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DEADLINE EXTENSION - 12th April - Conference on Artificial Life (ALIFE 2026)
by Stavros Anagnou [Student-PECS] April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

Dear colleagues, We warmly invite you to submit your work to the annual Conference on Artificial Life (ALIFE 2026), taking place in Waterloo, Canada, and online from 17–21 August 2026. Full Papers & Summaries submission deadline: 30 March 12th April 2026 (EXTENDED) This year’s theme, “Living and Lifelike Complex Adaptive Systems”, welcomes contributions exploring the simulation and synthesis of life, complex adaptive systems, and life as it could be in other media or environments, and we encourage submissions across the full spectrum of Artificial Life research, including embodied intelligence, synthetic biology, artificial chemistry, evolutionary systems, robotics, sustainability, ethics, and more. Full Papers (3–8 pages) will be peer reviewed and published open access in the official ALIFE 2026 Proceedings by MIT Press. Summaries (max. 2 pages) should report on previously published, peer-reviewed work. Accepted summaries will be presented at the conference but will not be included in the MIT Press proceedings. All submission types, formatting templates (Overleaf, LaTeX, MS Word), and detailed guidelines are available at:https://2026.alife.org/call-for-papers<https://2026.alife.org/call-for-papers> We kindly ask you to share this call within your networks and institutions. You can also support the conference by following, sharing, and engaging with ALIFE 2026 updates on social media. We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to ALIFE 2026. Sincerely, The ALIFE 2026 Organizing Committee https://2026.alife.org<https://2026.alife.org> ----------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media for conference updates, and don’t forget to like and share. Help us spread the word and reach as many colleagues as possible — feel free to share within your networks and communities. https://www.linkedin.com/company/alifeconf<https://www.linkedin.com/company/alifeconf> https://bsky.app/profile/alifeconf.bsky.social<https://bsky.app/profile/alifeconf.bsky.social> https://www.facebook.com/ALIFEconf<https://www.facebook.com/ALIFEconf> https://x.com/ALifeConf<https://x.com/ALifeConf>

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Call for applications: 2026 School on Analytical Connectionism
by I-Chun Lin April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

Topical focus: Language Acquisition August 17–28 2026; Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg https://www.analytical-connectionism.net/school/2026/ Apply by 17 April 2026 We are delighted to announce the 4th edition of the School on Analytical Connectionism. This 2-week course will focus on analytical theories of cognition, bringing together ideas from connectionism, cognitive science, and modern theories of machine learning. This course is appropriate for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty in fields from psychology and neuroscience, to physics, computer science, and mathematics. This year we will discuss questions like: - How can structured linguistic knowledge emerge from learning? - What theoretical principles govern generalisation, compositionality, and representation in neural systems? - How can we move beyond empirical demonstrations toward mechanistic, mathematically grounded explanations of cognitive phenomena like language acquisition? The course will bring together neuroscience, psychology, and machine-learning communities, introducing participants to connectionist theories of higher-level cognition and psychology as well as analytical methods for neural-network analysis. Participants will work in teams, mentored by course lecturers and organisers, to develop novel research projects on topics related to analytical connectionism. Participants will present the research proposals in Week 1 and interim results at the end of the course. Confirmed Faculty: - Michael Biehl (University of Groningen) - Caroline Rowland (Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics) - Paul Smolensky (Microsoft Research & Johns Hopkins) - Marco Baroni (ICREA & Pompeu Fabra University) - Francesco Cagnetta (SISSA) - Alex Cristia (ENS & CNRS) - Bruno Loureiro (ENS & CNRS) - Kanishka Misra (UT Austin) - Isabel Papadimitriou (University of British Columbia) - Luca Saglietti (Bocconi University) - Asad Sayeed (Gothenburg University) - Larissa Samuelson (University of East Anglia) - Kenny Smith (University of Edinburgh) - Chris Summerfield (Oxford University) Organisers: SueYeon Chung, Erin Grant, Flavio Nicoletti, Stefano Sarao Mannelli, Andrew Saxe

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Research Position in Optical Quantum Neural Networks: OIST Neural Computation Unit
by Kenji Doya April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

Neural Computation Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (Prof. Kenji Doya) has research positions open for developing learning algorithms and use cases for the optical quantum neural networks developed by the Moonshot R&D Project in optical quantum computers (lead by Prof. Akira Furusawa): https://optical-quantum-computers.jp/en/ While most quantum computers today resort to error correction of qubits, which is highly costly, this project aims to achieve efficient system-level computation despite noisy elements, like the brain appears to be doing. The specification of the current machine is described in this preprint (https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.16147) and the software development kit is open in GitHub (https://github.com/HidehiroYonezawa/mqc3) The machine is being upgraded to allow nonlinear (non-Gaussian) operations. Applicants should have strong background in mathematics, computer science, and/or machine learning. Experiences in quantum physics and/or computational neuroscience are welcome. If you are interested, please send your CV, publication list, research statement, and referees (up to three names with e-mail) using the application form from our web page: https://www.oist.jp/ncu ---- 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://www.oist.jp/ncu

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Junior Theoretical Neuroscientists Workshop at the Flatiron institute (July 21-24)
by pef246＠nyu.edu March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Applications are open for the Junior Theoretical Neuroscientists Workshop at the Flatiron institute Participants will: • Present 20-minute research talks • Lead in-depth blackboard tutorials • Engage in small-group discussions • Connect with a community of peers When: July 21–24, 2026 Where: Flatiron Institute, NYC Who: junior theorists Apply by: April 15, 2026 Cost: Travel, lodging, and meals will be covered for accepted participants. Learn more: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/jrworkshop2026/ Apply here: https://simonsfoundation.formstack.com/forms/26_junior_theoretical_neurosci… Organizers: Mitya Chklovskii, Agnish Kumar Behera, Philip Kidd, and Pierre-Etienne Fiquet Please feel free to share with anyone who might be interested! Best regards, Pierre-Etienne Fiquet Flatiron Research Fellow Center for Computational Neuroscience Flatiron Institute

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🧠 [Meetings] [CFP *Deadline Extension*] IEEE SMC 2026 Workshop - NeuroWearX for Empowered Co-Intelligence: Advancing Human–Machine Interfaces by Integrating Biological, Physical, and Spatial Intelligence with Generative AI
by NeuroWearX March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Call for Papers (Deadline Extended to: April 19) 2026 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2026) https://www.ieeesmc2026.org/ IEEE SMC Workshop: NeuroWearX for Empowered Co-Intelligence: Advancing Human–Machine Interfaces by Integrating Biological, Physical, and Spatial Intelligence with Generative AI https://www.ieeesmc2026.org/Content/3015153.html Overview Wearables, assistive robots, and smart IoT systems are rapidly becoming part of everyday life. However, many of today’s wearable computing and human–machine interfaces still feel “smart, yet not quite helpful.” They are often fragmented, difficult to personalize, and frequently struggle to transform rich but noisy multimodal signals, such as physiology (e.g., heart rate, neural/muscle activity), body movement, and environmental context, into reliable, meaningful real-world support. At the same time, generative AI and foundation/world models are reshaping the landscape, shifting the paradigm beyond isolated sensors and single-purpose algorithms toward integrated, adaptive, context-aware Human–AI–Machine systems. To make the use of these technologies feel like a natural extension of ourselves, this workshop brings together researchers and practitioners across biosensing and measurement, neuroscience, AI, robotics, ubiquitous computing, and human-centered design to define the next frontier of Empowered Co-Intelligence: wearable interfaces that fuse three complementary “intelligences”—(1) biological intelligence, to infer human state and intent by modeling how people naturally think and behave; (2) physical/embodied intelligence, which understands body dynamics and real-world physics so interaction and assistance remain safe and effective; and (3) spatial intelligence, to leverage nearby sensors, IoT devices and smart environments for continuous situational awareness. These capabilities are further amplified by generative AI—models trained on large-scale data that can integrate heterogeneous signals to predict, reason, and adapt—enabling systems to become more personalized and context-aware. Together, these capabilities can overcome the limits of noisy on-body sensing and constrained wearable computing by turning fragmented measurements into coherent, actionable assistance. Our vision is an AI that operates quietly in the background, like an invisible layer of artificial cortex, running in parallel with our own cerebral cortex and coordinating across different lobes: not simply following rules, but learning your patterns, anticipating your needs, and adjusting in real time. The result is 24/7 support for thinking, decision-making, and physical action that feels intuitive, seamless, and requires minimal cognitive effort. Beyond new algorithms, we also emphasize human-centered evaluation, trust, accessibility, and inclusive augmentation, with the goal of accelerating research that advances wearable computing into reliable, scalable, and equitable systems—technologies that truly co-evolve with users over time. Topics of Interest We welcome research papers, short/WiP papers, and position/vision papers on (but not limited to) the following areas aligned with multimodal perception–decision–action cycles, shared autonomy, personalization, safety, and real-world robustness on wearable technologies. (A) Biological intelligence: sensing human state & intent ● Multimodal biosensing: EEG/EMG/ECG/EDA/PPG/respiration, inertial + physiological fusion ● Robust biosignal decoding in-the-wild: drift handling, motion artifacts, missing data, calibration-free methods ● Intent recognition and user-state estimation (fatigue, stress, attention, readiness, motor intent) ● Personalized adaptation across users: domain adaptation, continual learning, few-shot personalization ● Privacy-preserving on-body learning and secure biosignal pipelines (B) Physical intelligence: embodied assistance & safe action ● Embodied AI for wearable augmentation: biomechanics, dynamics, control, and safe shared autonomy ● Wearable robotics and human–robot physical interaction (exoskeletons, prostheses, assistive devices) ● Safety, stability, and fail-safe design in closed-loop wearable control ● Human factors and ergonomics for physical assistance; workload-aware support ● Verification/validation of embodied policies for assistive wearable systems (C) Spatial intelligence: context from environments, robots & smart IoT ● Context-aware wearable computing using smart environments, robots, and IoT integration ● Scene understanding for assistance: activity context, objects, layout, hazards, and social context ● Multi-device sensing orchestration (wearable + phone + AR + ambient sensors) ● Real-world robustness and interoperability across heterogeneous devices (D) Generative AI & foundation/world models for wearables ● Generative AI / foundation models for wearable time-series, biosignal representation learning, multimodal fusion ● World models for prediction, planning, and co-adaptation in human-centered wearable interaction ● Edge/on-body inference: efficiency, compression, distillation, and low-power deployment ● Uncertainty-aware assistance, reliable decision-making, and “AI-in-the-background” support (E) Human-centered NeuroDesign, evaluation & impact ● Human-centered interface design: intuitive/subconscious interaction, trust, transparency, explainability ● UX evaluation in real-world settings: accessibility, equity, inclusive augmentation ● Ethical, privacy, and governance considerations for always-on wearable intelligence ● Application domains: assistive augmentation, rehabilitation, health monitoring, everyday support Submission Instructions ● Submission Deadline (EXTENDED): April 19, 2026 ● Submission site at 2026 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (Papercept): https://conf.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl ● Submission code: dt3i1 (Use the submission code "dt3i1" during the Papercept submission process to route your paper to this workshop.) ● Please follow the IEEE SMC 2026 submission guidelines and formatting requirements. IEEE SMC 2026 submission guidelines: https://www.ieeesmc2026.org/call-for-papers Best regards, Organizing Committee 🧠 NeuroWearX Workshop @ IEEE SMC 2026 Website: https://www.ieeesmc2026.org/Content/3015153.html Email: info.neurowearx(a)gmail.com

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Call for applications: Computational approaches in systems neurophysiology (Rome, Italy – June 23-25, 2025)
by Andrea d'Avella March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

Applications are open for the XXVIII *School of Physiology and Biophysics* organized by the *Italian Physiological Society *(SIF), which will be held from *June 23 to June 25, 2025*, in *Rome, Italy*. Enquires: sif.sfb.2025(a)gmail.com Online application: https://sfb2025.azuleon.org/ Application deadline: *May 9, 2025* The XXVIII School of Physiology and Biophysics of the Italian Physiological Society is a three-day (one full day and two half days) introductory course designed to provide participants with both theoretical and technical-practical knowledge of computational approaches in systems neurophysiology. The school covers a wide range of topics, from the analysis of behavioral and electrophysiological data to the modeling of brain activity at the cellular, whole-brain, and behavioral levels. Participants will learn how computational methods can be applied to study motor control and sensory systems by integrating experimental data with advanced analytical tools. The curriculum includes psychophysical methods, analyses of kinematic and muscle synergies, eye movement analyses, computational methods of sensory stimulation, neural network models, and quantitative neuroimaging techniques. The course combines lectures with hands-on tutorials, where attendees will analyze sample experimental data using analysis software such as MATLAB and R. Best regards, Andrea d’Avella and the Organizing Committee -- Andrea d'Avella, Ph.D. Professor of Physiology Department of Biology University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy Team leader Laboratory of Neuromotor Physiology IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Rome, Italy -- <http://www.hsantalucia.it/5x1000-sostieni-la-nostra-ricerca> Le informazioni contenute in questo messaggio e negli eventuali allegati sono riservate e confidenziali. Il loro utilizzo è consentito esclusivamente al destinatario del messaggio, per le finalità indicate nel messaggio stesso. Qualora Lei non fosse la persona a cui il presente messaggio destinato, La invitiamo ad eliminarlo dal Suo sistema ed a distruggere le varie copie o stampe, dandocene gentilmente comunicazione. Ogni utilizzo improprio e'contrario ai principi del D.Lgs. 196/2003 e del Regolamento UE 2016/679. The information contained in this message as well as the attached file(s) is confidential/privileged and is only intended for the person to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, or you have received this communication in error, please be aware that any dissemination, distribution or duplication is strictly prohibited, and can be illegal. Please notify us immediately and delete all copies from your mailbox and other archives. *Rispetta l'ambiente: se non ti è necessario, non stampare questo messaggio - Please consider the environment before printing this email.*

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Deadline approaching: Workshop of Ideas in Neuroscience - What is a neuron?
by Mateusz Kostecki March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

Hello! We would like to remind you that the deadline to apply for our workshop - What is a neuron? - is due tomorrow, April 2nd! The goal of this series is to take a fresh look at the basic assumptions held in our field. In the first workshop, we will ask the most fundamental question: *What is a neuron? *What properties should a cell have to be defined as such? An answer to this question may seem obvious at first: it has to be a cell that uses electrical signals, is connected to other neurons by synapses, and has extended processes—axons and dendrites. But the deeper we dig, the more challenging counterexamples we encounter: clearly non-neural cells using action potentials; neurons without axons or dendrites; or whole nerve nets in jellyfish that form a syncytium. And what defines a neuron during development, and how do its developmental pathways differ from those of other cells? Can we draw clear boundaries between neural and non-neural states? Things are no easier in an artificial neural network: what exactly is a processing unit in an ANN? How does it correspond to a biological neuron, and what can we learn from these models? The aim of this workshop is to look closely at different ways of defining a biological or artificial neuron and try to have a fresh look at our basic assumptions. This workshop will be held in the spirit of our Schools of Ideas—with an informal atmosphere, open exchange of thoughts and perspectives, in-depth talks, and plenty of space for discussion. Speakers: Clarisse Brunet (Institut Curie) Thibaut Brunet (Institut Pasteur) Bassem Hassan (Paris Brain Institute) Fred Keijzer (University of Groningen) Aneta Koseska (Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior) Ines Samengo ( Instituto Balseiro) The workshop will be held Jun 3-5th 2026 in Paris. Please find more info and the application form here - https://nenckiopenlab.org/neuron/ With best wishes, Mateusz Kostecki -- --- Mateusz Kostecki PhD Student Knapska Laboratory Nencki Institute 02-093 Warsaw, Pasteura 3, Poland https://twitter.com/mtkostecki https://evolvingbehavior.blog/

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ICNCE 2026 - Abstract submission closes April 3rd!
by Abigail Morrison March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

Dear Colleagues, Here is a reminder about the second International Conference on Neuromorphic Computing and Engineering (ICNCE 2026). ICNCE 2026 will be held in Aachen, Germany, from June 28–July 2, 2026 (https://icnce-2026.de<https://icnce-2026.de/>). Note that the conference was extended one day (June 28) for tutorials! The call for abstracts is *still open for poster or oral contributions and closes on April 3 (AoE)*. Please submit a one-page PDF of your abstract according to the submission guidelines. You will be notified about the acceptance and the type of your contribution (poster or oral) by April 30. The submission guidelines can be found on the conference website. ICNCE brings together a community of researchers—from students and postdocs to leading experts in academia, startups, and industry—to advance the understanding and engineering of brain-inspired computing technologies. It will span the fields of electrical engineering, neuroscience, information technology, materials science, physics, artificial intelligence, philosophy, and ethics. The first ICNCE (2024) was a highly successful event that gathered over 500 participants across academia and industry. The location is the Eurogress Aachen, in the heart of the historic city of Aachen, with close connections to RWTH Aachen University and nearby Forschungszentrum Jülich. Submission details can be found here: https://iffindico.fz-juelich.de/event/28/abstracts/#submit-abstract You can also find this link and further information on our website (https://icnce-2026.de<https://icnce-2026.de/>). For any other questions, please write to info(a)icnce-2026.de<mailto:info@icnce-2026.de>. We look forward to welcoming you to Aachen! Abigail Morrison, on behalf of the Organizing Committee of ICNCE 2026 (Regina Dittmann, Bastian Leibe, Max Lemme, Abigail Morrison, Emre Neftci, John Paul Strachan) -- Prof. Dr. Abigail Morrison Computation in Neural Circuits Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-6) Jülich Research Center & Software Engineering Faculty of Computer Science RWTH Aachen http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-6 http://www.se-rwth.de Office: +49 2428 8097504 Fax # : +49 2461 61-9460 Pronouns: she/her ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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), Dr. Stephanie Bauer (stellv. Vorsitzende), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Laurens Kuipers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Deadline Extended – Full In-Person Advanced Neural Data Analysis and Neuroinformatics School (ANDA‑NI)
by Michael Denker March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Deadline Extended – Full Advanced Neural Data Analysis and Neuroinformatics School (ANDA‑NI) still has availability (with In‑Person Retreat) Online: June 19-26, 2026 and June 22-26, 2026 In-person: July 27-31, 2026 FullSchool Application Deadline (new): April 12, 2026 We have a few spaces remaining for the *in‑person retreat*of the 2026 Advanced Neural Data Analysis and Neuroinformatics School (ANDA‑NI), a program designed for students and researchers in neuroscience who want to deepen their expertise in data analysis and neuroinformatics at the cellular and network levels (spiking activity, local field potentials). This *full ANDA‑NI program* includes both online modules ("ANDA" and "NI") and the in‑person retreat. *Why attend? *- Gain hands-on experience in analyzing and managing electrophysiological datasets that you bring to the school. - Master neuroinformatics techniques to facilitate reproducible, high-impact research. - Work closely with experts in the field. * Program Structure **of **ANDA-NI 2026:* *ANDA: Advanced Neural Data Analysis* (June 15–19, 2026) /Online/ – Dive into advanced topics in neural data analysis, including correlation analysis, population analysis, spectral methods, cortical variability and more. *NI: Neuroinformatics* (June 22–26, 2026) /Online/ – Focus on best practices for data management, sharing, and reproducibility. *ANDA-NI Retreat* (July 27–31, 2026) /In-person/ – Deepen your skills and collaborate intensively on your datasets (requires completion of ANDA & NI modules).* * *Who is this school for?:* Graduate students, postdocs, and researchers in neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and related fields. 🔗 *Apply now:* _https://andani.info_ /Limited spaces available/ We’d love to have you join us.

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Research assistant post: neural computations of foraging decisions. University of Nottingham (UK)
by Mark Humphries (staff) March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Mark Humphries’ lab<https://www.humphries-lab.org> at the University of Nottingham is seeking a research assistant to join a project on the neural computations of foraging decisions, in collaboration with the groups of Matthew Apps (Birmingham) and Nathan Lepora (Bristol). Whether choosing to leave one shop for another, switching TV programs, or seeking berries to eat, humans and other animals make endless stay-or-leave decisions, but how we make them is not well understood. The goal of this project is to find out if there is a common decision algorithm for leaving across species and what that algorithm is. You will create predictions for how foragers should vary in their stay-of-leave decisions for different types of decision algorithm, and test them using data from humans and rodents tackling foraging tasks. You will have some experience in computational modelling of behaviour, such as decision-making models or reinforcement learning, and good programming skills. The post is for up to 7 months, and would suit predoctoral candidates seeking research experience. Unsure if you're a good fit for the post? Got any questions? Then contact Mark for a chat: mark.humphries(a)nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:.humphries@nottingham.ac.uk>. For full details of the role and how to apply https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=SCI492126 Closing date: April 21st 2026 This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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Registration is open for participants, Deadline 15. April – Curiosity Summer School 2026 (20–24 July, Göttingen)
by Cremer, Maren Monika March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Registration is now open ! We are delighted to announce that the Curiosity Summer School 2026, organized by the RTG 2906 Curiosity<https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/681631.html>, will take place from 20–24 July 2026 at the University of Göttingen, Germany. Please feel free to share this announcement within your networks, including matching mailing lists. Applications will be open until April 15th 2026 here https://events.gwdg.de/e/CSS The Summer School aims to provide doctoral researchers with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the topic of curiosity, while also creating a platform for active exchange and collaboration between junior and senior scientists. This year, we will welcome an outstanding group of scientists who will contribute both lectures and hands-on workshops, including George Loewenstein, Mehdi Khamassi, Kou Murayama, Alejandro Sánchez-Amaro, Sebastian Haesler, and others. Applications will be open until April 15th 2026. We encourage you to visit https://events.gwdg.de/e/CSS for the most up-to-date and official information regarding the program, speakers, application process, and schedule. You can also follow us on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/research-training-group-2906-curiosity/> and Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/rtg2906-curiosity.bsky.social> for further updates. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at curiosity-school(a)uni-goettingen.de<mailto:curiosity-school@uni-goettingen.de>. We look forward to welcoming you to Göttingen in July. Best wishes, On behalf of the Curiosity Summer School 2026 Organizing Team University of Göttingen - Research Training Group 2906 Curiosity Links Applications here https://events.gwdg.de/e/CSS RTG2906 Curiosity https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/681631.html LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/research-training-group-2906-curiosity/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/rtg2906-curiosity.bsky.social

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Postdoctoral Position in Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience
by rmgr＠bu.edu March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Postdoctoral Position in Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience: Flexible, Theory-Driven Research Program on Human Perception and Cognition We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position in our lab at Boston University, directed by Rob Reinhart (website: https://reinhartlab.org/) Our work focuses on the computational and neural mechanisms of human perception and cognition. This position is supported by fully flexible research resources, offering an unusually high degree of freedom to co-develop a research program that most excites the postdoc and draws deeply on their expertise, in close intellectual partnership with the PI. The lab is fundamentally a basic science training environment, oriented toward building representational computational accounts of cognition. Our central goal is not merely to describe behavior and its correlates, but to identify and test the internal representations and operations that constitute the cognitive phenotype, and to articulate the causal mechanisms by which these representations are implemented in neural systems. Research Approach Our work aims to integrate: (1) Causal perturbation of neural systems, including high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) and temporal interference (TI) stimulation, to directly test mechanistic hypotheses. (2) Computational modeling across levels, including: Electric field models, Formal and normative models, Cognitive models, Neural spiking models and neural mass models. (3) Rich, theory-driven experimental design, using behavioral measures (e.g., psychophysics, eye movements) that feed directly into computational models, with behavior serving as a window into latent representational structure rather than an endpoint of interest. (4) Human neuroscience methods, including EEG and fMRI, integrated with perturbation and modeling. (5) Advanced machine learning and multivariate analysis, including representational similarity analysis (RSA), multivariate decoding and encoding models, pattern component modeling (PCM), cross-validated model comparison, dimensionality-reduction and manifold-learning methods, regularized and probabilistic models, and related techniques for interrogating representational geometry and latent structure in neural and behavioral data. Intellectual Environment The lab values theoretical clarity, mechanistic explanation, and close coupling between experiment and model. We are especially interested in candidates who think carefully about: (1) What representations are being computed? (2) What operations transform them? (3) How these computations are implemented neurally. (4) How causal perturbation constrains theory. The postdoc will have substantial latitude to shape the direction of their research, develop new paradigms or modeling approaches, and pursue questions that cut across cognition, computation, and neuroscience. Qualifications We welcome applicants from a broad range of academic backgrounds relevant to the study of cognition, including cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics. Applicants with strong theoretical and computational training from related fields such as physics, applied mathematics, or computer science who are motivated to translate this expertise to questions in cognitive neuroscience are also encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have: (1) a strong interest in computational and mechanistic explanations of cognition; (2) experience with at least one of the following: computational modeling, EEG/fMRI, brain stimulation, advanced data analysis, or experimental design; and (3) a desire for deep, theory-driven training. Training and Career Development This position is designed as a launchpad for independent academic research careers, with the goal of preparing scholars for tenure-track faculty positions at R01 universities. Training emphasizes intellectual ownership, methodological breadth, and rigorous theoretical foundations, with close mentorship paired with strong encouragement to develop a distinctive research identity. The Reinhart Laboratory is embedded within a highly interdisciplinary research environment at Boston University, with connections spanning human neuroscience, electrophysiology, and computational neuroscience across Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Dr. Reinhart holds a secondary appointment in Biomedical Engineering and is an active member of multiple interdisciplinary research centers that support cross-field collaboration and independent research development. The lab is affiliated with the Center for Research in Sensory Communication and Emerging Neural Technology (CReSCNT) and the Center for Systems Neuroscience (CSN), which together foster collaborative, theory-driven research linking neural mechanisms to behavior, computational modeling, and technological innovation. Through these centers, trainees have access to a broad intellectual community at Boston University and across the greater Boston-area research ecosystem. Applicants should send a short cover letter, CV, and names of three references to rmgr(a)bu.edu.

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CNeuro2026 Summer School in Computational Neuroscience, Beijing, July 2026
by Taniya Channa March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

*CN**EURO**2026* *Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Summer School* *7 to 14 July 2026 — Beijing, China* *This year: “C**ONNECTIONS BETWEEN **N**ATURAL* *AND **A**RTIFICIAL **I* *NTELLIGENCE**”* *www.cneuro.net* <http://www.cneuro.net> *Format* The course will bring together leading scientists in the field, who will deliver both introductory and advanced lectures, and take part in small-group discussions. Other activities will include homework sessions and student presentations, as well as the now popular “Life and Science” panel series, in which faculty and students can both share their personal experiences and views on research and career. *Faculty* Nathaniel Daw (Princeton University) Michael Häusser (The University of Hong Kong) Sukbin Lim (NYU Shanghai) Aravinthan Samuel (Harvard University) Haim Sompolinsky (Harvard University) Taro Toyoizumi (RIKEN Institute) Matthieu Wyart (EPFL and Johns Hopkins University) *Organizers* Rava Azeredo da Silveira (University of Basel and Unievrsity of Zurich) Sen Song (Tsinghua University) Louis Tao (Peking University) Xiaoqin Wang (Johns Hopkins University and Tsinghua University) Quan Wen (USTC) Hang Zhang (Peking University) -- *Disclaimer: This e-mail and any attached files may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error), please notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail and immediately complete the removal/destruction of this e-mail from your system. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.*

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PhD and Postdoc Jobs in Computational Neuroscience in Bonn
by Tatjana Tchumatchenko March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Dear friends and colleagues, the Tchumatchenko group at the University of Bonn has several open PhD and Postdoc positions, see ads [1] and [2] below. Please spread the word. Best, Tatjana Tatjana Tchumatchenko Professor for Computational Neuroscience of Behavior Institute for Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research Medical Faculty, University of Bonn Am Propsthof 49 53121 Bonn www.tchumatchenko.de [1] PhD positions in Computational Neuroscience are available in the Tchumatchenko group at the University of Bonn. The Tchumatchenko Group is seeking highly motivated PhD candidates to conduct research in the field of computational neuroscience. We work at the intersection between mathematics and biology and use both pen-and-paper calculations as well numerical simulations and data analysis methods. The choice of the methods is driven by the topic at hand which is often a question related to the circuit-level function of neural networks and synaptic dynamics. Our group is one of the leading computational neuroscience teams in Europe and obtained competitive prizes and third-party funding from several funding sources and has a track record of successful theses and research papers completed by mathematics/physics students that did not have prior exposure to biology. The projects you could work on could focus on a mathematical study of multiple attractors, time series analysis, numerical fitting procedures or involve tool development in python for the analysis of neural activity data. On the most applied end, machine learning applications to image segmentation (mRNA and protein) and analyses of behavioral tracking data are conducted in our group. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, team-oriented graduate interested in either pen-and-paper calculations, numerical algorithms or machine learning applications. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working and learning in an interdisciplinary research team in which members come from diverse scientific backgrounds. Good communication skills, a strong work ethic, excellent command of the English language are essential. Please send your application with a cover letter, a CV, copies of all relevant degree certificates to tatjana.tchumatchenko(a)uni-bonn.de. All salaries according to the public German salary scale. Start date negotiable. Information about our group can be found here: www.tchumatchenko.de We are looking forward to your application! [2] Two postdoc positions (m/f/d) are available in the Tchumatchenko group. The Tchumatchenko Group is seeking to attract two highly motivated postdoc candidates to conduct research in the field of computational neuroscience. Prof. Tatjana Tchumatchenko was recently appointed a Henriette Herz scout at the Alexander von Humboldt foundation and is looking to attract two international postdocs though this funding scheme [https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/bewerben/foerderprogramme/henriette-herz…] The ideal candidate will be an international, highly motivated, scientifically curious postdoctoral fellow with a strong work ethic and a PhD degree in life sciences, Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar disciplines who looking to answer open question in computational neuroscience. Great social skills, excellent command of the English language and enthusiasm for working in a competitive interdisciplinary research team are essential. Potential scientific projects could lie either at the boundary between behavioral analysis and circuit neuroscience or at the boundary between molecular dynamics and circuit neuroscience. How is the molecular dynamics organized across the brain and what are statistical differences across cell types? How can we relate learning at the level of synapses and circuits to behavioral changes observed in animals? Can we identify behavioral states and link them to particular circuit activity states? Please send your application together with a cover letter, a CV with contact details from one academic reference and copies of all relevant degree certificates to tatjana.tchumatchenko(a)uni-bonn.de. Please include in your subject line “AvH Application your name”. We are looking forward to your application! Duration and salary will be according to the fellowship scale of the Alexander von Humboldt foundation. Start date negotiable.

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PhD position at the University of Antwerp
by Mohit Adhikari March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Hello All, Daniele Bertoglio and I are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to work on an exciting new project at the Bio-Imaging Lab, University of Antwerp. The project aims to longitudinally study the beneficial effects of non-invasive multisensory stimulation at gamma frequency (40Hz) on brain function, brain clearance, and behaviour in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. The project entails the acquisition of resting-state fMRI, intravoxel incoherent motion MRI, SynVesT-1-PET, and Tau-PET data, as well as computational and statistical analyses to link the imaging and behavioral readouts of the effect of this therapeutic strategy. For more information and application, please see: <goog_471538613> https://www.uantwerpen.be/nl/jobs/vacatures/ap/?q=4284&descr=Doctoral-schol… The application deadline is midnight on April 6th, Central European Time. Kind regards, Mohit Adhikari Senior Researcher Bio-Imaging Lab University of Antwerp UC 1.17, Campus Drie Eiken, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium. mohit.adhikari(a)uantwerpen.be

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Faculty position at WashU
by Goodhill, Geoffrey March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

The Department of Neuroscience at WashU Medicine seeks tenure track investigators at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor with the passion to create knowledge, pursue bold visions, and challenge canonical thinking to join us in our new, state-of-the art 10-story purpose-built neurosciences research building. Applicants can be from any area of molecular, cellular, circuits, systems, cognitive, or computational and theoretical neuroscience. For more details please see https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Detail/1011187 Best wishes, Geoff Professor Geoffrey J Goodhill Departments of Developmental Biology and Neuroscience Director, Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (ctcn.wustl.edu) Washington University School of Medicine 4370 Duncan Ave. St Louis, MO 63110 g.goodhill(a)wustl.edu https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/people/geoffrey-goodhill-phd

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6th CN³ Summer School | Ulster University | 12–19 August 2026
by O'Donnell, Cian March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

[cn3 -white long export(a)2x.png] We are pleased to invite you to the 6th CN³ Summer School — Computational Neuroscience, Neurotechnology & Neuro-inspired AI — to be held at Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry, UK, from 12 to 19 August 2026. Now in its sixth edition, CN³ brings together students, researchers, and industry professionals for an intensive eight-day programme at the intersection of brain science and artificial intelligence. The school combines expert-led lectures with hands-on sessions, providing both a rigorous foundation and exposure to the latest developments in the field. Please note: This edition is open for in-person participation only, with places limited to 20 attendees. Online participation will be available separately from 1 July 2026. Programme Topics covered across the eight days include: * Mathematical foundations of neuroscience * Computational modelling of neural-glial systems & cognition * NeuroAI & Neuro-Inspired AI * Neural data science * Cutting-edge neurotechnology * Neuromorphic computing & intelligent self-repairing machines * Cognitive robotics * Entrepreneurship in neurotech & AI Who Should Apply CN³ welcomes applications from MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, academics, and industry professionals with an interest in computational neuroscience, neurotechnology, or AI. The programme is designed to be accessible across disciplines — prior knowledge in any one of these areas is sufficient to participate fully. Application Deadlines In-person applications are now open. Given the limited number of places, early applications are encouraged. Applicants requiring a visa: 30 April 2026 All other in-person applicants: 31 May 2026 Online registration opens: 1 July 2026 (separate process — details to follow) Apply: ulster.ac.uk/conference/isrc-cn3-summer-school<https://www.ulster.ac.uk/conference/isrc-cn3-summer-school> We look forward to welcoming you to Derry~Londonderry this August. Kind regards, The CN³ 2026 Organising Committee 6th CN³ Summer School — Computational Neuroscience, Neurotechnology & Neuro-inspired AI Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry, UK ulster.ac.uk/conference/isrc-cn3-summer-school<https://www.ulster.ac.uk/conference/isrc-cn3-summer-school> 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

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Final call: Tenure Track Research Positions in Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics
by Jaroslav Hlinka March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Tenure Track Research Positions in Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics The Institute of Computer Sciences of the Czech Academy of Sciences (ICS CAS), Prague, Czech Republic, invites applications for tenure‐track positions in Computer Science and related areas fitting and/or expanding some of its current research areas. The Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/ <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>) invites applicants with interest to develop research agenda at the border of computer science & AI with neuroscience & complex systems research. For informal inquiries write to Jaroslav Hlinka at hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz <mailto:hlinka@cs.cas.cz>. We offer a full-time position, which includes the following benefits: * Freedom and support to develop an independent research program. * Flexible working conditions, including the option to work part-time. * Initial salary matching the local price level (monthly gross salary 55-80 thousand CZK based on qualifications and experience – approximately 47-68 thousand CZK net salary including non-taxable benefits). Salary top-up based on regular evaluations and successful grant applications (20-100% / FTE on grants). * Annual bonuses based on research performance. * Social and health care insurance. * Five weeks of paid vacation on top of public holidays. * Travel package up to 100 000 CZK for conferences and research stays. * Child care facilities in the institute’s building. * Highly attractive and safe location (Prague). We encourage you to apply, if you: * Hold a Ph.D. degree, * have an excellent research record in a relevant field (relative to your career stage), * show the potential to build an independent research group and acquire research funding. Conditions of contractYou will be appointed for up to 3 years initially and your performance will be evaluated towards the end of this period. In case of a positive review, you will be eligible for an extension or a tenured appointment. Your involvement in graduate teaching programs and supervising graduate students will not be mandatory, yet welcomed by the Institute. To apply, submit your application to jobs(a)cs.cas.cz <mailto:jobs@cs.cas.cz>, mentioning the Ref. No. 2026/4 and including the following: * Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position, * curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and a description of the three most important research achievements, * description of your scientific interests and plans, including potential collaborations within and outside of the institute.Contact hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz for consulting the outline prior to submission. * 3 letters of recommendation. The referees should send their recommendations directly to jobs(a)cs.cas.cz <mailto:jobs@cs.cas.cz>. The closing date for application is 31th March 2026. About us: The Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/ <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>) focuses on the development and application of methods of analysis and modelling of real-world complex networked systems, with particular interest in the structure and dynamics of human brain function. Our main research areas are: Brain networks (Neuroimaging data analysis, Brain dynamics modelling), Causal interaction inference (Causality and information flow inference, Nonlinearity and nonstationarity), Complex network analysis (Graph theory, Machine learning and multivariate statistics, Application in neuroscience, climate research, economics, …). COBRA is a part of theDepartment of Complex Systems <https://www.cs.cas.cz/complex-systems/en>of theInstitute of Computer Science <https://www.cs.cas.cz/>of theCzech Academy of Sciences <https://www.cas.cz>. The Czech Academy of Sciences is the largest organization conducting foundational research in the Czech Republic. -- Jaroslav Hlinka Head of the Department of Complex Systems Deputy Director, Institute of Computer Science Czech Academy of Sciences Pod Vodarenskou vezi 2 Prague 8, 182 00, Czech Republic Tel: (+420) 26605 3808 E-mail: hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz Web: http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/ Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics Group (COBRA): http://cobra.cs.cas.cz Brain Dynamics consortium project (BRADY): https://brady.cs.cas.cz/

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Announcement: pymdp 1.0.0 (JAX backend for active inference modeling)
by Conor Heins March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Dear colleagues, I would like to announce the release of pymdp 1.0.0, an open-source Python package for building and simulating active inference agents with discrete POMDP generative models. Repository: https://github.com/infer-actively/pymdp Documentation: https://pymdp-rtd.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Examples: https://pymdp-rtd.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tutorials/notebooks/ Release notes: https://github.com/infer-actively/pymdp/releases/tag/v1.0.0 pymdp was originally developed as a NumPy-based library implementing core active inference routines for perception, planning, learning, and action selection. Version 1.0.0 is a substantial update that rebuilds the library around a JAX backend. Main changes in 1.0.0 include: - GPU/TPU-ready simulation of agents and environments - autodifferentiable inference, planning, learning, and action selection - JIT-compiled agent-environment loops for substantially faster execution - straightforward batching over agents and environments via vmap() - easier integration with JAX-native probabilistic programming tools such as NumPyro <https://github.com/pyro-ppl/numpyro> and pybefit <https://github.com/dimarkov/pybefit> In addition to the backend rewrite, the release includes several algorithmic and modeling improvements: - tree-search planning with sophisticated inference <https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.04120>, with compatibility with Monte Carlo Tree Search through DeepMind's mctx package - inductive inference, which augments planning with backward goal-reachability constraints and is particularly useful in long-horizon, deterministic or near-deterministic settings - exact HMM filtering and smoothing with associative scan - optimized differentiable implementations of marginal message passing and variational message passing - support for sparse dependency structure in large graphical models - more flexible many-to-many action dependencies between control factors and hidden-state factors One motivation for the JAX transition was to make active inference models easier to integrate into modern differentiable and probabilistic workflows. We expect this to be especially useful for researchers working in computational neuroscience, cognitive modeling, and computational psychiatry, where fitting decision-making models to behavior is a common goal. Feedback, bug reports, and contributions are very welcome. Best wishes, Conor Heins

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Consciousness Commons (ASSC satellite): build a study in 2 days + $25,000 seed funding
by Lucia Melloni March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Dear all, What if we created a space to move from ideas to concrete research on consciousness, together? Right after ASSC 2026, we are organizing Consciousness Commons: Building Collaborative Science with Open Consciousness Data, a two-day satellite workshop in Santiago, Chile (July 4–5, 2026). Consciousness Commons is designed for early-career researchers who want to move from ideas to concrete research. Working in interdisciplinary teams, participants will develop hypothesis-driven projects using openly available datasets, including those from the Cogitate consortium, with a strong focus on reproducibility and preregistration. By the end of the workshop, each team will leave with a fully specified, preregistered study. Projects will also be eligible to compete for $25,000 in seed funding to support further development. Key details: Open to PhD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers (≤10 years post-PhD) Pre-event virtual kick-off: May 18–19 (TBC) Application deadline: April 13, 2026 More information: https://consciousness-commons.github.io/cc-assc-2026 Apply here: https://forms.gle/c1xpSTk2sJ3oTzHZ6 Please share this opportunity with interested students and colleagues. Best wishes, The Consciousness Commons Team -- Lucia Melloni

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Registration is now open for BrainNet 2026 workshop!
by Pascal Helson March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Dear all, We are thrilled to announce the BrainNet 2026 workshop, the event's 5th edition! If you're interested in exploring multidisciplinary approaches to brain data and brain functions, we cordially invite you to attend the BrainNet 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, from May 25th to 27th. Our interdisciplinary set of speakers will showcase state-of-the-art methods for analysing and explaining brain data, offering insights from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. This year’s theme is ”A multi-scale view of the brain". The event is hybrid, you can participate either in person or virtually. For on-site participants, you can submit an abstract for giving a contributed talk! Talk submission closes on 12th of April 2026 and on-site registration closes on 10th of May 2026. The confirmed speakers are: Cornelis Stam, VU University Medical Center Francesca Mastrogiuseppe, SISSA Alex Roxin, Centre de Recerca Matemàtica Marilyn Gatica, Northeastern London Stefano Sarao Mannelli, Chalmers and Gothenburg University Rikkert Hindriks, VU University Amsterdam Nicolas Brunel, Bocconi University Moritz Helmstaedter, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Tomoki Fukai, OIST Sofie Ährlund-Richter, MIT Ramòn Nartallo-Kaluarachchi, University of Oxford Gilad Silberberg, KI Sarah Vandenbulcke, KTH Madeleine Skeppås, Uppsala University Paolo Medini, Umeå University This is a unique opportunity to connect with the experts and the participants, the event is structured with ample time for discussions. You can find more details, including the registration link, on the BrainNet 2026 webpage <https://brainnet26.github.io/>. We look forward to seeing you there! Please distribute the link in your networks for anyone who might be interested in attending. Best regards, The BrainNet 2026 Organising Committee: Pascal Helson, IMN University of Bordeaux Arvind Kumar, KTH Henri Riihimäki, Nordita / Stockholm University Jason Smith, Nottingham Trent University Sarah Vandenbulcke, KTH BrainNet funding: BrainNet 2026 is supported by the Strategic Research Area Neuroscience (StratNeuro) [Karolinska Institute, Umeå University and KTH], the Wallenberg Initiative on Networks and Quantum Information (WINQ) program [Nordita institute] and Digital Futures [KTH, Stockholm University and RISE].

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World wide VVTNS series (6th season): Neural Manifolds in Spinal Networks that Orchestrate Movement | Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 11:00 am ET -Rune Berg, University of Copenhagen
by David Hansel March 22, 2026

March 22, 2026

[image: VVTNS.png] https://www.wwtns.online <https://streaklinks.com/A9c7PbbpKY7PxB6PaAJWGD3-/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwtns.on…> - on twitter: wwtns@TheoreticalWide You are cordially invited to the lecture Rune Berg University of Copenhagen on the topic of Neural Manifolds in Spinal Networks that Orchestrate Movement The lecture will be held on zoom on March 25 ,2026, at *11:00 am ET * WARNING: USA IS AT SUMMER TIME. 11am ET = 3pm GMT=4pm CET > To receive the link: https://www.wwtns.online/register-page > *Abstract: *How does a cat gracefully walk and suddenly freeze when spotting a mouse? In this talk, we look at how networks in the spinal cord generate movement. In particular, we address the fundamental yet poorly understood question of motor control: How can rhythmic movements, such as walking, be generated and stopped at any point in the cycle while posture is preserved? Since conventional models of spinal motor function rely on alternation between flexor and extensor modules, which are limited to just two phases, this question exposes the essential shortcoming of the conventional understanding: How can a system with only two phases generate and stop walking in any phase? To address this question and better understand the generation and stopping of motor activity, we use Neuropixels probes in the rat spinal cord during voluntary, freely moving locomotion. We utilize optogenetic activation of a brainstem nucleus to induce stopping. During locomotion, neuronal manifold activity exhibits robust rotational patterns that are topologically invariant with respect to speed (Linden 2022). Furthermore, this trajectory converges on a stable point-attractor precisely at the moment of arrest, and it persists until the movement is resumed. Through computational modeling, we propose that the walk-to-stop represents a bifurcation from a limit cycle to a fixed point attractor. We also propose a structural network mechanism for its physical implementation (Komi 2026). The structural mechanism entails a longitudinal projectome with a skewed Mexican hat topology, i.e., primarily local recurrent excitation and longer-range inhibition. Such a network can generate motor patterns via traveling waves, with frequency and amplitude controlled independently, and rhythm induced without requiring cellular pacemaker mechanisms. Together, our experimental observations support a new theory for the mechanism behind the generation of movement by networks in the spinal cord. *About VVTNS : Launched as the World Wide Theoretical Neuroscience Seminar (WWTNS) in November 2020 and renamed in homage to Carl van Vreeswijk in Memoriam (April 20, 2022), Speakers have the occasion to talk about theoretical aspects of their work which cannot be discussed in a setting where the majority of the audience consists of experimentalists. The seminars, **held on Wednesdays at 11 am ET,** are 45-50 min long followed by a discussion. The talks are recorded with authorization of the speaker and are available to everybody on our YouTube channel.* ᐧ ᐧ

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PhD position in Neurotechnology in the Reichenbach lab, Friedrich-Alexander-University (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
by Reichenbach, Tobias March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

The Chair for Sensory Neuroengineering at the Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering is looking for a PhD student to work on an innovative project in neurotechnology. Together with partners in the Cluster4Future SEMECO (TU Dresden, MED-EL, Fraunhofer) you will develop a Brain-Computer-Interface (BCI) for the next generation of hearing prosthetics. To this end you will develop AI methods for analyzing brain signals and for steering the processing of acoustic signals. The prototype hearing prosthetic with neurofeedback should be then be able to abadjust to the needs of their users and to adapt in real time. AI at the interface to neurobiology is a highly timely topic of immense societal relevance. We offer you the possibility to actively shape this exciting and rapidly developing field. We support your work through: - A lively scientific environment within the Department and the possibility to cooperate with excellent partners at the TU Dresden, at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg as well as with industry partners - An excellent environment to conduct leading science and to realise own scientific ideas - An excellent training in the development of AI methods for neuronal data - Development of your personal strengths, for instance through extensive courses on personal development - 26 days of holiday per year The renumeration is according to Group 13 of the German public service (TV-L). FAU is the most innovative university in Germany and ranks second among the most innovative European universities. It is located in one of the most attractive regions in Germany. Erlangen is a bicycle-friendly city with 100,000 inhabitants, former home of the Huguenots as well as a key location for industry. It is close to Nuremberg, a city with a population of half a million and a metropolitan flair. The mixture of academia, innovative companies, art and culture makes the region the perfect place for creative minds, keen athletes and nature lovers. To apply, please send a letter detailing your motivation, a CV, copies of your degrees and details of two referees. Please combine all documents into a single pdf and send them per email with subject “Application PhD student” to Prof. Dr. Tobias Reichenbach (tobias.j.reichenbach(at)fau.de). Applications will be considered until the 10th of April 2026. The preferred start date of the PhD position is the 1st of October 2026. More information is available here: https://www.neurotech.tf.fau.eu/phd-position-in-sensory-neurotechnology/ ------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Tobias Reichenbach Chair of Sensory Neurotechnology Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE) Friedrich-Alexander-University (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg Nürnberger Strasse 74 91052 Erlangen https://www.neurotech.tf.fau.eu/

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call for papers: Formal Models and Empirically Informed Simulations of Interpersonal Dynamics
by Peter Dayan March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Dear colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the Call for Papers for the Special Issue "Formal Models and Empirically Informed Simulations of Interpersonal Dynamics" in the journal Zeitschrift für Psychologie (a journal published in English with a German title). The submission deadline for proposals is July 15, 2026, and the submission deadline for full manuscripts is November 15, 2026. Further information can be found at: https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/2151-2604/a000619 Kind regards, Stefan Westermann and Peter Dayan --- Topic of the Special Issue: Within a dyad of two interacting individuals, each serves as the environment for the other and, in turn, experiences the other as their environment. Capturing the complex interpersonal dynamics that emerge from this interdependence is a major psychological and computational challenge. Interactions become even richer given polyadic relationships and larger groups. Mathematical and computational methods offer powerful tools for uncovering the mechanisms that shape such interact ions. The topical issue "Formal models and empirically informed simulations of interpersonal dynamics" will highlight recent advances in applying such methods to the study of interpersonal processes. We invite contributions from across psychological disciplines - including social, clinical, and personality psychology - that employ frameworks such as agent-based modeling, evolutionary game theory, Bayesian modeling, active inference, and related approaches to provide formal ways of representing, simulating, and analyzing interpersonal phenomena. Both purely theory-driven, formal models and empirically informed simulations are welcome, offering insights into the emergence, maintenance, and change of interpersonal patterns.

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Computational Neuroscience Introductory School (Stream I): Training Instructors Application
by Tolulope Gbayisomore March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

The African Computational Neuroscience Education Initiative (ACNEI) invites applications for Training Instructors (TIs) for our *Computational Neuroscience Introductory School (Stream I) for young African scholars.* *About the Training Program* Virtual Training: 11th-22nd May 2026 (TIs participate alongside students) Training at specific regional hubs (optional for participants): 23th -27th May 2026 (Hands-on projects with open-access datasets and networking) *Training Instructor Responsibilities* Each Training Instructor will manage 5-10 undergraduate students during the virtual training, guiding them through: - Provided course resources and materials - Practical computational neuroscience exercises - Mentorship and Q&A support *Timeline * *Application Window*: *16th March - 1st April 2026* *How to Apply:* Complete your application at: https://forms.gle/FA6EPPhKsxnfx3m28 before 1st April 2026, 11:59 PM UTC. NB: If you need more information about the program modality, you can register for any of the Q&A sessions (*24th March - 28th March 2026) *before submitting the application. Register here: https://forms.gle/vrqUQD1rg3UeU79a8 For inquiries, contact contact(a)acnei.org or our Science Communications Lead at c.martina(a)acnei.org Regards, Program Development Lead, African Computational Neuroscience Education Initiative (ACNEI <www.acnei.org>)

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2026 NEURON Summer Course
by McDougal, Robert March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

The 2026 NEURON Summer Course will be held at Duke University in Durham, NC from Wednesday, June 10, through Monday, June 15, 2026. The course will present a thorough introduction to computational modeling of neurons and networks with the NEURON simulator (https://www.neuronsimulator.org) and is suitable for individuals at all levels of expertise. The registration deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. No applications will be accepted after that date, and there will be no on-site registration. Space is limited, and applications will be considered in the order received. For more information and the on-line registration form, see https://github.com/neuronsimulator/nrn/discussions/3729

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PhD Position on Digital Twins for Brain Health, University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)
by ruben.herzog＠postgrado.uv.cl March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

PhD Position — Digital Twins for Brain Health Neuroscience PhD Program (Health Sciences), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Palma de Mallorca, Spain. https://edoctorat.uib.es/es/doctorat/TNEU/ We offer a fully funded PhD position focused on developing biophysical digital twins using M/EEG and fMRI data for large-scale in silico treatment evaluation in aging, neurodegenerative, and other brain conditions. This is a fully computational PhD involving intensive modelling and data analysis, combining computational neuroscience and precision medicine for in silico treatment discovery. The project uses large international clinical datasets (>6000 participants) and aims to develop model-based markers of treatment susceptibility with a focus in heterogeneous populations. Research will take place at IFISC (UIB–CSIC), a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence internationally recognized for research in complex systems, dynamical systems, statistical physics, and network science, with applications ranging from neuroscience and biology to social and technological systems. The project will be developed in collaboration with research groups from the Department of Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands, with access to HPC resources and an international collaboration network including INRIA Sophia-Antipolis, Trinity College Dublin, Imperial College London, BrainLat, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Paris Brain Institute, among others. Profile: quantitative background (physics, math, computer science, data science, neuroscience, quantitative psychology, engineering, biomedicine or related), Python programming, statistics, data analysis, and autonomous working style. Experience in modelling or neuroimaging analysis is valued. Candidates must be admitted to, or eligible for admission to, the Neuroscience PhD Program at UIB. See https://edoctorat.uib.es/es/doctorat/TNEU/desc.html#CriterisAdmissio for more information. Conditions: - Predoctoral contract (UIB) - ~€20,000 gross/year (annual adjustment) - 3 years guaranteed - €1000/year for conferences + €1000/year for research stays - Additional funding opportunities available - Support in grant applications and career development Based in Palma, Mallorca, a Mediterranean island combining a high quality of life, year-round mild climate, and an international environment —an ideal setting to pursue a PhD while enjoying one of Europe’s most livable regions. Mainly onsite work with flexibility. Working languages: English and Spanish. Deadline: mid of April Start: July Applications from all regions are welcome. Apply: send CV and motivation letter by email to ruben.herzog(a)uib.es

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Entropy-Aware Graph Neural,Networks: Theory, Methods,,and Applications - SI in MDPI Entropy
by Friedhelm Schwenker March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

*Entropy-Aware Graph Neural,Networks: Theory, Methods,,and Applications* - Special Issue in MDPI Entropy For submission information, please visit the SI webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy/special_issues/1028YT5CB9 Submission deadline: June 30, 2026 Guest Editors: Junran Wu, Nan Wang, Friedhelm Schwenker Graph neural networks (GNNs) have emerged as a fundamental framework for learning from graph-structured data, demonstrating remarkable success across domains such as social network analysis, recommender systems, bioinformatics, and financial modeling. Entropy and information-theoretic principles provide a natural lens for analyzing the expressivity, generalization, and robustness of GNNs. From the viewpoint of Fisher information, mutual information, and information bottlenecks, entropy-aware frameworks can help explain and improve the propagation, compression, and preservation of structural information in networks. This Special Issue aims to advance the understanding of entropy-aware graph neural networks by bridging information theory and graph representation learning. We invite original research and review articles that - provide information-theoretic analysis of GNN mechanisms and architectures, - propose new entropy- or information-driven GNN methods, or - explore applications of entropy-aware graph learning in scientific, industrial, and social domains. -- Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Schwenker University of Ulm Institute of Neural Information Processing D-89069 Ulm, Germany phone: +49-731-50-24159 fax: +49-731-50-24156 email:friedhelm.schwenker@uni-ulm.de www:https://www.uni-ulm.de/in/neuroinformatik/institut/hidden/f-schwenker/

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Open Brain Institute Webinar | From Ion Channel Mutations to Neuronal Dysfunction
by Mathieu Chambon March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

From Ion Channel Mutations to Neuronal Dysfunction<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cb12ab0e-3614-4783-b31e-c2a375c77c…> | Webinar Modeling of Disease Mechanisms in the Open Brain Institute Virtual Labs Register ➡️ https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cb12ab0e-3614-4783-b31e-c2a375c77c… How do single-gene ion channel mutations lead to neuronal dysfunction and neurological disease? In the first webinar of our new series, we explore how pathogenic variants—such as the R581Q mutation in KCNQ2—can be transformed into predictive, multiscale brain models. 💡 Join us for a live demonstration of our Virtual Labs, where experimental data, biophysical modeling, simulation workflows, and AI-assisted discovery come together to bridge genes, neurons, and networks. 🔍 Stay to the end for a quick Frontiers spotlight on Frontiers in Neuroinformatics and Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience: learn more about journal scope, Chief Editors, and opportunities for open collections and community collaborations. 🌐 About the Open Brain Institute https://www.openbraininstitute.org/ Best regards, ________________ Mathieu Chambon Communications Designer @ Open Brain Institute<https://www.openbraininstitute.org/> +41 21 324 30 30 Avenue du Tribunal-Fédéral 34, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland

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PhD positions, Excellence Cluster 'The Adaptive Mind' @ Cognitive Science, TU Darmstadt
by Constantin Rothkopf March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

As part of the DFG Cluster of Excellence "The Adaptive Mind" (TAM), a four-year PhD-student position is available in the lab of Constantin Rothkopf at TU Darmstadt. In TAM (https://theadaptivemind-excellencecluster.de/) the universities of Giessen, Marburg, and Darmstadt, in collaboration with the University of Frankfurt and the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS), conduct interdisciplinary research in mind, brain, and behavior. We combine state-of-the-art behavioral and neurophysiological research with approaches from psychiatry and clinical psychology, as well as quantitative analyses and computational modeling using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. We measure and model the continuous adaptation of natural human behavior in a constantly changing and unpredictable world. Possible research directions include human navigation under uncertainty, active learning and active sensing, sensorimotor control and intuitive physics, and causal reasoning in natural behavior. Our research environment includes large-scale VR and naturalistic experimental setups, infrastructure for tracking eye and body movements, strong collaborations in cognitive science, neuroscience, and AI, and access to excellent computing infrastructure. Our group (https://www.pip.tu-darmstadt.de) is part of the Centre for Cognitive Science and the AI Center at TU Darmstadt, which are home to an internationally outstanding group of PIs and junior researchers working in the areas of computational cognitive science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. We are part of the two Excellence Clusters, “The Adaptive Mind” and “Reasonable AI”, the Simons Collaboration on Ecological Neuroscience (SCENE), and engage in multiple fruitful research collaborations. Our lab fosters an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment driven by scientific curiosity and mutual respect. We maintain close interactions with other research groups, including joint lab meetings. We are looking for candidates with an M.Sc. in cognitive science, machine learning, AI, computer science, neuroscience, psychology, engineering, or related fields, with an interest in combining theory, experiments, and computational models, and strong programming and quantitative skills. For informal inquiries, please reach out to constantin.rothkopf(a)tu-darmstadt.de. Please apply through the central application portal at https://www.career.tu-darmstadt.de/tu-darmstadt/job/54045 The Frankfurt-Darmstadt metropolitan area is located in the heart of Europe and is one of the most international regions in Germany, with a diverse community and rich culture, and has repeatedly earned high rankings in worldwide surveys of quality of life. Frankfurt has recently achieved a top worldwide ranking of attractiveness according to The Economist, and Darmstadt has consistently ranked among the top innovation-driving cities in Germany.

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final call for contributions for the International Conference on Biological Physics (ICBP), Genova June/July 2026
by Daniele Marinazzo March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026

Message posted on behalf of the organizers To the Biological Physics community: a reminder about the International Congress in Biological Physics, to be held in Genova, Italy, 28th June to 3rd July 2026. The abstract submission deadline is close: 25th March. The conference is the triennial global meeting point for the community. Check out the programme with plenary and invited speakers, and the range of session topics here: https://www.icbp2026.org/ The IUPAP medal for the Physics of Life will also be awarded at the meeting. Please spread the word - and act quickly to submit your work. Hoping to see many of you in Genova! Daniele Marinazzo Department of Data Analysis 1 Henri Dunantlaan, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium How to reach my office<https://soleway.ugent.be/routes/1250> https://users.ugent.be/~dmarinaz http://helpdesk.ugent.be/e-maildisclaimer.php My working days and hours may not be yours. Please do not feel obliged to reply outside of your normal working hours.

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BCCN CNS MSc - Application Deadline Extended to 15 April
by Graduate Programs March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

Dear Computational Neuroscientists, as a result of the updated application procedure, the TU Berlin and BCCN Berlin have decided to extend the application deadline for the Computational Neuroscience master program from March 15th to *April 15th, 2026*. Please refer to the application page <https://www.bccn-berlin.de/master-program-application.html> on our website for further information. Best regards and I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend, Lisa Velenosi -- Dr. Lisa Velenosi Teaching Coordinator of the SFB1315 & BCCN Berlin Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Philippstraße 13, Haus 6; 10115 Berlin; Germany Tel: +49 (0)30 2093-98503 Tuesdays - Fridays; 9 - 14:00

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2 days to submit: 7th International Conference on Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI (Rome, 9-12th June 2026)
by Ruairidh Battleday March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

2 days to submit: 7th International Conference on Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI (Rome, 9-12th June 2026) -------------------- Two days remaining to submit abstracts for the 7th International Conference on the Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI, to be held in the Villa Wolkonsky, Rome, Italy, 9-12th June 2026: www.neuromonster.org In this high-profile conference we bring together researchers and theorists working on the biological, mathematical, and computational foundations of intelligence across neuroscience, cognitive science, machine learning & artificial intelligence, and related fields. We hear from leading researchers over four days, spanning neural data, neural theory, cognitive science, and machine learning & artificial intelligence (AI). Each day will have keynotes, invited speakers, a poster session, and 5 spotlight talks invited from abstract submissions. *Speakers* Prof. Tatiana Engel (Princeton) Prof. Xiao Jing Wang (NYU) Prof. Marcella Noorman (Chicago) Prof. Marius Pachitariu (Janelia) Prof. Gyorgy Buzsaki (NYU) Prof. Eric Schulz (Helmholtz Munich) Prof. Noah Goodman (Stanford) Dr Sophia Sanborn (Stanford) Dr Joel Lehman (Lila) Dr Blaise Agūera y Arcas (Google) Prof. Irina Rish (Mila & Montreal) Dr Asma Ghandeharioun (DeepMind) Dr Zeb Kurth-Nelson (Independent) Dr Clare Lyle (DeepMind) Dr Felix Sosa (Prior) Dr Christian Shewmake (New Theory AI) Dr Andy Keller (Harvard) Will Dorrell (UCL) Dr Kiah Hardcastle (Harvard; TBC) Jin Hwa Lee (UCL) *Session Chairs* Dr Hannah Haberkern (Wuerzburg; TBC) Dr Kris Jensen (UCL) Jesseba Fernando (Northeastern) Dr Sebastian Musslick (Osnabrück) Prof. Lucy Lai (UCSD) Prof. William Thompson (Berkeley) Dr Chen Sun (DeepMind) Dr Ivana Kajic (DeepMind) *Location* The convention will be held at the Villa Wolkonsky, in San Giovanni, Rome (10 minutes walk from the Colosseum). *Submissions* The submission format is an abstract of 250 words, and we invite submissions for each session via the following Google form: https://forms.gle/dnpQL8HaxiP9snu79 These will be accepted for poster presentation, with the best 5 papers in each session category given an additional spotlight talk. Submission deadline is 14th March AOE. *Early bird tickets* A limited number of early-bird registrations have been posted on our website! Regular registration will follow. Come and join the fun! Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday (Thinking About Thinking) Dr James Whittington (Thinking About Thinking & Oxford) Dr Giovanni Pezzulo (National Research Council of Italy) *The Organizing Committee.* -- Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday BMBCh (Oxon) PhD President Thinking About Thinking

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postdoc opportunity in Cambridge
by Máté Lengyel March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Dear All, We are looking for a postdoc to study the neural circuits and computational mechanisms of visual decision-making, learning, and attention, in a collaborative project in the labs of Jasper Poort and Máté Lengyel, based at the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. The project combines two-photon imaging, electrophysiology and optogenetic manipulation of different cell types and neural projections in visual and decision-making brain areas to understand how mice learn to become experts in different visually-guided decision-making tasks and flexibly switch attention between tasks. We are looking for candidates with advanced data analysis skills and experience with computational modelling, and previous experience in electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, optogenetics, and behaviour in mice. For more information about the labs see https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/svl/ and https://lengyellab.org/ . Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Jasper Poort (jp816(a)cam.ac.uk) and for further info about the position see https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-associate-in-visual-neuroscie… Both Jasper Poort and Máté Lengyel attending COSYNE 2026 until Sunday, 15 March, so if you are around and interested in the position, we will also be happy to tell you more about our plans for the project in person. Best wishes, Máté Lengyel -- Professor of Computational Neuroscience Computational and Biological Learning Lab Cambridge University Engineering Department Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, UK tel: +44 (0)1223 748 532, fax: +44 (0)1223 765 587 email: m.lengyel(a)eng.cam.ac.uk web: lengyellab.org

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Remote Machine Learning Engineer position at Tether Evo on NeuroAI
by Matteo Ferrante March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

We are looking for a *Machine Learning Engineer* to join our team at the forefront of *open research in NeuroAI*. Our work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), using both invasive and non-invasive neural recordings. As part of Tether Evo, you will contribute to high-impact, open-source projects focused on *encoding* and *decoding brain activity* leveraging AI. Our mission is to advance scientific understanding while building real-world applications for neural interfaces, guided by transparency, accessibility, and collaboration. *Highlights:* - Work on cutting-edge NeuroAI research, with a focus on open access science, reproducibility and the aim of advancing our comprehension of the brain. You will do research on brain representations of external world such as language, imagery, vision and motor control, and how to encode or decode them to build the next generation of BCI systems. - Collaborate with leading institutions and top *academic partners* - Competitive compensation and a fully *remote* working environment - Opportunities to publish, contribute to open-source tools and shape the future of brain-tech innovation *What We’re Looking For:* - 3+ years of experience in ML research or industry, PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Neuroscience or related quantitative fields are highly evaluated. - Strong proficiency in Python and PyTorch. Experience with object-oriented programming and knowledge of *software engineering best practices for machine learning research (version control, testing, experiment tracking, reproducibility, and modular code design)*. Knowledge of HuggingFace transformers and diffusers interfaces. - Background in Artificial Intelligence, representation learning and generative models such as LLMs and diffusion models. - A person able to efficiently implement methods from scientific papers and turn research code into efficient, clean and well documented production code - Research experience with neural data such as fMRI, EEG, MEG, ECoG (appreciated extra) - Excellent scientific communication and collaboration skills, publications in top-tier scientific journals or AI/neuroscience conferences are welcome. If you’re passionate about advancing neuroscience and AI through open, ethical, and impactful research, we’d love to hear from you. Position is fully remote and applications are welcome from all over the world. If interested, please have an initial contact with me at matteo.ferrante(a)tether.io sending a CV and a short presentation letter with *Machine Learning Engineer application as mail subject.* If there is a strong match, the candidate will be welcome to start with the hiring and selection process. Matteo Ferrante Team Lead of Tether Evo - BCI

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Lisa Oakes speaking on Thursday, April 2 in Developing Minds global online lecture series
by Jochen Triesch March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Dear colleagues, On April 2, the Developing Minds global online lecture series is proud to host Lisa Oakes from UC Davis, USA, speaking on „Learning to look and looking to learn: Developmental cascades in infant attention“. Thursday, April 4, 2026: 8:00 am PT (Pacific Time, USA) 15:00 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) 17:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time) midnight, JST (Japan Standard Time). The zoom link/credentials are: https://uni-frankfurt.zoom-x.de/j/69277296898?pwd=4bIgEbzC35KVHU6zZV5cLRLnU… Meeting-ID: 692 7729 6898 Kenncode: 281316 Abstract: Infants rely on their visual behavior to learn about the world around them. However, across the first year their visual attention abilities undergo changes, dramatically altering what and how they learn. Adopting a developmental cascade framework, I will describe how infants’ attention changes during the first year, and how those changes are shaped by other developmental changes and how changes in visual attention contribute to development in other domains. Short Bio: Lisa Oakes received her BA in Psychology from UCSD and PhD in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. After 15 years as a faculty member at the department of psychology at the University of Iowa, she moved to UC Davis where she is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and a Faculty Researcher at the Center for Mind and Brain. Dr. Oakes’s work examines cognitive development in infancy, with a particular focus on visual cognitive processes including perception, categorization, and attention. She has written over 100 articles and chapters, edited three volumes, and with David Rakison wrote Developmental cascades: Building the infant mind, which was the 2022 winner of the Eleanor Maccoby Book Award in Developmental Psychology awarded by APA Division 7. She recently wrote a textbook on infant development with Vanessa Lobue and Marianella Casasola entitled Infancy: The development of the whole child. She is the past-president of the International Congress of Infant Studies and currently serves as the editor-in-chief of the journal Infancy. The talk will be recorded and made available for later viewing. For more information on the talk series and recordings of previous events, please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Best regards, Jochen Triesch -- Prof. Dr. Jochen Triesch Johanna Quandt Chair for Theoretical Life Sciences Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies and Goethe University Frankfurt http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/~triesch/ Recent publications: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-64234-z https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/11204381?casa_token=RBlsm2RTa…

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Postdoc or PhD opening in the modelling of oscillatory bursts and their information processing impact
by BATTAGLIA Demian March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Dear all, We are happy to announce the opening of a two-year postdoctoral position (or three-year PhD position) in the group of Dr. Demian Battaglia within the Functional System Dynamics team at the University of Strasbourg, France ( [ https://funsyteam.org/ | https://funsyteam.org/) ] . The recruited candidate will also work in close collaboration with other experimental colleagues in the FunSy team, such as Dr. Romain Goutagny. The project investigates how complex neural dynamics support information processing in the brain by combining computational analysis of neural recordings with mechanistic modeling of neural circuits. The recruited researcher will primarily develop spiking network models to study how transient oscillatory activity shapes information flow, trajectory selection, and attention-like weighting of sequential inputs in distributed neural systems. In parallel, they will contribute to the analysis of hippocampal electrophysiological recordings collected during behavior, linking neuronal assemblies and oscillatory patterns to behavior and working memory. Depending on interests and progress, the work may also extend to the study of interactions between the hippocampus and its wider brain network using large-scale neural recordings, or to the comparison between control and pathological mouse models. We are seeking candidates with a background in computational neuroscience, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related fields, and a strong motivation to work on digital neurohealth applications. Applicants should have solid programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Matlab), good communication skills in English (oral and written), and the ability to work effectively in an international team. Curiosity and open-mindedness are particularly valued, as our group tends to develop original methods tailored to specific scientific questions rather than simply applying existing ones. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: open until the position is filled (ideally by the end of April 2026). Please send your application, including a CV, motivation letter, publications if any (preprints accepted), and the contact details of at least two academic references who can provide recommendation letters. Pre-selected candidates will be interviewed over Zoom. The University of Strasbourg hosts a dynamic and growing neuroscience community spanning research from molecules and cells to whole-brain imaging and behavior, closely connected with clinical research. The city’s location at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland fosters interactions with leading transnational computational neuroscience centers. Strasbourg, one of the capitals of the European Union, offers a vibrant cultural and student life and is well connected by high-speed train to major European cities (e.g., less than two hours from Paris and Frankfurt). We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to groups underrepresented in STEM. CONTACT: Demian Battaglia ( dbattaglia(a)unistra.fr)

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Methods in Computational Neuroscience at MBL in Woods Hole 2026
by Stefano Fusi March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

The deadline for applying to the Methods in Computational Neuroscience summer course at MBL in Woods Hole is approaching (March 16)! An exciting course with an amazing lineup of lecturers in a beautiful location. The course will run from July 24 to August 21, 2026. The online application form and additional information can be found at: https://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/methods-in-computational-neuroscience/

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PhD opening on hybrid connectome-based / AI simulations of resting state activiy
by BATTAGLIA Demian March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Dear all, We are happy to announce the opening of a PhD position in the group of Dr. Demian Battaglia within the Functional System Dynamics team at the University of Strasbourg, France ( [ https://funsyteam.org/ | https://funsyteam.org/ ] ). The recruited graduate student will work in close collaboration with the group of Dr. Laura Harsan and the IMIS team at the University Hospital of Strasbourg, specialized in rodent and human neuroimaging. The project aims to develop new approaches for modeling large-scale brain activity by combining mechanistic connectome-based models with modern machine-learning methods. Mean-field brain models grounded in structural connectivity provide mechanistic interpretability and allow researchers to reverse-engineer the dynamical principles underlying brain activity, but they remain simplified and only partially faithful to empirical data. In contrast, artificial neural networks can achieve high predictive accuracy when modeling neural time series, yet they are often difficult to interpret mechanistically. The project will explore the concept of a “hybrid twin,” a modeling framework that couples mechanistic brain models with data-driven neural networks to jointly achieve interpretability and empirical fidelity. These methods will be applied to the analysis of rodent and human fMRI data across multiple pathological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome, and alcohol use disorder. We are seeking candidates with a background in computational neuroscience, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related fields, and a strong motivation to work on digital neurohealth applications. Applicants should have solid programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Matlab), good communication skills in English (oral and written), and the ability to work effectively in an international team. Curiosity and open-mindedness are particularly valued, as our group tends to develop original methods tailored to specific scientific questions rather than simply applying existing ones. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 22, 2026 Please send your application, including a CV, motivation letter, publications if any (preprints accepted), and the contact details of at least two academic references who can provide recommendation letters. Pre-selected candidates will be interviewed over Zoom. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a formal oral interview before a local committee for final qualification and selection. The University of Strasbourg hosts a dynamic and growing neuroscience community spanning research from molecules and cells to whole-brain imaging and behavior, closely connected with clinical research. The city’s location at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland fosters interactions with leading transnational computational neuroscience centers. Strasbourg, one of the capitals of the European Union, offers a vibrant cultural and student life and is well connected by high-speed train to major European cities (e.g., less than two hours from Paris and Frankfurt). We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to groups underrepresented in STEM. CONTACT: Demian Battaglia ( dbattaglia(a)unistra.fr) Laura Harsan ( harsan(a)unistra.fr)

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Deadline approaching: Transatlantic Behavioural Neuroscience School, Aug 11-22nd
by Mateusz Kostecki March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

Hello! We would like to remind you that the deadline for registration to our Transatlantic Behavioural Neuroscience School is *this Sunday, March 15th!* The school is aimed at teaching young researchers everything they need to design and build their own behavioural setups, conduct complex experiments and analyze their data using open software and hardware. Our school is divided in five blocks: - *3D printing*, where you will have an opportunity to learn the theory necessary to take full advantage of this technique and how to use Autodesk Fusion software to design elements of your behavioural setup - *Electronics and Arduino*, that is intended to provide the skills necessary to understand the design of devices used in behavioural research; it will also teach how to build and program such devices - among others, optogenetics laser controllers, automated doors, stimulus delivery systems and devices used for synchronizing data streams - *Bonsai* module that aims at teaching you how to use Bonsai to track your animals, conduct closed-loop experiments with Arduino and analyze your data - *Deeplabcut* *and machine learning*, where you will gain an in-depth understanding of the DL tools used in behavioural science and learn how to apply them to extract interesting information from your data - *Project* is the module where you will apply all the knowledge gained during the course to build a 3D-printed setup for studying phototactic behaviour in Drosophila, conduct experiments and analyze the data School will be also composed of a series of lectures by researchers studying animal behaviour on different model systems and with different approaches. PhD students and early-stage researchers are especially encouraged to apply. *We provide partial or full travel grants and fee waivers for participants who cannot cover the costs. *This year,*thanks to collaboration with FENS*, European students will be also able to obtain travel grants and fee waivers. Please find more info here - https://nenckiopenlab.org/tbnss2026/. Best, Mateusz Kostecki -- --- Mateusz Kostecki Postdoc Jekely Lab Heidelberg University https://twitter.com/mtkostecki https://evolvingbehavior.blog/

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Call - Senior or mid-career researchers in AI, data science and computational sciences - Paris Brain Institute – France
by SITT Jacobo Diego March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

-------------------------------------- Apologies for cross-postings -------------------------------------- The Paris Brain Institute (https://parisbraininstitute.org/) invites expressions of interest from internationally recognized senior and mid-career researchers in the fields of AI, data science and computational sciences to address key challenges in brain health and neuroscience. This expression of interest is part of a strategic effort to anticipate future recruitment opportunities and shape a future recruitment call. The Institute is currently exploring the launch of a formal recruitment call in Fall 2026, with potential appointments starting in Fall 2027. The potential offer could typically comprise a “Director of Research” position at CNRS, subject to institutional approval and competitive recruitment procedures, together with a competitive salary complement, and an attractive start-up package to enable the development of a new research team. We welcome expressions of interest from researchers working in areas including, but not limited to: * AI and data science for omics data * AI for drug discovery and repositioning * Computational modelling and AI for cognitive science * Computational modelling and AI for neurophysiology * Computational and data-driven neuroscience * Data science approaches for epidemiology * Integration of multimodal data * “NeuroAI” research at the interface of AI and neuroscience * Validation and benchmarking of AI systems For more details, please refer to the call content and application platform: https://institut-du-cerveau.wiin.io/en/applications/call-for-senior-or-mid-… The application is a lightweight process: please submit a full academic CV and a 1-page letter describing your interest in joining the Paris Brain Institute and your overall research vision through the platform. All submissions will be treated confidentially. Application deadline: Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than June 15th, 2026, 23h59 CET. Earlier submissions are highly encouraged as reviewing will be performed on a rolling basis. ----------------------------------- Also opened for applications: call for junior group leaders! As part of his strategic development in AI, data science and computational science, the Paris Brain Institute has opened a call for Junior group leaders. This junior call corresponds to a formal recruitment procedure. The Junior Group Leader will be recruited for five years, as a principal investigator, with a competitive salary. They will be awarded an attractive start-up package for kick-starting their group. For more details, please refer to the call content and application platform: https://institut-du-cerveau.wiin.io/en/applications/call-for-juniorgrouplea… Application deadline for Junior Group Leaders: April 26th, 2026, 23h59 CET. -- Jacobo Diego Sitt, MD, PhD, HDR INSERM DR1 Researcher Paris Brain Institute Paris, France

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bioAI PhD student position at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY USA
by Benjamin Cowley March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

The Cowley group is recruiting a bioAI PhD student to start Fall 2026 at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in NY, USA (about an hour from NYC). This is a brand new PhD program track for students already with Master's degrees in a quantitative field (CS/engineering/physics, etc.) to build and apply computational approaches in cutting edge biological experiments. https://www.cshl.edu/phd-program/bioai-phd-program/ The Cowley group builds data-driven AI models to predict neural responses and behavior. We focus on closed-loop, active learning experiments that combine data collection and model training. https://cowleygroup.cshl.edu/ If interested, please directly contact Ben Cowley (cowley [at] cshl.edu) Ben will be at Cosyne 2026 and happy to chat.

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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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