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postdoc position involving psychophysics and fMRI to study visual consciousness

by Brascamp, Jan

The Brascamp Lab for Visual Neuroscience at Michigan State University is seeking a Research Associate (postdoc). The Research Associate will be researching the neural basis of conscious vision, as part of a multi-site project funded by the Templeton World Charity Foundation and performed at Michigan State University in collaboration with researchers at NYU, UC Irvine, and Boston University (shorturl.at/ackpE<http://shorturl.at/ackpE>). The work involves visual psychophysics and functional neuroimaging. The Brascamp Lab is located within the Department of Psychology and is a part of the Department's Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience group, which provides an excellent research and training environment with faculty expertise covering a broad range of topics in perception and cognitive psychology. The Research Associate will be stationed at MSU, and the project may require a limited time spent in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for data acquisition. This is initially a one-year position with the possibility of extension. Minimum Requirements include a Ph.D. in vision science, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, or a related field. Applicants should have a strong publication record, experience with psychophysics and/or human neuroimaging, strong programming skills (Python or related language(s)), and strong statistical training. Desired Qualifications: the ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Please send inquiries or application materials (a letter of interest, CV, and contact information of three references) to brascamp(a)msu.edu<mailto:brascamp@msu.edu>. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Jan. 4, 2022

Neuro2022 in Okinawa: Abstract submission by January 20th

by Kenji Doya

NEURO2022 June 30 - July 3, 2022, Okinawa, Japan https://neuro2022.jnss.org/en/ Plenary Lectures: Anne Churchland, University of California, Los Angeles Martin Schwab, University of Zurich Erin M. Schuman, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Brain Prize Lecture: Adrian Peter Bird, University of Edinburgh Neuro2022 is a joint conference of Japanese Neuroscience, Neurochemistry and Neural Networks Societies, held at Okinawa Convention Center and adjacent seaside facilities: https://www.oki-conven.jp The conference aims to be a forum for neuroscientists, clinical researchers, machine learning and AI engineers from around the world. All scientific programs will be in English and the conference will be in a hybrid format to allow online participation. Abstract submissions are open till January 20th, 8am UTC. Please visit the web site for details: https://neuro2022.jnss.org/en/abstract.html Neuro2022 is preceded by OIST Computational Neuroscience Course https://groups.oist.jp/ocnc and followed by the second edition of International Symposium on AI and Brain Science http://www.brain-ai.jp/symposium2020/ both held at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology https://www.oist.jp https://groups.oist.jp/conference-venues We hope to see many of you on this beautiful semitropical island in this coming summer. Best wishes, Kenji Doya, Japan Neuroscience Society Kohtaro Takei, Japanese Society for Neurochemistry Kazushi Ikeda, Japanese Neural Network Society ---- Kenji Doya <doya(a)oist.jp> Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan Phone: +81-98-966-8594; Fax: +81-98-966-2891 https://groups.oist.jp/ncu

Jan. 4, 2022

Fully funded PhD studentship in computational modelling of decision uncertainty available

by Wong-Lin, Kongfatt

Applications are invited for a fully funded 3-year Ph.D. studentship in: "Emergent Computation of Decision Uncertainty Monitoring, Awareness and Learning", at Ulster University, UK. This PhD project aims to model and understand decision uncertainty monitoring computation using recurrent neural networks with "self-awareness", and to develop novel neuro-inspired AI algorithms. For more information, please refer to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd/1044166 The application process for the Ph.D. studentship is opened with a closing date for applications on the 7th February 2022. Anyone (UK or international applicant) who wishes to discuss about the Ph.D. studentship application or enquire more about this Ph.D. project should contact: Dr. KongFatt Wong-Lin (e-mail: k.wong-lin(a)ulster.ac.uk) Reader Intelligent Systems Research Centre, School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems, Ulster University, UK https://www.ulster.ac.uk/staff/k-wong-lin This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information which is covered by legal, professional or other privilege. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager at postmaster(a)ulster.ac.uk and delete this email immediately. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ulster University. The University's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried out on them may be recorded to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Ulster University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of a separate attachment, the text of email is not intended to form a binding contract. Correspondence to and from the University may be subject to requests for disclosure by 3rd parties under relevant legislation. The Ulster University was founded by Royal Charter in 1984 and is registered with company number RC000726 and VAT registered number GB672390524.The primary contact address for Ulster University in Northern Ireland is Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry BT52 1SA

Jan. 4, 2022

Call for participants Interdisciplinary College Spring school – March 7-17th, online

by Marieke Vugt, van

The Interdisciplinary College (IK) is an annual, intense spring school which offers a dense state-of-the-art course program in neurobiology, neural computation, cognitive science/psychology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and philosophy. It is aimed at students, postgraduates and researchers from academia and industry. By combining humanities, science and technology, the IK endeavours to intensify dialogue between the various disciplines. Courses include up-to-date introductions to the main fields of the IK, as well as an in-depth treatment of the focus topic, which this year is “flexibility”. We will discuss topics ranging from mental flexibility, to flexibility of the nervous system, to physical flexibility with dance, to science communication to viewpoint flexibility through Tibetan monastic debate techniques. The IK is also a unique social event. Due to the pandemic, IK will this year take place fully virtually, which makes it possible for participants from across the world to join! Participants from all over the world are invited to join online lecture series, workshops, key note lectures, panel discussions, a fish bowl discussion on career development, a virtual poster session, and plenty of opportunities for social interaction in our virtual conference venue in gather.town. Design your avatar, enjoy the talks by and interaction with top-class speakers from multiple disciplines, and join the crowd for a chat at the virtual fireplace or an online game – while you are comfortably sitting at home. The scientific program from 4.00 to 8.30 pm CET (with subsequent social interaction events) will allow participation in this online spring school, while maintaining regular study or work activities. There will also be in-person local interaction hubs, pandemic permitting. For more information and to register, check out the website: https://interdisciplinary-college.org/program/ Warm regards, Marieke van Vugt, Jutta Kretzberg, Alexandra Kirsch (co-chairs) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Marieke van Vugt, PhD Assistant Professor, Cognitive Modelling Group University of Groningen Bernoulliborg, room 326 Nijenborgh 9 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands phone: +31-6-5195-4984 (cell) +31-50-363-9487 (office) +44-741-847-6518 (abroad) https://mkvanvugt.wordpress.com <http://www.ai.rug.nl/~mkvanvugt> twitter: @mvugt m.k.van.vugt(a)rug.nl <mailto:m.k.van.vugt@rug.nl> / mkvanvugt(a)gmail.com —————————————— Please do not feel obliged to respond in the weekend or evening when I send emails at that time.

Dec. 29, 2021

Academic position in brain-inspired computing at the University of Liege, Belgium

by Guillaume Drion

Dear all, the University of Liège, Belgium, is inviting applications for a tenure-track full-time academic position in “Brain Inspired Computing", in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Montefiore Institute). Applicants are sought in one or more of the following areas: - design of neuromorphic sensing and signal processing systems, - development of cognitive information processing methods, - neuromorphic design of embodied intelligence. The deadline for sending applications is 15 February, 2022. The position and procedures are described in more details in https://www.montefiore.uliege.be/cms/c_7790814/en/open-tenured-or-tenure-tr… <https://www.montefiore.uliege.be/cms/c_7790814/en/open-tenured-or-tenure-tr…> Best, Guillaume Drion.

Dec. 28, 2021

Ph.D. positions in lifelong learning and neuromorphic AI/ML at Loughborough University

by Andrea Soltoggio

Dear All, We would like to invite candidates to apply for funded Ph.D. positions in AI and ML at the Computer Science Department at Loughborough University. Topics of interest involve AI/ML areas such as lifelong learning, bio-inspired neural computation and spiking neural networks with a particular focus on applications in reinforcement learning, robotics, and edge-AI. Details. This new field of AI seeks to create machines that learn during a lifetime similarly to biological brains. This research continues and advances recent progress from the DARPA projects Lifelong Learning Machines (L2M) and Shared Experience Lifelong Learning (ShELL). The candidates will join a growing research group of Ph.D. students and postdocs working in the same area, and have access to the latest computational devices such as Nvidia A100 cards. Collaboration opportunities with world-leading AI laboratories will be encouraged and supported. Different projects will focus on aspects such as multi-agent neural reinforcement learning, neuromodulation, continual learning, low-power edge-computing, neuromorphic algorithms and implementations. Applications areas include autonomous vehicles and agents, advanced industrial systems, drones and other distributed robotic systems. Further additional links to our latest news and papers: https://www.azorobotics.com/News.aspx?newsID=12518 https://openreview.net/forum?id=BJge3TNKwH https://arxiv.org/abs/1703.10371 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncom.2021.666131/full https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9534283 Loughborough University Loughborough University is a top-ten rated university in England for research intensity (REF2014). In choosing Loughborough for your research, you’ll work alongside academics who are leaders in their field. You will benefit from comprehensive support and guidance from our Graduate School, including tailored careers advice, to help you succeed in your research and future career. Entry requirements Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: artificial intelligence, neural networks, robotics. Funding information Please note that studentships will be awarded on a competitive basis to applicants who have applied to this project and other advertised projects within the School. Funding decisions will not be confirmed until early 2022. The studentship is for 3 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £15,609 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees at the UK rate. International (including EU) students may apply however the total value of the studentship will cover the International Tuition Fee Only. The position will be starting in October 2022 under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Soltoggio and Dr. Shirin Dora. If interested, please get in touch by emailing a.soltoggio(a)lboro.ac.uk<mailto:a.soltoggio@lboro.ac.uk> or s.dora(a)lboro.ac.uk<mailto:s.dora@lboro.ac.uk> . Sincerely, Andrea Soltoggio and Shirin Dora -- Dr. Andrea Soltoggio (he/him or they/them) Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Artificial Intelligence Department of Computer Science, School of Science & Intelligent Automation Centre https://www.intelligent-automation.org.uk/about-us/centre-staff & Centre for Information Management https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sbe/cim/ Haslegrave Building, N.2.03 Loughborough University LE11 3TU, UK Email: a.soltoggio(a)lboro.ac.uk<mailto:a.soltoggio@lboro.ac.uk> Web: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/compsci/staff/dr-andrea-soltoggio.html

Dec. 27, 2021

Two Postdoc positions and one PhD studentship at Cardiff, UK

by Jiaxiang ZHANG

[Apologize for cross-posting] Dear colleagues, We are seeking applicants for two postdoc positions (research associates) and one PhD studentship at Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC). The research associates will work on the neurocognitive mechanisms of human decision-making, integrating multimodal brain imaging (MEG, functional and diffusion MRI, and MRS) and computational modelling. The PhD will work on cohort data to understand information processing speed in humans. We encourage applicants from different disciplines, including cognitive neuroscience, imaging neuroscience, psychology, computer science, mathematics or physics. Job specs and application details are available online (see links below). For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Jiaxiang Zhang ( zhangj73(a)cardiff.ac.uk) with your CV. A. Postdoc positions (Deadline: Jan 14, 2022) https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CLV361/research-associates-2-posts B. 3-year PhD studentship (Deadline: March 11, 2022) https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/characterizing-inter-individual-diffe… The successful candidates will be based at CUBRIC. CUBRIC houses a unique combination of state-of-the-art facilities and world-leading expertise, with 4 human MRI systems (2 x Siemens Prisma, 1 x Siemens Connectom, 1 x Siemens 7T), MEG, EEG, TMS, tDCS, clinical research units and testing labs. Further details of CUBRIC can be found on our web page ( http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/cubric) Dr. Jiaxiang Zhang Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) School of Psychology Cardiff University Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ http://ccbrain.org https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/518347-zhang-jiaxiang zhangj73(a)cardiff.ac.uk +44 (0)29 2087 0471

Dec. 23, 2021

Women in Memory Research - Workshop - March 7-9, 2022

by Vinita Samarasinghe

In conjunction with International Women's Day the FOR 2812 is organising its first “*Women in Memory Research*” event from *March 7-9, 2022.* The percentage of senior female university researchers in our field (in Germany) lies between 21% and 29%. Our goal is to increase these numbers! So come and learn what an academic career looks like at the Ruhr University Bochum and discover its advantages. You'll be introduced to the university and it's support structures, be able to participate in university wide programs, meet with female faculty, listen to some amazing scientific talks, present your research, and see what collaborative research looks like in the RUB memory research community. Sounds exciting? *Who can apply:*Female master’s students in their final year of study and recently graduated master’s students who are looking into an academic career in the area of memory research/neuroscience. Applicants must have excellent grades and be able to communicate in English. Selection of participants is competitive. We only have space for 12 participants! *How to apply:*Send your application including a one page letter of motivation, a current CV, master’s transcripts and a letter of recommendation from one of your professors. Your application should be sent, as a single PDF document, to Vinita Samarasinghe @for2812@rub.deby January 23, 2022. If you need child care or any other support please note this in your application. *What to expect:*We will provide accommodation and cover travel costs of up to 500 Euro (some meals are included). The program will be offered in English; however, certain programs offered by the Ruhr University in conjunction with International Women's Day may be only available in German. You will be asked to present your current research in the form of a poster. *Contact:*Vinita Samarasinghe,for2812(a)rub.de, Tel: +49 234 32 27996, https://for2812.rub.de -- Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/73 Postfachnummer 110 Universitätstr. 150 44801 Bochum Tel: +49 (0) 234 32 27996 Email:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de

Dec. 23, 2021

Postdoctoral Fellow in the Theoretical Neuroscience at the Theoretical Neuroscience Group, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, HSE University Moscow, Russia

by boris gutkin

Postdoctoral Fellow in the Theoretical Neuroscience HSE University <https://www.hse.ru/en/info/> <https://www.hse.ru/en/cdm-centre/theoretical>Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, Theoretical Neuroscience Group <https://www.hse.ru/en/cdm-centre/theoretical>Moscow, Russia Theoretical Neuroscience Group (TNG), CDM, Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience, HSE in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of theoretical and computational neuroscience. Research interests of the TNG at the Centre for Cognition and Decision Making <http://www.hse.ru/en/cdm-centre> are wide ranging, carried out in collaboration with the experimental labs at the Center. Current research topics include computational psychiatry, computational neuroeconomics, information processing in neurons and circuits, as well as role of oscillations in cognition. The candidate will have the opportunity to further define and expand the Group’s research program. Requirements The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following: ● Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the quantitative fields which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals; ● Candidates should have a strong background in in quantitative disciplines: applied mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering. Knowledge of biology, neuroscience and ability to work with data and in an inter-disciplinary environment is highly desired. ● Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required; The position involves: ● working under the direct supervision of Boris Gutkin, Leading Scientist at the CCDM ● participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on the TNG research projects such as: o computational neurobiology o neural dynamics o computational neuroeconomics o computational psychiatry ● writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of CDM; ● participation in the events of the TNG, CDM and the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience and other contribution to the TNG/CMD development; ● public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community; ● some teaching is encouraged, though not required. Conditions Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have an opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times). HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan, a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University. Candidates will be trained in model building, analysis and will be offered advanced training in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Candidates will have an opportunity to develop independent research projects and collaborations under the direction of the group leading scientists. The TNG is a structural part of the HSE’s Centre for Cognition & Decision Making <https://www.hse.ru/en/cdm-centre/> with ample collaboration opportunities within the Centre with other research groups, both within Russia and internationally. This new international group is tightly linked with the Group for Neural Theory at the Ecole Normale Superior <http://iec-lnc.ens.fr/group-for-neural-theory/?lang=en> in Paris, where research internships and visiting positions can be made available. Application Process Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via an online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship(a)hse.ru <mailto:fellowship@hse.ru> before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring CDM may not be reviewed. Read more about the application process here <https://iri.hse.ru/postdoc_info>. The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2022.

Dec. 22, 2021

PhD position at University of Sussex

by James Knight

Dear all, I'm really excited to announce that I have a PhD studentship in "self-supervised neuromorphic vision" available in the AI group at the University of Sussex (https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/ai-research-group/) https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-funding/view/1407-PhD-Stude… As the advert suggests, the stipend and fee waiver is available to excellent students of all nationalities and the project includes an internship at the Institute of Neuroinformatics in Zurich to quickly get up to speed on event-based cameras. Please feel free to forward this announcement and, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! Cheers Jamie

Dec. 22, 2021