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Postdoctoral Position in Computational/Theoretical Neuroscience at UC San Diego

by Marcus Benna

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

July 25, 2024

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

by Soledad Gonzalo Cogno

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

July 24, 2024

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

by Hocine Cherifi

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

July 24, 2024

Early Registration Deadline Approaching - Bernstein Conference 2024

by Alexander Lammers

The early registration deadline for the Bernstein Conference 2024 is approaching! Register by July 31 and secure the early bird fees! Registration: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/registration/ ____ BERNSTEIN CONFERENCE Each year the Bernstein Network invites the international computational neuroscience community to the annual Bernstein Conference for intensive scientific exchange. It has established itself as one of the most renowned conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs, and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries. Conference website: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/ ____ IMPORTANT DATES * Early registration deadline: Jul 31, 2024 (23:59 CEST) * Late registration deadline: Sep 11, 2024 (23:59 CEST) * Bernstein Conference: Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2024 ____ INVITED SPEAKERS Dmitriy Aronov (Columbia University, USA) Helen Barron (University of Oxford, UK) Elizabeth Buffalo (University of Washington, USA) Alex Cayco Gajic (Ecole Normale Supérieure, France) Jan Drugowitsch (Harvard University, USA) Jakob Macke (University of Tübingen, Germany) Tirin Moore (Stanford University, USA) Mala Murthy (Princeton University, USA) Memming Park (Champalimaud Foundation, Portugal) Susanne Schreiber (Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany) Xiao-Jing Wang (New York University, USA) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Matthias Kaschube (Conference Chair) Srdjan Ostojic (Program Chair) Tatiana Engel (Program Vice Chair) Maria Eckstein (Workshop Chair) Wiktor Młynarski (Workshop Vice Chair) & Athena Akrami, Mehrdad Jazayeri, Jennifer Li, Scott Linderman, Ashok Litwin-Kumar, Ida Momennejad, Christina Savin, Andrew Saxe, Daniela Vallentin, Friedemann Zenke. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 52425 Jülich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Jülich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Düren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht (Vorsitzende), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 24, 2024

Open PhD positions at the University of Sussex

by Johanna Senk

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

July 22, 2024

PhD position @TU Berlin on Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Language

by Anuja Negi

Hi, *Job Opening: PhD position @TU Berlin on Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Language* We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to join our group for an ERC-project that focuses on the development of computational models to understand how linguistic information is represented in the human brain. Computational encoding models in combination with large language models will be developed, compared, and applied to identify linguistic representations in the brain. We are a small yet dynamic international team, driven by motivation and collaboration within a supportive environment. Please find further details about the positions and how to apply here: https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/stellenausschreibungen/184845 Employer: TU Berlin Salary grade: TV-L 13 Berliner Hochschulen Starting date: Immediately The application deadline is August 16th, 2024. For informal inquiries please contact Fatma Deniz (deniz(a)tu-berlin.de) directly. Best, Anuja

July 22, 2024

CFP- ICICIP2025, Muscat, Oman, February 6-11, 2025

by Pub Conference

*Call for Papers* Conference website: https://conference.cs.cityu.edu.hk/icicip/ The 13th International Conference on Intelligent Control and Information Processing (ICICIP2025) will be held in Muscat, Oman, February 6-11, 2025, following the successes of previous events. As the capital of Oman, Muscat is Oman's largest city with a population of over four million people and numerous tourist attractions. ICICIP2025 aims to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, engineers, and educators to present the state of the art of research and applications in related fields. The conference will feature plenary speeches given by world-renowned scholars, regular sessions with broad coverage, special sessions focusing on popular topics, and post-conference workshops/tutorials in the region. Prospective authors are invited to contribute high-quality papers to ICICIP2025. In addition, proposals for special sessions within the technical scopes of the symposium are solicited. Special sessions, to be organized by internationally recognized experts, aim to bring together researchers in special focused topics. Papers submitted for special sessions are to be peer-reviewed with the same criteria used for the contributed papers. Researchers interested in organizing special sessions are invited to submit formal proposals to ICICIP2025. A special session proposal should include the session title, a brief description of the scope and motivation, names, contact information, and brief biographical information on the organizers. Authors are invited to submit full-length papers (8 pages maximum) by the submission deadline through the online submission system. Potential organizers are also invited to enlist five or more papers with cohesive topics to form special sessions. The submission of a paper implies that the paper is original and has not been submitted under review or is not copyright-protected elsewhere and will be presented by an author if accepted. All submitted papers will be refereed by experts in the field based on the criteria of originality, significance, quality, and clarity. The authors of accepted papers will have an opportunity to revise their papers and take consideration of the referees' comments and suggestions. All accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements. Selected high-quality papers will be included in several journal special issues. The paper submission system is now open. Submission link: https://openreview.net/group?id=IEEE.org/ICICIP/2025/Conference&referrer=%5… *Submission deadline: November 1, 2024*

July 21, 2024

Announcing SNUFA 2024 workshop: 5-6 November, 2024

by Friedemann Zenke

We are happy to announce SNUFA 2024: 5-6 November (online)--your friendly focus meeting on spiking neural networks that compute. Abstract submission and registration are now open! See https://snufa.net/2024 for details. This year's invited speakers are Chiara Bartolozzi (IIT Genova), David Kappel (University of Bochum), Anna Levina (Uni Tübingen), and Christian Machens (Champalimaud). Like every year, the workshop brings together computational neuroscience, machine learning, and neuromorphic engineering researchers to present their work and discuss how to translate these findings into a better understanding of neural circuits. Topics include artificial and biologically plausible learning algorithms and the dissection of trained spiking circuits toward understanding neural processing. We aim to have a manageable number of talks with ample discussion time. SNUFA 2024 is brought to you by Melika Payvand, Laurent Perrinet, Dan Goodman, and Friedemann Zenke. -- https://snufa.net/2024

July 19, 2024

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

by Matthias Kaschube

Dear Colleagues, We would like to announce the upcoming conference "Bridging Fields in Creativity: Towards Circuit Mechanisms of the Creative Process." This interdisciplinary event aims to explore and unify approaches to understanding creativity's neural mechanisms. REGISTRATION OPEN NOW Date: 11-13 September 2024 Location: Altes Amtsgericht Oppenheim, Germany (30 min from FRA airport) Homepage: conference information <https://fias.institute/en/events/conferences/2024/creativity-conference/> Registration: conference registration <https://indico.cern.ch/event/1424765/registrations/106509/> Confirmed Speakers: Anna Abraham (U Georgia, USA) Jaan Aru (U Tartu, Estonia) Roger Beaty (Penn State, USA) Mathias Benedek (U Graz, Austria) Carlos Brody (Princeton, USA) Caroline di Bernardi Luft (Brunel U London, UK) Yoed Kenett (Technion, Israel) Kristian Kersting (TU Darmstadt, Germany) Daniel Schacter (Harvard, USA) Claire Stevenson (U Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Tony Veale (U Dublin, Ireland) Angela Yu (TU Darmstadt, Germany) We look forward to seeing you in Oppenheim. Bastian Eppler, Matthias Kaschube Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies Institute of Computer Sciences Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany Simon Rumpel Institute of Physiology University Medical Center Johannes-Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

July 19, 2024

CALL FOR ILLUSION SUBMISSIONS: THE WORLD'S 19TH ANNUAL BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST

by smart＠neuralcorrelate.com

**** CALL FOR ILLUSION SUBMISSIONS: THE WORLD'S 19TH ANNUAL BEST ILLUSION OF THE YEAR CONTEST**** http://illusionoftheyear.com We are happy to announce the 19th edition of world's Best Illusion of the YearSM Contest, hosted by the Neural Correlate Society and supported again by the Museum of Illusions <https://www.museumofillusions.com/> as Platinum Sponsor!! Submissions are now welcome! In 2015, the Best Illusion of the YearSM Contest became an annual online event, with the goal of bringing the creativity of the illusion creator community all around the world. Anybody with an internet connection can participate! No matter where you live, you can be a contestant, and/or vote for the Top 3 winners! Contestants are invited to submit 1-minute YouTube or mp4 videos featuring novel illusions (unpublished or published no earlier than 2023) of all sensory modalities (visual, auditory, etc.) and/or cognitive nature. Novel variants of known illusions are welcome. The content of the 1-minute video presenting your illusion is solely up to you, and the only requirement is that it wows all viewers! Some examples include, but are not limited to: * A slide presentation, or succession of images, with a voice over (and/or written text, if you prefer) * A video of yourself describing your illusion * A video animation/theatrical performance of your illusion An international panel of impartial judges will rate all the videos and narrow them down to the Top 10. Then, online voters around the world will choose their favorite illusions from the Top 10 finalists. The Top 3 winners will receive cash prizes: $3,000 USD for first place; $2,000 USD for second place, and $1,000 USD for third place. The Judge Panel will rate illusions according to: * Significance to our understanding of the human mind and brain * Simplicity of the description * Sheer beauty * Counterintuitive quality * Spectacularity Submissions will be held in strict confidence by the Judge Panel. Only the Top 10 illusions will be posted online, to allow worldwide voting. Participation in the Best Illusion of the YearSM Contest does not preclude you from also presenting or submitting your work for publication elsewhere. By participating in the Best Illusion of the YearSM Contest you agree to have your illusion posted on the Contest website, if selected among the Top 10, and included in press releases and other promotional materials/fundraising initiatives for the Contest. You (and your co-authors, if appropriate) will retain the full copyright of your illusion and receive full credit as illusion creator(s). Illusions submitted to previous editions of the contest can be re-submitted to the 2024 Contest, as long as they meet the above requirements and were not among the Top 10 finalists in previous years. You can send your 1-minute video to Susana Martinez-Conde via email (illusion.contest.entries(a)outlook.com <mailto:illusion.contest.entries@outlook.com> ) until September 15th, 2024. On behalf of the Executive Board of the Neural Correlate Society: Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde, Luis Martinez, Xoana Troncoso, Peter Tse ---------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Author, Champions of Illusion <x-msg://2/championsofillusionbook.com> and Sleights of Mind Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Physiology & Pharmacology Director, Laboratory of Integrative Neuroscience Empire Innovator Scholar State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn NY 11203, USA Email: smart(a)neuralcorrelate.com <mailto:smart@neuralcorrelate.com> Phone: +1 718-270-4520 <tel:%2B1%20718-270-4520> http://smc.neuralcorrelate.com

July 19, 2024