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new MATLAB toolbox for Multivariate Transfer Entropy: MuTE

by Alessandro Montalto

Dear all, I am very pleased to announce the availability of my brand new MATLAB toolbox to detect directed dynamical influences among time series. This new open source software implements four entropy estimators in both uniform and non-uniform embedding approaches. MuTE can perform analyses running some or all methods in parallel sessions. The user should only set the parameters related to the kind of analysis and the specific method/s chosen to assess the directed dynamical influences. For further explanations about the methods and how to set MuTE, please visit the website http://mutetoolbox.guru/ where you can also find the link to the paper that describes MuTE and the link to download it at the following address: http://mutetoolbox.guru/downloads/ Subscribe to the newsletter if you want to be kept updated about future updates of MuTE or follow the toolbox improvements through - twitter: https://twitter.com/mutetoolbox - facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mutetoolbox Best regards, Alessandro Montalto

Sept. 16, 2015

NEUROMOD: submission deadline extended (final call)

by Jaime Ibánez Pereda

Apologies for multiple postings ************************************************************ Dear colleagues, After numerous requests, the submission deadline for NEUROMOD'2015 has been extended until "September 25, 2015". Below you can find the details of the Symposium. *CALL FOR PAPERS* “Symposium on Neuromodulation-based Approaches for Neural Rehabilitation -NEUROMOD 2015” (http://www.neurotechnix.org/neuromod.aspx) In conjunction with the Neurotechnix conference, November 16-17, 2015, Lisbon. *IMPORTANT DATES:* Paper Submission: Extended to September 25th, 2015 Authors Notification: October 6, 2015 Camera Ready and Registration: October 13, 2015 *DETAILS:* Neuromodulation is a rapidly-growing field, encompassing the application of targeted electrical/chemical/biological stimuli to the nervous system in order to improve function and quality of life. At present, an increasing number of implantable and non-invasive techniques are being proposed and made available to the clinicians, to stimulate CNS plasticity and foster recovery from motor, neurological and psychiatric disorders. Advancing in the field of neuromodulation represents challenges to build accurate neurophysiological models, understanding mechanisms of neuromodulation at cellular and systems levels, defining optimal engineering methodologies, and developing clinical application to treat patients. This session provides an opportunity for researchers/engineers/clinicians to present and discuss novel neurorehabilitation paradigms based on neuromodulation targeted at the spinal and/or supraspinal level. Top quality papers at NEUROMOD will be eligible for inclusion in the post-congress IOP journal of best papers or even for the best-paper award to be presented at the main congress, NEUROTECHNIX. *SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:*Authors should submit either a complete paper or a two-page abstract. The link to upload your contribution is: http://www.neurotechnix.org/NEUROMOD.aspx. *ORGANIZERS*: Stefano Piazza, Neural Rehabilitation Group, CSIC, Spain Jaime Ibáñez, Neural Rehabilitation Group, CSIC, Spain Julian Taylor, HNP Toledo, Spain and Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research, United Kingdom

Sept. 16, 2015

Job posting - Research Assistant/Data Analyst | Stanford University School of Medicine

by Manish Saggar

[Apologies for cross-posting] The Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) in the department of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (Non-Clinical) to help with analyzing large-scale neuroimaging (fMRI/NIRS/EEG) and behavioral datasets from both healthy and patient populations. Responsibilities will include:-Developing software/scripts to implement algorithms for data control, data preprocessing/analysis, database management and coordinating data-sharing initiatives-Developing/running machine learning algorithms to better understand high-dimensional datasets-Assisting in analyzing research data using specific fMRI Neuroimaging programs and/or software (e.g., FSL, AFNI). -Helping with designing and developing novel neuroimaging paradigms for data collection-Collecting new neuroimaging/behavioral data Applicants should have:-B.S. (or higher) in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, or other related scientific fields-Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, or similar languages.-Experience with data science related projects-Prior research experience (preferred)-Experience with UNIX Operating systems (e.g., Linux, Mac OSX) and shell scripting (preferred) General Info: -The applicant will work closely with the team of faculty, post-docs, and research coordinators to track project progress, meet deadlines, anticipate project needs and communicate with project collaborators outside of the lab, train and supervise undergraduate students to assist with data processing, and train other staff as needed. -May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs. Salary and Anticipated Start Date: -Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience/educational qualifications. Anticipated Start Date is immediate. Application details: - Please email Manish Saggar (saggar(a)stanford.edu) to apply, please include a CV including the names of 3 references with your inquiry.

Sept. 16, 2015

Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Position in Neurodegeneration

by Sharmila Venugopal

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Postdoctoral Research Position Department of Integrated Biology and Physiology, UCLA A two year Postdoctoral position is available to study the changes in synaptic and membrane properties in brainstem sensory neurons, interneurons and motoneurons in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We use methods that include electrophysiology, pharmacology, molecular biology and computational modeling to understand the mechanisms underlying the disease process. The successful applicant should have a solid background and publication record in using brain slice patch-clamp methodology and be willing to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Please send your CV and 1-2 references to: Dr. Sharmila Venugopal (vsharmila(a)g.ucla.edu <https://mail.mednet.ucla.edu/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=Cp9PAbfQ8hjH3yo9m6P6kT5EHJ…>) Department of Integrated Biology and Physiology University of California Los Angeles

Sept. 15, 2015

Research Assistant in Neuro-imaging Technology

by Wong-Lin, Kongfatt

The Functional Brain Mapping (FBM) facility at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC), Ulster University, has an available 2-year fixed term Research Assistant in Neuro-imaging Technology post. Duties and responsibilities of the successful postholder will include conducting periodic tests, maintenance of magnetoencephalography (MEG) system, and management of patients while ensuring their safety. S/he will assist with the supervision of health and safety, risk management, and standard operating procedures pertaining to all activities in the FBM facility. Interested applicants are welcomed to apply at: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ALX092/research-assistant-in-neuro-imaging-techno… Please note that the closing date is on the 30th September 2015. All applicants should hold a degree in bio-medical engineering, medical physics, neuroscience, psychology, medicine, biomedical sciences or a closely related discipline, or a higher degree in the same or related subjects. Applicants are expected to be trained in the fundamentals and applications of MEG technology, and have clinical experience in a MEG lab used as part of a neurophysiology clinic. Successful applicants will be based primarily at the FBM facility at the ISRC with opportunities to interact with other related research teams and clinicians. ------ Dr. KongFatt Wong-Lin Intelligent Systems Research Centre, School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, Faculty of Computing and Engineering, Ulster University, UK ________________________________ This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information which is covered by legal, professional or other privilege. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager at postmaster(a)ulster.ac.uk and delete this email immediately. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ulster University. The University's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried out on them may be recorded to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Ulster University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of a separate attachment, the text of email is not intended to form a binding contract. Correspondence to and from the University may be subject to requests for disclosure by 3rd parties under relevant legislation. The University of Ulster was founded by Royal Charter in 1984 and is registered with company number RC000726 and VAT registered number GB672390524.The primary contact address for Ulster University in Northern Ireland is Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry BT52 1SA

Sept. 15, 2015

FINAL Call for Papers (EXTENDED deadline till 1 Oct 2015): 7th International Conference on Brain Inspired Cognitive Systems (BICS), 11-13 Dec 2015, Hefei, China

by Dr Amir Hussain

On popular demand, the paper submission DEADLINE has been EXTENDED till 12:00 GMT, 1ST OCTOBER 2015 - for details, see the BICS'2015 (Final) Call for Papers below (with ISI-SCI journal ONLY conference proceedings!) With apologies for any cross-postings, please help circulate this final CFP to friends and colleagues. Thank you in advance. BICS'2015 CFP website: http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/events/bics2015/cfp_e.html (ALL papers accepted (after a rigorous peer-review process) for presentation at the Conference will be published in the leading ISI-SCI indexed Springer journal: Cognitive Computation (http://springer.com/12559) as a multi-part Special Issue! - for more details, see the conference website, and below) Introduction to BICS'2015: The seventh 2015 International Conference on Brain Inspired Cognitive Systems (BICS 2015) will be held on December 11-13, 2015, in Hefei, Anhui, China, as a sequel of BICS 2004 - 2013. The first BICS 2004 was held in Stirling, Scotland, UK and the last BICS 2013 was held in Beijing, China, 9-13 June 2013 (http://www.conference123.org/bics2013/) The aim of BICS 2015 is to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, engineers, and educators to present the state-of-the-art of brain inspired cognitive systems research and applications in diverse fields. The conference will feature plenary lectures given by world renowned scholars, regular sessions with broad coverage, and special sessions focusing on popular and timely topics. Proceedings Information: BICS 2015 will be unique in that there will be no conference proceedings. ALL accepted papers will be published (following a rigorous peer review process) in the leading ISI-SCI indexed Springer journal: Cognitive Computation (http://springer.com/12559) as a multi-part Special Issue. Conference Location The conference will be held in Anhui University in Hefei, China. Hefei, formerly known as Hofei, Luzhou, or Luchow, is the capital and largest city of Anhui Province in Eastern China. Hefei Xinqiao International Airport provides scheduled passenger service to major airports in China and international cities as well. Hefei plays an important role in scientific research in China. It has seven national laboratories, second only to Beijing. We would be delighted to welcome you to Hefei in December. For more details on the venue, including travel information, see: http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/events/bics2015/venue_e.html Important Dates (Final Call for Papers) Full paper submission: EXTENDED TILL 1 October 2015 (1200 GMT) First notification: 31 October 2015 Conference Dates: 11-13 December 2015 Revised/final manuscripts due: 31 December 2015 BICS'2015 Issue Publication Date: early 2016 Paper Submission: All prospective authors are invited to submit full-length papers (10-15 pages maximum) through the online Springer submission system (selecting the BICS2015 Special Issue), with a covering letter indicating the paper is being submitted for BICS'2015 (hhttp://www.editorialmanager.com/cogn/ <http://www.editorialmanager.com/cogn/>) - please indicate the relevant BICS Symposium name (see topics list on the Conference website). The submission of a paper implies that the paper is original and has not been submitted under review or copyright protected elsewhere. The authors of accepted papers will have an opportunity to revise their papers. If the paper is accepted, at least one of the authors listed on the paper (or his/her representative) must attend the conference and present the paper. On behalf of: BICS'2015 General co-Chairs: Professor Amir Hussain (University of Stirling, Scotland, UK) and Professor Bin Luo (Anhui University, China) and BICS'2015 Organizing Committee ( http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/events/bics2015/committee_e.html ) For any enquiries, please email: ahu(a)cs.stir.ac.uk or luobin(a)ahu.edu.cn -- The University is ranked in the QS World Rankings of the top 5% of universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2014) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

Sept. 15, 2015

SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS

by Roman Poznanski

SPECIAL ISSUE ON RETINAL MECHANISMS UNDERLYING MOTION PERCEPTION IN VERTEBRATES JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE This call for papers is dedicated to the work of Vaxim Maximov on the general theme of retinal direction selectivity in vertebrates. All papers are welcome that describes neurophysiology and neural modelling of retinal circuitries underlying motion perception. Some suggestions: 1. Can asymmetry be justified based on anatomical studies showing less inhibitory synapses between SAC and DSGC in the null direction? 2. Is endoplasmic reticulum as a source of calcium heterogeneity underlying DS in SAC? 3. Is calcium bias to somatofugal motion due to intrinsic properties of SAC or is calcium bias in centrifugal motion caused by presynaptic delay in glutamate receptor activation induced calcium? 4. Are SACs are connected asymmetrically to DSGCs: those pointing in the null direction deliver inhibition; those pointing in the preferred direction do not? 5. Is intracellular calcium signal and not the membrane potential (voltage) directionally selective? 6. Direction-selective circuitry in the fish visual system – properties of direction selective units in retina and tectum opticum. 7. Properties of direction selective units in accessory optic systems of lower vertebrates. 8. Modeling of receptive fields of retinal detectors underlying motion perception in fish. Some of the contributing papers for the special issue include: 1. Amane Koizumi, Satoru Moritoh and Roman R. Poznanski (2015) Can heterogeneity of intracellular calcium dynamics underlie directional selectivity in starburst amacrine cells? 2. Ehud Pinsky, Opher Donchin and Ronen Segev (2015) Pharmacological study of direction selectivity in the archer fish retina. 3. Ilija Damjanović (2015) Direction-selective units in goldfish retina and tectum opticum – review and new aspects. 4. Elena M. Maximova, Pavel V. Maximov, Ilija Damjanović, Alexey T. Aliper and Vadim V. Maximov (2015) Color properties of the motion detectors projecting to the goldfish tectum: III. Color-opponent interactions in the receptive field. 5. Vladimir A. Bastakov, Elena Kiseleva, Oleg Yu. Orlov (2015) Direction-selective units in the frog’s nucleus of basal optic root. SUBMISSION 30 September 2015 Contact: Dr. Illija Damjanović, damjanov(a)iitp.ru<mailto:damjanov@iitp.ru> ------- Roman R. Poznanski Professor Laboratory of Biological Modeling The Rockefeller University 1230 York Avenue New York, NY 10065-6399 Office: (212) 327-7646 E-mail: rpoznanski(a)rockefeller.edu http://romanpoznanski.blogspot.com and Chief-Editor, Journal of Integrative Neuroscience http://www.worldscinet.com/jin/mkt/editorial.shtml

Sept. 15, 2015

2nd Monash Brain Function Workshop --- Multi-modal approaches to understand brain functions

by Naotsugu Tsuchiya

2nd Monash Brain Function Workshop --- Multi-modal approaches to understand brain functions Date: Dec 14 (Mon) 2015, 8:50 to 17:00 Venue: Monash Biomedical Imaging facility Overview The goal of this workshop is to offer an opportunity for neuroscientists from different backgrounds to interact and exchange ideas. Specifically, we encourage participation of neuroscientists who are interested in understanding neural systems involved in perception and behaviour, and those who combine multiple methodologies, such as electrophysiology, advanced signal processing, computational modelling and cognitive neuroscience. Note that from Tuesday (Dec 15) the SCiNDU workshop will take place in Brisbane; the Monday workshop will end in time to catch flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. Registration: $50 AUD ($25 AUD for students & postdocs or those who are affiliated with ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function) - Deadline for poster abstracts and early registration: To be announced - Registration - [to be opened soon!] Organizers: Nao Tsuchiya, Nic Price, Alex Fornito, Jeroen van Boxtel, Gary Egan (Monash University) Contact: for questions about this event, please contact Nao Tsuchiya ( naotsugu.tsuchiya(a)monash.edu) Keynote Speakers: Peter Dayan (computational neuroscience, - UCL, UK) Zhaoping Li (computational neuroscience, psychophysics - UCL, UK) Speakers: 1. Lucy Palmer (Florey Institute, Neurophysiology) 2. Andrew Zalesky (University of Melbourne, Neuroimaging/Connectome) 3. Masafumi Oizumi (RIKEN BSI, Japan & Monash University, Computational Neuroscience) 4. Peter Bossarts (University of Melbourne, Neuroeconomics) 5. Pascal Molenberghs (Monash University, Social Neuroscience) 6. Jennifer Windt (Monash University, Philosophy/Cognitive Neuroscience) or 7. Maureen Hagan (Monash University, physiology, Neurophysiology) Supported by Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nao (Naotsugu) Tsuchiya, Ph.D. 1. Associate Professor - School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical and Psychological Sciences, Monash University - Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences, Monash University 2. ARC Future Fellow homepage: http://users.monash.edu.au/~naotsugt/Tsuchiya_Labs_Homepage

Sept. 15, 2015

SFN 2015 Meeting Workshop: Parallel computing resource

by Ted Carnevale

Find out how to use the Neuroscience Gateway Portal (NSG, http://www.nsgportal.org/) to gain free and easy access to parallel computers for your modeling and data analysis projects. NSG, an NSF-supported resource, already has GENESIS, MOOSE, NEST, NEURON, PyNN, and the Freesurfer software suite already installed and ready for use. The workshop will be held from 9 AM to noon on Saturday, October 17, at a location in downtown Chicago that will be announced to workshop registrants. It will include a hands-on exercise that shows how easy it is to use NSG in your own research. The course agenda is available from http://www.nsgportal.org/workshop.html For more information or to sign up, see http://www.neuron.yale.edu/neuron/static/courses/nsg2015/nsg2015.html or contact Ted Carnevale [ted dot carnevale at yale dot edu] or Amit Majumdar [majumdar at sdsc dot edu]

Sept. 14, 2015

PhD candidate on the development of novel machine learning methods for genetics.

by Bahram YoosefiZonooz

Dear All, I would like to bring to your attention an opening for a Ph.D. candidate position in Machine Learning group led by Prof. dr. H.J. (Bert) Kappen at the Donders institute of the Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. For more details: see below, and http://www.ru.nl/donders/jobs/vm/phd-position/ http://www.snn.ru.nl/v2/ SNN Machine Learning group at the Donders institute of the Radboud University, is looking for a PhD candidate for the project titled 'GenoMiX: Utilizing crossbred information to accelerate genetic progress'. The project is implemented jointly with the The Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre of Wageningen UR, and is part of the STW Breed4Food partnership program (www.wageningenur.nl/vacancies-breed4food <http://www.wageningenur.nl/vacancies-breed4food>). The SNN Machine learning group of Prof. Kappen, where the PhD candidate will be hosted, focuses on algorithmic developments in machine learning and Bayesian statistics. See www.snn.ru.nl and *www.snn.ru.nl/~bertk <http://www.snn.ru.nl/~bertk>*. The project is co-supervised by Dr. Kees Albers of the Dept. of Human Genetics, RadboudUMC and Dept. of Molecular Development Biology, also at the Radboud University. The research group of Dr. Kees Albers combines Bayesian statistical modelling with experimental cellular models to identify disease-causing mutations from DNA sequencing data and functional genomics data. *Requirements* Candidates are expected to cooperate in a multidisciplinary team and should be keen on mobility, between the research groups and Breed4Food partners. Good communication skills and fluency in English is expected from all candidates. *Conditions of employment* We offer challenging position in an inspiring multidisciplinary and international environment. You will be part of a research team involving multiple universities. You are expected to spend time at different locations to ensure that you benefit from the partners involved in your project. You will actively engage in meetings organised by the Breed4Food consortium. The proposed start is in the autumn of 2015. As a PhD candidate, you will be offered a fulltime position for 4 years, after which you should have completed your PhD thesis and individual training plan. The salary for a PhD candidate starts at € 2.125,- gross per month in the first year and extends to a maximum of € 2.717,- gross per month in the fourth year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). *Contract type*: Temporary, Onbekend Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Prof. Dr Bert Kappen (+31 24 36414241, b.kappen(a)science.ru.nl) or Dr Kees Albers (+31 24 36 67325;kees.albers(a)radboudumc.nl)

Sept. 14, 2015