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4th information letter: International Symposium on the Role of Eye Movements in Vision - Yarbus-100

by Durant, Szonya

Institute for Information Transmission Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Kharkevich Institute) The Yarbus-100 Organizing Committee is pleased to present the up-to-date information about Yarbus-100 Symposium Deadlines Earlier, in the 2nd information letter, it was announced that the deadline, both for abstract and for short report submission is March, 10. However, it has now been arranged that the proceedings of our symposium will be published in a Special Issue of Perception, raising the possibility of allowing more time for participants planning submission of reports because, in the case of the Special Issue, the manuscripts should be submitted to Perception via the PiMMS website after the symposium. At the same time, we are not able to postpone the deadline for abstract submission, taking into account the time necessary for reviewing the texts received and creating the symposium program. Thus, all the potential participants are requested to send their abstracts to the organizing committee no later than March 17, but those who need some additional time to complete the report, may delay sending the main text up to April 1. Submission procedure - Prospective manuscript (both .pdf and .doc) should be send to yarbus100(a)iitp.ru<mailto:yarbus100@iitp.ru> as an attachment. - Guidelines for authors can be found at the Perception official site. - Before the symposium, the approved abstracts will be published in the Program of the symposium. - After the symposium, Perception/Pion will set up a special folder "Yarbus 100" for collecting the manuscripts selected for publication in Perception. The authors will be allowed to improve their manuscripts taking into account discussions at the symposium. Additional Master Classes Two additional proposals for Master Classes have been added: from SR Research ("Eye Tracking in Vision Sciences - Practical Considerations for Saccadic, Pursuit, Video, and 3D Studies") and from Acuity Intelligence ("Getting real: Eye-tracking beyond the screen and outside of the lab"). Information on the ITaS website Beginning from the February 27 all the information about the symposium will be posted on the ITaS's official website: http://itas2014.iitp.ru/?q=en/node/50 We are looking forward to welcoming you and/or your colleagues at the symposium Yarbus-100 and the conference ITaS'14. For any questions and suggestions please contact Mr Andrey Bolshakov at: yarbus100(a)iitp.ru<mailto:yarbus100@iitp.ru> .

March 11, 2014

Postdoc(s) in computational neuroscience

by Kevin Gurney

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join an EU-funded, project NoTremor which aims to provide patient specific, multi-scale computational models of the coupled brain and neuromuscular systems that will be subsequently used to improve the quality of analysis, prediction and progression of Parkinson's disease. In particular, it aspires to establish the neglected link between brain modelling and neuromuscular systems that will result in a holistic representation of the physiology for PD patients. We are offering an opportunity to play a key role in this EU-funded, multi-centre, multidisciplinary project. The remit of this post is twofold: (i) To help develop the software infrastructure supporting the modeling which will make use of new middleware and model description frameworks developed at Sheffield. (ii) To develop high level computational models of brain nuclei dealing with motor control using concepts and techniques from control theory. This post has been nominally identified as a single full-time position to begin straight away for 21 months, but depending on the skills of the applicants, the post may be split (with the possibility of part time working) for two candidates who each have either software or control engineering skills, qualifications and experience. You can view the supporting documentation by clicking on About the Job and About the University located near the top of your screen. Salary Grade 7 £28,972 per annum. Closing date 2/4/2014. Informal enquiries to Prof. Kevin Gurney k.gurney(a)shef.ac.uk Application may be made online at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/ -- Kevin Gurney, PhD, FSB Professor of Computational Neuroscience Adaptive Behaviour Research Group Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, S10 2TP, UK<http://www.shef.ac.uk/%7Eabrg/> http://abrg.group.shef.ac.uk/people/kevin/ ------------- "Email is a wonderful thing for people whose role in life is to be on top of things. But not for me; my role is to be on the bottom of things. What I do takes long hours of studying and uninterruptible concentration." Donald Knuth: Professor Emeritus of the Art of Computer Programming at Stanford University, and winner of the 1974 Turing Award.

March 11, 2014

eNTERFACE14 Summer Workshop - Call for participation - 4 days left!!

by Daniel Erro

Dear list members, Aholab Signal Processing research group, from Bilbao, Spain, is hosting eNTERFACE’14, the 10th Summer Workshop on Multimodal Interfaces (Bilbao, June 9th to July 9th 2014). eNTERFACE workshops gather in a single place a team of senior project leaders, researchers, and students, to work on a pre-specified list of challenges for 4 weeks. Participants are organized in teams, each team being attached to a specific project. The following project may be of interest to you: Title: Quantification of the alteration in the resting state networks for measuring brain pathologies and diseases Leading team: I. Diez, A. Erramuzpe, S. Stramaglia1, and J.M. Cortes, from Biocruces Health Research Institute Abstract: Resting State Networks (RSNs) are the result from the coherence across brain regions in the high-amplitude ultra-slow (0.1 Hz) fluctuations in the Blood-Oxygen-Level-Dependent (BOLD) signal acquired with resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI). The RSNs are universal, meaning that, beyond individual brain differences, they emerge at rest in all healthy subjects. This universal behavior in healthy brains has pushed forward the strategy for quantification of the RSNs alterations in brain pathological conditions to find for new neuroimaging markers for both mental and cognitive disorders. Indeed, alterations in the RSNs have been found in patients with deficit of consciousness after brain traumatic injury, in Alzheimer disease and schizophrenia. Based on these results, it is expected that RSNs alterations occur as well for other brain disorders and diseases. This is the main motivation of this project, given an input rs-fMRI data of a specific patient, to develop new and efficient methods capable to quantify the precise amount of alteration (respect to control) for each of the resting networks. If you are a senior/junior researcher or a PhD/MS/undergraduate student working on similar topics and you want to collaborate in this project, please prepare a short CV in electronic format along with a list of skills you can offer to the team and fill in the application form available on the official website. eNTERFACE’14 has no registration fee and lodging prices will be highly competitive. We will also offer about 5 grants covering accomodation expenses (more information will be given through the official website in due course). Important dates: Deadline for application: March 14th 2014 Notification of acceptance to participants: April 11th 2014 Workshop: June 9th – July 4th 2014 Web: http://aholab.ehu.es/eNTERFACE14 Contact: enterface14(a)aholab.ehu.es

March 11, 2014

Call for applications: Brains for Brains Young Researchers' Computational Neuroscience Award 2014

by Kerstin Schwarzwälder

Dear colleagues, for the fifth time, the Bernstein Association for Computational Neuroscience is announcing the "Brains for Brains Young Researchers' Computational Neuroscience Award". The call is open for researchers of any nationality who have contributed to a peer reviewed publication (as coauthor) or peer reviewed conference abstract (as first author) that was submitted before starting their doctoral studies, is written in English and was accepted or published in 2013 or 2014. The award comprises 500 € prize money, plus a travel grant of up to 2.000 € to cover a trip to Germany, including participation in the Bernstein Conference 2014 in Göttingen (www.bernstein-conference.de) and an individually planned visit to up to two German research institutions in Computational Neuroscience. Deadline for application is April 25, 2014. Detailed information about the application procedure can be found under: www.nncn.de/en/bernstein-association/brains-for-brains-2014 For inquiries please contact info(a)bcos.uni-freiburg.de Best regards, Kerstin Schwarzwälder -- Dr. Kerstin Schwarzwälder Bernstein Coordination Site of the National Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg Hansastr. 9A 79104 Freiburg Germany phone: +49 761 203 9594 fax: +49 761 203 9585 schwarzwaelder(a)bcos.uni-freiburg.de www.nncn.de Twitter: NNCN_Germany <http://twitter.com/NNCN_Germany> YouTube: Bernstein TV <http://www.youtube.com/user/BernsteinNetwork> Facebook: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, Germany <https://www.facebook.com/BernsteinNetwork> LinkedIn: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, Germany <http://www.linkedin.com/company/bernstein-network-computational-neuroscienc…>

March 10, 2014

Ikerbasque Research Fellow ("Tenure"). Methods in Neuroimaging, Bilbao (Spain)

by Jesus Cortes

Dear researcher, One position for "Ikerbasque Research Fellow" will be host by the new emerging group of Computational Neuroimaging in Biocruces. http://www.biocruces.com/l1003 More information about the position, "Ikerbasque Research Fellow" at http://www.ikerbasque.net/fellows More information about Biocruces http://www.biocruces.com/ Interested researchers must contact me before March 15th, 2014. Feel free in contacting me for any further question or comment. Provide a copy of an updated CV remarking best 5 publications. Prof. Jesus M Cortes Ikerbasque Research Professor Head of the Computational Neuroimaging Lab Biocruces Health Research Institute

March 10, 2014

Call for papers: IEEE HealthCom'14 - Workshop on "e-health in Neurosciences"

by Renan Moioli

[Apologies for cross-postings] ******************************************************************************************************** 16th IEEE International Conference on e-Health Networking, Application & Services (IEEE HealthCom'14) Workshop on "e-health in Neurosciences" (The workshop comprises a full-day technical session with oral presentations of accepted papers and discussions) Natal, RN, Brazil - October 15-18, 2014 1st CALL FOR PAPERS ******************************************************************************************************** Homepage: http://www.ieee-healthcom.org ******************************************************************************************************** IEEE HEALTHCOM 2014 Workshop on "e-health in Neurosciences" is a part of the IEEE International Conference on e-Health Networking, Application & Services (IEEE HEALTHCOM 2014), which is fully sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society. Recent developments in information and communications technologies have been increasingly influencing the health-care field. In this context, work on biomedical engineering and neurosciences are fundamental for the reliable, secure, and ethical use of technology. The workshop in "e-health in Neurosciences" aims at bringing together prominent researchers in this field creating a place to exchange the latest research achievements and experiences. The ongoing inclusion of new technologies such as virtual reality, wearable sensors and actuators, brain-computer interfaces, biosensors, etc., have to be accompanied by a high level debate by the scientific community and society. We believe that the IEEE Healthcom'14 Conference is the appropriate forum to discuss innovative and emerging findings. Prospective authors are cordially invited to submit their original contributions covering completed or ongoing work related to the eHealth area. The topics include but are not limited to: * Brain-machine/computer interfaces (BMI) / (BCI) * Biomedical signal processing * Biofeedback * Neuromodulation * Ethical implications of e-health technologies * Augmented and immersive virtual reality * Telemedicine and mobile telemedicine * Biomedical and biosensors engineering * Body sensor/actuators networks and wearable sensor systems On-Line Submissions & Publications: ******************************************************************************************************** All submissions should be written in English with a maximum paper length of six (6) IEEE style printed pages including figures, without incurring additional page charges. One (1) additional page is allowed with a charge of USD100, if accepted. Papers exceeding 7 pages will not be accepted at EDAS, nor will they be reviewed at all. Papers will be reviewed with the standard reviewing procedure (with at least 3 independent anonymous reviews). Accepted papers will be published on IEEExplore. The best accepted paper will receive the Best Paper Award and an extended version will be considered for publication in the International Journal on E-Health and Medical Communications. Submission link: http://www.ieee-healthcom.org/authors.html Important Dates ******************************************************************************************************** - Deadline for Paper Submissions: April 30, 2014 - Notification of Acceptance: June 30, 2014 - Deadline for Author Registration: August 15, 2014 - Deadline for Camera-ready Papers: August 31, 2014 About the Venue ******************************************************************************************************** Praiamar Natal Hotel & Convention (http://www.praiamarnatal.com.br) Ponta Negra, Natal-RN, Brazil Organizers ******************************************************************************************************** Fabrício L. Brasil (Edmond and Lily Safra Int. Inst. of Neuroscience of Natal (ELS-IINN)) Hougelle Simplício (Edmond and Lily Safra Int. Inst. of Neuroscience of Natal (ELS-IINN)) Mariana F. P. de Araújo (Edmond and Lily Safra Int. Inst. of Neuroscience of Natal (ELS-IINN)) Renan C. Moioli (Edmond and Lily Safra Int. Inst. of Neuroscience of Natal (ELS-IINN)) Contact Information ******************************************************************************************************** Renan C. Moioli <moioli(a)natalneuro.org.br> IEEE HEALTHCOM 2014 Workshop on "e-health in Neurosciences" program chair

March 10, 2014

DENDRITES 2014, July 1-4, Crete: DEADLINE EXTENSION & REGISTRATION WAIVERS

by Yiota Poirazi

Apologies for cross-posting! Please distribute to interested parties. many thanks! Yiota Poirazi ------------------------------------------------------- DENDRITES 2014 4^th NAMASEN Training Workshop Heraklion, Crete, Greece. July 1-4, 2014 http://dendrites2014.gr/ info(a)dendrites2014.gr <mailto:info@dendrites2014.gr> * * * * * ABSTRACT SUBMISSION EXTENDED * * * * * Abstract submission for poster and oral presentation has been extended to *March 31st, 2014.* * * * * * REGISTRATION WAIVERS FOR STUDENTS/POSTDOCS* * * * * We are happy to announce the availability of registration waivers for the entire meeting. Waivers are provided by IBRO PERC funding for Symposia, Workshops & Meetings. Students and postdocs presenting an abstract are eligible. To request a waiver, please send an email to info(a)dendrites2014.org <mailto:info@dendrites2014.org>including information about your submitted abstract. Travel funds might also become available and will be announced on the web site. ---------------------------------------- Dendrites 2014 aims to bring together scientists from around the world to present their research on dendrites, ranging from the molecular to the anatomical and biophysical levels. The Workshop will take place in the beautiful island of Crete, just after the AREADNE meeting (areadne.org) which takes place in the nearby island of Santorini. Note that Santorini is just a 2 hour boat ride from Crete. One could combine two meetings in a single trip to Greece! FORMAT AND SPEAKERS The meeting consists of the Main Event (July 1-3) and the Soft Skills Day (July 4). Invited speakers for the Main Event include: * Susumu Tonegawa (Nobel Laureate), * Angus Silver, * Tiago Branco, * Alcino J. Silva, * Michael Häusser, * Julietta U. Frey, * Stefan Remy, and * Kristen Harris. For the Soft Skills Day, Kerri Smith, Nature podcast editor, is going to present on communication and dissemination of scientific results. Alcino J. Silva (UCLA) will present his recent work on developing tools for integrating and planning research in Neuroscience. There will be a hands on session on tools used to model neural cells/networks and a talk about the advantages of publishing under the Creative Commons License. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Submission of abstracts for poster and oral presentations are due by *31 March 2014*. We welcome both experimental and theoretical contributions addressing novel findings related to dendrites. For details, please see http://dendrites2014.gr/call/. Electronic abstract submission is hosted on the Frontiers platform, where extended abstracts will be published as an online, open access special issue (in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, Impact factor 4.5). One of the authors has to register for the main event as a presenting author. In case an abstract is not accepted for presentation, the registration fee will be refunded. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Please see the conference web site (http://dendrites2014.gr/) subscribe to our twitter (https://twitter.com/dendrites2014) or RSS feeds (http://dendrites2014.gr/rss_feed/news.xml) or send an email to info(a)dendrites2014.org <mailto:info@dendrites2014.org>. -- Panayiota Poirazi, Ph.D. Research Director Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) Vassilika Vouton, P.O.Box 1385 GR 711 10 Heraklion, Crete, GREECE Tel: +30 2810 391139 Fax: +30 2810 391101 Εmail:poirazi@imbb.forth.gr http://www.dendrites.gr

March 10, 2014

CFP: SSPA2014 (6 Days left deadline) - 2nd Smart Sensor Protocols and Algorithms - Benidorm, Spain, June 22-27, 2014

by Sandra Sendra

[Please accept our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this email] *********************** CFP ******************************* 2nd Smart Sensor Protocols and Algorithms (SSPA2014) http://jlloret.webs.upv.es/sspa2014/ in conjunction with The thirteenth International Conference on Ad-Hoc Networks and Wireless (AdHoc Now-2014) Benidorm, Spain, June 22-27, 2014. http://www.adhocnow.net/ SCOPE: Smart Sensor protocols and algorithms make use of several methods and techniques (such as machine learning techniques, decision making techniques, knowledge representation, network optimization, problem solution techniques, and so on), to establish communication between network devices. They can be used to perceive the network conditions, or the user behavior, in order to dynamically plan, adapt, decide, take the appropriate actions, and learn from the consequences of their actions. The algorithms can make use of the information gathered from the protocol in order to sense the environment, plan actions according to the input, take consciousness of what is happening in the environment, and take the appropriate decisions using a reasoning engine. Goals such as decide which scenario fits best its end-to-end purpose, or environment prediction, can be achieved with smart protocols and algorithms. Moreover, they could learn from the past and use this knowledge to improve future de! cisions. In this workshop, researchers are encouraged to submit papers focused on the design, development, analysis or optimization of smart sensor protocols or algorithms at any communication layer. Algorithms and protocols based on artificial intelligence techniques for network management, network monitoring, quality of service enhancement, performance optimization and network secure are included in the workshop. This conference edition once again targets to gather researchers from academia and industrial sectors to present analytical research, simulations, practical results, position papers addressing the pros and cons of specific proposals, and advances in sensor protocols and algorithms. The topics suggested by the conference can be discussed in term of concepts, state of the art, standards, deployments, implementations, running experiments and applications. TOPICS OF INTEREST: Authors are invited to submit complete unpublished papers, which are not under review in any other conference or journal, including, but are not limited to, the following topic areas: - Reasoning and learning techniques for sensing environment pollution - Smart route prediction in vehicular sensor networks - Smart data aggregation in vehicular sensor networks - Smart multimedia network protocols and algorithms for WSNs - Application layer, transport layer and network layer cognitive protocols - Cognitive radio network protocols and algorithms - Automatic protocols and algorithms for environment prediction - Algorithms and protocols to predict data network states - Intelligent synchronization techniques for sensor network protocols and algorithms - Smart sensor protocols and algorithms for e-health - Software applications for smart algorithms design and development in WSNs - Dynamic protocols based on the perception of their performance - Smart protocols and algorithms for Smartgrids - Protocols and algorithms focused on building conclusions for taking the appropriate actions - Smart Automatic and self-autonomous WSNs - Artificial intelligence applied in protocols and algorithms for WSNs - Smart security protocols and algorithms in WSNs - Smart cryptographic algorithms for communication in WSNs - Artificial intelligence applied to power efficiency and energy saving protocols and algorithms - Smart routing and switching protocols and algorithms in WSNs - Cognitive protocol and algorithm models for saving communication costs - Any kind of intelligent technique applied to QoS, content delivery, network Monitoring and network mobility management - Smart cooperative protocols and algorithms WSNs - Problem recognition and problem solving protocols for WSNs - Genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic and neural networks applied to WSNs IMPORTANT DATES: Abstract registration: 14th of March 2014 Submission deadline: 14th of March 2014 Author notification: 9th of April 2014 Camera-ready version: 25th of April 2014 Workshop Dates: 22-27th of June 2014 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished papers. Papers presenting original and unpublished work are invited and will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical soundness, and clarity of exposition. Submitted papers should be in PDF format. The submission website is: http://senldogo0039.springer-sbm.com/ocs/conference/submitpaperto/SSPA2014 Authors can upload papers that should not exceed 8 pages (including a 150 word abstract, all figures, tables and references) in Springer Verlag LNCS format. All papers will be reviewed for technical merit. Detailed formatting and submission guidelines is available on the conference website. Submissions imply the willingness of at least one author to register, attend the conference, and present the paper. SPECIAL ISSUES: Network Protocols and Algorithms COMMITTEES: General Chairs Jaime Lloret Mauri, Universitat Polit�cnica Val�ncia, Spain Kayhan Zrar Ghafoor, University of Koya, Kurdistan Region-Iraq TPC Chairs Miguel Garcia Pineda, Universidad Polit�cnica de Valencia, Spain Ali Safa, Universiti of Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Panel & Tutorial Chairs Sandra Sendra compte, Universidad Polit�cnica de Valencia, Spain Rashid Khokhar, Charles Sturt University, Australia Web Chair Alejandro C�novas Solbes, Universitat Polit�cnica Val�ncia, Spain

March 8, 2014

Summer school at Bangalore, India: Computational Approaches to Learning and Memory

by Aditya Gilra

Announcing a new course: Computational Approaches to Memory and Plasticity (CAMP @ Bangalore)<http://www.ncbs.res.in/camp> . Venue: National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India<http://www.ncbs.res.in/> Dates: 28th June to 12th July, 2014 Organizer: Upinder Bhalla (NCBS, Bangalore, India)<http://www.ncbs.res.in/bhalla> CAMP @ Bangalore is a 15-day summer school on the theory and simulation of learning, memory and plasticity in the brain. PhD students and post-docs from theoretical and/or experimental backgrounds (physics, math, neuroscience, engineering, etc.) are welcome. Familiarity with programming, dynamical systems, and/or computational neuroscience is highly desirable. Master's or Bachelor's degree students can apply if they have sufficient background. The course will start with remedial tutorials on neuroscience / math / programming and then work upwards from sub-cellular electrical and chemical signaling in neurons, onward to micro-circuits and networks, all with an emphasis on learning, memory and plasticity. Students worldwide are encouraged to apply online at www.ncbs.res.in/camp latest by 30th Mar, 2014. A poster for the school can be downloaded at the course website<http://www.ncbs.res.in/camp>. Please circulate the information widely. Lecturers: Sumantra Chattarji (NCBS, Bangalore) <http://www.ncbs.res.in/shona> Xiao-Jing Wang (New York University, New York)<http://www.cns.nyu.edu/wanglab/> Suhita Nadkarni (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune)<http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/~suhita/Suhita/Home.html> Michael Hausser (University College, London)<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/WIBR/research/neuro/mh/index.htm> Eve Marder (Brandeis University, Waltham/Boston)<http://blogs.brandeis.edu/marderlab/> Rishikesh Narayanan (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)<http://mbu.iisc.ernet.in/~rngrp/> Arthur Wingfield (Brandeis University, Waltham/Boston)<http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/faculty/wingfield.html> Claudia Clopath (Imperial College, London)<http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/c.clopath/> Arvind Kumar (Bernstein Center, Freiburg)<http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/people/details/kumar> Stefano Fusi (Columbia University, New York)<http://neurotheory.columbia.edu/stefano.html> Raghav Rajan (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune)<http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/~raghav/> For more information, email camp2014(a)ncbs.res.in Best Regards, Aditya. ---- Aditya Gilra, Prof Upinder S Bhalla's lab, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore - 560065, India. Ph: 91-80-23666507.

March 8, 2014

Open Postdoc positions at Bernstein Center Freiburg, Germany

by Birgit Ahrens

Dear Computational Neuroscience Community, Please find below our job posting for Postdoc positions in the labs of Prof. Stefan Rotter, Prof. Ulrich Egert and Dr. Robert Schmidt / Dr. Arvind Kumar at the Bernstein Center Freiburg (BCF) <http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/> , Germany. Best regards Birgit Ahrens PostDoc position on computational models of dopamine neuromodulation One PostDoc position is available from the Cluster of Excellence BrainLinks-BrainTools in Freiburg (Germany) in the research groups of Robert Schmidt and Arvind Kumar located at the Bernstein Center Freiburg. The project is focused on studying the effect of dopamine on the basal ganglia network dynamics and on motor output. In particular, simulations of basal ganglia circuits will be used to characterize the functional role of dopamine through the complex modulation of membrane and synaptic properties of striatal cells. The results of this project are expected to contribute to develop new treatment strategies for akinesia, rigidity, bradykinesia and levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease. The ideal candidate has a strong background in computational neuroscience demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Advanced programming skills (e.g. Matlab or Python), high motivation and a vivid interest in neuroscientific research are mandatory. Experience in the analysis of neurophysiological data and computational modelling is expected. The position is initially for one year (100% TV-L E13) and can be extended to a total of 30 months after successful internal evaluation of the project. Please send a single PDF containing your CV, and a scientific research statement (max. 2 pages) to <mailto:dopamine@brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de> dopamine(a)brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de. In addition, please arrange 2-3 referees to send their recommendation letters directly to the same e-mail address. Application deadline is the 31st March, 2014 and the position starts latest October 2014. Further details on: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs <http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs> Postdoc Position on Structure and Dynamics of Cortical Networks in the Computational Neuroscience lab of Prof. Stefan Rotter Our goal is to understand the interplay between network topology and spiking activity dynamics in the neocortex and other parts of the mammalian brain, and to explore the possibilities and constraints of dynamical brain function. Our main tools are mathematical/numerical network modeling and statistical data analysis, often used side by side within the framework of stochastic point processes and statistical graph theory. In collaboration with physiologists and anatomists, we seek to develop new perspectives for the model-based analysis and interpretation of neuronal signals. We are a young group of researchers from mathematics, physics, computer science and biology and invite applications to join the lab for a 2-3 year PostDoc project, and to enter the PostDoc program in Computational Neuroscience at the Bernstein Center Freiburg. Please apply online via our online application form <https://yoda.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/> and indicate "Rotter" as preferred project. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Further details on: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs <http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs> Postdoc position in Non-Clinical Epilepsy Research in the Biomicrotechnology lab of Prof. Ulrich Egert We are currently offering a Postdoc position (2 years) in the Laboratory for Biomicrotechnology (http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/people/details/egert) at the University of Freiburg. The project investigates mechanisms underlying mesiotemporal lobe epilepsy from the perspective of the dysfunction of interaction between subnetworks in the hippocampal formation (Froriep et al. 2012, Epilepsia). We aim to use targeted stimulation to reduce the circuit's susceptibility for seizures. It is essential that you have a background in neuroscience, ideally in experimental neurophysiology in vivo as well as a PhD degree. You should further be competent in data analysis and have an affinity for the network perspective. The project is part of the Cluster of Excellence "BrainLinks-BrainTools'' (www.brainlinks.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.brainlinks.uni-freiburg.de> ) together with the Bernstein Center Freiburg (www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de> ) and will combine neurophysiology, computational neuroscience and neurotechnology. Please apply online via our online application form <https://yoda.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/> and indicate "Egert" as preferred project. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Further details on: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs <http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs> Postdoc position in Neurotechnology & Computational Neuroscience in the lab of Prof. Stefan Rotter We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join an international team of scientists and engineers in the NeuroSeeker project (see http://www.neuroseeker.eu/) The goal of the project is to develop and apply new methods and software to improve the yield of novel high-resolution probes for recording activity from many neurons simultaneously. Candidates should hold a PhD in physics, applied mathematics, computer science or biology, with proven experience in software engineering and user-oriented application programming (C++ and/or Python). Specific knowledge and scientific publications in the fields of "statistical analysis of neuronal data" and/or "numerical methods and data structures in the neurosciences" are a requirement. Funding is already available, starting date is negotiable. Please apply online via our online application form <https://yoda.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/> and indicate "Rotter" as preferred project. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Further details on: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs <http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs> -- Dr. Birgit Ahrens -- Coordinator for the Teaching & Training Programs Bernstein Center Freiburg Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg Hansastr. 9a D - 79104 Freiburg Germany Phone: +49 (0) 761 203-9575 Fax: +49 (0) 761 203-9559 Email: <mailto:birgit.ahrens@bcf.uni-freiburg.de> birgit.ahrens(a)bcf.uni-freiburg.de Web: <http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/> www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de

March 7, 2014