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[UKCI 2016] Extended Call for Papers
by Teng Teck Hou May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016

[Apologies for the cross-postings] ########################################################### CALL FOR PAPERS The 16th Annual UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence, UKCI-2016 September 7-9, 2016, Lancaster, United Kingdom http://wp.lancs.ac.uk/ukci2016/ ########################################################### The 16th Annual UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence, UKCI-2016 this year is being hosted by Lancaster University. UKCI is the premier UK event for presenting leading research on all aspects of Computational Intelligence. The aim of this Workshop is to provide a forum for the academic community and industry to share ideas about developing and using Computational Intelligence (CI) techniques, the new trends and to exchange views and ideas. CI is a rapidly expanding research field, attracting a large number of scientists, engineers and practitioners working in areas such as fuzzy systems, neural networks, evolutionary computation, evolving systems and machine learning. A growing number of companies are employing CI techniques to improve previous solutions and to deal with new problems. These include evolving systems that allow high performance in spite of changes which are either external or internal to the system, thereby increasing the re-usability of developed systems. This also include smart, intelligent and autonomous systems, self-learning, self-adapting, self-calibrating and self-tuning. UKCI-2016 will take place in Lancaster House Hotel, located conveniently within the campus of Lancaster University, few miles from the city centre including Lancaster Castle. The city offers excellent transport links, with easy access to the M6, railway station and ferry links. Beyond the array of activities within the city, Lancaster is close to Britain’s premier tourist area – Lake District, and is home to theatres, museums, Ashton Memorial and Williamson park. #################### Important dates ##################### - Paper submission: May 15th, 2016 - Notification of paper acceptance: June 15th, 2016 - Camera-ready submission: July 15th, 2016 ########################################################## #################### Plenary speakers #################### - Jose Principe, Distinguished Professor, University Of Florida, USA - Trevor Martin, Bristol University and Senior Researcher, British Telecom, UK - Xin Yao, School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham, UK - Stephen Fubrer, School of Computer Science, University of Manchester, UK ########################################################## #################### Organizing committees ############### * Honorary Chair - Prof. Janusz Kacprzyk, Fellow Polish Academy of Sciences * General Chair - Prof. Plamen Angelov, Lancaster University * Programme Chairs - Prof. Qiang Shen, Aberystwyth University - Prof. Chrisina Jane, Robert Gordon University * Publication Chair - Dr. Alexander Gegov, Portsmouth University * International Liaison - Ms Azliza Mohd Ali, Lancaster University * Finance Chair - Ms Carol Airey, Lancaster University * Local Organisation Chairs - Dr. John Mariani, Lancaster University - Mr Richard Gnosill, Lancaster University * Publicity Chair - Dr. Teng Teck Hou, Singapore Management University * Awards Chair - Prof. Araceli Sanchis de Miguel, Carlos III University, Spain * Special Session Chair - Prof. Ahmad Lotfi, Nottingham Trent University - Dr. Xiao Jun Zeng, Manchester University ########################################################## ############# Paper Submission and Publication ########### * Papers for UKCI 2016 should be submitted electronically through the Conference website at http://wp.lancs.ac.uk/ukci2016/call-for-papers/, and will be refereed by experts in the fields and ranked based on the criteria of originality, significance, quality and clarity. * Selected papers will be considered for publication, following substantial extension, in a Special Issue of the Soft Computing Journal (Springer). ########################################################## #################### Awards ############################## * A best regular paper and a best student paper will be selected for this award * This best paper award consists of a plaque and a €200 honorarium * The best paper awards are sponsored by Springer ########################################################## ###### Topics and Areas include, but not limited to ###### Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) * Computational intelligence methodology * Computational intelligence for big data * Making Sense from Data (streams) * Knowledge representation * Fuzzy logic, fuzzy systems, approximate reasoning; * New Machine Learning Methodologies * Artificial Neural Networks * Evolutionary computation, swarm intelligence, artificial immune systems, memetic computing, Nature-inspired computing * New and emerging computational intelligence approaches from hybrid learning and systems, molecular and quantum computing * Software agents and multi-agent systems, intelligent control * Intelligent Video Analytics * Applications of computational intelligence techniques in engineering, healthcare, finances, (cyber)security, signal, image and video processing ########################################################## #################### Call for Special Session Proposals ######################### * UKCI-2016 will retain its traditional format of a single track with special sessions on selected “hot” topics. * Please email proposals for special sessions to ukci2016(a)lancaster.ac.uk by 20th March 2016 ########################################################## #################### Co-Sponsors ######################### * Springer * Department of Engineering and the School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University ##########################################################

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Workshop on EEG monitoring with dry electrodes at OHBM 2016
by Uwe Graichen May 11, 2016

May 11, 2016

Dear colleagues, it is my pleasure to announce the workshop "EEG monitoring with dry electrodes: the achievements of the ANDREA European project and future perspective", which will be a satellite meeting of the OHBM 2016 and will take place at Palexpo in Geneva on June 25, 2016. This workshop, promoted by the partners of the ANDREA project (www.andreaproject.eu ), is meant to inform and educate everyone who may be interested in EEG monitoring using dry electrodes, from novices to experts. We will discuss novel multi-channel EEG caps with dry electrodes. The partners of the ANDREA project and external experts will present the most recent advancements in sensors, caps and electronics, as well as data processing and artifact reduction algorithms. The detailed program is attached. Registration to the workshop is required but is free of charge. Further details can be found at the page http://www.humanbrainmapping.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3688. Spread the news among your colleagues and collaborators, as we hope to meet all of you in Geneva! Best regards, Silvia Comani, PhD Associate Professor of Applied Physics Director, BIND - Behavioral Imaging and Neural Dynamics Center Coordinator - EU Project ANDREA (www.andreaproject.eu) Dept. of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara Chieti Via dei Vestini, 33 66013 Chieti - Italy comani(a)unich.it http://www.bindcenter.eu phone: +39 0871 3556925 fax: +39 0871 3556930

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Postdoc and PhD positions. In vivo electrophysiology, optogenetic and motor learning. Marseille
by david robbe May 10, 2016

May 10, 2016

A postdoctoral and a PhD positions funded by a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) are available in the group of David Robbe at the Institut de Neurobiologie de la Mediterrannée (INMED) in Marseille, France. The Robbe Lab studies the neuronal bases of motor learning and motor control with a focus on the role of cortico-striatal system and the specific contribution(s) of selective striatal cell types. We perform electrophysiological recordings of spiking activity (using silicon probes, tetrode arrays and optrodes) and neuronal perturbation (lesions, inactivations, optogenetic stimulation) on rodents (mice or rats) engaged in original motor tasks. The tasks design allows high-throughput training of animals, manipulations of task constraints to understand the psychophysical determinants of performance and closed-loop optogenetic perturbation of neuronal activity. The positions suit candidates highly motivated to perform large-scale electrophysiological and optrodes recordings in behaving rodents (mice or rats). The successful candidates should be genuinely interested in understanding animal behavior, hardworking and capable to learn to perform delicate surgical procedures. A previous experience in either in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetic or data analysis (using Python or Matlab) is expected. Applicants with quantitative (physics, maths) or engineering backgrounds willing to acquire experimental skills are encouraged to apply. For the postdoc position, the salary is initially granted for the first 2 years, and may be extended according to progress and available funding. The PhD position is funded for 3 years. INMED is composed of several internationally renowned groups working on the development, function and pathology of neuronal circuits. The scientific excellence of INMED and its outstanding location at the entrance of the National Park des Calanques provide a rich and stimulating working/living environment. Applications (CV, a short statement of research interests and experience (max. one page), at least 2 reference letters) should be sent to david.robbe(a)inserm.fr. Application will be considered until the positions are filled. The positions are available immediately and expected to start at the latest in fall 2016. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview at the INMED (travel expenses covered). Relevant publication: Rueda-Orozco, PE and Robbe D (2015) The striatum multiplexes contextual and kinematic information to constrain motor habits execution. Nat Neurosci. 18:453-60. Additional information on the research performed in the Robbe lab: http://www.inmed.fr/en/en-avenir-dynamiques-neuronales-et-fonctions-des-gan… -- David Robbe, PhD Neuronal dynamics and functions of the basal ganglia Institut de Neurobiologie de la MEDiterrannee (INMED) INSERM-UMR901 163, avenue de Luminy. BP13 13273 Marseille Cedex 9 France http://www.inmed.fr/avenir-dynamiques-neuronales-et-fonctions-des-ganglions… Tel: +33 4 91 82 81 99 Fax: +33 4 91 82 81 05 "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge", Stephen Hawking

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Applicant Call for Goettingen's Advanced Computational Neuroscience Summer School
by Agostina Palmigiano May 10, 2016

May 10, 2016

%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Applications are invited for the Advanced COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE Summer School in Göttingen, Germany September 06th - 16th, 2016 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% The aCNS School is a 10-day intensive course in mathematical and computational neuroscience. It offers students working in computational neuroscience and already familiar with its interdisciplinary nature, an intensive pedagogy of advanced mathematical and computational tools, designed to qualify young researchers to push the frontiers of the field. The course counts with and introductory day + 4 two-day theoretical blocks + 4 evening lectures in charge of the following researchers: * Vijay Balasubramanian <http://www.sas.upenn.edu/%7Evbalasub/public-html/Home.html>, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Germany * Jason Kerr <http://www.caesar.de/bbo.html>, Center of Advanced European Studies and Research, Bonn, Germany * Gilles Laurent <http://brain.mpg.de/research/laurent-department.html>, MPI for Brain research, Frankfurt, Germany * Tobias Moser <http://www.innerearlab.uni-goettingen.de/>, University Medical Center, Göttingen Germany * Erwin Neher <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1991/neher-bio.ht…>, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Göttingen, Germany * Magnus Richardson <https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/systemsbiology/staff/richardson/>, University of Warwick, Conventry, England * Wolf Singer <http://www.esi-frankfurt.de/research/singer-lab/>, Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience, Frankfurt, Germany * Misha Tsodyks <http://www.weizmann.ac.il/neurobiology/labs/tsodyks/>, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel The consecutive two day thematic blocks are dedicated to mathematical approaches to circuit dynamics. Each lecturer will give a self-contained introduction to a particular set of theoretical tools in a block of two morning lectures. In the afternoon, participants will work on problem sets designed to develop proficiency in both the mathematical and computational tools learned earlier that day. An additional set of evening ‘easy’ lectures will give the opportunity to discuss significant advances in the field. The course takes place at the Department of Nonlinear Dynamics of the Max-Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, Göttingen. Registration fee is 200 euros. Course language is English. Housing is provided by the school. Travel grants can be provided upon request. Only 15 participants will accepted. We invite applicants to apply by filling out the application form at: http://www.bccn-goettingen.de/events/cns-course <http://www.bccn-goettingen.de/events/cns-course> by *June 15, 2016*. Organizers: Rainer Engelken, Joscha Liedtke, Agostina Palmigiano, Manuel Schottdorf, Jens Wilting Best wishes and looking forward to seeing you in Göttingen, Agostina Palmigiano ___________________________ Agostina Palmigiano Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization Am Fassber 17, 37077 Goettingen +49 551 5176 421 office +49 163 882 6689 mobile http://www.nld.ds.mpg.de/ <http://www.nld.ds.mpg.de/> ___________________________

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CIBB 2016 - Second Call for Papers
by Andrea Bracciali May 9, 2016

May 9, 2016

[apologies for multiple posting] ============================================================== SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS CIBB 2016 13th International Meeting on Computational Intelligence methods for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland UK September 1-3 2016 http://www.cs.stir.ac.uk/events/cibb2016/ cibb2016(a)gmail.com ============================================================== In evidence (please see below and the web for details): - the very interesting list of INVITED SPEAKERS is growing ! - five new SPECIAL SESSIONS are running ! - EXTENDED DEADLINES for paper submission Please, connect to the conference via @CIBB2016 on twitter Keynote Speakers (to be completed) Prof. Mark Beaumont School of Biological Sciences, Bristol University Evolutionary Biology Prof. Natalio Krasnogor School of Computing Science, Newcastle University Computing Science and Synthetic Biology Prof. Bud Mishra Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and NYU School of Medicine, New York University NYU, and Mt Sinai School of Medicine Computer Science, Cell Biology and Genetics Dr. Guido Sanguinetti School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh System design of stochastic models SPECIAL SESSIONS Engineering Bio-interfaces and Rudimentary Cells as a way to develop Synthetic Biology Contacts: Maria Raposo, mfr(a)fct.unl.pt Biocuration and integration of biomedical databases Contacts: Riccardo Rizzo, ricrizzo(a)pa.icar.cnr.it Modelling and simulation methods for Systems Biology and Systems Medicine Contacts: Paolo Cazzaniga, paolo.cazzaniga(a)unibg.it High-Performance Computing and Deep learning methods for Genomic Data Analysis Contacts: : Fabio Tordini, tordini(a)di.unito.it Statistical inference in mechanistic models of biological system Contacts: Dirk Husmeier, Dirk.Husmeier(a)glasgow.ac.uk Scope The main goal of this 13th edition of the CIBB international conference is to provide a multi-disciplinary forum open to researchers interested in the application of computational intelligence, in a broad sense, to open problems in bioinformatics, biostatistics, systems and synthetic biology and medical informatics. Cutting edge methodologies capable of accelerating life science discoveries will be discussed. Following its tradition and roots, this year's meeting will bring together researchers from the international scientific community interested in advancements and future perspectives in bioinformatics and biostatistics. Also, looking at current trends and future opportunities at the edge of computer and life sciences, the application of computational intelligence to system and synthetic biology, and the consequent impact on innovative medicine will be of great for the conference. Theoretical and experimental biologists are also invited to participate in order to present novel challenges and foster multidisciplinary collaboration. The scientific program of CIBB 2016 will include Keynote Speakers, tutorials and special sessions. Contributed papers will be presented in plenary oral sessions, special sessions, or poster sessions. Topics of interest include, but are not restricted to: · Next generation sequencing bioalgorithms · Multi-omics data analysis · High dimensional statistical analysis of omics data · Algorithms for alternative splicing analysis · Algorithms for molecular evolution and phylogenetic analysis · Methods for the visualization of high dimensional complex omic data · Software tools for bioinformatics · Methods for comparative genomics · Methods for functional classification of genes · Methods for unsupervised analysis, validation and visualization of structures discovered in bio-molecular data · Health-Informatics and Medical Informatics. · Methods for the integration of clinical and genetic data · Heterogeneous data integration and data fusion for diagnostics · Algorithms for pharmacogenomics · Biomedical text mining and imaging · Methods for diagnosis and prognosis within personalized medicine · Statistical methods for the analysis of clinical data · Prediction of secondary and tertiary protein structures · Mass spectrometry data analysis in proteomics · Algorithms for molecular evolution and phylogenetic analysis · Bio-molecular databases and data mining · Mathematical modeling and automated reasoning on biological and synthetic systems · Computational simulation of biological systems · Methods and advances in systems biology · Spatio-temporal analysis of synthetic and biological systems · Network systems biology · Models for cell populations and tissues · Methods for the engineering of synthetic components · Modelling and engineering of interacting synthetic and biological systems · Software tools for bioinformatics, biostatistics, systems and synthetic biology Publication Accepted papers will be presented at the conference (at least one author is expected to register), and will be published on proceedings for conference distribution. Extended and revised versions of the papers presented at CIBB 2016 will be invited for a post-conference monograph. This is traditionally published in the Springer series of Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics (LNBI), (arrangements undergoing). Continuing the tradition of CIBB, we are planning to publish best papers in one (or more, as appropriate) special issue of an international scientific journal (such as BMC Bioinformatics, in the latest editions). Paper Submission Papers must be prepared following the guidelines illustrated on the CIBB web site and should be long between 4 and 6 pages. Papers should be submitted in PDF format on the Easy Chair conference system (link available on the web site). Important Dates Paper submission deadline: 29th May 2016 Notification of acceptance: 22nd June 2016 Final paper due: 8th July 2016 Conference: 1st -3rd September 2016 General Chairs Andrea Bracciali, University of Stirling, UK David Gilbert, Brunel University London, UK Gilbert MacKenzie, UL, ENSAI and Keele, UK

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3-year sensory-motor learning research fellow position at University of Birmingham
by Joseph Galea (School of Psychology) May 9, 2016

May 9, 2016

Dear all, Applications are invited for a 3-year postdoctoral position with Dr. Joe Galea (http://josephgalea.weebly.com) at University of Birmingham, UK (www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspx<http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology/index.aspx>). The successful candidate will work on an ERC starting grant which will build upon recent work from the lab that has shown reward and punishment-based feedback to have dissociable effects on motor learning. Using a combination of behavioural analysis, genetics, pharmacology and modelling techniques this project will provide the first in-depth behavioural and neural account of the role of motivation (reward/punishment) in motor learning. For 1st of October 2016, I am looking to appoint a highly motivated candidate for a postdoctoral position. This role is aimed at developing a set of motor learning based tasks (model-based/ reinforcement/ use-dependent) that will be used to examine motivation in a range of motor learning settings. The postholder will be responsible for the programming of these tasks, testing them in a large set of healthy volunteers (who we will also collect genetic data from) and for the analysis of the behavioural data (kinematic/computational models). The successful candidate will have a PhD in Psychology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Engineering, Physics or Maths and have extensive experience with programming and running motor control/learning studies. Ideally they will be familiar with the KINARM end-point robot (B.KIN technologies) and/or be an expert with Simulink/Matlab (graphical-based programming). An ability to analyse behavioural data with matlab and perform computational analysis would be ideal. Finally they should have evidence of good academic writing and presentation skills through conference presentations and a strong (recent) publication record. Detailed information can be found here: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANP415/research-fellow/ Informal enquiries should be directed to: Dr. Joseph Galea (j.galea(a)bham.ac.uk) Closing date: 3/June/2016 Best regards, Joseph Galea Senior Birmingham Fellow ERC Starting Grant Holder School of Psychology University of Birmingham, UK.

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First CfP SAN2016
by Manousos Klados May 8, 2016

May 8, 2016

Dear colleagues, please, accept our advanced apologies for any multiple cross-postings... The Society of Applied Neuroscience (SAN, http://www.applied-neuroscience.org/) in cooperation with the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Department of Neurology of the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, have the great pleasure to invite you to the biennial meeting of the Society, SAN2016 (http://applied-neuroscience.org/san2016/) which will be held in Corfu Island, Greece between 6-9 of October, 2016. We cordially invite everyone engaged in studies of Neuroscience, to participate in the SAN2016 meeting. Apart from the highly promising scientific program, blended with numerous workshops and special sessions, there will also be a lively social program which will give our guests the opportunity to enjoy Greece and Corfu.We feel confident than you will enjoy SAN2016 both scientifically and socially as one of our main purposes is to give the chance to all colleagues to establish new fruitful international collaborations in areas of mutual academic and clinical interests. SAN2016 will bring together scientists and practitioners from a wide range of specialist fields. These include, but are not limited to: EEG/ MEG/ fMRI/ fNIRS Neurofeedback fMRI-NFB studies Brain Computer Interfaces Trans Cranial Magnetic Stimulation Peripheral Biofeedback Direct Current Stimulation Event-Related Potentials Brain Connectivity Neuronal Reorganization EEG and Cognition QEEG Diagnosis Emerging combined EEG and Virtual/augmented reality technology Instrumentation Audio-Visual Stimulation LORETA & Methodology Clinical, educational, sport and optimal performance applications Rehabilitation Integrative Therapy Complimentary evidence-based applications ...and all fields of applied neuroscience. All the above blended by an attractive selection of keynote and invited speeches, as well as, hands-on pre-conference workshops. There will be a practitioner track focusing on topical issues. The conference committee receives more proposals than space available. Careful attention to Quality of work, clarity and completeness of the submitted materials is likely to increase the chance for acceptance. All the accepted abstracts will be published in the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. SAN2016 abstract submission is supported by a Frontiers event and are directly submitted through the following link until the 20th of June, 2016: http://www.frontiersin.org/events/SAN2016_Meeting/3717 Numerous special issues and research topics are also planned by Society members as per tradition. We believe that SAN2016 will be a wonderful chance for you, to meet old friends and make new ones. We look forward to seeing you in Corfu, Greece! Panos Bamidis John Gruzelier Manousos Klados SAN2016 Conference Chairs Manousos Klados, PhD Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive & Brain Sciences Research Group of Neuroanatomy and Connectivity Phone: +49(0)-341-9940-2507 <+49(0)-341-9940-2507> Mobile: +49(0)-176-6988-1781 Email: klados(a)cbs.mpg.de <klados(a)cbs.mpg.de> Website: http://www.mklados.com Skype: mklados | Twitter: @mklados Address: Stephanstraße 1a PC D-04103 Leipzig Germany Join us at our next event:SAN 2016 Conferece <http://applied-neuroscience.org/san2016/index.php>

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Research Position: Brain Prosthesis Algorithms
by Randal Koene May 6, 2016

May 6, 2016

Brain Prosthesis Algorithms Brain science is the new rocket science. We’re building algorithms and software to correct deficits and enhance cognitive brain function using electrophysiology. We’re not making drugs or creating a brain training game, we’re using a data driven method to create neural prostheses to restore and enhance human cognitive performance. Join us in this delicious engineering opportunity in developing probabilistic kernel models of the hippocampus for a first application in memory. What we’re looking for: a data & algorithms or machine learning specialist with an exceptional aptitude for regularization and matrix algebra. Potential projects include building classification and regression models for neural spiking data, decoding of the spatio-temporal patterns of spikes with respect to behavior, analyzing large-scale complex neural data, building mixed model of point-process signals, and other data-driven modeling projects. Working with the cross-disciplinary members of our team which includes Professors at the University of Southern California (USC), you would be driving a neural system identification modeling platform that is pushing the state-of-the-art in neurocognitive therapeutics. Self-taught or via formal education, we expect not only that you meet our prerequisites on skills and mission alignment, but that you thrive in a meritocracy of mutual peer review within a first-class team. We expect that you take responsibility for your projects, demonstrate excellence, vision, and diligent but creative invention. You are the right person for this job if you are: - Strong in linear algebra/matrices, basis transformations, model order / dimension reduction, numerical methods - Strong in regression analysis, data analysis, nonlinear mathematical modeling - Results oriented, driven, flexible, adaptable, and have the courage to take on an ambitious project, because what matters most is to build a flourishing future We’d also love it if you have skills and experience in: - Either electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, statistics, computer science, computational neuroscience, or related fields - Machine learning (e.g. Bayesian, deep learning), time series analysis, pattern recognition, and point-process signal processing is highly preferred - Neural circuit modeling / exploration (e.g. discovering functional connectivity), control theory, system identification, compartmental neural modeling (e.g. NEURON) - Python, Matlab, C/C++/C#, R, Linux/Unix Exceptional team. Full-time. Benefits. Competitive compensation. Ground breaking work. To apply, please send an email with 1) CV (and list of publications) and 2) contact information for 2-3 professional references to: Dr. Randal A. Koene at brainprosthesis(a)gmail.com with a subject line “Brain Prosthesis Algorithms application”.

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in functional optical neuroimaging (fNIRS) interpretation
by f.orihuela-espina＠ccc.inaoep.mx May 6, 2016

May 6, 2016

Please disseminate as appropriate and apologies for duplicates *Postdoctoral Research Assistant in functional optical neuroimaging (fNIRS) interpretation* Publication date: 30-Dec-2015; Revised: 1-May-2016 *About the Position*: The Department of Computer Science at Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica (INAOE) in Puebla, Mexico, invites applications for a 1.5 years full-time postdoctoral research assistant position in the field of functional optical neuroimaging (fNIRS) interpretation. The position will suit candidates with strong background in Knowledge Representation, Statistics and Experimental Design, Medical Physics and/or Neurosciences. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, neurosciences). The position is invited as from the 1st of September 2016 but earlier or later incorporations might be considered. *About the project*: Functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is an emerging neuroimaging modality available for understanding brain behaviour for which current analysis and interpretation methods were often inherited and adapted from other neuroimaging modalities such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). This migration of methods is never trivial or without compromises. This 3 years $2M MXN project explores alternative analysis and interpretation algorithms and techniques specifically developed for fNIRS which can answer complex questions about cognitive activity while considering and exploiting fNIRS specific particularities. For further details about the project and how to apply, please visit: http://ccc.inaoep.mx/~f.orihuela-espina/Src/Jobs.php *Contact*: Dr. Felipe Orihuela-Espina. e-mail: f.orihuela-espina(a)ccc.inaoep.mx

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INCF short course in neuroinformatics, Aug 31 - Sep 1 in Reading, UK
by Malin Sandström May 6, 2016

May 6, 2016

Dear all, (apologies for cross-posting) This year, the two-day INCF short course in neuroinformatics will be held in Reading, UK on August 31 - September 1, just before INCF's Neuroinformatics 2016 <http://neuroinformatics2016.org/>. The course is intended for neuroscience researchers wishing to develop their interests in neuroinformatics as well as informatics researchers with a strong interest in neuroscience. The course is open to advanced students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members. Basic knowledge of neuroscience is a prerequisite. Apply latest May 31! https://www.incf.org/resources/training/incf-short-course-2016 *Topics covered* data analysis and neuronal coding databases and ontologies multiscale modeling neuroengineering simulation/computation/workflows visualization dynamic field theory *Speakers* David Willshaw (Edinburgh, UK) GIacomo Indiveri (Zürich, Switzerland) Hayriye Cagnan (Oxford, UK) Yulia Sandamirskaya (Zürich, Switzerland) Roberto Toro (Paris, France) Gaute Einevoll (Ås, Norway) Marja-Leena Linne (Tampere, Finland) Please help spread the word to prospective students! Best regards, Malin -- Malin Sandström, PhD Community Engagement Officer malin.sandstrom(a)incf.org International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility Karolinska Institutet Nobels väg 15 A SE-171 77 Stockholm Sweden http://www.incf.org

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