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Postdoctoral position in Development and Egocentric Vision.

by Bonnen, Kathryn

Postdoctoral position in Development and Egocentric Vision. The Training Program in Integrative Developmental Processes at Indiana University invites applications for a T32-funded postdoctoral fellowship in Bloomington, Indiana. We seek highly motivated individuals interested in research at the intersection of development, vision science, and computer vision. The postdoctoral fellow will join a collaborative research environment dedicated to understanding developmental processes through egocentric vision in natural tasks, using advanced computational methods and multimodal datasets to advance developmental theory. Indiana University offers a highly interdisciplinary training environment with exceptional career development and mentoring opportunities. The position will be jointly mentored by Dr. Rowan Candy, whose research integrates behavioral, optical, and neuroscientific approaches to study typical and atypical visual development; and Dr. Kathryn Bonnen, a computational neuroscientist specializing in visuomotor coordination in natural tasks. The broader research community includes faculty from Computer Science (Dr. David Crandall, Dr. Zoran Tiganj), Informatics (Dr. Justin Wood, Dr. Samantha Wood), and Psychological and Brain Sciences (Dr. Linda Smith, Dr. Joshua W. Brown, Dr. Ehren Newman). Applicants should have strong computational skills and a background in one or more of the following areas: developmental science, vision science, neuroscience, motor control, computer science, psychology, or related fields. Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who currently hold a doctoral degree or will have met all doctoral program requirements before enrolling. Applicants should send a cover letter describing their motivation for applying and a curriculum vitae to: Dr. Rowan Candy (rcandy(a)iu.edu<mailto:rcandy@iu.edu>) Dr. Kathryn Bonnen (kbonnen(a)iu.edu<mailto:kbonnen@iu.edu>) Position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. -- Kathryn Bonnen Assistant Professor, School of Optometry Indiana University kbonnen(a)iu.edu<mailto:kbonnen@iu.edu> https://bonnenlab.github.io

Feb. 17, 2026

Applications Open – 2026 Eresfjord Summer School in Computational Neuroscience

by Ines Samengo

Applications are now *open* for the 2026 Eresfjord Summer School in Mathematical Methods in Computational Neuroscience, which will take place from July 6–24, 2026. The school provides in-depth training in mathematical and theoretical methods widely used in computational neuroscience, including: Information theory and statistical inference Statistical mechanics of neural networks Network dynamics Dimensionality reduction Applications to sensory and motor systems, navigation, and memory The program is primarily intended for PhD students, but advanced Master’s students (who will have defended before July 2026) and first-year postdoctoral researchers are also welcome to apply. There are no registration fees. Accommodation and meals will be covered for all selected participants. *Attendance for the full duration of the school is mandatory*. *Application deadline: March 15, 2026* Notifications will be sent by the end of April 2026. More information and the application form are available at: *https://www.compneuronrsn.org/ <https://www.compneuronrsn.org/>*

Feb. 17, 2026

Post-doc Postion at Computational Neuroscience Division (ULPGC)

by Carmen Paz Suárez Araujo

Dear colleagues, I’m writing you to share an opportunity for obtaining a postdoctoral position The Marie Curie Chair in Computational Neuroscience at the Institute of Cybernetics, Enterprise and Society (Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), led by Prof. Carmen Paz Suárez Araujo, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position. This is a one-and-a-half-year, non-tenure-track position. Duties will involve research and supervision activities in the following areas: 1) neuro-AI; 2) determination of new functional biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other cortical dementias; and 3) intelligent decision systems for the diagnosis and prognosis of AD. The Marie Curie Chair is seeking outstanding candidates who have received a PhD in Computer Engineering, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, or a related discipline. Titles obtained outside of Spain require validation or homologation certificates. Salary: €2,218.52 per month. The probable start date is 1 April 2026. Candidates will be graded on their merits up to a maximum of 10 points (3.5 for professional experience, 3.5 for scientific merits, 1.5 for additional knowledge and experience, and 1.5 for language proficiency). Certificates to justify these merits are mandatory. A job interview will be held with the three candidates who are ranked highest. To apply, please visit https://fpctserver.upe.ulpgc.es/convocatorias/index.php?lang=es Best Regards Prof. Carmen Paz Suárez Araujo

Feb. 17, 2026

Applications Open: BAMB! 2026, Barcelona Summer School for Advanced Modeling of Behavior

by manuel molano

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 6th edition of the Barcelona Summer School for Advanced Modeling of Behavior (BAMB! 2026). * Dates: July 12–23, 2026 * Location: Barcelona, Spain * Application Deadline: 6 March 2026 (midnight Pacific Time) * Apply at: www.bambschool.org BAMB! is an intensive two-week training program for PhD students and early-career researchers in cognitive science, computational neuroscience, and Neuro-AI who possess a strong computational background. For this new edition, we have reformulated the curriculum to address the rapid transformations currently occurring in computational neuroscience, ensuring the course remains at the cutting edge of advanced modeling. The school combines lectures, hands-on tutorials, and group projects to provide both the conceptual foundations and technical skills for the advanced modeling and analysis of behavior. The school is organized by the Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (CRM). Who should apply: The course is intended for PhD students and postdocs in cognitive, systems, and computational neuroscience with a solid background in computational or quantitative analysis. Proficiency in Python is required. We seek a diverse blend of experimentalists and theoreticians. A limited number of travel and childcare grants will be available. Scientists from underrepresented groups and countries are especially encouraged to apply. Topics covered: * Modeling fundamentals * Decision-making * Foraging and sequential decision-making * Reinforcement learning * Structure learning * Complex motor behaviors and time series Organizers: Alex Hyafil (CRM), Marion Rouault (CNRS, Paris Brain Institute), Heike Stein (CNRS, Sorbonne), Chris Summerfield (Oxford), Klaus Wimmer (CRM), Tarryn Balsdon (CNRS, ENS-PSL), Nisheet Patel (Axy), Manuel Molano-Mazón (UPC), Diksha Gupta (UCL), and Nuria Hernández (CRM). Keynotes: Megan Peters (UCI) and Marcelo Mattar (NYU). Guest Faculty: Mehdi Khamassi (ISIR, Sorbonne University) and Charley Wu (TU Darmstadt). We would be grateful if you could forward this announcement to interested students and colleagues. Best regards, The BAMB! 2026 Organizing Team info(a)bambschool.org @bamb-school.bsky.social ________________________________

Feb. 17, 2026

Reminder: Call for Application: Systems Vision Science Virtual Summer School & Symposium: July 8th – July 31st, 2026

by Pavlovic, Maria

Systems Vision Science Virtual Summer School & Symposium: July 8th - July 31st, 2026 -------------------------------- Applications are invited for a <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/virtual-systems-vision-science-summer-s chool-symposium-2024/> virtual edition of the Systems Vision Science Summer School and Symposium that took place in Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tuebingen, Germany in August 2023 <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/editions-in-previous-years/> and August 2025 and virtual in 2024. This year, the virtual edition enables students to attend from afar by formal lectures via Zoom and informal and social communications via a Slack channel. Systems Vision Science combines computational, behavioral, and neuroscience methods to discover functions and algorithms for vision in various brain regions and their implementations in neural circuits. This summer school is designed for everyone interested in gaining a systems level understanding of biological vision. We plan a coherent, graduate-level, syllabus on the integration of experimental data with theory and models. The syllabus content will be very similar to the edition in 2024 <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/points-policies-prizes/> . Experience or knowledge in (A) computational methods, (B) visual psychophysics, and (C) vision neuroscience, is not required. However, experience in at least one of (A), (B), and (C), and a readiness to learn, is expected. The Summer School will be followed by a Systems Vision Science Virtual Symposium on July 31st. All admitted summer school students will be invited to attend this symposium and are encouraged to submit for a presentation at the symposium. The symposium will also feature two invited keynote presentations. A certificate of completion of the summer school course will be provided after the student's successful completion of the summer school. -------------------------------- Important Dates: March 28, 2026 Deadline for applications April 10, 2026 Notification of acceptance April 27, 2026 Registration fees due July 8 - Virtual Systems Vision Science Summer School takes place July 30, 2026 (formal lectures via Zoom and informal and social communications via a Slack channel) July 31, 2026 Virtual Systems Vision Science Symposium takes place (3 -7 pm German time) -------------------------------- Please click here <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/application-virtual-svs/> to find more details and to apply by March 28, 2026. Summer School admission will be based on interest/motivation and prior knowledge/experience of the applicants, and on how much the applicants could benefit from participation. Please direct inquiries to svs.summerschool(a)tue.mpg.de <mailto:svs.summerschool@tue.mpg.de> -------------------------------- Organizing Team Li Zhaoping Maria Pavlovic Vladislav Aksiotis Franziska Lohrmann Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics University of Tuebingen <http://www.lizhaoping.org> www.lizhaoping.org

Feb. 17, 2026

Join the Connectomics Revolution: Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Neuroscience & EM Image Analysis

by Vikas

Dear Admin, Our lab, Kubota lab ( https://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/sp/research/researcher/assoc/post_79.html) in NIPS Japan is looking for the post doctoral candidates. It would be great if your can share the information with the members of comp-neuro. CC: Prof. Kubota. ------------------------------------------------------- Are you passionate about mapping the intricate wiring of the brain? The *Multi-Sensory Integration System Division (EM Team)* at the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) in Okazaki, Japan, is looking for two talented researchers to join our mission in deciphering cortical circuits. We are integrating large-scale Volume Electron Microscopy (EM) to understand the structural basis of learning and memory. *We are looking for candidates who possess:* - A Ph.D. (or equivalent research track record). - *Strong Programming Skills:* Proficiency in Python, coding, and scripting. - *Technical Interest:* Experience or a keen interest in developing methods for image processing and analysis of large-scale EM datasets. - *Scientific Curiosity:* An interest in cortical connectomics and the computational understanding of neural circuits. *Why Join Us?* - Work at a world-class research institute in Japan. - Collaborate with Group Leader Yoshiyuki Kubota on cutting-edge connectomics projects. - Contribute to high-impact research. *Apply Today:* Find the full details and application instructions on J-REC-IN: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D126010223 Email : yoshiy(a)nips.ac.jp ( Yoshiyuki Kubota) Submit your CV, reprints of publications, summary of previous research and proposal, and 2 recommendation letters. ================================== The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Aristotle =========================================== Vikas Pandey, Assistant Professor, WPI-PRIMe The University of Osaka Mail: pandey.vikas.prime(a)osaka-u.ac.jp <pandey.vikas.prime(a)osaka-hu.ac.jp> Tel: +81-6-6879-7716 ResearchGate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vikas_Pandey> Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikas-pandey-73a97a1a4/> Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=w4yD_gEAAAAJ&hl=en>

Feb. 17, 2026

Postdoc in computational neuroscience and machine learning

by Gershman, Samuel Joseph

The Computational Cognitive Neuroscience lab at Harvard University (PI: Sam Gershman) is recruiting a postdoc to work on projects at the intersection of computational neuroscience and machine learning, focusing on the role of memory in intelligent systems. This position is part of a collaborative grant with researchers at MIT and UC Berkeley. Start date: January 2027 or later Apply here: academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/15868

Feb. 16, 2026

CNeuro2026 summer school in computational neuroscience, Beijing, July 2026

by Rava A. da Silveira

*CN**EURO**2026* *Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Summer School* *7 to 14 July 2026 — Beijing, China* *This year: “C**ONNECTIONS BETWEEN **N**ATURAL* *AND **A**RTIFICIAL **I* *NTELLIGENCE**”* *www.cneuro.net* <http://www.cneuro.net> *Format* The course will bring together leading scientists in the field, who will deliver both introductory and advanced lectures, and take part in small-group discussions. Other activities will include homework sessions and student presentations, as well as the now popular “Life and Science” panel series, in which faculty and students can both share their personal experiences and views on research and career. *Faculty* Nathaniel Daw (Princeton University) Michael Häusser (The University of Hong Kong) Sukbin Lim (NYU Shanghai) Aravinthan Samuel (Harvard University) Haim Sompolinsky (Harvard University) Taro Toyoizumi (RIKEN Institute) Matthieu Wyart (EPFL and Johns Hopkins University) *Organizers* Rava Azeredo da Silveira (University of Basel and Unievrsity of Zurich) Sen Song (Tsinghua University) Louis Tao (Peking University) Xiaoqin Wang (Johns Hopkins University and Tsinghua University) Quan Wen (USTC) Hang Zhang (Peking University)

Feb. 16, 2026

NeuroBridges 2026 summer school – Registration Now Open

by David Hansel

*NeuroBridges 2026* *A Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Summer School in Neuroscience* *Deadline to apply: April 15th, 2026* *NeuroBridges 2026* is a summer school which will take place between *October 4 and* *October 15, 2026* in Le Centre de Conferences Internationales de Cluny, France (CCIC) <https://84454458.streak-link.com/Cxj80AMVlfndd-inKwgMJVkF/https%3A%2F%2Fcol…> . The school will provide an overview of theoretical and experimental frameworks used to study a variety of *decision making* processes. It will cover different model systems from rodents to humans and a plethora of decision making mechanisms. Another objective of Neurobridges is to bring together *Mediterranean and Middle Eastern scientists*, in order to promote scientific cooperation between young researchers from these countries. The organizers of NeuroBridges are convinced that such scientific collaborations can lead to personal relations, which eventually may alleviate the political distress in the Middle East. The school is intended for graduate students and postdocs, primarily, but not only, from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, either working in their home countries or abroad. Applicants should have some background in related fields in neuroscience or cognitive psychology. *All costs of registration and accommodation will be covered by the organizers. A limited number of travel grants will also be available. In light of the ongoing situation in Iran, we are committed to providing full travel grants to all students coming from Iran.* *NeuroBridges 2026 Faculty:* Larry Abbott (Columbia University) Alaa Ahmed (University of Colorado) Eiman Azim (Salk Institute) Sharona Ben Haim (UC San Diego) Rava Azeredo da Silveira (IOB) Rasha Kardosh Israel Nelken (Hebrew University) Mathias Pessiglione (Paris Brain Institute) Drazen Prelec (MIT) Reza Shadmehr (Johns Hopkins University) *NeuroBridges* is co-organized by Ahmed El Hady (Max Planck Institute), David Hansel (CNRS), Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) and Carole Levenes (CNRS). *NeuroBridges 2026* is supported by the Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation, the Simons Foundation and ELSC, and is in partnership with VVTNS ( https://www.wwtns.online/) For more information and application, visit our website: https://neurobridges.net/ *Contact us:* neurobridges2026(a)gmail.com <neurobridges2023(a)gmail.com> ᐧ ᐧ

Feb. 16, 2026

World wide VVTNS series (6th season): Reading Minds & Machines | Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 am ET - Michal Irani, The Weizmann Institute

by David Hansel

[image: VVTNS.png] https://www.wwtns.online <https://streaklinks.com/A9c7PbbpKY7PxB6PaAJWGD3-/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwtns.on…> - on twitter: wwtns@TheoreticalWide You are cordially invited to the lecture Michal Irani The Weizmann Institute on the topic of * Reading Minds & Machines* The lecture will be held on zoom on February 18, 2026, at *11:00 am ET * To receive the link: https://www.wwtns.online/register-page *Abstract: * 1. Can we reconstruct images that a person saw, directly from their fMRI brain recordings? 2. Can we reconstruct the training data that a deep-network trained on, directly from the parameters of the network? The answer to both of these intriguing questions is “Yes!” In this talk I will present some of our work in both domains. I will then show how combining the power of Brains & Machines can lead to significant breakthroughs in both areas, and potentially bridge the gap between Minds and Machines. Finally, I will show how combining the power of Multiple Brains (with NO shared data) may lead to new breakthrough discoveries in Brain-Science, and allow mapping of information between different brains. *About VVTNS : Launched as the World Wide Theoretical Neuroscience Seminar (WWTNS) in November 2020 and renamed in homage to Carl van Vreeswijk in Memoriam (April 20, 2022), Speakers have the occasion to talk about theoretical aspects of their work which cannot be discussed in a setting where the majority of the audience consists of experimentalists. The seminars, **held on Wednesdays at 11 am ET,** are 45-50 min long followed by a discussion. The talks are recorded with authorization of the speaker and are available to everybody on our YouTube channel.* ᐧ ᐧ

Feb. 15, 2026