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Faculty Position in Neuroscience, NYU-Shanghai

by Echo Wang

*FACULTY POSITION* *Neuroscience**NYU Shanghai* Shanghai New York University (NYU Shanghai) invites applications for several assistant (tenure-track), associate (tenured), and full professor (tenured) positions from candidates with research programs in systems, computational, and cognitive neuroscience. The recruited faculty will also become members of a new neuroscience research institute, with the primary goal of understanding the mechanisms by which neural circuits in the brain generate cognition and flexible behavior. Neuroscientists at NYU Shanghai will also have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with researchers in Economics, Mathematics, Data Science and Engineering. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent by the time of application. The successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent, extramurally-funded research program, play a key role in the growth of the new Neuroscience Institute, and to teach in NYU Shanghai. Applications should be submitted by January 1, 2014 for appointments to begin as early as July 2014. NYU Shanghai is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the US as well as in China. A research university with liberal arts and sciences at its core, NYU Shanghai resides in one of the world's great cities, which is also a vibrant intellectual community (http://shanghai.nyu.edu/) New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, with three degree granting campuses - New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi - complemented by 12 additional academic centers across five continents. NYU Shanghai faculty may spend time at NYU New York and other sites of NYU’s global network engaging in both research and teaching. NYU Shanghai faculty will also have the opportunity to be affiliated with the Center for Neural Science, the Neuroscience Institute of the NYU School of Medicine, the Department of Psychology, and/or with other suitable academic units at NYU New York. The terms of employment in NYU Shanghai are comparable to U.S. institutions in terms of research startup funds and compensation, and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, electronic copies of up to three recent relevant publications, and the names and addresses of three or more individuals willing to provide letters of reference. Please visit our website at http://shanghai.nyu.edu/about/open-positions for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail shanghai.faculty.recruitment(a)nyu.edu . NYU-Shanghai is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Sept. 15, 2014

Faculty Position in Computational Neuroscience at the University of California, Irvine

by Jeff Krichmar

Dear Computational Neuroscientists, The following job position may be of interest to many of you. ************************** University of California, Irvine Faculty Position in Computational Neuroscience The Department of Cognitive Sciences (www.cogsci.uci.edu) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level. We are especially interested in candidates who use mathematical, computational, or robotics approaches to study the neural basis of cognition in any of these areas: (1) vision, hearing, and attention; (2) memory and decision-making; (3) learning and development; (4) language. Applicants whose research relates to human behavior are preferred. A strong record of publications and extramural funding is essential. Exceptional candidates at the Assistant Professor level will also be considered. The online application includes: A cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, 3 recent publications, and contact information for 3-5 referees. Interested candidates can apply for the position at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF02452. To ensure full consideration, please complete the application by November 15, 2014. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. ************************** Best regards, 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

Sept. 14, 2014

postdoctoral position in Systems Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania

by Maria Geffen

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA A postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory of Auditory Coding under direction of Dr. Maria Neimark Geffen at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine to study the neural mechanisms of hearing and emotional learning in the auditory cortex of awake rodents. We invite applications from talented, energetic and enthusiastic candidates with (or expecting) a Ph.D. in life sciences. The techniques include electrophysiological recordings, imaging and optogenetics in awake behaving rodents. Experience in either electrophysiology, imaging or behavioral studies is required. Computational skills are a plus. Please visit http://www.med.upenn.edu/hearing for more information. Our laboratory is part of the Hearing Sciences Center a at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Neuroscience and the Mahoney Institute of Neurological Sciences. University of Pennsylvania has a very interactive and diverse systems neuroscience community. The University of Pennsylvania is within walking distance of the downtown of Philadelphia, which provides for a vibrant cultural urban environment. Please submit your application, including a CV, a brief statement of past and future research interests, links to recent publications, and recommendation letters (a letter from Ph.D. advisor is required) to Dr. Maria Neimark Geffen at mgeffen(a)med.upenn.edu .

Sept. 12, 2014

3 year postdoc in London, modelling bee brains

by Lars Chittka

Hello, We have a 3-year postdoc position (HFSP funded) to work on a project entitled: "A neural circuit approach to cognition and its limits in microbrains". The postdoctoral fellow will focus on building computational models of the bee visual system and higher-level brain centres. See here: http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/5111 Informal inquiries can be sent to l.chittka(a)qmul.ac.uk Thank you and best wishes, Lars -- Lars Chittka, PhD, MSc Professor in Sensory & Behavioural Ecology School of Biological & Chemical Sciences Fogg Building Queen Mary, University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS UK Email: l.chittka(a)qmul.ac.uk Tel: *44 (0) 20 7882 3043 Fax: *44 (0) 20 7882 7732 http://chittkalab.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/ Room 2.13 via 2.10 -- Lars Chittka, PhD, MSc Professor in Sensory & Behavioural Ecology School of Biological & Chemical Sciences Fogg Building Queen Mary, University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS UK Email: l.chittka(a)qmul.ac.uk Tel: *44 (0) 20 7882 3043 Fax: *44 (0) 20 7882 7732 http://chittkalab.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/ Room 2.13 via 2.10

Sept. 12, 2014

Henry Rutgers Term Chair in Computer and Data Science

by Bart Krekelberg

Rutgers University - Newark (RU-N) seeks outstanding candidates to serve as Henry Rutgers Term Chair in Computer and Data Science, with a specific focus on computational methods in machine learning, or statistical modeling of complex data sets in the sciences, engineering, business, or medical fields. Recruitment is at the associate professor level; however, exceptional candidates qualifying for the full professor rank may be considered. This recruitment is part of the Rutgers University Strategic Plan to strengthen Rutgers leadership in burgeoning fields, and part of the new transdisciplinary research Institute for Data Science, Learning, and Applications (I-DSLA). I-DSLA brings together computer scientists, cognitive scientists, philosophers, and domain experts in neuroscience, environmental science, chemistry, medicine, business, and other professions. The new hire will be poised to leverage these experts as well as a new high performance computing cluster on the RU-N campus, to advance knowledge about learning from data. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Statistics, or a related field and have a record of excellent scholarship, as demonstrated by significant publications and funding. They should be open to collaborative research within the RU-N community and will be expected to help build a group of faculty in areas related to I-DSLA, maintain an active externally-funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor Ph.D. students. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. Applicants should apply no later than November 1st, 2014. To receive detailed instructions on how to apply, please email hrsearch(a)rutgers.edu with the subject line 'How to apply'. --- Bart Krekelberg, PhD Associate Director, Center for Molecular and Behavioral and Neuroscience Associate Director, Rutgers Brain Imaging Center Associate Professor, Rutgers University Newark, NJ 07102 USA T: 973 353 3602 W: vision.rutgers.edu E: bart(a)vision.rutgers.edu

Sept. 11, 2014

Postdoctoral position available in the Niv Lab at Princeton

by Yael Niv

A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Yael Niv in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Psychology at Princeton University (http://www.princeton.edu/~nivlab) for a collaborative project with the lab of Geoffrey Schoenbaum at NIDA. Research in the Niv lab focuses on computational modeling of learning and decision making at the systems level (reinforcement learning, Bayesian inference), and model-driven behavioral and functional imaging experiments of human learning and decision making. Research in the Schoenbaum lab utilizes rodent models to study learning and decision making, as well as addiction. We seek an exceptionally talented candidate who is intensely interested in understanding decision making and addiction, has proven experience in empirical investigations of learning and decision making (and corresponding task design), has expertise in computer programming and modeling, and has a keen interest in reinforcement learning and normative models of behavior. Background in studies of addiction, functional imaging and/or rodent work is an advantage. Anticipated start date is January 2015 though there is considerable flexibility. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal, pending satisfactory performance. Essential Qualifications: PhD in psychology, neuroscience or equivalent. Proven experience with computer programming. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have robust experience with fMRI (event related designs and model-based analysis techniques) or with studies of rodent decision making (Pavlovian and instrumental conditioning), will be proficient in programming (Matlab or equivalent), and will have experience with computational modeling (machine learning, reinforcement learning, Bayesian models). To apply, please visit the website https://jobs.princeton.edu (requisition # 1400567) and create an online application. Applicants must submit a cover letter stating background and research interests and citations of at least two representative publications, a CV, and contact information for at least two references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.

Sept. 11, 2014

Joint Neuroscience-Math tenure-track faculty position at UT Austin

by Ila Fiete

Dear Colleagues, UT Austin is initiating a multi-faculty (cluster) search for tenure-track faculty in computational and theoretical neuroscience, to build on existing efforts here in that direction. I request that you pass on word of this search to exceptional senior postdocs who bridge math and neuroscience and are ready to start junior faculty positions. Attached below is the text of the search advertisement, and details on how to apply. Best regards, Ila --------------- The Departments of Neuroscience and Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin are seeking a leader in the field of mathematical neuroscience or mathematics applied to neuroscience, for appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the intersection of neuroscience with dynamical systems, partial differential equations, algebraic geometry, statistics, information theory, stochastic processes, and applied and computational topology. This search is part of a multi-faculty hiring initiative in Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience at UT Austin -- including a position in Psychology and a joint position between Neuroscience and Computer Science, with the aim of building on existing strengths in the field to create a Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience center. The successful candidate will orchestrate an outstanding program of independent research and contribute to an environment of diversity in higher education through research, teaching, and service. She or he will have joint membership in both departments and teach one course in each department. The position will include full access to the Texas Advanced Computing Center supercomputers, and the option to join various multi-disciplinary advanced computing and neuroscience centers on campus. Qualified applicants with a Ph.D. or equivalent and two or more years of post-graduate experience will be considered for appointment. Applications will be reviewed starting September 5, 2014, until the position is filled. Please submit applications through the MathJobs website: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/6059 <https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs>. A complete application will include: 1. Statement of research interests. 2. Curriculum vita. 3. Letters of reference from at least 3 individuals. 4. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, with evidence of teaching excellence. UT Austin is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women and minorities. UT Austin is responsive to the needs of dual career couples and is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies (http://www.utexas.edu/provost/policies/family/) For further inquires related to this search, please email Kathleen Pantalion (kpantalion(a)mail.clm.utexas.edu <mailto:kpantalion@mail.clm.utexas.edu>). -- ________________________________ Ila Fiete Associate Professor Center for Learning and Memory The University of Texas at Austin Phone: 512.232.8439

Sept. 10, 2014

Job Posting: Neuroscience Image Processing Scientist at Northwestern University

by Xue Wang

The Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Neuroscience Image Processing Scientist. Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Neurological Testing Center and the Director of Neuroimaging Research, the Neuroscience Image Processing Scientist will be responsible for coordinating imaging for use in epilepsy surgery and other functional neurosurgical procedures. Assignments will require close interaction with neuroradiology and neuroimaging collaborators to develop and implement more advanced functional imaging techniques. The primary effort will be focused on the development and implementation of clinical tools; however, there is dedicated time for independent research. Northwestern has very active clinical and research programs in Neurology and Neuroimaging. Imaging resources include 10 clinical and 4 dedicated research high field MRI systems, a PET/CT system, high density EEG and TMS. There is a very active and rapidly expanding Neurosurgery group with strong collaborations with BrainLab, and a supportive clinical environment for research. Candidates should have an MD or PhD in neuroscience, medicine, physics, psychology or a related field, and excellent communication skills. Experience with analysis of structural, diffusion, fMRI including resting state, MEG, PET, SPECT, and EEG data is required. The ability to co-register multi-modality diagnostic (EEG, MEG) studies with SISCOM, MRI, fMRI, DTI and PET studies is a must. Experience in planning stereo EEG electrode placement, surgical guidance, and proficiency with PRISM software, CURRY Neuroimaging Suite, and BrainLab surgical navigation systems, is desired. The position is funded for an initial two-year time period, with a high likelihood of long term employment. Salary is based on the NIH scale and benefits are highly competitive. Position is available on July 1, 2014, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, references and cover letter to: Todd B. Parrish, Ph.D. Department of Radiology 737 N. Michigan Ave, 16th Floor Chicago, IL 60611 toddp(a)northwestern.edu Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States

Sept. 9, 2014

2014 SFN Meeting Workshop: NSG Portal for parallel simulations

by Ted Carnevale

What: Using the Neuroscience Gateway Portal for Parallel Simulations A Satellite Symposium at the 2014 Society for Neuroscience Meeting Where: Location to be announced in downtown Washington, DC When: 9 AM - Noon on Saturday, November 15, 2014 Speakers to include: A. Majumdar, S. Sivagnanam, and T. Carnevale Registration deadline: Friday, October 31, 2014 Do you have a large scale modeling project that exceeds the speed or capacity of your local hardware? Have you tried to use high performance computing (HPC) resources at your own institution, but found the process too difficult because of administrative or technical barriers? If yes, this workshop is for you. In a single morning session, you will learn how to use the Neuroscience Gateway Portal (NSG) http://www.nsgportal.org/ which is designed for neuroscientists who need to use HPC resources for large modeling projects. It simplifies every aspect of the process, from getting allocations of free CPU time to uploading your model, launching and monitoring jobs, and downloading results. The NSG already has several parallel simulators installed, including Brian, NEST, NEURON, PGENESIS and PyNN. Space is limited, so sign up quickly. See http://www.neuron.yale.edu/neuron/static/courses/nsg2014/nsg2014.html for further details and the registration form. Support: The NSG project is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation. NSG provides its users free allocations of CPU time on HPC resources under the auspices of XSEDE (Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment), which is also supported by NSF.

Sept. 9, 2014

PhD position in Neurocomputational modeling of language processing

by Hartmut Fitz

A PhD position is available at the Max-Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, within the 'Language in Interaction' consortium. The PhD candidate will participate in a team effort to understand the neurobiology underlying language processing by building computer models for sentence processing based on recurrent networks of spiking neurons. The goal is to develop a model with processing memory based on vector representations of words which are incrementally interpreted in terms of thematic roles ("who did what to whom"). A core objective will be to investigate the computational role of different neuronal models, connectivity types, neurobiologically motivated adaptation mechanisms, and different methods for calibrating the model's read-out units. Closing date: 30 September 2014 For more information see: https://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/phd-positions.html https://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/id-2nd-phd-call-general.html

Sept. 8, 2014