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Konstanz School of Collective Behavior 2026 ( Deadline extended to March 25th, 2026)
by Ahmed El Hady March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

*Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour 2026* *Konstanz, Germany * *20th July 2026 – 7th August 2026 *** *Deadline to apply: March 25th, 2026* The Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour (KSCB) <https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/kscb/about/> will take place between 20th July – 7th August 2026 at the Cluster of Excellence Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour (CASCB) at the University of Konstanz <https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/>. Konstanz <https://www.konstanz.de/start> is a vibrant, small city located on the border between Germany and Switzerland, on the shores of the Bodensee (Lake Constance). Over three weeks, students will delve deeply into the topic of collective behaviour with lectures, hands-on tutorials, and projects, making it a unique and unforgettable experience. The school faculty will cover collective behaviours across a variety of species from cells, worms, drosophila, fish to non – human primates and human. A set of tutorials delving into state-of-the-art quantitative methods used to study collective behaviour will complement the lectures. At the end of the school, students will work on independent projects guided by our resident faculty and tutors. The Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour is intended for graduate students, doctoral researchers, and early postdoctoral researchers. We consider applicants with strong quantitative background including but not limited to physics, computer science, mathematics and engineering. Applicants with biological and experimental background will be considered if they demonstrate in their application extensive quantitative and mathematical background as the focus of the school is quantitative study of collective behaviours. Accommodation will be provided and paid by the organizers. A limited number of travel support will be provided and a registration fee will be due (500 Euros) once the student is admitted to the Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour. The registration fee will be waived to those coming from underrepresented minorities and those in need of financial support. The submission of applications for the fourth Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour is currently open until March 25, 2026. We will inform the applicants during the month of April whether their application was successful For further information about the school and the application procedure , visit our website: _https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/kscb/application-procedure/ _ *KSCB 2026 faculty : * ·Anastasia Bizyaeva ( Cornell University, USA) ·Iain Couzin ( University of Konstanz / Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior) ·Einat Couzin-fuchs ( University of Konstanz ) ·David Garcia ( University of Konstanz ) ·Dan Gorbonos ( Holon Institute of Technology, Israel and Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior) ·Stefan Krapitscka ( University of Konstanz ) ·Zachary Kilpatrick ( University of Colorado Boulder, USA) ·Liang Li ( Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior) ·Yonatan Loewenstein ( Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel) ·Ran Nathan ( Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel ) ·Mor Nitzan ( Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel) ·Britta Renner ( University of Konstanz ) ·Allyson Sgro ( Janelia Farm Research Campus, Virginia, USA) ·Joshua Shaevitz ( Princeton University, USA) ·Ariana Strandburg-Peshkin ( Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior) ·Katrin Vogt ( University of Konstanz ) *In case you have any questions, please contact: **ahmed.el-hady(a)uni-konstanz.de <mailto:ahmed.el-hady@uni-konstanz.de>** * All the best regards, Ahmed El Hady On behalf of the KSCB organizational committee Dr. Ahmed El Hady Principal Investigator Cluster for Advanced Study of Collective Behavior, University of Konstanz Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz Room ZT 907 Postbox 687 Tel.: +49 7531 88-4742

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Cosyne Workshop: 100 years of spikes – but why?
by Tobias Kühn March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Dear participants of the Cosyne conference, we are excited to announce our workshop on March 17 in Cascais, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lord Adrian's publication of the first clear evidence of what is now known as action potential in the nervous system. While there is no doubt that they exist, their role in metabolism, representation of information and computation is still unclear. What is their unique functional role? Under what conditions is a discrete presentation of information optimal? Are spikes even advantageous for the design of artificial neural networks? Or are they rather evolutionary quick fixes? With electrophysiological and morphological data of unprecedented quality we are now in the position to newly address these decades-old questions. We invite you to discuss them with our speakers, who will touch upon them from perspectives ranging from biology to neuromorphic computing. Find the schedule and abstracts on the workshop homepage <https://physiologie.unibe.ch/research/research_groups/theoretical_neuroscie…>. See you in Cascais! Best wishes, Jean-Pascal and Tobias

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Late-breaking poster abstract submission for the 32nd Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting ends on June 15
by Rubchinsky, Leonid L March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Dear Colleagues, We would like to remind that the late-breaking poster abstracts submission at CNS*2023 ends on June 15. CNS*2023, 32nd Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting, will be in Leipzig, Germany, on July 15-19, 2023. The information about the meeting and abstract submission can be found here: Registration: https://ocns.memberclicks.net/cns-2023-registration Abstract submission: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2023-abstract-submission CNS*2023 information: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2023 With kind regards, Leonid Rubchinsky OCNS Vice President *********************** Leonid Rubchinsky, PhD Professor Department of Mathematical Sciences, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine 402 N. Blackford St Indianapolis, IN 46202-3216 lrubchin(a)iupui.edu http://www.math.iupui.edu/~lrubchin ***********************

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Special edition Valentin Braitenberg Award | Call for Nominations
by Bernstein Network March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Dear colleagues, The *Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience invites nominations for the* *Valentin Braitenberg Award for Computational Neuroscience 2026.* The Valentin Braitenberg Award honors outstanding scientific achievements in the field of computational neuroscience. Following Braitenberg's scientific tradition, special attention is paid to theoretical studies that reveal the functional significance of brain structures and their neuronal network dynamics. In 2026, Valentin Braitenberg would have celebrated his 100th birthday. To commemorate this special occasion, the Bernstein Network will present the next Valentin Braitenberg Award during the Bernstein Conference 2026. The awardee will receive €5.000 prize money, donated by the Autonome Provinz Bozen Südtirol, as well as an invitation to the Bernstein Conference (including registration fee and travel and accommodation expenses). The award will be presented together with a Golden Neuron pin in a special award ceremony, followed by a lecture by the Braitenberg Awardee. Nominations may be submitted by scientists working in the field of computational neuroscience and should include the following documents: -One-page laudation, in which the scientific work of the candidate is honored with regard to the award criteria -CV and list of publications *Deadline for nominations is April 30, 2026. Please send the nomination documents via email to Dr. Alexandra Stein at**a.stein(a)fz-juelich.de* <mailto:a.stein@fz-juelich.de>*.* Please note that self-nominations are not permitted. For more information about the Valentin Braitenberg Award, please visit: https://bernstein-network.de/en/network/awards-and-initiatives/valentin-bra… <http://www.nncn.de/en/bernstein-conference/2018/braitenberg_award> Best regards, Alexandra Stein

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Bocconi University Multiple Open-Rank Cluster Hiring
by Nicolas Brunel March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Bocconi University in Milan (Italy) is excited to announce the creation of a *new Department of Cognitive Science* and invites applications for *multiple positions* at all academic ranks *across all major areas of the field*. The Department will unite scholars in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational psychology and artificial intelligence, social psychology, and behavioral economics to advance an integrated science of the human mind. A central ambition is to foster collaboration across methodological traditions and to leverage Bocconi’s strength in economics, computational and social sciences to address questions at the intersection of cognition, markets, institutions, and public policy. *Research Environment* The Department will comprise approximately 25 faculty members conducting frontier research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department will be equipped with the *Bocconi Cognition Lab. *In this interdisciplinary laboratory, researchers will explore the cognitive mechanisms that underlie decision making by using cutting edge techniques for behavioral measurements, non-invasive brain stimulation and activity recording, and computational modeling. *Application and Recruitment* The Department will comprise approximately 25 faculty members conducting frontier research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department will be equipped with the *Bocconi Cognition Lab. *In this interdisciplinary laboratory, researchers will explore the cognitive mechanisms that underlie decision making by using cutting edge techniques for behavioral measurements, non-invasive brain stimulation and activity recording, and computational modeling. We welcome applications from candidates at all levels with expertise in any area of cognitive science, including, but not limited to: * Perception and attention * Memory systems * Reasoning and decision-making * Cognitive Neuroscience * Computational modeling of cognitive processes and Artificial Intelligence * Social Cognition * Behavioral Economics Candidates must send their *full CV, plus a motivation letter* containing information about the work they are currently carrying out, future plans and your motivation for coming to Bocconi to cognitivescience(a)unibocconi.it For further information please visit: https://www.unibocconi.it/en/faculty-and-research/faculty/faculty-recruitin… *Applications will open in March 2026, with screening on a rolling basis starting from April 2026.* Bocconi offers competitive European compensation and substantial research support. International hires may qualify for Italy’s Brain Drain (Rientro dei Cervelli) tax incentive, providing significant tax advantages for researchers relocating from abroad. For inquiries contact faculty(a)unibocconi.it. /Bocconi University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Applications are particularly welcome from women and members of other groups who are under-represented in academic posts. / /Bocconi University also values diversity and pluralism and is committed to equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, marital status, parental status, status as an individual with disabilities. Applicants should feel free to communicate to the recruitment committee circumstances that have had an impact on their career path, or their publication trajectory, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities and impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns./

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Open Positions: MSc & PhD Students in computational/cognitive neuroscience | CNIR/SKKU Korea
by aurelio cortese March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

*🧠 Open Positions: MSc & PhD Students in Computational/Cognitive NeuroscienceClosed-loop neuroscience lab (PI: Aurelio Cortese) | CNIR / SKKU, Suwon, KoreaWe are looking for motivated MSc and PhD students to join our newly established research group at the Centre for Neuroscience Imaging Research (CNIR) at Sungkyunkwan University, in Suwon, Korea.About the Lab: Our research sits at the intersection of computational neuroscience, cognitive science, and machine learning. We study how the brain perceives, learns, makes decisions, and monitors its own processes, and we develop tools to non-invasively reshape these computations (aka decoded neurofeedback / decnef). Key areas include: Decoded fMRI Neurofeedback (DecNef) — using real-time brain decoding to modulate neural activity and behaviour without conscious awarenessAdaptive decision-making, reinforcement learning — uncovering the neural and computational mechanisms of how people (and other animals) learn from outcomes in dynamic, noisy environmentsPerception and metacognition — understanding how confidence and self-monitoring support efficient learning and shape brain dynamicsPrior work on Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yXdc_rwAAAAJ&hl=en>We welcome applicants from backgrounds including neuroscience, psychology, physics, engineering, computer science, or mathematics (but don’t let that stop you if you come from a different discipline). Some experience with programming (Python/MATLAB/etc) is needed; experience with neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) or machine learning is a plus but not required per se. Significant opportunity to define the research direction.We offer a collaborative, international research environment based at CNIR, one of Korea’s top research centres for cognitive computational neuroscience. Lots of potential for collaborations within the centre (e.g., Hakwan Lau, Choong-Wan Woo), including with labs doing animal research, and internationally (Mitsuo Kawato @ ATR Japan, Benedetto De Martino @ UCL UK). Training in cutting-edge neuroimaging and computational methods to answer foundational questions about the mind. Close mentorship and rigorous training.The positions are fully funded.How to ApplyInterested candidates should send a CV and a brief statement of research interests to cortese.aurelio(a)gmail.com <cortese.aurelio(a)gmail.com>. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis (until March 31st).* -- Aurelio Cortese, phd head, Dep. of Decoded Neurofeedback Computational Neuroscience Labs ATR | Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International, Kyoto - Japan google scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yXdc_rwAAAAJ&hl=en> email: cortese_a(a)atr.jp tel: +81(0)774-95-1218

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ICANN 2026 - Extended Deadline for Main Track and Special Session Paper Submission
by davide.rigoni.1＠unipd.it March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

On behalf of the ICANN 2026 Organizing Committee, we would like to inform you that the deadline for Main Track and Special Session Paper Submission has been extended to March 30, 2026. Further details on the new deadlines are available on the conference website: https://e-nns.org/icann2026/important-dates/ Please note that both the Main Track and all Special Sessions accept full papers only, submitted in accordance with the conference guidelines (see: https://e-nns.org/icann2026/submission/) For questions, please contact: icann2026(a)e-nns.org Sincerely, Davide Rigoni and Matteo Zavatteri -------------------------------- Communicator Chairs: Davide Rigoni and Matteo Zavatteri On behalf of the General Chairs: Alessio Micheli, Nicolò Navarin, and Alessandro Villa --------------------------------

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9th Advanced Course on Data Science & Machine Learning - ACDL 2026 - From AI Agents to Agentic AI | June 8-12 | Riva del Sole Resort & SPA - Italy -> ⏰ Early Registration: by 23 March
by ICAS Organizing Committee March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

* Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward the course information among anybody (labs/departments/students) and social and scientific networks that might be interested. Thank you! * 🎓 ACDL 2026, A Residential Course: From AI Agents to Agentic AI, 📆 June 8-12, Tuscany ⏰ Early Registration: by 23 March 📚 ACDL 2026 is a full-immersion 5-day course in Riva del Sole Resort & SPA - Tuscany on cutting-edge advances in AI, Deep Learning, LLMs, Data Sc., Generative AI, AI Agents & Agentic AI with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. a 📍Riva del Sole Resort & SPA - Tuscany, June 8-12, 2026 🔗 https://acdl2026.icas.events 📧 acdl(a)icas.cc ⏰ EARLY REGISTRATION: by March 23 (AoE) ⏳ ➡️ Register here: https://acdl2026.icas.events/registration/ 📝 LECTURERS: Each Lecturer will hold up to four lectures on one or more research topics. 🔗 https://acdl2026.icas.events/lecturers/ It follows the (partial) list of the confirmed 👩‍🏫 ACDL 2026 Lecturers: Lucas Beyer, Meta, Zürich, Switzerland Sven Giesselbach, T Systems International & Fraunhofer Institute - IAIS, Germany Anirudh Goyal, Google DeepMind & Mila, Université de Montréal, Canada Arthur Gretton, UCL & Google DeepMind, UK Katja Hofmann, Microsoft, UK Arnulf Jentzen, University of Münster, Germany Pushmeet Kohli, Google DeepMind, UK Panos Pardalos, University of Florida, USA Michal Valko, Stealth Startup, INRIA, MVA at ENS Paris-Saclay, France David van Dijk, Yale University, USA Jason Weston, META, USA More Lecturers TBA 📑 LECTURES: 🔗 https://acdl2026.icas.events/lectures/ 📚 PAST LECTURERS: 🔗 https://acdl2026.icas.events/past-lecturers/ ✅ VENUE: 🔗 https://acdl2026.icas.events/venue/ Riva del Sole Resort & SPA Località Riva del Sole‚ Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) CAP 58043‚ Tuscany‚ Italy p: +39-0564-928111 📧 booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it 🔗 https://www.rivadelsole.it/en/ PAST EDITIONS: 🔗 https://acdl2026.icas.events/past-editions/ 📚 CERTIFICATE & 8 ECTS: The 9th Advanced Course on Data Science & Machine Learning – ACDL 2026 is a full-immersion five-day Course at the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA (Castiglione della Pescaia – Grosseto – Tuscany, Italy) on cutting-edge advances in Deep Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. The Course provides a stimulating environment for PhD students, Post-Docs, junior academics (only up to assistant professors), early career researchers, and industry leaders (and highly motivated, promising and brilliant Master students / BSc students). Participants will also have the chance to present their results with talks, and to interact with their colleagues, in a convivial, professional and productive environment. PhD students, PostDocs, Industry Practitioners and Junior Academics (only up to assistant professors) will be typical profiles of the ACDL attendants.The Course will involve a total of 36–40 hours of lectures, according to the academic system the final achievement will be equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students (and some strongly motivated Master Student – BSc Student) attending the Course. Language: English. To participate in the ACDL 2026, all attendants must (1/2) register for the course (by March 23, 2026) and (2/2) book accommodation at the course venue, “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA” (by April 23, 2026); all attendants must stay at the “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA”. Booking accommodation at the Riva del Sole must be made exclusively using the accommodation form attached to the registration confirmation email. No other methods must be used (if you use other booking methods the hotel will cancel the reservation). Finally, it is not possible to extend the stay, the special accommodation rates are valid only for the period of the course, no exceptions will be made. To contact the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA (the course venue) use the following email: booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it Once accommodation has been booked at “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA“, the participant must send this information (including the Booking Number) to the ACDL organizing committee (acdl(a)icas.cc) ACDL is a residential course, so all lecturers and participants must reside in the same Hotel (Riva del Sole Resort & SPA). No exceptions are made. For privacy reasons, the Hotel can not match people. If you have someone to share the apartment with (or a double room in Hotel), please send to the Hotel ( 📧 booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it ) the name, surname and email address. Otherwise the solution is to book a hotel room in single use. Please note that only ACDL registered participants can book a room (in hotel or apartment) at the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA with the accommodation form attached in the registration email and with the ACDL Discounted Rates. The Booking Office of the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA will verify the names of the participants and the corresponding registration number to confirm the booking. Anyone interested in participating in ACDL 2026 should register as soon as possible. See you in Riva del Sole in June! ACDL 2026 Directors. ACDL 2026 Scientific & Organizing Committees. 🔗 https://acdl2026.icas.events 📧 acdl(a)icas.cc Obviously this is only a Call for Participation, to have complete and updated information we recommend you access the relevant website: 🔗 https://acdl2026.icas.events * Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks * #MachineLearning #AI #SummerSchool #Research #DeepLearning #DataScience

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Postdoctoral Researcher in visual cognitive computational neuroscience at the University of Cambridge (Kamila Maria Jozwik)
by Kamila Maria Jóźwik March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026

*Postdoctoral Researcher **in visual cognitive computational neuroscience* *Supervisor: *Dr. Kamila Maria Jozwik, Jozwik lab, University of Cambridge *Application deadline: *2 April 2026 *Application link: * https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/postdoctoral-research-associate-fixed-term-su490… *Start date*: October 2026 (there is some flexibility) The Jozwik lab studies visuo-semantic cognition combining cognitive science, neuroscience, and computational modelling. The lab’s research has focused on probing specific visual dimensions in the context of face, animacy, and object representations more generally. We collect and analyse human behavioural and brain imaging (fMRI and M/EEG) data. We also analyse macaque electrophysiology data obtained through collaborations and perform cross-species comparisons. We use machine learning techniques for neural data analysis and computational modelling with a special interest in biologically-inspired deep learning and AI models (NeuroAI). The computational models we work with include vision deep learning models (including topographical, recurrent, or developmentally inspired models), multimodal vision and language models, and Large Language Models. Please find prior work here: (Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=oEifmSgAAAAJ&view_op=list_w…) We also began exploring how to apply our expertise in visuo-semantic cognition and AI to neurotechnology (Focused Ultrasound Stimulation) and understanding mental health conditions. The postdoctoral researcher is welcome to work on one (or more) of the three aspects of the research programme funded by the Royal Society that aims to disentangle and model behaviourally-relevant visual and semantic dimensions (characteristics of objects: ”curved”, ”pink”, ”having eyes”, “being animate”, ”having agency”, or ones that are hard to name) of visual cognition in the human brain, while increasing the ecological validity of experiments (including mobile EEG and immersive technologies), in the light of the below three aims. Note Dr. Jozwik would be happy to discuss projects related to these aims, as there is some flexibility in research directions. 1) characterise behaviourally-relevant visual and semantic dimensions by the use of large-scale brain imaging datasets of responses to images and model these representations with computational models and validate these predictions in follow-up neuroimaging experiments, 2) define and model dimensions related to the perception of animacy when interacting with objects and people using videos (behaviour, fMRI, and MEG), 3) determine to what extent these brain representations and dimensions change when humans are immersed in the environment (VR/AR and/or mobile EEG). *The ideal candidate* will have: - a PhD (or will have a PhD awarded by the time of the postdoctoral position start date) in a relevant field such as neuroscience, computational neuroscience, cognitive science, NeuroAI. or similar (essential) - extensive experience in programming in Python or Matlab and data analysis (essential) - experience with behavioural and neuroimaging (fMRI, M/EEG) data design/collection/analysis (essential) - track record of first-author publications (essential) - experience in machine learning and AI - a collaborative approach to doing science and willingness to help other lab members - curiosity and motivation to work on the proposed or related research questions. *Before applying, please contact Kamila Maria Jozwik* (Royal Society University Research Fellow and an Assistant Research Professor, jozwik.kamila(a)gmail.com or kj287(a)cam.ac.uk) In the initial email, please include: - your CV - information about the programming, computational modelling, and relevant research, data collection and analysis experience (fMRI, M/EEG, neuromodulation, electrophysiology, behaviour) - details of journal and conference publications, preprints, and research theses - Please also ask 2-3 of your referees, ideally with whom you have worked on research projects, to email their reference letters to Dr. Jozwik. (If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact hr(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.) *Lab research environment*: The Jozwik lab is based at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, with links to broader Cambridge (e.g., Cambridge NeuroWorks powered by Advanced Research and Invention Agency) and international scientific ecosystems (e.g., the Center for Brains, Minds & Machines, now MIT Quest for Intelligence). The Unit has an on-site 3T fMRI scanner (with access to a 7T fMRI scanner within cycling distance), an MEG scanner, EEG systems, Focused Ultrasound, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and dedicated methods and computing support staff. The Unit runs two MPhil Programs: Cognitive Neuroscience and NeuroAI, and postdoctoral researchers have the opportunity to supervise MPhil students from these and other MPhil programmes and to contribute to supervising PhD students. Postdoctoral researchers are supported in applying for postdoctoral fellowships. The lab values commitment to rigorous, open science, supports diversity in all its meanings, and drives curiosity in a supportive, multidisciplinary, and international research environment.

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PhD position in visual cognitive computational neuroscience at the University of Cambridge (Kamila Maria Jozwik)
by Kamila Maria Jóźwik March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026

*PhD in visual cognitive computational neuroscience* *Supervisor: *Dr. Kamila Maria Jozwik, Jozwik lab, University of Cambridge *Application deadline: *13th March 2026 *Application link: * https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cvbspdbsc *PhD fees status: *Home fees only ( https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees/what-my-fee-status) 4 years, fully funded *Start date*: October 2026 The Jozwik lab studies visuo-semantic cognition combining cognitive science, neuroscience, and computational modelling. The lab’s research has focused on probing specific visual dimensions in the context of face, animacy, and object representations more generally. We collect and analyse human behavioural and brain imaging (fMRI and M/EEG) data. We also analyse macaque electrophysiology data obtained through collaborations and perform cross-species comparisons. We use machine learning techniques for neural data analysis and computational modelling with a special interest in biologically-inspired deep learning and AI models (NeuroAI). The computational models we work with include vision deep learning models (including topographical, recurrent, or developmentally inspired models), multimodal vision and language models, and Large Language Models. Please find prior work here: (Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=oEifmSgAAAAJ&view_op=list_w… ). We also began exploring how to apply our expertise in visuo-semantic cognition and AI to neurotechnology (Focused Ultrasound Stimulation) and understanding mental health conditions. The PhD student is welcome to work on one (or more) of the three aspects of the research programme funded by the Royal Society that aims to disentangle and model behaviourally-relevant visual and semantic dimensions (characteristics of objects: ”curved”, ”pink”, ”having eyes”, “being animate”, ”having agency”, or ones that are hard to name) of visual cognition in the human brain, while increasing the ecological validity of experiments (including mobile EEG and immersive technologies), in the light of the below three aims. Note Dr. Jozwik would be happy to discuss PhD projects related to these aims, as there is some flexibility in research directions. 1) characterise behaviourally-relevant visual and semantic dimensions by the use of large-scale brain imaging datasets of responses to images and model these representations with computational models and validate these predictions in follow-up neuroimaging experiments, 2) define and model dimensions related to the perception of animacy when interacting with objects and people using videos (behaviour, fMRI, and MEG), 3) determine to what extent these brain representations and dimensions change when humans are immersed in the environment (VR/AR and/or mobile EEG). *The ideal candidate* will have: - extensive experience in programming in Python or Matlab and data analysis (essential, please note that coursework coding during an undergraduate or Master’s degree will likely not be enough) - substantial research experience (essential, e.g., through research MPhil/Master’s degree, or research assistant job) - experience with behavioural and neuroimaging (fMRI, M/EEG) data design/collection/analysis - experience in machine learning and AI - a collaborative approach to doing science and willingness to help other lab members - curiosity and motivation to work on the proposed or related research questions. *Before applying, please contact Kamila Maria Jozwik* (Royal Society University Research Fellow and Assistant Research Professor, jozwik.kamila(a)gmail.com or kj287(a)cam.ac.uk) In the initial email, please include: - your CV - information about your programming, computational modelling, and relevant research, data collection and analysis experience (fMRI, M/EEG, neuromodulation, electrophysiology, behaviour) - details of journal and conference publications, preprints, and research theses - Please also ask 2-3 of your referees, ideally with whom you have worked on research projects, to email their reference letters to Dr. Jozwik. *Lab research environment*: The Jozwik lab is based at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, with links to broader Cambridge (e.g., Cambridge NeuroWorks powered by Advanced Research and Invention Agency) and international scientific ecosystems (e.g., the Center for Brains, Minds & Machines, now MIT Quest for Intelligence). The Unit has an on-site 3T fMRI scanner (with access to a 7T fMRI scanner within cycling distance), an MEG scanner, EEG systems, Focused Ultrasound, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and dedicated methods and computing support staff. The Unit runs two MPhil Programs: Cognitive Neuroscience and NeuroAI, and PhD students have the opportunity to supervise MPhil students. The lab values commitment to rigorous, open science, supports diversity in all its meanings, and drives curiosity in a supportive, multidisciplinary, and international research environment.

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