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Postdoc in Data Science for a National Neurophysiologic Database – Technical University of Denmark
by Tobias Andersen March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

Postdoc in Data Science for a National Neurophysiologic Database – Technical University of Denmark Do you want to play a key role in using personal health data for research in diagnosing, monitoring and treating neurophysiological disorders? We are looking for a data scientist with a keen interest in neuroscience/neuroinformatics to help us build the National Neurophysiologic Database in Denmark. The National Neurophysiologic Database is a 5-year project funded by the Novo Nordic Foundation with partners from Copenhagen University hospital, Computerome and the Technical University of Denmark. The purpose of the database is to collect neurophysiological data from all hospitals in Denmark and make it available for research. When completed, the database will contain data from more than 100.000 measurements, that can be linked to detailed patient records, making it the largest database of its kind worldwide and an unmatched resource for neurophysiological research. Responsibilities and qualifications Your role will be to structure the database in collaboration with researchers in neurophysiology, medicine and data science. You will build tools for data harmonization and quality control. You will also play a key role in analysing data for neurophysiological research. Finally, you will also participate in developing multiple privacy preserving levels of access to the database. Our ideal candidate holds a PhD in neuroinformatics, data science or a related field, and has a keen interest in developing a research career in neuroinformatics with the National Neurophysiologic Database at its center. The ideal candidate for the position will have the following qualifications: * Strong programming skills in Python and, preferably, also Matlab. * Experience in using version control systems and documenting code * Experience in managing larger software projects with many partners * Experience in communicating with end users and documenting their requirements * Solid experience with full machine learning pipelines including feature design and selection, classification and validation. * Experience in analysing neurophysiological data, particularly EEG * Good knowledge of signal processing * Motivation to pursue or, preferably, extend a research career in neuroinformatics and data science As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). We offer You will work with dedicated colleagues at the Section for Cognitive Systems at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Copenhagen University Hospital. You will have working facilities at DTU and at Rigshospitalet. DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. Salary and terms of employment The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is initially 1 year but there are further career opportunities after the initial contract based on performance. Starting date is 1 May (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position. You can read more about career paths at DTU here: https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths Further information You can get further information from associate professor Tobias Andersen toban(a)dtu.dk<mailto:toban@dtu.dk> and professor Poul Jennum mobile phone +45 4025 4795. If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU here: https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/moving-to-denmark Application procedure Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 April 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link: https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1… Fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: * Application (cover letter) * CV * Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English) * List of publications * Optional: Letters of reference / Contact information for references Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU Compute is an internationally unique academic environment spanning the science disciplines: mathematics, statistics and computer science. We are an engineering department covering informatics and communication technologies (ICT) in their broadest sense. We play a major role in addressing the societal challenges of the digital society where ICT is a part of every industry, service, and human endeavour. The Section for Cognitive Systems at DTU Compute, is an internationally renowned group for machine learning research, with a strong emphasis on applications within the life sciences. Collaboration within the section will be encouraged. The section prioritize an friendly work environment and emphasizes a healthy work/life balance, You can find more information at https://www.compute.dtu.dk/english/research/research-sections/cogsys Technology for people DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews
by Tom Otto March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

Dear Colleagues, We are seeking to appoint a lecturer in cognitive neuroscience in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews. We are particularly interested in candidates who study areas at the interface of psychology and neuroscience and also in those with clinically related research and teaching interests. This is a permanent appointment, with a start date of August 1st 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Full details: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/2508/0/423584/889/lectur… *Dr Thomas Otto* *Director of Postgraduate Studies (Research)* School of Psychology & Neuroscience to7(a)st-andrews.ac.uk St Mary’s Quad, South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9JP Office 2-24

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Fully-funded PhD opening at the University of Oslo
by Eis Annavini March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

Are you a talented and innovative person who would like to contribute to the next generation of implantable sensor systems for medical devices? Come join us for a 3 years PhD fellowship at the University of Oslo! Our lab focuses on mechanisms behind tissue damage and recovery after neurotrauma; in this position you develop and test body sensor data analysis pipelines, and simulations and prototypes for an implantable sensor system for function recovery in spinal cord injuries patients (more information about the research group can be found here<https://www.med.uio.no/imb/english/research/groups/nerd/>). For further details about the position, and to apply, go to https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/259917/phd-candidate-in-medi… We look forward to hearing from you! The application deadline has been extended to April 15th, 2024. Best, Eis Annavini, PhD Head Engineer University of Oslo Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Phone: +47 22851201 Email: eis.annavini(a)medisin.uio.no Web: https://www.med.uio.no/imb/ [cid:image001.png@01DA7BA9.493E7390]

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Multiple tenure-track openings in Neuroscience at SISSA, Trieste (Italy)
by Eugenio Piasini March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

The Neuroscience Department of the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA; https://www.sissa.it/research/neuroscience ) invites expressions of interest from scientists from various fields of Neuroscience for multiple tenure-track positions with anticipated start in 2025. Ongoing neuroscience research at SISSA includes cognitive neuroscience, computational and theoretical neuroscience, systems neuroscience, molecular and cellular research as well as genomics and genetics. The Department intends to potentiate its activities in these fields and to strengthen cross-field interactions. Expressions of interest from scientists in any of these fields are welcome. The working and teaching language of SISSA is English. This is an equal opportunity career initiative and we encourage applications from qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and a proven record of research achievements. A clear potential to promote and lead research activities, and a specific interest in training and supervising PhD students is essential. Interested colleagues should present an original and innovative plan for their independent future research. We encourage both proposals within existing fields at SISSA as well as novel ideas outside of those or spanning various topics and methodologies of Neuroscience. SISSA is an international school promoting basic and applied research in Neuroscience, Mathematics and Physics and dedicated to the training of PhD students. Lab space and other resources will be commensurate with the appointment. Shared facilities include cell culture rooms, viral vector facilities, confocal microscopes, animal facilities, molecular and biochemical facilities, human cognition labs with EEG, TMS, and eye tracking systems, mechatronics workshop, and computing facilities. Agreements with national and international MRI scanning facilities are also in place. SISSA encourages fruitful exchanges between neuroscientists and other researchers including data scientists, physicists and mathematicians. Interested colleagues are invited to send a single pdf file including a full CV, a brief description of past and future research interests (up to 1,000 words), and the names of three referees to neuro.search(a)sissa.it . Selected candidates will be invited for an online or in-person seminar and 1-on-1 meetings in summer/autumn 2024. Deadline: A first evaluation round will consider all applications submitted before 15 May 2024. Later applications might be considered if no suitable candidates have been identified yet.

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10th EBRAINS Baltic-Nordic Summer School on Neuroscience, 28-31 May 2024 – Helsinki-Stockholm-Helsinki
by Peter Jedlicka March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

10TH EBRAINS BALTIC-NORDIC SUMMER SCHOOL ON NEUROSCIENCE FROM NEURONS TO THE VIRTUAL BRAIN, CONSCIOUSNESS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 28 May 2024 – University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland 29-31 May 2024 – Cruise Ship Silja-Line Helsinki-Stockholm-Helsinki 30 May 2024 – KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden https://lsmu.lt/en/events/ebrains/ We kindly invite you to attend 10th EBRAINS Baltic-Nordic Summer School on Neuroscience FROM NEURONS TO THE VIRTUAL BRAIN, CONSCIOUSNESS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE that will take place at the University Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; KTH Royal Institue of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, and a cruise ship Silja-Line Helsinki-Stockholm-Helsinki, symbolically linking European countries for research and collaboration in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The 10th EBRAINS Baltic-Nordic Summer School on Neuroscience will provide you with the latest achievements in the brain research, implications to AI methods and applications in clinical practice. The combined workshops and 10th EBRAINS Baltic-Nordic Summer School on Neuroscience are focused on: * multiscale modeling of brain functions; * brain-inspired computation algorithms; * individualized virtual human brain models; * intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence; * concepts of consciousness in biological and artificial systems; * ethics in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The target audience of this school are advanced master students, doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in neuroscience, medicine, artificial intelligence, and other related fields such as mathematics, informatics, physics, chemistry, biology, neuropsychology, cognitive sciences. HOW TO APPLY The summer school has a limited capacity of 25 students; therefore, a selection will be performed by a scientific organizing committee. Submit your application: https://lsmu.lt/en/events/ebrains/ DEADLINE: 15 April 2024. TUITON FEE Registration fee is 200 € for selected participants. The tuition fee includes accommodation and meals on the cruise ship Helsinki-Stockholm-Helsinki on 29-31 May 2024, access to conference facilities during the course days; workshop at the University of Helsinki, Finland on 28 May 2024; workshop at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden on 30 May 2024; bus tour in Stockholm, Sweden on 30 May 2024. A limited number of scholarships is available. Please indicate in the application form should you need financial support. PRELIMINARY LIST OF SPEAKERS Leading neuroscientists of Europe will give the lectures on theoretical and clinical neuroscience and AI: * Viktor Jirsa (Director, System Neuroscience Institute, Aix-Marseille Université, France; EBRAINS Chief Science Officer) * Walter Senn (Institue of Physiology, University of Bern, Switzerland; EBRAINS) * Alain Destexhe, Director, European Institure of Theoretical Neuroscience, Paris, France; EBRAINS * Marja-Leena Linne (Tampere University, Finland) * Jeanette Helgren-Kotaleski (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden) * Michele Migliore (Institute of Biophysics, Palermo, Italy) * Simo Vanni (University of Helsinki, Finland) * Bruce Graham (University of Stirling, UK) * Peter Jedlicka (Justus Liebig University Giessen, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany) * Herman Cuntz (Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Germany) * Arnd Roth (Wolfson Institute of Biomedical Research, University College London, UK) * Pawel Herman (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden) * Daniel Wojcik (Nencki Institute for Experimental Biology, Warsaw, Poland) * Ausra Saudargiene (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania) * Gaute Einevoll (Norwegian University of Life Sciences & University of Oslo, Norway) * Johannes Mehres (NeuroAI lab, EPFL, Switzerland) * Timothee Proix, Department of Basic Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland) * Pierpaolo Sorrentino (Aix-Marseille Université, France; EBRAINS) * Damien Depannemaecker (Aix-Marseille Université, France) * Spase Petkoski (Aix-Marseille Université, France) * Tuomo Mäki-Marttunen (University of Tampere, Finland) * Eero Pekkonen (Dept Neurology, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland) * Päivi Nevalainen (Helsinki University Hospital,Finland) * Saeed Montazeri (Dept of Physiology, University of Helsinki, Finland) PROGRAMME: https://lsmu.lt/wp-content/uploads/Program_EBRAINS_Nordic_Baltic_Summer_Sch… The summer school is organised in collaboration with EBRAINS (https://www.ebrains.eu/) European Brain Research Infrastructures. EBRAINS is the European network of digital infrastructure to accelerate brain research, advance innovations for brain health and translate brain knowledge into technological advances of AI. Scientific Committee and Organizers: * Ausra Saudargiene (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania) * Marja-Leena Linne (Tampere University, Finland) * Peter Jedlicka (Justus Liebig University Giessen; Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany) * Pawel Herman (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden) * Walter Senn (University of Bern, Switzerland) * Viktor Jirsa (Aix-Marseille Université, France) Environment protection: Silja-Line is operated by the Tallink Grupp that has environmental priority to reduce its CO2 emissions group-wide and in line with global emissions reductions targets. Tallink recognizes environmental protection and management as one of its highest priorities and that every effort is to be made to conserve and protect the environment from marine, atmospheric and other forms of pollution.

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Opportunities at the Institute for Advanced Computational Science, Stony Brook University
by Giancarlo La Camera March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024

*On behalf of the Institute for Advanced Computational Science at Stony Brook University* Interested in Computational Science? Get to Know IACS! Computational science is the use of models, simulations, and modern data analytics to solve complex problems and understand the world around us. It is an intrinsically multidisciplinary field of study. Computational science lies at the intersection of mathematics, informatics, natural and social sciences, and is a dynamic scientific method used to explain real-world processes and a method for solving increasingly complex problems. For instance, IACS researchers use computers to blow up stars, scan satellite imagery for the impacts of climate change, peer into the amazing world of quantum mechanics, and explore the mysteries of songbird communication. We use the world’s largest supercomputers and employ advanced Al. IACS students advance the intellectual foundations of computation and data, with high-impact applications in engineering; in the physical, environmental, life, and social sciences; and in the humanities. Join us! iacs.stonybrook.edu Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. -- Giancarlo La Camera <https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/neurobiology/people/faculty_Giancarlo_La…>, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Affiliate Faculty, Institute for Advanced Computational Science Affiliate Faculty, Institute for AI-driven Discovery and Innovation Director, Center for Neural Circuit Dynamics <https://www.stonybrook.edu/cncd/> Stony Brook University

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[JOB ANNOUNCEMENT] Program Officer, Computational Cognition & Machine Intelligence, Air Force Office of Scientific Research
by GREENWALD, HAL S DR-04 USAF AFMC AFOSR/RTA March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

Do you dream of having strategic influence on the future of AI? Apply to be the program officer for the Computational Cognition & Machine Intelligence program at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and help shape the future of AI and machine intelligence! AFOSR is the basic research funding arm of the US Air Force and Space Force, and we fund basic research that promises to advance future missions across nearly 40 areas of science and engineering. The CCMI portfolio funds high-risk, high-impact research on machine intelligence, including reasoning, inference, planning, decision making, autonomy, and the machine side of human-machine teaming, often informed by concepts and principles about higher-order cognitive processes responsible for complex problem solving and decision making. The Air Force is looking for experienced candidates with expertise in these areas who have a vision for the field, care deeply about the science, and want to work with researchers, other program officers, and interagency and international partners to advance that vision. There may also be opportunities to inform government policy and for research. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Lt Col Katrina Schweiker (katrina.schweiker.2(a)us.af.mil<mailto:katrina.schweiker.2@us.af.mil>), the hiring manager, with any questions. HOW TO APPLY (deadline April 15): DR-III (GS-14 equivalent, $139,395-181,216 with locality pay): https://airforcestem.recsolu.com/external/requisitions/iSqarQj9VdlB2OsnpyPV… DR-IV (GS-15 equivalent, $163,964-191,900 with locality pay): https://airforcestem.recsolu.com/external/requisitions/a-o1PMeb9GxPYjJjL3X0…

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Fully-funded PhD opening (UK home fees status) @ Imperial College London (Dr Danyal Akarca & Prof Daniel Goodman).
by Danyal Akarca March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

*Fully funded PhD position opening* Intelligent Systems and Networks Group Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Imperial College London *Supervisors:* Dr Danyal Akarca & Prof Daniel Goodman *PhD student status:* UK “Home” fee status (for information, see here <https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/#….> ) We are seeking a PhD candidate to join us at Imperial College London. This position offers a unique opportunity to explore the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, with the broad goal to investigateshared principles of computation within both artificial and biological intelligent systems. *Research topics:* These include, but are not limited to: (i) Information and communication within brain circuits of modular network topologies; (ii) Inductive structural and communication biases within brain-inspired neural networks; (iii) Comparing neural coding schemes; (iv) Resource rationality in task-solving neural networks and their scaling; (v) Evolutionary and developmental models of heterogeneity in the brain. Relevant papers of the supervisors include this <https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-023-00748-9>and this <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-26022-3>. *Requirements:* There is a requirement for a Master’s level degree (at level Merit minimum) and that your undergraduate degree is at level UK 2:1, but a 1st class and/or Distinction (respectively) would be highly desirable. We welcome candidates from a broad range of disciplines, including Neuroscience, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Machine learning, Cognitive Science, and related fields. Applicants should have a strong analytical and computational background, with proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI research (e.g., Python). Experience with neural network modelling, machine learning algorithms, or computational neuroscience tools is highly desirable. We are really looking for individuals who are curious, driven, and passionate about research in this exciting field. The ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences is essential. The position comes with funding, covering tuition fees with a stipend, covered by Danyal’s Imperial College Research Fellowship supported by Schmidt Futures. *Note, this position can only support UK Home fee status students. *This means that you would have been resident and settled in the UK at the start of the PhD (i.e., living in the UK most of the time) for the previous three years. If interested, please send an email to both supervisors with a CV and a paragraph summarising your interests (we welcome research proposals if you have one, but not necessary to write one) at danyal.akarca(a)gmail.com and d.goodman(a)imperial.ac.uk

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Early bird registration open: INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly
by INCF March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

*INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly early bird registration is open!* This year's theme is Brain Meets AI: Pioneering the Future of Neuroinformatics Assembly 2024 will highlight the transformative impact of state-of-the-art technology and collective ingenuity on our comprehension of the brain. Immerse yourself in the cutting edge of brain science, where innovative tools, shared expertise, and the pursuit of understanding meet to decode the essence of intelligence. *Important dates* Mar 15 - Early bird, abstract, & investigator presentation registration opens Jun 29 - Regular registration opens Sep 23-25 - Assembly Sep 26-27 - Training sessions Learn more & register today: bit.ly/INCFAssembly2024

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Postdoctoral position in sensory coding and memory - University of Sheffield
by Andrew Lin March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

How does the brain encode sensory information and form associative memories? Andrew Lin’s lab at the University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate to study these questions in the fruit fly Drosophila. We study memory using a range of methods, such as in vivo two-photon calcium imaging, electrophysiology, fly genetics, behavioural experiments, computational modelling and building custom equipment. You will design, develop and perform experiments and data analysis (tailoring the project to your own interests and expertise), write papers, and present your work at conferences and seminars. We seek self-motivated, innovative and creative candidates with a PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent experience), expertise in at least some of the above techniques, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work independently and in a team. We encourage applications from diverse academic backgrounds, such as biology, neuroscience, experimental psychology, computer science, physics and engineering. Of special note to the comp-neuro email list, we would be particularly keen to hire someone with expertise in computational neuroscience. We seek to tie computational models of what plasticity rules would be ‘optimal’ for memory, with experiments testing whether the real brain actually uses these ‘optimal’ rules. Closing date: 25 March 2024 Apply at this link: https://bit.ly/LinPostdoc2024 or https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DGE774/research-associate More about the lab: https://www.aclinlab.org/ Start date is flexible - happy to discuss We welcome international applicants and the university will reimburse the post-holder for many visa expenses: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/induction/before/international/visas For informal enquiries, contact Andrew: andrew.lin(a)sheffield.ac.uk -- Andrew Lin School of Biosciences University of Sheffield Firth Court Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN +44 (0) 114 222 3643 http://www.aclinlab.org

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Postdoc in modeling cerebellar function
by Erik De Schutter March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

A postdoctoral position is available in the Computational Neuroscience Unit (https://groups.oist.jp/cnu) of Prof. Erik De Schutter at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology for a researcher interested in modeling and understanding cerebellar properties and function. Candidates should have good knowledge of cerebellar anatomy and physiology related to previous modeling work, and be open to an explorative approach. Depending on prior experience and interest the focus can be on modeling the cerebellum and its neurons and/or on analyzing experimental data obtained through collaboration. The postdoc will interact with other researchers and students in the lab who are working on cerebellar modeling projects. We offer attractive working conditions in an English language graduate university, located on a beautiful subtropical island. Starting date any time before end 2024. Send curriculum vitae, summary of research interests and experience, and the names of two referees to Prof. Erik De Schutter at erik(a)oist.jp

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Werner Reichardt Symposium : 19th April Tübingen
by Peter Dayan March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

2024 marks 100 years since the birth of Werner Reichardt, the founding director of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and a pioneer in the field of what is now known as computational neuroscience. In honour of this centenary, we are holding a (hybrid) symposium in Tübingen on the 19th April 2024 with talks from: Alexander Borst, MPI for Biological Intelligence Gwyneth Card, Columbia University Martin Egelhaaf, Bielefeld University Lisa Fenk, MPI for Biological Intelligence Kuno Kirschfeld, MPI for Biological Cybernetics Tomaso Poggio, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Srini Turaga, Janelia Research Campus see https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/reichardt-symposium If you would like to attend, please register at: https://forms.gle/wWf233cU5MwU9TZdA and indicate whether you would prefer to come in person or attend online. The size of the room is limited, so it may not be possible to accommodate everyone in Tübingen. Best wishes, Axel Borst, Peter Dayan, Thomas Euler and Jakob Macke

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Fully Funded PhD and PostDoc Positions @ Sprekeler Lab (Berlin)
by Sprekeler, Henning March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

Job Openings: Fully Funded PhD and PostDoc Positions in Computational Neuroscience of Inhibitory Circuits @ TU Berlin We are seeking two highly motivated researchers (PhD and/or postdoctoral level) to join our group. You'll become part of a collaborative research center focused on inhibitory interneuron circuits in the mammalian brain. Our contribution to the center involves applying computational models and advanced data analysis methods to investigate how inhibitory circuits support neural computation, in close collaboration with experimental colleagues in Berlin and Freiburg (Germany). We aim to fill these positions as soon as possible. The salary is competitive and should allow a comfortable life in Berlin. Please find further details about the positions and how to apply here: <https://www.sprekelerlab.org/jobs/> Jobs/Theses<https://www.sprekelerlab.org/jobs/> sprekelerlab.org<https://www.sprekelerlab.org/jobs/> [sigmoid_c_f.png] <https://www.sprekelerlab.org/jobs/> <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179761> Job Posting IV-104/24: Research Assistant - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen – Job Postings at Technische Universität Berlin<https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179761> jobs.tu-berlin.de<https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179761> [apple-touch-icon-26abb8730d7df74d7ff522205626a7fbdcee47d6c003e0fc06c34855389d19f7.png] <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179761> <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179757> Job Posting IV-103/24: Research Assistant - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen – Job Postings at Technische Universität Berlin<https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179757> jobs.tu-berlin.de<https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179757> [apple-touch-icon-26abb8730d7df74d7ff522205626a7fbdcee47d6c003e0fc06c34855389d19f7.png] <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179757> The application deadline is March 22th, 2024. Best wishes, Henning ---------- Prof. Dr. Henning Sprekeler Modelling of Cognitive Processes Technische Universität Berlin Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience www: https://www.sprekelerlab.org

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Gordon Research Conference on The Frontal Cortex - August 4-9 2024
by David Moorman March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

Dear Colleagues, We would like to bring your attention to the 2024 Gordon Research Conference on the Frontal Cortex <https://www.grc.org/frontal-cortex-conference/2024/>, which will be held on *August 4-9, 2024* in Holderness, New Hampshire. We have put together an outstanding line-up of speakers including established leaders in the field as well as up-and-coming future leaders. The conference topics are designed to be inclusive across subject matter, ranging from cognitive control and decision making, to emotional regulation, to motivated behavior, and more, including emphases on computational interpretations and translational outcomes. There will be poster sessions, and ample time for networking and social activities. We're still finalizing the schedule, but you can get a sense of the schedule from our 2022 meeting: https://www.grc.org/frontal-cortex-conference/2022/ *Applications can be submitted until July 7, 2024* and can be submitted here: https://www.grc.org/frontal-cortex-conference/2024/ Please spread the word widely and get in touch with any questions. Hope to see you there! - David Moorman and Becca Shansky, Co-Chairs ---------- David Moorman (he/him) Associate Professor Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences University of Massachusetts Amherst +1.413.545.0663 moorman(a)umass.edu www.moormanlab.org Gordon Research Conference on The Frontal Cortex - August 4-9 2024 <https://www.grc.org/frontal-cortex-conference/2024/>

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PostDoc position @TU Berlin on Computational Cognitive Neuroscience, of Language
by Anuja Negi March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

*Job Opening: PostDoc position @TU Berlin on Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Language.*We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to join our group for an ERC-project that focus on the development of computational models to understand how linguistic information is represented in the human brain. Computational encoding models in combination with deep learning-based machine learning techniques will be developed, compared, and applied to identify linguistic representations in the brain. Please find further details about the positions and how to apply here: https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179468 <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179468> Employer: TU Berlin Salary grade: TV-L 13 Berliner Hochschulen Starting date: Immediately The application deadline is March 29th, 2024. For informal inquiries please contact Fatma Deniz (deniz(a)tu-berlin.de< mailto:deniz@tu-berlin.de>) directly. Best, Anuja -- Anuja Negi PhD candidate Technische Universität Berlin Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science Marchstr. 23, D-10587 Berlin Room 5.039 anujanegi.me

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Neuromatch Academy Applications are Open!
by Courtney Dean March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

Hello, We're thrilled to announce our lineup of immersive courses at Neuromatch Academy! Whether you're a student eager to dive into cutting-edge topics or a seasoned researcher looking to contribute as a Teaching Assistant, we have opportunities tailored for you. 3-week Courses (July 8-26, 2024): <https://neuromatch.io/courses/> - Computational Neuroscience: Explore the intricacies of the brain's computational processes and join an engaging community of learners. - Deep Learning: Delve into the world of artificial intelligence to uncover the principles and applications of deep learning. 2-week Courses (July 15-26, 2024): <https://neuromatch.io/courses/> - Computational Tools for Climate Science: Uncover the tools and techniques driving climate science research in this dynamic two-week course. - NeuroAI (Inaugural Year!): Be part of history as we launch our first-ever NeuroAI course, designed to explore the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Key Dates: - TA Applications Close: Sunday, March 17th, midnight in the last time zone on Earth - Student Applications Close: Sunday, March 24th, midnight in the last time zone on Earth Application Link: Apply on Neuromatch Academy <https://neuromatch.io/courses/> Additional Information: - All courses will be conducted exclusively online, providing flexibility and accessibility. - Detailed information about course fees can be found here <https://neuromatchacademy.github.io/widgets/cola.html>. - Teaching Assistants will lead small groups of students, fostering collaborative learning. - TA positions offer financial compensation; detailed rates can be found here <https://neuromatchacademy.github.io/widgets/ta_cola.html>. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with experts in the field, and contribute to the success of our courses. Apply today and join us on a journey of discovery! *Please share this opportunity with your networks!* Cheers, The Neuromatch Team -- *Courtney Dean (she, her) * Project Manager Schedule a meeting with me! <https://calendly.com/courtney-s-dean> c. 720.371.6559

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Nencki Open Lab Optics and Microscopy Workshop - May 10-12th, Goniądz, Poland
by Mateusz Kostecki March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce the third edition of our Optics and Microscopy Workshop! This time we will meeting one of the most beautiful places in Poland – Biebrza marshes! The workshop will be a *thorough, hands – on introduction to optics and microscopy*. With our instructor, Fred Marbach from Crick Institute, we will start from absolute basics – *photons, ray diagrams and lenses*; then move to building simple optical system, just to *end up building DIY bright-field and fluorescent microscopes.* We will image neurons (hopefully!), and understand every last bit of how that image came to be (this is a certainty!). During the workshop you will build an intuition for optics, allowing you to reason about optical systems found in the lab (and in publications): you will understand the equipment you are using on a much deeper level. Workshop will take place *May 10-12th in Goniądz*, in Dwór Bartla, overlooking the beautiful Biebrza river, which at this time of the year provides great opportunities for birdwatching. The deadline for registration is April 5th,* the cost of the workshop is EUR 250 (but we provide fee waivers if needed)*. The cost includes the r*egistration fee, accommodation, breakfast and lunch.* Please find the registration form and more info here - https://nenckiopenlab.org/optics-and-microscopy-workshop-2024/ Best! NOL Team -- --- 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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First Announcement: 9th Int. Summer School on Neuroengineering 'Massimo Grattarola’, June 10th – 14th, 2024 Genova ITALY
by Michela Chiappalone March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Dear comp-neuro students, Dear colleagues, Join us in the beautiful city of Genova for a transformative experience at the 9th International Summer School on Neuroengineering. The 2024 edition is dedicated to 'Neuroengineering for health and disease: a multi-scale approach'. Three macro-subjects—Neuroscience, Technology, and Computation—will be at the forefront, promising a comprehensive exploration of the field's vast potential: http://neuroengineering.unige.it/ About the School: The school is named after the visionary Prof. Massimo Grattarola, who was a pioneer in the fields of neuroengineering and bioelectronics and prematurely passed away in 2002. This biennial summer school serves as a hub for experts, students, and young researchers. What Awaits You: * Engaging Lectures: Delivered by leading experts shaping the future of neuroengineering. * Interactive Workshops: Hands-on experiences to deepen your understanding. * Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and enthusiasts passionate about neuroengineering. * Poster session: Present your work in front of scientists in the field. Confirmed Speakers: Matteo Cerri (University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy) Egidio D’Angelo (University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy) Elisa Donati (University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland) Tommaso Fellin (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy) David J. Guggenmos (University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA) Viktor Jirsa (Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France) Jean-Charles Mariani (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Rovereto, Italy) Maurizio Mattia (Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma, Italy) Alberto Mazzoni (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna Pisa, Italy) Silvestro Micera (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna Pisa, Italy & EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland) Farshad Moradi (Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark) Yuval Nir (Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel) Domenico Pellegrini-Giampietro (University of Firenze, Firenze, Italy) Cristina Tassorelli (University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy) Nicola Toschi (University of Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy) Valter Tucci (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy) Organizers: * Gabriele Arnulfo, Michela Chiappalone, Marco Fato, Paolo Massobrio, Sergio Martinoia (University of Genova, Genova, Italy) * Lino Nobili (IRCCS Ospedale Giannina Gaslini & University of Genova, Genova, Italy) * Egidio D’Angelo (University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy) * Alberto Mazzoni (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy) Feel free to get in touch with us to get more information at this email address: info(a)neuroengineering.unige.net<mailto:info@neuroengineering.unige.net> Registrations will open very soon!!! Looking forward to having you in Genova, Best regards, Michela Chiappalone, on behalf of the organizing committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Michela Chiappalone, PhD Associate Professor of Bioengineering Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Systems Engineering - DIBRIS UNIVERSITY OF GENOVA Via all’Opera Pia 13A, 16145 Genova E-mail: michela.chiappalone(a)unige.it<mailto:michela.chiappalone@unige.it> Researcher Rehab Technologies IIT-INAIL Lab ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova E-mail : michela.chiappalone(a)iit.it<mailto:michela.chiappalone@iit.it>

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[reminder] Birmingham-Leiden Summer School in Computational Social Cognition 2024
by Lei Zhang March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

(Apologies for cross-posting) FINAL REMINDER: We are delighted to welcome applications for the first edition of the Birmingham-Leiden summer school in Computational Social Cognition (CSC). <https://www.compsoccog.com/> The summer school is hosted at the University of Birmingham (UK), in collaboration with Leiden University (NL), and will take place from 15th-17th July 2024. Apply by *14th March 2024* (see information below)! Attending the Birmingham-Leiden CSC Summer School will equip a diverse cohort of early career researchers (trainees through to junior faculty members) with the ability to understand, program and interpret the output of a range of computational models of social cognition. Attendees will receive different types of training aimed at understanding modelling as well as the theoretical and practical inferences that can be drawn from computational models. For more information about this year’s training program, including criteria and application instructions, please visit our website <https://www.compsoccog.com/>. The deadline is March 14, 2024. We hope to see you this summer in Birmingham! Keynote speakers: - Cecilia Heyes, University of Oxford (UK) - Christian Ruff, University of Zurich (CH) - Wolfram Schultz, University of Cambridge (UK) Instructors (alphabetical): - Matt Apps, University of Birmingham (UK) - Jo Cutler, University of Birmingham (UK) - Anna Van Duijvenvoorde, Leiden University (NL) - Romy Froemer, University of Birmingham (UK) - Arkady Konovalov, University of Birmingham (UK) - Patricia Lockwood, University of Birmingham (UK) - Ili Ma, Leiden University (NL) - Lei Zhang, University of Birmingham (UK) Anna & Lei, on behalf of the CSC 2024 organization team --- Dr. Lei Zhang Associate Professor Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham w: lei-zhang.net t: @lei_zhang_lz <https://twitter.com/lei_zhang_lz>

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Postdoc Position in Moral Artificial Intelligence (Jointly sponsored by Duke and CMU)
by Dr Jana Schaich Borg, Ph.D. March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Postdoc available in our interdisciplinary Moral AI group! Description: We have an opening for a joint two-year postdoctoral position at the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University and the Social Science Research Institute, Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, and Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University (with the possibility of renewal for a third year). The postdoc can be employed through any of these departments in either University, depending on their preference. The candidate is expected to live in either Pittsburgh or Durham depending on their chosen home department, but will be asked to travel occasionally to the other location. The focus of the position is on conducting impactful research on moral artificial intelligence, addressing problems such as: Designing artificial intelligence systems to model and predict human moral judgments Designing effective elicitation mechanisms and interfaces to capture moral preferences Developing techniques for implementing and evaluating AI systems that are based on these modeled preferences, and assessing the dynamic impact of these systems on the preferences and behavior of users who interact with them Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, mathematics, computational neuroscience, computational cognitive science, or related technical fields and have expertise in Machine Learning and AI / statistics / data science. Additional background in moral psychology, moral philosophy, (AI or other) ethics, HCI, social decision-making and/or social science is preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should apply online <https://apply.interfolio.com/113237> <https://apply.interfolio.com/113237> (https://apply.interfolio.com/113237) or contact Dr. Jana Schaich Borg via email (js524(a)duke.edu) including a CV and statement of research interests, and the name of three referees that can provide letters of recommendation. We are strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and place high priority on attracting underrepresented candidates.

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Multiple PhD positions in Cognitive Neuroscience at SISSA - application deadline 28 March
by Eugenio Piasini March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Up to 6 PhD positions in Cognitive Neuroscience are available at SISSA, Trieste, starting October 2024. SISSA is an elite postgraduate research institution for Maths, Physics and Neuroscience, located in Trieste, Italy. SISSA operates in English, and its faculty and student community is diverse and strongly international. The Cognitive Neuroscience group (https://phdcns.sissa.it/) hosts 7 research labs that study the neuronal bases of time and magnitude processing, visual perception, motivation and intelligence, language and reading, tactile perception and learning, and neural computation. Our research is highly interdisciplinary; our approaches include behavioural, psychophysics, and neurophysiological experiments with humans and animals, as well as computational, statistical and mathematical models. Students from a broad range of backgrounds (physics, maths, medicine, psychology, biology) are encouraged to apply. This year, one of the PhD scholarships is set aside for joint PhD projects across PhD programs within the Neuroscience department (https://www.sissa.it/research/neuroscience) The selection procedure is now open. The application deadline is 28 March 2024. To learn how to apply, please visit https://phdcns.sissa.it/admission-procedure . Please contact the PhD Coordinator Mathew Diamond (diamond(a)sissa.it) and/or your prospective supervisor for more information and informal inquiries. Best wishes, Eugenio Piasini -- Eugenio Piasini International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) Via Bonomea 265, 34136 Trieste - Italy https://people.sissa.it/~epiasini

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Call for Participation & Papers ACAIN 2024 - 4th Int. Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, September 22-25 2024, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy -> Deadline: March 23
by Giuseppe Nicosia March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Call for Participation & Call for Papers (apologies for multiple copies) _______________________________________________________________ The 4th International Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, September 22-25, 2024, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy W: https://acain2024.icas.events E: acain(a)icas.cc FB: https://www.facebook.com/ACAIN.LakeDistrict/ Symposium Deadlines Paper Submission (Symposium): by Saturday March 23, 2024 (AoE). https://acain2024.icas.events/symposium-call-for-papers/ https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=acain2024 Notification of Decision for Papers (Symposium): by Wednesday July 10, 2024. Camera Ready Submission (Symposium): by Monday July 20, 2024. Author Registration (Symposium): by July 20, 2024. Regular Registration (Symposium): by Saturday March 23, 2024. Late Registration (Symposium): from Sunday March 24, 2024. Course Deadlines Regular Registration (Course): by Saturday March 23, 2024. https://acain2024.icas.events/registration/ Late Registration (Course): from Sunday March 24, 2024. Oral Presentation Submission (Course): by Saturday March 23, 2024. Notification of Decision for Oral Presentation (Course): by August 31, 2024. SCOPE & MOTIVATION: ACAIN 2024: AI meets Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Science The ACAIN 2024 symposium and course is an interdisciplinary event featuring leading scientists from AI and Neuroscience, providing a special opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in the fields of AI, Neuroscience, Neuroscience-Inspired AI, Human-Level AI, and Cognitive Science. The 4th Advanced Course and Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience (ACAIN) is a full-immersion four-day Course and Symposium in Tuscany on cutting-edge advances in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. The Course provides a stimulating environment for academics, early career researchers, Post-Docs, PhD students and industry leaders. Participants will also have the chance to present their results with oral talks or posters, and to interact with their colleagues, in a convivial and productive environment. Two days of keynote talks and oral presentations, the ACAIN Symposium, (September 24-25), will be preceded by lectures of leading scientists, the ACAIN Course, (September 22-23). Bringing together AI and neuroscience promises to yield benefits for both fields. The future impact and progress in both AI and Neuroscience will strongly depend on continuous synergy, exchange, collaboration and efficient cooperation between the two research communities. These are the goals of the International Course and Symposium - ACAIN 2024, which is aimed both at AI experts with interests in Neuroscience and at neuroscientists with an interest in AI. ACAIN 2024 accepts rigorous research that promotes and fosters multidisciplinary interactions between artificial intelligence and neuroscience. The Advanced Course is suited for scholars, academics, early career researchers, Post-Docs, PhD students and industry leaders. The Event (Course and Symposium) will involve a total of 36-40 hours of lectures. Academically, this will be equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students and the Master Students attending the Event. LECTURERS https://acain2024.icas.events/course-lecturers/ * Maria Eckstein, Google DeepMind, London, UK * Auke Jan Ijspeert, EPFL, Switzerland * Zeb Kurth-Nelson, Google DeepMind & UCL, London, UK * Loic Matthey, Google DeepMind, London, UK * Kevin J. Miller, DeepMind & UCL, London, UK * Thomas Parr, Oxford University, UK * Melika Payvand, Institute of Neuroinformatics, University of Zurich & ETH Zurich, Switzerland * Alessandro Treves, International School for Advanced Studies, Italy More Lecturers TBA COURSE DESCRIPTION: https://acain2024.icas.events/course-description/ SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS: https://acain2024.icas.events/symposium-call-for-papers/ SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM COMMITTEE (partial list, confirmed members): https://acain2024.icas.events/program-committee/ ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: https://acain2024.icas.events/symposium-committee/ VENUE & ACCOMMODATION: https://acain2024.icas.events/venue/ ACAIN 2024 is a *Residential Conference*, all participants (invited speakers, authors, organizers, chairs, participants) must book and stay at the Riva del Sole Resort and Spa. No exceptions are allowed. https://lod2024.icas.events/lod-2024-a-residential-conference/ Riva del Sole Resort & SPA a: Località Riva del Sole - Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) CAP 58043, Tuscany - Italy p: +39-0564-928111 f: +39-0564-935607 e: booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it w: www.rivadelsole.it/en ACTIVITIES: https://acain2024.icas.events/activities/ REGISTRATION: https://acain2024.icas.events/registration/ See you in Tuscany in September! ACAIN 2024 Organizing Committee. E: acain(a)icas.cc W: https://acain2024.icas.events FB: https://www.facebook.com/ACAIN.LakeDistrict --

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PhD position, Comp Neuro, Moreno Bote Lab, Barcelona
by Ruben Moreno Bote March 10, 2024

March 10, 2024

PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience, Ruben Moreno-Bote Lab Center for Brain and Cognition, University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain 1 fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Theoretical and Cognitive Neuroscience of Ruben Moreno-Bote in the Center for Brain and Cognition at the University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain. We are looking for excellent candidates with Physics, Mathematics or Machine Learning background interested in developing the foundations of behavior and intelligence. Knowledge of Computational Neuroscience or Neuroscience would be ideal, but it is not necessary. The candidate will develop state of the art theory and models of behavior, cognition and intelligence by using neural networks, reinforcement learning, machine learning, data analysis and/or multielectrode neural data. The main research topic of our lab is decision-making, from a multidisciplinary angle. The candidate will benefit from the stimulating environment of Barcelona area in Theoretical and Systems Neuroscience and will have the opportunity of enjoying a lively city. Our lab (https://www.upf.edu/web/tcn) forms part of a larger network of neuroscience labs in Barcelona. Financial support is provided by the Spanish MINECO. APPLICATION: A full CV in pdf format and an extract of grades for degree and master studies should be sent to the following address: ruben.moreno(a)upf.edu DEADLINE: until the position is filled STARTING DATE: any time between September 2024 and January 2025

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Postdoc positions in Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Psychiatry and Developmental Psychology, University of Tuebingen, Germany
by Susan Fischer March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

**Apologies for cross-posting** Dear colleagues, The "Developmental Computational Psychiatry" lab and the W3 professorship "Computational Psychiatry" led by Tobias Hauser at the University of Tübingen (Germany) is currently hiring new postdocs. The focus of the lab is to better understand the computational and neural mechanisms underlying decision making and learning, and how these processes go awry in patients with mental illnesses. The successful candidates will have the chance to work in a highly dynamic and inspiring environment and to collaborate closely with Prof Peter Dayan and the Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. Concretely, we are looking for the following candidates: * Postdoc with developmental psychology background: https://t.ly/_AOEG * Postdoc with experimental & neuroimaging (MEG / MRI) background: https://t.ly/2YcE1 More information about the positions can be found here: https://devcompsy.org/join-the-lab/ Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Tobias Hauser directly to informally discuss the positions. Best regards, Susan. ************************************************ Susan Fischer Coordinator Alexander von Humboldt Professorship Prof Peter Dayan & W3-Professorship ‘Computational Psychiatry’, Prof Tobias Hauser Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics & Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen & Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie AI Research Building R 20-7/A21 Maria-von-Linden-Str. 6 72076 Tübingen Germany susan.fischer(a)tue.mpg.de ************************************************

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EPFL - 6 PhD positions in computational and theoretical neuroscience
by Wulfram Gerstner March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

The EPFL PhD program in neuroscience has 6 openings for PhD positions in the labs of Gerstner, Herzog, Mathis, Petersen, Ramdya, Schrimpf, https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edne-neuroscience/edne-open-positions/ interested candidates are should please apply directly via https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edne-neuroscience/edne-how-to-apply/ The EPFL is located in Switzerland in the lake Geneva region and offers a vibrant research community. kind regards A. Mathis and W. Gerstner -- Wulfram Gerstner Laboratory of Computational Neuroscience EPFL, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland

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*DEADLINE in one week!* Junior Scientists Workshop in Theoretical Neuroscience, 3-7 June 2024, Trieste (Italy)
by Francesca Mastrogiuseppe March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

** Abstract submission deadline in one week! Travel grants available for participants selected for contributed talks. See below ** We are delighted to announce the upcoming "Workshop on Recent Advances in Theoretical Neuroscience" taking place from June 3rd to 7th, 2024, at ICTP in Trieste, Italy. The workshop is addressed to early- and mid-career researchers, and will explore the topics of dynamics, plasticity, and computation in neural circuits. *Program overview* The program is structured around a series of in-depth morning presentations delivered by invited speakers, with an emphasis on both mathematical tools and biological implications. In the afternoons, participants will share their own research through contributed talks and poster presentations. The primary objective of this program is to foster a collaborative and prolific exchange of ideas among emerging scientists in the field of Theoretical Neuroscience. *Invited speakers* - Blake Bordelon, Harvard University, USA - Alex Cayco Gajic, Ecole Normale Superieure, France - Lea Duncker, Stanford University, USA - Rodrigo Echeveste, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina - Sukbin Lim, New York University Shanghai, China - Laureline Logiaco, MIT, USA - Marcelo Mattar, New York University, USA - Ulises Pereira, Allen Institute, USA - Alessandro Sanzeni, Bocconi University, Italy - Marine Schimel, Cambridge University, UK - James Whittington, Stanford University, USA *Venue* The workshop will be held at the ICTP Adriatico Guesthouse, a conference facility nestled beside the charming Grignano harbor, just a few minutes' walk from the iconic Miramare Castle. *Registration* There is no registration fee. Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, **travel grants** for participants that have been selected for contributed talks will be available. *Abstract submission* All participants are encouraged to submit an abstract summarizing their ongoing research, eligible for consideration for a poster presentation or a contributed talk. Applications can be submitted via the event website: https://indico.ictp.it/event/10481/ Application deadline is Friday **March 15th**, 2024. Please feel free to reach out with questions or requests. We look forward to your participation for an exciting week together! Best regards, The organizers: Agostina Palmigiano, Francesca Mastrogiuseppe, Alessandro Ingrosso, Sebastian Goldt

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Virtual NEST Conference 2024 / Abstract Submission and Registration Open
by Hans Ekkehard Plesser March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

Dear Colleagues, The NEST Initiative is excited to invite everyone interested in Neural Simulation Technology and the NESTSimulator to the NEST Conference 2024. The NEST Conference provides an opportunity for the NEST Community to meet, exchange success stories, swap advice, learn about current developments in and around NEST spiking network simulation and its application. We explicitly encourage young scientists to participate in the conference! This year's conference will again take place as a virtual conference on Monday/Tuesday 17/18 June 2024. We are delighted to welcome * Tadashi Yamazaki (University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo) * Behnam Ghazinouri (Ruhr University Bochum) * Benedetta Gambosi (Politecnico di Milano) * Tobias Gemmeke (RWTH Aachen University) as keynote speakers at the conference. Registration and submission of contributions are now open! We are inviting contributions to the conference, including talks, "posters" and workshops on specific topics. Please register and submit your contribution(s) via the conference website https://nest-simulator.org/conference. Important dates 15 April 2024 - Deadline for submission of contributions 26 April 2024 - Deadline for NEST Initiative membership applications eligible for fee reduction 08 May 2024 - Notification of acceptance 07 June 2024 - Registration deadline 17 June 2024 - NEST Conference 2024 starts We are looking forward to seeing you all in June! Hans Ekkehard Plesser and the conference organizing committee -- Prof. Dr. Hans Ekkehard Plesser Department of Data Science Faculty of Science and Technology Norwegian University of Life Sciences PO Box 5003, 1432 Aas, Norway Phone +47 6723 1560 Email hans.ekkehard.plesser(a)nmbu.no<mailto:hans.ekkehard.plesser@nmbu.no> Home http://arken.nmbu.no/~plesser

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Network Neuroscience Satellite 2024: Call for contributions
by Daniele Marinazzo March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

We are excited to invite your participation in Network Neuroscience 2024. Submit your talk or poster by March 22nd 11:59pm AOE. Currently in its 10th year, Network Neuroscience is a satellite affiliated with the NetSci conference. Themes in the Network Neuroscience remit include but are not limited to: (i) Interactome networks; (ii) Transcriptional and gene regulation networks; (iii) Structural brain networks (imaging); (iv) Functional brain networks (imaging); (v) Brain networks – theory, modeling and analysis; (vi) Signal processing and information flow; (vii) Circuit dynamics; (viii) Brain-behavior interactions; (ix) Systems neuroscience; (x) Brain-body network science; (xi) Classical and deep learning for brain networks. All themes apply to any species. Check our website for updates to the schedule, we will be announcing speakers shortly. We look forward to seeing you in Québec City! Network Neuroscience 2024: https://networkneuroscience.github.io/ NetSci 2024: https://netsci2024.com Submit your abstract: https://netneurosci2024.sciencesconf.org/

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PhD and postdoc positions in computational neuroscience and machine learning
by pedro goncalves March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

Dear all, Our lab was recently founded at the Neuro-Electronics Flanders (NERF), Belgium, and is also co-affiliated with the VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology. We are currently exploring a range of exciting topics at the intersection between computational neuroscience and probabilistic machine learning. In this context, we are looking for a PhD and a postdoc interested in developing machine learning methods and applying them to neuroscience problems. More details about the positions and the lab can be found at https://jobso.id/hz2b https://jobso.id/hz2e Best wishes, Pedro Gonçalves --------------- Pedro Gonçalves Principal Investigator at NERF, a joint research initiative by imec, VIB, and KU Leuven Co-affiliated PI at VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology https://goncalveslab.sites.vib.be/en

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Postdoc/Junior researcher positions in Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project
by Jaroslav Hlinka March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

*Postdoc/Junior researcher positions in Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project* Several postdoctoral positions are available in the *Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (COBRA) at the Institute of Computer Science, Prague (Czech Republic)*. These positions are part of a larger, interdisciplinary consortium project that has recently been awarded (OPJAK BRADY). The project topics include: *Topic 1*: Detailed biophysical modelling of neurotransmitter action (supervised by Pavel Sanda). *Topic 2*: Computationally efficient mean-field models of cortical microcircuits (supervised by Helmut Schmidt). *Topic 3*: Whole-brain dynamics with applications particularly to schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (supervised by Gustavo Deco). *Topic 4*: Data-driven model inversion and personalized parameter identification (supervised by Nikola Jajcay). *Topic 5*: Modelling interventions into arousal dynamics (supervised by Jaroslav Hlinka). Other related topics may be considered based on their fit to the overall project. Further information can be found here: https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/brady. 1. Conditions * Positions are available from 01. 03. 2024 or as negotiated thereafter. * Contract is for 12-36 months duration. * Possibility of extension until end of project (30.6.2028), support for transition to tenure-track or external funding applications. * Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the positions are filled. * This is a full-time fixed term contract appointment. Part time contract negotiable. * Competitive monthly gross salary: 50 000 - 66 000 CZK based on qualifications and experience (net salary approx. 40 000 - 52 000 CZK). _Cost Of Living Comparison <http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp>_ * Bonuses and travel funding for conferences and research stays depending on performance. * No teaching duties. * Applicants should: 1. Hold a PhD; up to 7 years from PhD defense at the start of employment. 2. Have a strong background in the fields related to computational neuroscience - mathematical, statistical skills, experience with data analysis, machine learning, computer programming (the exact combination depends on the particular topic, see above). 3. Be fluent in English. * *We seek curious, self-motivated, hard-working, team-spirited researchers.* * *Prior experience with time series and network analysis is advantageous, but not required. * * The applications are to be sent to bradyadmin(a)cs.cas.cz <mailto:bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz>and should contain: 1. Curriculum Vitae. 2. Two letters of recommendation. The referees should send their recommendations directly to bradyadmin(a)cs.cas.cz. 3. A proof of the obtained degree. 4. Mention the *Ref. No. 2024/4*. *Do not hesitate to contact the project Scientific Coordinator for informal inquiries: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D. hlinka[at]cs.cas.cz, http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/. * -- Jaroslav Hlinka Head of the Department of Complex Systems 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

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ICANN 2024 - Second Call for Papers
by Sebastian Otte March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

ICANN 2024 - SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS ======================================================================= The International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN) is the annual flagship conference of the European Neural Network Society (ENNS). In 2024, the ICANN will take place in Lugano, Switzerland. Conference Dates: September 17 to September 20, 2024 Conference Venue: Campus of the University of Southern Switzerland and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Via la Santa 1, 6962 Lugano-Viganello, Switzerland. Conference Webpage: https://icann2024.org The ICANN 2024 features three conference tracks, namely AI and Machine Learning, Bio-Inspired Computing, and the Applications Track, making it a unique forum to bring together researchers across a wide range of disciplines related to Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks. ======================================================================= We invite prospective authors to submit original and innovative papers in the following areas: AI and Machine Learning: Theory and Foundations of Neural Networks, Novel Neural Network Architectures, Topics in Neural Networks, Large Language Models, Explainable AI, Graph Methods, Graph Neural Networks, and Clustering, Reinforcement Learning, Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Bio-Inspired Computing: Brain-Inspired Computing, Cognitive and Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience Applications: Human-Computer Interaction, Biosignal Processing, Medicine and Physiology, Speech and Language Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, Climate and Environment, General Applications of Machine Learning Workshops: - AI in Drug Discovery - Deep Learning for Neuro-heuristic Brain Analysis - Reservoir Computing Special Sessions: - Spiking Neural Networks and Neuromorphic Computing - Accuracy, Stability, and Robustness in Deep Neural Networks - Antifragile dynamical systems: beyond robustness, resilience, and adaptiveness - Neurorobotics For details and updates, as well as for the final list of workshops and special sessions, consider the current version of the list at: https://e-nns.org/icann2024/conference-programme/conference-topics The ICANN 2024 will be an in-person conference. We expect that at least one co-author of each paper will be physically present in Lugano to give his or her presentation. We will also enforce a no-show rule, in order to encourage an optimal quality of the scientific discussion here in Lugano. Papers must be written in English language and must conform to the format defined in the Author’s Kit, available on the conference webpage at: https://e-nns.org/icann2024/submission Both short papers (6-11 pages) and full papers (12-15 pages) can be submitted. Papers shorter than 6 pages will not be accepted to the main conference, please check special submission rules for the conference workshops on the webpage of the respective workshop if you plan to submit there. Papers will undergo rigorous peer review; the Program Committee will make the final decision which papers will be included in the conference program. For papers with conflicting reviews, or which are on the borderline between acceptance and rejection, a short rebuttal phase is foreseen. Full papers will usually be assigned to oral sessions (15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes questions), short papers may be assigned to oral or poster sessions, depending on the quantity of submissions; this assignment does in no way incur a judgment on paper quality. Note that presentation rules for workshops and special sessions may differ. All accepted papers will be published in the Springer LNCS series. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Jürgen Schmidhuber, IDSIA USI-SUPSI, Switzerland, and KAUST AI Initiative, Saudi Arabia Tanja Schultz, University of Bremen, Germany Walter Senn, University of Bern, Switzerland Henry Markram, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland CONFERENCE COMMITTEE General Chairs Jürgen Schmidhuber, IDSIA USI-SUPSI, Switzerland, and KAUST AI Initiative, Saudi Arabia Igor Tetko, HGMU Munich, Germany Program Chairs Michael Wand, IDSIA USI-SUPSI, Switzerland Kristína Malinovská, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Honorary Chair Stefan Wermter, University of Hamburg, Germany Full list of the organization committee: https://e-nns.org/icann2024/organization/organising-committee IMPORTANT DATES - Opening of submission portal: Feb 15 2024 - Deadline for full paper submission: March 15 2024 - Notification of Acceptance or Rebuttal: May 15 2024 - Deadline for rebuttal: May 31 2024 - Final notification of Acceptance or Rejection after Rebuttal: June 10 2024 - Camera-ready paper upload and author registration: June 30 2024 Contact: For questions, please contact program-committee(a)icann2024.org. Link to this call: https://e-nns.org/icann2024/call-for-papers

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Registration is now open for BrainNet 2024 Workshop!
by Gonzalo Uribarri March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Dear all, We are thrilled to announce the third BrainNet+ workshop. If you're interested in exploring the latest network-level techniques for non-invasive human brain data analysis, we cordially invite you to attend the BrainNet+ 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden on May 13th to 15th. Leading researchers will showcase the state-of-the-art network-level methods for analyzing and interpreting MRI and E/MEG data, offering insights from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. 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! Registration closes on 5th of April. The confirmed keynote speakers for the event are: - Dr. David Dahmen <https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=AZa4K5QAAAAJ&hl=de>, Institute for Advanced Simulation, Research Centre Jülich, Germany. - Prof. Jacobo Diego Sitt <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=01sft6QAAAAJ&hl=en>, Paris Brain Institute (ICM), INSERM, ICM institute, Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, France. - Prof. Marcel Oberlaender <https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=VFoPFi0AAAAJ&hl=de>, Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior, Bonn, Germany. - Prof. Marcus Kaiser <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ha_ZNlkAAAAJ&hl=en>, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. This is a unique opportunity to learn from world-renowned experts and connect with researchers from all over the world. You can find all the details, including the full schedule, speaker list, and registration link, on the official BrainNet 2024 webpage at https://brainnet2024.carrd.co/ <https://ibd2023.carrd.co/>. 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 2024 Organizing Committee: Barbara Mahler Christoffer Olsson Gonzalo Uribarri Henri Riihimäki Jason Smith Pascal Helson

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PhD candidate EOI: Exploring how intrinsic biological rhythms influence brain activity
by Jodie Naim-Feil Feil March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Dear All, We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to join our team! The project will utilize cutting-edge neuromodulatory and cognitive techniques combined with multi-modal neuroimaging assessments to investigate how long term intrinsic biological cycles influence patterns of the brain. This is a highly multidisciplinary project across the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre at the University of Melbourne, Australia and will be co-supervised by Dr. Pip Karoly, Dr. Jodie Naim-Feil, Prof Andrew Zalesky and Dr. Robin Cash. EOI's are currently open here: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/opportunity/1266-exploring-how-intrinsi… Thanks, Jodie Dr. Jodie Naim-Feil | Senior Research Fellow Graeme Clark Institute | Biomedical Engineering Level 1, Building 261, 203 Bouverie St The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia

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Workshop: Tools and Methods for Next Generation Electrophysiology - Edinburgh 27-31 May
by Matthias Hennig March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Dear Ephys and Spike Sorting Community, We are thrilled to announce the "Tools and Methods for Next Generation Electrophysiology" event, happening in Edinburgh from 27. to 31 May 2024. Schedule: 27 May: Talks on advances in electrophysiology tools and analysis 28 May: Spike sorting training with SpikeInterface and more 29-31 May: Developer hackathon: help us to improve SpikeInterface! New methods, more documentation, more testing, any help is welcome. Speakers will include: Andrew Shelton (Allen Brain) - NP-Ultra Cole Hurwitz (Columbia) - DartSort and Dredge Luca Berdondini (IIT Genova) - SiNAPS probe Olivier Winter (Champalimaud) - IBL data Pierre Yger / Samuel Garcia (SortingComponents + Spyking Circus 2) Gabe Stine (MIT) - NHP Neuropixels Luiz Tauffer - Cloud deployments Participation is free of charge, but capacity is limited (especially for the hackathon). More information: https://spikeinterface.github.io/spikeinterface-events/spikeinterface-works… Register here: https://forms.gle/6dEdeR7sD7u6u8rU8 Best wishes, Matthias -- Matthias H Hennig http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mhennig/ The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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Funding opportunity: Energy and Information Processing in Biological Organisms (FY25 MURI)
by GREENWALD, HAL S DR-04 USAF AFMC AFOSR/RTA March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

The US Department of Defense's Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) funds grants for basic research on topics that change annually. These grants, which provide up to $1.5M/year for up to 5 years, are awarded to multidisciplinary teams from US institutions of higher education. Topic 3, Energy and Information Processing in Biological Organisms, aims to support investigations of relationships between energy consumption and information processing in biological organisms with a goal of identifying strategies that could have implications for human and computer performance in energy-constrained environments. Research concentration areas may include but are not limited to the following: 1) information processing strategies observed in biological organisms that trade reduced energy consumption or metabolic demands with graceful degradations in computation and information, 2) factors impacting the metabolic/energetic cost of an information bit, 3) predictions from biophysically-realistic models of information processing, 4) implications for human perceptual and cognitive performance under moderate to severe caloric restrictions, and 5) information theory-based computational strategies for artificial systems in energy-constrained conditions. For details about this and the other 25 topics in this year's solicitation as well as deadlines and other requirements, please see the FY25 MURI Funding Opportunity Announcement at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352609. Hal S. Greenwald, Ph.D. Program Officer, Cognitive & Computational Neuroscience Program Officer (Acting), Computational Cognition & Machine Intelligence Air Force Office of Scientific Research 875 N. Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1768 (703) 588-8441 Out-of-office messages are not sent to non-.mil/.gov domains.

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FREE DOWNLOAD OF COMPLEX NETWORKS 2023 PROCEEDINGS
by Hocine Cherifi March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Dear, We are delighted to inform you that the four volumes of the proceedings and the book of abstracts of COMPLEX NETWORKS 2023 are available *for free* for* three weeks*. You can *download* the four volumes from the following page of the conference website: https://2023.complexnetworks.org/proceedings/ The page is password protected The password is: CNA2023Menton@@! The four volumes of the proceedings contain *155 papers*. We wish you a pleasant lecture. *Feel free to disseminate.* Best regards Hocine Cherifi Join us at COMPLEX NETWORKS 2024 <https://www.complexnetworks.org/> *-------------------------* Hocine CHERIFI University of Burgundy Franche-Comté Laboratoire* I*nterdisciplinaire *C*arnot de *B*ourgogne - ICB UMR 6303 CNRS Editor in Chief Plos Complex Systems <https://plos.org/complex-systems-research-journal/#:~:text=PLOS%20Complex%2….> Founding & Adisory Editor Applied Network Science <https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/> Editorial Board member PLOS One <https://journals.plos.org/plosone/>, IEEE ACCESS <https://ieeeaccess.ieee.org/?http%3A%2F%2Fieeeaccess_ieee_org%2F>, Scientific Reports <https://www.nature.com/srep/>, Journal of Imaging <https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jimaging>, Quality and Quantity <https://www.springer.com/journal/11135/>, Computational Social Networks <https://computationalsocialnetworks.springeropen.com/>, Complex Systems <https://www.complex-systems.com/>

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How to Promote Equality? Celebrating Women Leaders in EDI - Online panel discussion International Women's Day – 7th March, 12h GMT/13h CET
by Sidarus, Nura March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Hi, Can you please advertise the following event. Thank you in advance, Nura Sidarus. ------ Thursday, 7th March, 12h GMT / 13h CET – online How to Promote Equality? Celebrating Women Leaders in EDI To commemorate International Women's Day, Women in Cognitive Science-Europe invite you to an online panel discussion showcasing women who have been working to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within cognitive science, and who will share with the audience some specific actions they have been leading. We thus hope to inspire and empower the audience to replicate similar actions within their research areas/countries/departments and help promote EDI more widely. Our inspiring panel from different countries and career stages, will discuss actions to promote EDI at various levels, from departmental, to institutional, to international: * Professor Mª Carmen Herrera – Vice-Dean of Students and Equality Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, Spain * Dr Tahnée Engelen – Former leader of the DEC Equality & Diversity committee Cognitive Science Department (DEC), Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), Paris, France * Professor Marisa Matias – Active member of the EU funded RESET Project (Redesigning Equality and Scientific Excellence Together) Faculty of Psychology, University of Porto, Portugal * Professor Željka Krsnik – Chair of the ALBA Network, a global network of neuroscientists committed to promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences Croatian Institute for Brain Research, University of Zagreb, Croatia Chaired by Dr Nura Sidarus, the talks will be followed by an open Q&A. Details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-promote-equality-celebrating-women-le… This email, its contents and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. In certain circumstances, it may also be subject to legal privilege. Any unauthorised use, disclosure, or copying is not permitted. If you have received this email in error, please notify us and immediately and permanently delete it. Any views or opinions expressed in personal emails are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Royal Holloway, University of London. It is your responsibility to ensure that this email and any attachments are virus free.

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Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professorships in Computer Science at Bocconi University
by Nicolas Brunel March 3, 2024

March 3, 2024

The Department of Computing Sciences <https://cs.unibocconi.eu/> at Bocconi University invites applications for two Tenure Track Assistant Professor positions. The new department of Computing Sciences, created two years ago and in a phase of rapid expansion, is an interdisciplinary department with leading international researchers in various fields including theoretical computer science, machine learning theory, statistical physics modeling, natural language processing, computational neuroscience, as well as biomedical applications. In terms of teaching, the department has recently opened a bachelor in AI, a master in AI, and is strongly involved in the PhD program in Statistics and Computer Science. It has a strong core in theory and applied CS, and aims at broadening its portfolio, in particular towards applications of machine learning not yet currently represented. We are looking for outstanding candidates, curious and open to collaborations with colleagues from other fields. Candidates with expertise in computer vision and/or high performance computing are particularly encouraged to apply. In principle the position is to be filled by 1 September 2024, but if necessary, the starting date could be delayed to February 1st, 2025. Bocconi University is an amazingly vibrant academic community with leading academics in various fields. It is located in central Milan, Italy, offering undergraduate, graduate, PhD, MBA and Executive programs. Qualifications Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related areas, and should demonstrate the capacity for exceptional research achievement and the ability to teach effectively in undergraduate, masters, MBA and PhD programs. Experienced candidates should have an established track record of successful research and teaching. Job information The successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong publication record, broadly contribute to the academic life of the department and be effective teachers both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Compensation and teaching load will be competitive with other top European Schools. The contract will last for 6 years, with the possibility of becoming permanent after a successful tenure process. For additional information concerning the Department of Computing Sciences visit https://cs.unibocconi.eu/ Further details on the position may be requested from faculty(a)unibocconi.it<mailto:faculty@unibocconi.it> . How to apply Applications including a CV, Research Statement and copies of recent publications (up to 5), plus 3 references must be submitted online at www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket Closing date Applications must be received by March 17th, 2024 and candidates will be interviewed online.

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Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour 2024
by Ahmed El Hady March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024

*Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour 2024* *Konstanz, Germany * *Deadline to apply: April 5th, 2024* The Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour (KSCB) will take place between /22nd July 2024 – 9th August 2024/ 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/>. Uni Konstanz is a University of Excellence and ranked #1 young university in Germany with “Collective Behaviour" <https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/collective-behaviour/> as one of five research foci. 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 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. Accommodation will be provided and paid by the organizers. A limited number of travel grants will be provided and a registration fee will be due (400 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. For further information and application, visit our website: _https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/kscb/application-procedure/ <https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/kscb/application-procedure/> _ *KSCB 2024 faculty : * ·Lilach Avitan <https://elsc.huji.ac.il/people-directory/faculty-members/lilach-avitan/>, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Hebrew University of Jerusalem ·Einat Couzin-Fuchs <https://www.couzin-fuchs-lab.com/>, Group Leader, Neurobiology, CASCB ·Serena Ding <https://www.ab.mpg.de/343551/dr-serena-ding>, Group Leader, Biology, Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior / CASCB ·Ramin Golestanian, <https://www.ds.mpg.de/lmp/golestanian> Professor/Director, Physics, Max Planck Institute of Dynamics and Self Organization ·Stephan Karpitschka <https://www.physik.uni-konstanz.de/fachbereich/personen/professorinnen-und-…>, Professor, Physics, University of Konstanz ·Zachary Kilpatrick <https://www.colorado.edu/amath/zpkilpat>, Associate Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado, Boulder ·Liang Li <https://www.ab.mpg.de/person/98301/2736>, Project Leader, Robotics, University of Konstanz / CASCB ·Patrick Müller, <https://www.biologie.uni-konstanz.de/mueller/patrick-mueller/> Professor, Biology, University of Konstanz / CASCB ·Allyson Sgro <https://sgrolab.com/>, Group Leader, Cellular Physiology, Janelia Farm Research Campus, Virginia ·Ariana Strandburg-Peshkin <https://www.ab.mpg.de/240525/dr-ariana-strandburg-peshkin>, Biology, Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior / University of Konstanz / CASCB ·Anne Templeton <https://www.identitiesandcollectivebehaviour.com/our-team>, Senior Lecturer, Social Psychology, University of Edinburgh ·Karoline Wiesner <https://www.karowiesner.org/>, Professor, Physics and Astronomy, University of Potsdam ·Hannah Williams <https://www.hjwilliams.space/>, Group Leader, University of Konstanz *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

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NeuroBridges 2024 : apply now
by Ahmed El Hady March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024

*NeuroBridges 2024* *A Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Summer School in Neuroscience* *Deadline to apply: April 1st, 2024* *NeuroBridges 2024* is a summer school which will take place between *September 15 and September 26, 2024* in Le Centre de Conferences Internationales de Cluny, France (CCIC) <https://streaklinks.com/B3KCp_jAQOMpwC7dQwRSV3xc/https%3A%2F%2Fcollegecluny…>. The school will provide an overview of theoretical and experimental frameworks used to study a variety of *decision making* processes. It will cover different model systems from rodents to humans and a plethora of decision making mechanisms. Another objective of Neurobridges is to bring together *Mediterranean and Middle Eastern scientists*, in order to promote scientific cooperation between young researchers from these countries. The organizers of NeuroBridges are convinced that such scientific collaborations can lead to personal relations, which eventually may alleviate the political distress in the Middle East. The school is intended for graduate students and postdocs, primarily, but not only, from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, either working in their home countries or abroad. Applicants should have some background in related fields in neuroscience or cognitive psychology. *All costs of registration and accommodation will be covered by the organizers. A limited number of travel grants will be also be available*. *NeuroBridges 2024 Faculty:* * Alaa Ahmed (U. Colorado) * Ahmed El Hady ( Uni Konstanz / Max Planck Institute) * Rava Azeredo da Silveira (IOB and CNRS) * Sylvie Granon (Université Paris-Saclay) * David Hansel (CNRS) * Carole Levenes (CNRS) * Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew U.) * Eran Lottem (Hebrew U.) * Drazen Prelec (MIT) * Reza Shadmehr (John Hopkins U.) * Haim Sompolinsky (Hebrew U. and Harvard) * *NeuroBridges*is co-organized by Ahmed El Hady (Uni Konstanz / Max Planck Institute), David Hansel (CNRS, Paris), Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel) and Carole Levenes (CNRS, Paris). ** *NeuroBridges 2024* is supported by the Simons Foundation, the ANR and ELSC, and is in partnership with VVTNS (https://www.wwtns.online/ <https://www.wwtns.online/>). For more information and application, visit our website: https://neurobridges.net/ *Contact us:*neurobridges2024@gmail.com <mailto:neurobridges2023@gmail.com>

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May 1st EXTENDED CFP DEADLINE: From Animals to Animats: 17th International Conference on the Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB 2024)
by Jeffrey L Krichmar March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Dear Colleagues, CALL FOR PAPERS - SAB 2024 ------------------------------------------- The Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB) interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers in artificial intelligence, artificial life, computer science, cybernetics, ethology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, robotics, and many other fields, to further our understanding of the behaviors and underlying mechanisms that allow natural animals and artificial agents to adapt and survive in complex, dynamic and uncertain environments. Animats denote the connection between animals and synthetic agents. The conference focuses on models and experiments designed to help characterize and compare various organizational principles and architectures underlying adaptive behavior in real animals and in animats. SAB 2024 solicits contributions dealing with any aspect of adaptive behavior. We especially invite submissions from researchers who connect biology and natural behavior to synthetic agents. Conference papers are peer-reviewed and accepted papers will be published in “From Animals to Animats 17. SAB 2024.” Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Springer Nature. Venue -------- CalIT2 Auditorium University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697 USA Important Dates ——————————— May 1, 2024: Deadline for paper submission May 1, 2024: Deadline for Workshop and tutorial proposals June15, 2024: Notice of acceptance June 30, 2024: Camera-ready papers September 9-12: Conference dates More details can be found at: https://sab2024.socsci.uci.edu/call-for-papers Best regards, Jeff Krichmar Department of Cognitive Sciences 2328 Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-5100 jkrichma(a)uci.edu http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~jkrichma https://sites.uci.edu/sab2024/

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NeuroML announcements: upcoming HARMONY hackathon in London and Google Summer of Code projects
by Ankur Sinha March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Dear all, Apologies for cross posts. We would like to announce 2 upcoming initiatives related to the NeuroML project: a hackathon in London at UCL where you can learn about the model description language and get help converting your model to this standardised format, and 3 Google Summer of Code projects where students or postdocs can be paid for contributing to the NeuroML model development infrastructure. ---- The COMBINE organisation's HARMONY meeting is being held at University College London from April 8-11 this year. Registration for HARMONY is free. https://co.mbine.org/author/harmony-2024/ We (NeuroML editors and developers) will be running hands-on NeuroML hackathons at HARMONY, with the general theme being to help researchers learn more about NeuroML and to build new or convert existing models in NeuroML. We are also keen to help simulator or other application developers integrate NeuroML support (import/export) into their tools. We invite you to register and attend the meeting to: - learn more about how NeuroML supports all stages of the model life cycle - learn how to create your model in NeuroML from scratch - learn how to convert your existing model into NeuroML - learn how the NeuroML APIs (in Python, Java, C++, Matlab) can help you integrate NeuroML support into your application Please share this information with colleagues that may be undertaking new modelling projects where NeuroML may be used. For more information see https://docs.neuroml.org/Events/202404-Harmony.html ---- Google Summer of Code is an initiative to encourage contributions to open source software projects. Generous stipends are provided for successful applicants to work on these projects for a number of months over the summer. The INCF has been a GSoC mentoring organisation for the past number of years, and has helped link up students with mentors to advance various projects in the wider neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience areas. This year we are offering 3 projects related to NeuroML: - Open source, cross simulator, large scale network models in NeuroML and PyNN https://neurostars.org/t/gsoc-2024-project-idea-13-1-open-source-cross-simu… - Implementation of SWC to NeuroML converter in PyNeuroML https://neurostars.org/t/gsoc-2024-project-idea-13-2-implementation-of-swc-… - Incorporate new features into an advanced, cross-platform 3D viewer for NeuroML cells and networks https://neurostars.org/t/gsoc-2024-project-idea-13-3-incorporate-new-featur… This opportunity is particularly relevant for Masters & PhD students currently working in model development/analysis in computational neuroscience. Many students are already reusing/converting/updating existing models as part of their work, or developing tools to handle neuronal model elements such as morphological reconstructions, and this is a great opportunity to get paid by Google to do this! - Closing date for student applications: 2nd April 2024 - Standard period of working on projects: May 27 - Aug/Sept 2024 See: https://www.incf.org/activities/gsoc for more information. ---- More information on NeuroML can be found in our recent preprint (https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.07.570537v1) and in our up to date documentation: https://docs.neuroml.org On behalf of the NeuroML community, Ankur Sinha, Padraig Gleeson, and Angus Silver -- Thanks, Regards, Ankur Sinha (He / Him / His) | https://ankursinha.in Research Fellow at the Silver Lab, University College London | http://silverlab.org/ Free/Open source community volunteer at the NeuroFedora project | https://neuro.fedoraproject.org Time zone: Europe/London

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Abstract submission extended: International Conference on Neuromorphic Computing and Engineering June 3-6 2024
by Abigail Morrison March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Dear colleagues! We have extended the deadline for ICNCE 24 (https://www.icnce-2024.de/) to March 15th. This conference, taking place in Aachen, Germany, June 3-6 2024, will be an interdisciplinary event linking: * Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence including AI applications in industry, science, society and ethics * Neuroscience and Computational Neuroscience, biologically inspired algorithms and brain simulation * Electrical Engineering & Information Technology, neuromorphic, energy-efficient circuits and architetures, including memristive elements, novel materials and devices We have scholarships available to support the participation of MSc and BSc students. Please visit our website to discover more and submit your abstract! All the best, Abigail Morrison -- Prof. Dr. Abigail Morrison Institute for Advanced SImulation (IAS-6) Jülich Research Center & Computer Science 3 - Software Engineering 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), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Call for Paper: ACM Workshop on The Brain: Creativity and Decay for Computer Science (BCD)
by Carmen Paz Suárez Araujo March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to participate in the 1st ACM Workshop on The Brain: Creativity and Decay for Computer Science (BCD) <https://nd.pja.edu.pl/project/bcd2024/> which is part of the ACM ASIACCS 2024<https://asiaccs2024.sutd.edu.sg/>.This international conference will be held in Singapore from the 1st to 5th of July, 2024. The Paper Submission Deadline is the 11 March 2024 It would be a pleasure for us to receive some submission from your side and to share your expertise on innovative computational models and theories based on brain knowledge, with a high quality international scientific community. We looking forward see you in Singapur next July The BCD Woekshop Organizers Andrzej Przybyszewski, Carmen Paz Suárez Araujo and Ngoc Thanh Nguyen [http://alojamiento.ulpgc.es/webs/firmas/795412678]

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18 postdoctoral positions in computational/data science at the University of Oslo
by Gaute Einevoll March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

DSTrain is a 5-year postdoctoral programme launched and managed by the “dScience – Centre for Computational and Data Sciences” at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo (UiO). DSTrain will award 36 postdoctoral fellowship positions within the overarching frame of data science, emphasizing interaction between data science, computational science, natural sciences, and technology. The fellowships will be of 36 months each, announced in two calls over the program period. We now open for applications to the 1st cohort of 18 fellowship positions, that will start their postdoctoral projects autumn 2024 at UiO. Starting date no later than October 1, 2024. Deadline for application: April 14, 2024 For more information, including on how to apply for the job, see https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/255679/dstrain-msca-postdoct… ******************************* Professor Gaute T. Einevoll Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1432 Aas, Norway; Department of Physics, University of Oslo, 0316 Oslo, Norway theoretical neuroscience podcast: theoreticalneuroscience.no<https://theoreticalneuroscience.no> popular science podcast: vettogvitenskap.no<https://vettogvitenskap.no> popular science podcast (English only): vettogvitenskap.no/senseandscience<https://vettogvitenskap.no/senseandscience> Co-author of "Principles of computational modeling in neuroscience" (2nd ed): www.cambridge.org/sterratt2<http://www.cambridge.org/sterratt2/> mobile: +47-95124536 email: Gaute.Einevoll(a)nmbu.no<mailto:Gaute.Einevoll@nmbu.no>, Zoom: uio.zoom.us/j/7764062033<https://uio.zoom.us/j/7764062033> twitter: twitter.com/gauteeinevoll<https://twitter.com/gauteeinevoll> “If you sleep in a democracy, you may wake up with a dictator.”

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Reminder: Call for applications for Systems Vision Science Virtual Summer School & Symposium, June 19 -July 12, 2024
by Pavlovic, Maria March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Systems Vision Science Virtual Summer School & Symposium: June 19th – July 12th, 2024 -------------------------------- Applications are invited for a <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/virtual-systems-vision-science-summer-s…> virtual edition of <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/> the Systems Vision Science Summer School and Symposium that took place in Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tuebingen, Germany in August 2023. This year, the virtual edition enables students to attend from afar by formal lectures via Zoom and informal and social communications via a Slack channel. Systems Vision Science combines computational, behavioral, and neuroscience methods to discover functions and algorithms for vision in various brain regions and their implementations in neural circuits. This summer school is designed for everyone interested in gaining a systems level understanding of biological vision. We plan a coherent, graduate-level, syllabus on the integration of experimental data with theory and models. The syllabus content will be very similar to the edition in 2023, the learning format, the delivery, and social interactions will be adjusted to suit the virtual format. Experience or knowledge in (A) computational methods, (B) visual psychophysics, and (C) vision neuroscience, is not required. However, experience in at least one of (A), (B), and (C), and a readiness to learn, is expected. The Summer School will be followed by a Systems Vision Science Virtual Symposium on July 12th. All admitted summer school students will be invited to attend this symposium and are encouraged to submit for a presentation at the symposium. The symposium will also feature two invited keynote presentations. A certificate of completion of the summer school course will be provided after the student’s successful completion of the summer school. -------------------------------- Important Dates: March 31, 2024 Deadline for applications April 12, 2024 Notification of acceptance April 29, 2024 Registration fees due June 19 – Virtual Systems Vision Science Summer School takes place July 10, 2024 (formal lectures via Zoom and informal and social communications via a Slack channel) July 12, 2024 Virtual Systems Vision Science Symposium takes place (3 -7 pm German time) -------------------------------- Please click <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/virtual-systems-vision-science-summer-s…> here to find more details and to apply by March 31, 2024. Summer School admission will be based on interest/motivation and prior knowledge/experience of the applicants, and on how much the applicants could benefit from participation. Please direct inquiries to <mailto:svs.summerschool@tue.mpg.de> svs.summerschool(a)tue.mpg.de -------------------------------- Organizing Team Li Zhaoping Maria Pavlovic Junhao Liang Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics University of Tuebingen <http://www.lizhaoping.org> www.lizhaoping.org .

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Multiple postdoctoral positions in computational neuroscience (neural coding), Hamburg, Germany
by Stefano Panzeri Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

I am opening three fully funded postdoctoral positions in computational neuroscience at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, Germany. We investigate how networks of neurons in the cerebral cortex encode, process and transmit information to generate behaviors such as sensation and decision-making. To address these issues, we develop and use information-theoretic and machine learning methods to study population coding, as well as neural network models to individuate mechanisms for neural information processing and generation of functions. Our laboratory enjoys extensive long-term international collaborations with experimental laboratories, including with Chris Harvey at Harvard Medical School, Wei- Lee at Boston Children’s Hospital, Tommaso Fellin and Alessandro Gozzi at IIT, Mriganka Sur at MIT, as well as collaborations with experimental laboratories in Hamburg (Andreas Engel, Tobias Donner, Ileana Hanganu-Opatz). The laboratory also offers a thriving, ambitious and well-funded research environment (with funds from the NIH Brain Initiative, the Simons Foundation, the European Union, the ERC). The lab provides ample opportunities for advanced training and for personal scientific growth. We seek candidates holding a PhD in a numerate or neuroscientific discipline, with a solid computational background and a keen interest in neuroscience. They must be highly motivated and creative individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment and be happy to interact with both experimental and theoretical neuroscientists. The jobs are available starting immediately and applications will be considered as soon as they are received and until the position is filled. Funding is available for several years and a minimum commitment of two years is expected by interested candidates. Interested applicants are encouraged to email me (stefano.panzeri(a)gmail.com) as soon as possible, to inform me of the interest for the position and initiate a discussion about research projects. For recent relevant publications from my lab, see: Kuan A et al (2024) Synaptic wiring motifs in posterior parietal cortex support decision-making *Nature:* advanced online publication (doi 10.1038/s41586-024-07088-7) Celotto M et al, An information-theoretic quantification of the content of communication between brain regions, *NeurIPS* 36, 2023 Panzeri S, et al (2022) The structures and functions of correlations in neural population codes. *Nature Reviews Neuroscience* 23: 551-567 Koren V., Panzeri S (2022) Biologically plausible solutions for spiking networks with efficient coding. *NeurIPS 35, 2022,* Curreli S, et al (2022) Complementary encoding of spatial information in hippocampal astrocites. *PLoS Biology* 20: e3001530. Valente, M. et al (2021), Correlations enhance the behavioral readout of neural population activity in association cortex. *Nature Neuroscience*, 24, 975–986 Chong, E. et al (2020) Manipulating synthetic optogenetic odors reveals the coding logic of olfactory perception. *Science* 368, 1329. Runyan C. A., et al (2017) Distinct timescales of population coding across cortex, *Nature*: 548: 92-96. Panzeri S., et al (2017) Cracking the neural code for sensory perception by combining statistics, intervention and behaviour. *Neuron* 93: 491-507 Pica, G. et al (2017) Quantifying how much sensory information in a neural code is relevant for behavior, *NeurIPS 30, 2017* Thanks Stefano Panzeri (stefano.panzeri(a)gmail.com)

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NeuroDataReHack data reuse workshop and Open Neurodata Showcase
by Ryan Ly Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

Dear colleagues, The Neurodata Without Borders (NWB) <http://nwb.org/> team is organizing two upcoming events: NeuroDataReHack and the Open Neurodata Showcase. NeuroDataReHack 2024 July 8-12, 2024 Janelia Research Campus, Ashburn, Virginia, USA The goal of NeuroDataReHack is to train participants to generate new insights from existing neurophysiology data through secondary analysis. The DANDI Archive <http://dandiarchive.org/> now has 200+ neurophysiology datasets in the Neurodata Without Borders <http://nwb.org/> format spanning many species, brain areas, task types, and imaging modalities. These include large-scale datasets from the Allen Institute, the MICrONS project, and the International Brain Laboratory, as well as diverse contributions from neuroscience labs around the world. NeuroDataReHack will teach attendees how to maximally utilize the data and computational resources of the DANDI Archive to incorporate existing data into their scientific workflows. Example projects include but are not limited to: - Determine whether your scientific findings are present in another species or brain area. - Guide the generation of hypotheses for a new project or grant application. - Showcase the capabilities of your tool or analysis on published data from another lab. - Explore follow-up questions to a study that has published data. The workshop is free to attend, and on-site housing and meals will be provided. Travel support is limited. Learn more and apply at the NeuroDataReHack 2024 website <https://neurodatawithoutborders.github.io/nwb_hackathons/HCK21_2024_Janelia…>. The deadline to apply is March 10. *Open Neurodata Showcase* July 2, 2024, 9-10:30 AM PDT Virtual In the week before NeuroDataReHack, the NWB team is organizing a virtual poster session on the Gather platform to bring together data contributors and anyone interested in reusing existing neurophysiology data. This virtual event offers a unique opportunity for participants to explore and engage in discussions about particular dandisets, and allows data contributors to showcase their projects. Anyone interested in using open neurophysiology datasets or presenting on their published neurophysiology datasets is welcome to attend. Learn more and register at the event website <https://neurodatawithoutborders.github.io/nwb_hackathons/HCK20_2024_OpenNeu…> . If you have any questions, please contact us at contact(a)nwb.org. Kind regards, Ben Dichter, CatalystNeuro Oliver Rübel, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Ryan Ly, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory -- Ryan Ly Scientific Data Engineer Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 1 Cyclotron Road Mail Stop 59R4104 Berkeley, CA 94720 Email: rly(a)lbl.gov Pronouns: he/him

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Post-Doctoral Research Associate Neuron Modeling for Transcranial Electric and Magnetic Stimulation
by David Zhou Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

(Forwarding on behalf of Warren Grill) We seek a highly-motivated individual to conduct research on computational modeling of cortical neuron activation by transcranial electric and magnetic stimulation (TES and TMS). We have an NIH-funded R01 project to develop and disseminate computational neuron models and their integration with TES and TMS electric field simulations in the popular SimNIBS software package. This project is a collaboration between Dr. Warren Grill and Dr. Angel Peterchev at Duke University and Dr. Axel Thielscher at the Danish Research Center for Magnetic Resonance and Technical University of Denmark. This work is part of a long-standing research program at Duke for rigorous computational modeling and experimental characterization of both invasive and noninvasive neurostimulation. The strong interdisciplinary and collaborative environment at Duke is ideal for our multi-scale modeling research efforts. An earned PhD and previous experience in computational neurostimulation modeling are required as are excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position with University Benefits and provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary research and career development. We value all dimensions of diversity and believe that the best solutions to challenging problems will come from working with people from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. For consideration submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27152 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Stephanie Jones <stephanie_jones(a)brown.edu> Date: Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 9:18 AM Subject: Fwd: Post-Doc or Staff Scientist/Engineer Position To: Thomas Serre <thomas_serre(a)brown.edu>, Michael J Frank < Michael_Frank(a)brown.edu> Cc: Matthew Nassar <matthew_nassar(a)brown.edu>, Wilson Truccolo < wilson_truccolo(a)brown.edu>, David Zhou <david.wei.zhou(a)gmail.com>, Carina Curto <carina_curto(a)brown.edu> Can we share the announcement below with the comp neuro community? ********************************************* *Stephanie R. Jones, PhD* *Professor * *Department of Neuroscience * *Brown University * *Stephanie_Jones(a)Brown.edu* *https://sites.brown.edu/stephanie-r-jones-lab/ <https://sites.brown.edu/stephanie-r-jones-lab/>* *@drstephjones* *Human Neocortical Neurosolver* *https://hnn.brown.edu <https://hnn.brown.edu>* *@HNNsolver* Begin forwarded message: *From: *"Warren M Grill, Ph.D." <warren.grill(a)duke.edu> *Subject: **Post-Doc or Staff Scientist/Engineer Position* *Date: *February 29, 2024 at 8:26:43 AM EST *To: *"stephanie_jones(a)brown.edu" <stephanie_jones(a)brown.edu> Dear Stephanie I hope this finds you well. We are recruiting a new post-doc or staff scientist/engineer with experience in neural modeling, and I would appreciate you recommending this opportunity to high caliber candidates in your department, as well as spreading the word broadly in your community. Thank you. All the best, Warren _ _ _ _ _ Warren M. Grill, Ph.D. Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. School Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering Duke University Editor in Chief, Journal of Neural Engineering Fellow of AIMBE, BMES, IAMBE, and NAI (he/him/his) https://grill-lab.pratt.duke.edu warren.grill(a)duke.edu (919) 660-5276 Phone (919) 684-4488 Fax CIEMAS Room 1139 Mail to: Duke University Department of Biomedical Engineering Fitzpatrick CIEMAS, Room 1427 101 Science Drive Box 90281 Durham NC 27708-0281 Post-Doc or Staff Scientist/Engineer Position

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Abstract submission deadline extended: Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI, Rome, 28-31st May 2024.
by Battleday, Ruairidh Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

We have extended the deadline for abstracts for the 5th International Convention on the Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI, to be held in Rome 28th-31st May 2024: New deadline: 8th March, 2024; AOE. We hope that you come and join us! Thank you to all the people that have submitted already—the quality has been fantastic. If you would like to edit your submission, just submit another response. In this high-profile convention we examine computational accounts of the brain and mind from the perspectives of biocomputation, neural theory, and cognitive science. We then take findings and theory back into the creation of robust, generalizable, and scalable AI: www.neuromonster.org We invite submissions for each session via this Google form: https://forms.gle/u8tJU4PtkT1EKYte7 Keynote Speakers Professor Peter Dayan (Max Planck Institute, Tübingen) Professor Sophie Deneve (ENS, Paris) Professor Wolfgang Maass (TUG) Professor Mackenzie Mathis (EPFL) Professor Anne Collins (UC Berkeley) Dr Feryal Behbahani (Google DeepMind) Dr Giovanni Pezzulo (NRC of Italy, Rome) Session Chairs Biocomputation Yasmine Ayman (Harvard) Professor Dan Nicolau Jr (KCL) Neural theory Dr James Whittington (Stanford / Oxford) Dr Francesca Mastrogiuseppe (Champalimaud) Cognitive science Dr Ruairidh Battleday (Harvard / MIT) Dr Antonella Maselli (NRC Italy) AI Dr Ishita Dasgupta (Google DeepMind) Dr Ilia Sucholutsky (Princeton) Confirmed speakers Biocomputation Professor Andrew Adamatzky (UWE) Professor Panayiota Poirazi (FORTH, Crete) Professor Jason Shepherd (Utah) Professor Christine Grienberger (Brandeis) Neural theory Professor Rafal Bogacz (Oxford) Professor Athena Akrami (UCL) Professor Nicolas Brunel (Duke) Professor Kanaka Rajan (Harvard) Dr Lea Duncker (Stanford) Dr Kris Jensen (UCL) Cognitive science Professor Dagmar Sternad (Northeastern) Professor Bill Thompson (UC Berkeley) Professor Samuel McDougle (Yale) Dr Maria Eckstein (DeepMind) Dr Fred Callaway (NYU / Harvard) AI Professor Kevin Ellis (Cornell) Professor Najoung Kim (BU, Google) Dr André Barreto (DeepMind) Dr Sophia Sanborn (USB / UBC) Dr Wilka Carvalho (Harvard) The submission format is a single A4 sheet containing (at least) an abstract of 250 words, along with any additional material you think valuable. These will be accepted for poster, spotlight, or a short talk. New submission deadline is 8th March AOE. We will reply by March 15th with a decision. The convention will be held at the Villa Wolkonsky, in San Giovanni, Rome (10 minutes walk from the Colosseum). Many thanks! The Organizing Committee. -- Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday BMBCh (Oxon) PhD President Thinking About Thinking (www.thinkingaboutthinking.org) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Center for Brain Science, Harvard University Center for Brains, Minds, and Machines, MIT

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