contribution by *September 03, 2024,* at *https://complexnetworks.org/submission/* <https://complexnetworks.org/submission/> *----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *CONTRIBUTIONS* *Full papers: *not previously published up to 12 pages · *Papers *will be included in the conference *proceedings edited by Springer* *Extended Abstracts*: about published or unpublished research up to 4 pages. · *Extended abstracts* will be published in the *Book of Abstracts (with ISBN)* *----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *JOURNAL SPECIAL ISSUES* *Extended versions of accepted contributions will be invited for publication in special issues of :* o PLOS Complex Systems <https://journals.plos.org/complexsystems/> edited by PLOS <https://plos.org/>. o PLOS <https://journals.plos.org/plosone/> One <https://journals.plos.org/plosone/> edited by PLOS <https://plos.org/> o Applied Network Science <https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/> edited by Springer Nature <https://www.springernature.com/gp> o Social Network Analysis and Mining <https://link.springer.com/journal/13278> edited by Springer Nature <https://www.springernature.com/gp> o Computational & Mathematical organization <https://link.springer.com/journal/10588> edited by Springer Nature <https://www.springernature.com/gp> o Advances in Complex Systems <https://www.worldscientific.com/toc/acs/24/02> edited by World Scientific <https://www.worldscientific.com/> o Complex Systems Journal <https://www.complex-systems.com/> *----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *KEYNOTE SPEAKERS* · Federico Battiston <https://people.ceu.edu/federico_battiston> Central European University, Austria · Tina Eliassi-Rad <https://www.khoury.northeastern.edu/people/tina-eliassi-rad/> Northeastern University, USA · Frank Emmert-Streib <https://www.tuni.fi/en/frank-emmert-streib> Tampere University, Finland · Filippo Menczer <https://cnets.indiana.edu/fil/> Indiana University, USA · Luciano Pietronero <http://www.lucianopietronero.it/> University of Rome, Italy *----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *TUTORIALS (December 09, 2024)* · Alessandro Galeazzi <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DK0tXAIAAAAJ&hl=en> University of Padova, Italy · Clara Stegehuis <https://www.clarastegehuis.nl/> Twente University, The Netherlands *----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *TOPICS* *Topics include, but are not limited to: * o Models of Complex Networks o Structural Network Properties and Analysis o Complex Networks and Epidemics o Community Structure in Networks o Community Discovery in Complex Networks o Motif Discovery in Complex Networks o Network Mining o Network embedding methods o Machine learning with graphs o Dynamics and Evolution Patterns of Complex Networks o Link Prediction o Multilayer Networks o Network Controllability o Synchronization in Networks o Visual Representation of Complex Networks o Large-scale Graph Analytics o Social Reputation, Influence, and Trust o Information Spreading in Social Media o Rumour and Viral Marketing in Social Networks o Recommendation Systems and Complex Networks o Financial and Economic Networks o Complex Networks and Mobility o Biological and Technological Networks o Mobile call Networks o Bioinformatics and Earth Sciences Applications o Resilience and Robustness of Complex Networks o Complex Networks for Physical Infrastructures o Complex Networks, Smart Cities and Smart Grids o Political networks o Supply chain networks o Complex networks and information systems o Complex networks and CPS/IoT o Graph signal processing o Cognitive Network Science o Network Medicine o Network Neuroscience o Quantifying success through network analysis o Temporal and spatial networks o Historical Networks Join us at COMPLEX NETWORKS 2024 <https://www.complexnetworks.org/> *-------------------------* Hocine CHERIFI University of Burgundy Franche-Comté Laboratoire* I*nterdisciplinaire *C*arnot de *B*ourgogne - ICB UMR 6303 CNRS Editor in Chief Plos Complex Systems <https://plos.org/complex-systems-research-journal/#:~:text=PLOS%20Complex%2….> Founding & Adisory Editor Applied Network Science <https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/> Editorial Board member PLOS One <https://journals.plos.org/plosone/>, IEEE ACCESS <https://ieeeaccess.ieee.org/?http%3A%2F%2Fieeeaccess_ieee_org%2F>, Scientific Reports <https://www.nature.com/srep/>, Journal of Imaging <https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jimaging>, Quality and Quantity <https://www.springer.com/journal/11135/>, Computational Social Networks <https://computationalsocialnetworks.springeropen.com/>, Complex Systems <https://www.complex-systems.com/>

July 29, 2024

SAB 2024 Registration and Program

by Jeffrey L Krichmar

Dear Colleagues, For those interested in attending the 17th International Conference on the Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB 2024), registration is open (early registration ends August 5th) and a draft program schedule is available. More details can be found at: https://sab2024.socsci.uci.edu <https://sab2024.socsci.uci.edu/> The conference will be held September 9-12 at: CalIT2 Auditorium University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697 USA Hope to see you in sunny Irvine! 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 https://sites.uci.edu/sab2024/

July 29, 2024

Registration Now Open for INCN conference, Sept. 23-25, 2024, Rome

by Mattia Maurizio

Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce that registration is now open for the 1st conference of the Italian Network for Computational Neuroscience (INCN '24) to be held in Rome at the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Italian National Institute of Health, ISS) from September 23rd to 25th, 2024. INCN conference aims to establish a collaborative network for Italian computational and theoretical neuroscientists. Inspired by successful initiatives in Europe, it seeks to leverage national research efforts to create a thriving research environment, fostering collaboration, information exchange, and scientific advancement for both young researchers and the broader neuroscience community. The registration fee is 50 EUR and covers access to all conference sessions and materials, coffee breaks and light lunches. Visit our website at https://incn.it/ to register and learn more about the conference program, speakers, travel information, and accommodation options in Rome. Consider that only a limited number of registrations will be accepted for logistic reasons and the deadline is on August 23rd, 2024. Keynote speakers of the conference will be Stefano Fusi (Columbia U., New York), Valerio Mante (ETH, Zurich) and Stefano Panzeri (UKE, Hamburg), which together with other 30 invited speakers will present the cutting-edge research and insights on the latest advancements in the field. We look forward to seeing you at INCN '24 and please spread the news! Sincerely, The INCN Organizing Committee Maurizio Mattia (ISS), Nicolas Brunel (Duke U. & Bocconi U.), Paolo Massobrio (Genoa U.) and Sergio Martinoia (Genoa U.) [https://www.iss.it/o/iss/images/ISS.png] Scegli l'Istituto Superiore di Sanità. Dona il 5x1000 alla Ricerca Sanitaria Firma e inserisci il Codice Fiscale 80211730587 ________________________________ Per saperne di più clicca qui<[https://www.iss.it/-/l-iss-sostiene-i-giovani-ricercatori-con-il-5x1000-1]>

July 26, 2024

Postdoc Position on Brain-AI Interfaces at the University of Vienna

by Moritz Grosse-Wentrup

Dear all, We have an open position for a postdoctoral researcher with experience in brain-computer interfacing and artificial intelligence to further advance our new class of Brain-Artificial Intelligence (BAI) interfaces: https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.15011 A central part of your research would be to further develop our BAI for single-unit data recorded in language areas of a post-stroke aphasia patient, a project we carry out in close collaboration with the Translational NeuroTechnology Lab at TUM, headed by Simon Jacob (http://simonjacob.de/) Further information on the open position is available at: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/University-Assistant-postdoctoral/1003003101/ If you are interested, please apply by August 16th via the link provided on the page above. The envisioned starting date is in the fall of 2024. The contract is initially limited to two years but can be extended. For informal inquiries, please send me an email at moritz.grosse-wentrup(a)univie.ac.at. Further information about our research group is available at http://neural.engineering. Best regards, Moritz Grosse-Wentrup -- Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Moritz Grosse-Wentrup Research Group Neuroinformatics Faculty of Computer Science University of Vienna Kolingasse 14-16, A-1090 Wien, Austria moritz.grosse-wentrup(a)univie.ac.at +43-1-4277-79610 http://neural.engineering/

July 25, 2024

Postdoctoral Position in Computational/Theoretical Neuroscience at UC San Diego

by Marcus Benna

Dear Colleagues, A postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience with flexible start date is available in the lab of Dr. *Marcus Benna <https://biology.ucsd.edu/research/faculty/mbenna>* at the University of California, San Diego. Our research seeks to understand how neural information processing under noisy and resource-constrained conditions allows the brain to efficiently perform computational tasks and control relevant behaviors. *This position <https://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/postdoc#Computational/Theoretical-Neuro>* will involve the analysis of neural activity data (calcium imaging or electrophysiology) collected by our collaborators, as well as theoretical modeling of learning and task performance in neural networks. *Our research group <https://bennalab.biosci.ucsd.edu/people/>* is part of the vibrant Department of Neurobiology at UCSD, which is highly collegial, and offers many opportunities for collaborations, both formal and informal. Postdoctoral trainees are encouraged to attend seminars and present their work at departmental events. Our group is located in Tata Hall and shares space with several experimental neuroscience laboratories. We offer a stimulating environment with opportunities to develop new research directions and supportive mentorship for individual career development. The applicant should hold a PhD in computational neuroscience, physics, applied math, computer science, data science, or a related field, preferably with a degree date no more than two years before the start date. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background, and programming skills would be highly desirable. Experience in computational modeling, machine learning and/or data analysis would be particularly beneficial. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. We’re looking for collaborative, motivated individuals who can conduct an independent research project and work as part of a team. To apply, please email Dr. Marcus Benna (mbenna(a)ucsd.edu) with the subject line “Postdoc Application”, and include - A cover letter/research statement that summarizes your experience, contributions to science, as well as research interests and how they align with the lab’s work. - CV with publication list - Names and contact information of 3 references Review of applications will begin on Aug. 26th. Best, --Marcus ========================== Marcus K. Benna Assistant Professor Department of Neurobiology School of Biological Sciences University of California, San Diego

July 25, 2024

PhD position in computational neuroscience at the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience

by Soledad Gonzalo Cogno

Dear all, My group has an available PhD position in computational neuroscience. The candidate will develop computational models of ultraslow oscillations and sequences. The work will be conducted in close collaboration with experimentalists and in a highly interdisciplinary environment. The position is part of my group (https://gonzalocognolab.com/) which is part of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience (https://www.ntnu.edu/kavli) and of the recently established Centre for Algorithms in the Cortex (https://www.ntnu.edu/kavli/centre-for-algorithms-in-the-cortex) We offer an international and multidisciplinary environment, and excellent opportunities for scientific and personal development. - For more information and details about how to apply please visit this link: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/265039/phd-in-the-gonzalo-co… - The application deadline is August 25. Best, Soledad --- Soledad Gonzalo Cogno, PhD Group Leader Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience Olav Kyrres gate 9 7030 Trondheim, Norway https://gonzalocognolab.com/

July 24, 2024

CFP FRCCS 2025 Bordeaux, France May 21 – 23, 2025

by Hocine Cherifi

Fifth France’s International* C*onference on* C*omplex* S*ystems May 21 – 23, 2025 Bordeaux, France *FRCCS 2025* <https://iutdijon.u-bourgogne.fr/ccs-france/> The fifth edition of France’s International Conference on Complex Systems (FRCCS 2025) will be held in Bordeaux, France. This single-track international conference serves as a platform to foster interdisciplinary exchanges among researchers from various scientific disciplines and diverse backgrounds, including sociology, economics, history, management, archaeology, geography, linguistics, statistics, mathematics, and computer science. FRCCS 2025 allows participants to meet yearly in France, exchange and promote ideas, and facilitate the cross-fertilization of recent research work, industrial advancements, and original applications. Moreover, the conference emphasizes research topics with a high societal impact, showcasing the significance of complexity science in addressing complex societal challenges. You are cordially invited to submit your contribution by *February 21, 2025.* Finalized work (published or unpublished) and work in progress are welcome. Three types of contributions are accepted: · *Long Papers* about *original research* (up to 12 pages) · *Short Papers *about* original research* (up to 8 pages) · *Extended Abstract* about *published or unpublished* research (3 to 4 pages). *Keynote Speakers* · Elsa Arcaute, <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/casa> University College London, UK · Ulrik Brandes <https://sn.ethz.ch/> ETH Zürich Switzerland · Mikko Kivelä, <http://www.mkivela.com/> Aalto University, Finland · Caterina La Porta, <https://www.oncolab.unimi.it/about-caterina/> University of Milan, Italy · *More TBA…* *Publication* o *Papers *will be included in the conference *proceedings edited by Springer* o *Extended abstracts* will be included in the book of abstracts (With ISBN) o *Selected submissions of unpublished work will be invited for publication in special issues (fast track procedure) **of the journals:* o Applied Network Science, <https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/> edited by Springer o Frontiers in Big Data <https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/big-data> edited by Frontiers *Submission * · Submit on CMT Microsoft at: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/FRCCS2025/ <https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/FRCCS2025/> · *Select the Track: FRCCS2025* *Topics include, but are not limited to: * · *Foundations of complex systems * - Self-organization, non-linear dynamics, statistical physics, mathematical modeling and simulation, conceptual frameworks, ways of thinking, methodologies and methods, philosophy of complexity, knowledge systems, Complexity and information, Dynamics and self-organization, structure and dynamics at several scales, self-similarity, fractals - *Complex Networks * - Structure & Dynamics, Multilayer and Multiplex Networks, Adaptive Networks, Temporal Networks, Centrality, Patterns, Cliques, Communities, Epidemics, Rumors, Control, Synchronization, Reputation, Influence, Viral Marketing, Link Prediction, Network Visualization, Network Digging, Network Embedding & Learning. - *Neuroscience, **Linguistics* - Evolution of language, social consensus, artificial intelligence, cognitive processes & education, Narrative complexity - *Economics & Finance* - Game Theory, Stock Markets and Crises, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Globalization, Economics and Markets, Blockchain, Bitcoins, Markets and Employment - *Infrastructure, planning, and environment * - critical infrastructure, urban planning, mobility, transport and energy, smart cities, urban development, urban sciences - *Biological and (bio)medical complexity * - biological networks, systems biology, evolution, natural sciences, medicine and physiology, dynamics of biological coordination, aging - *Social complexity* o social networks, computational social sciences, socio-ecological systems, social groups, processes of change, social evolution, self-organization and democracy, socio-technical systems, collective intelligence, corporate and social structures and dynamics, organizational behavior and management, military and defense systems, social unrest, political networks, interactions between human and natural systems, diffusion/circulation of knowledge, diffusion of innovation - *Socio-Ecological Systems* - Global environmental change, green growth, sustainability & resilience, and culture - *Organisms and populations * - Population biology, collective behavior of animals, ecosystems, ecology, ecological networks, microbiome, speciation, evolution - *Engineering systems and systems of systems* - bioengineering, modified and hybrid biological organisms, multi-agent systems, artificial life, artificial intelligence, robots, communication networks, Internet, traffic systems, distributed control, resilience, artificial resilient systems, complex systems engineering, biologically inspired engineering, synthetic biology - *Complexity in physics and chemistry* - quantum computing, quantum synchronization, quantum chaos, random matrix theory - *Machine learning and AI in the context of Complex Systems* *GENERAL CHAIRS* Jean Loup Guillaume La Rochelle University, France Bruno Pinaud University of Bordeaux, France *PROGRAM CHAIRS* Hocine Cherifi University of Burgundy, France Guy Melançon University of Bordeaux, France Join us at COMPLEX NETWORKS 2024 <https://www.complexnetworks.org/> *-------------------------* Hocine CHERIFI University of Burgundy Franche-Comté Laboratoire* I*nterdisciplinaire *C*arnot de *B*ourgogne - ICB UMR 6303 CNRS Editor in Chief Plos Complex Systems <https://plos.org/complex-systems-research-journal/#:~:text=PLOS%20Complex%2….> Founding & Adisory Editor Applied Network Science <https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/> Editorial Board member PLOS One <https://journals.plos.org/plosone/>, IEEE ACCESS <https://ieeeaccess.ieee.org/?http%3A%2F%2Fieeeaccess_ieee_org%2F>, Scientific Reports <https://www.nature.com/srep/>, Journal of Imaging <https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jimaging>, Quality and Quantity <https://www.springer.com/journal/11135/>, Computational Social Networks <https://computationalsocialnetworks.springeropen.com/>, Complex Systems <https://www.complex-systems.com/>

July 24, 2024

Early Registration Deadline Approaching - Bernstein Conference 2024

by Alexander Lammers

The early registration deadline for the Bernstein Conference 2024 is approaching! Register by July 31 and secure the early bird fees! Registration: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/registration/ ____ 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 * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 24, 2024

Open PhD positions at the University of Sussex

by Johanna Senk

Two fully-funded PhD scholarships (3.5 years) are available at the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK, for a project about bio-inspired multi-task learning with adaptive network structures. Applicants should have a background in physics, mathematics, computer science, computational neuroscience, or a related field. Solid skills of math and programming (preferentially in Python or C++) are required. Experience with modelling, analysis of complex systems, simulation, and software development are beneficial. Applicants should have a keen interest in neuroscience, interdisciplinary projects, and collaborative work. For further details and instructions on how to apply, please visit: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-funding/view/1742-PhD-Infor… Informal enquiries about this opportunity are highly encouraged and can be sent to Johanna Senk (j.senk(a)sussex.ac.uk <mailto:j.senk@sussex.ac.uk>). -- Dr. Johanna Senk Lecturer in Computer Science School of Engineering and Informatics Chichester Building University of Sussex Brighton BN1 9QF United Kingdom

July 22, 2024