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Call for 2 PhD positions within the MatCo project in the Brain Language Lab at Freie Universität Berlin
by Jäger, Anna-Thekla May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023

The Brain Language Lab is currently seeking two exceptional candidates to join their team as PhD students for the ERC Advanced Grant "Material Constraints Enabling Human Cognition (MatCo)" Project at Freie Universität Berlin. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please refer to the detailed job offer below. We kindly ask you to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested and qualified. Assistant Researcher (m/f/d) (PhD student) Freie Universitaet Berlin - Philosophy and Humanities Brain Language Laboratory Third-Party funded project MatCo The ERC Advanced Grant “Material Constraints Enabling Human Cognition (MatCo)” at the Freie Universität Berlin aims to build network models of the human brain that mimic neurocognitive processes involved in language, communication and cognition. A main strategy is to use neural network models constrained by neuroanatomical and neurophysiological features of the human brain in order to explain aspects of human cognition. To this end, neural network simulations are performed and evaluated in neurophysiological and neurometabolic experiments. This neurocomputational and experimental research targets novel explanations of human language and cognition on the basis of neurobiological principles. More information about the project can be found here: www.fu-berlin.de/matco<http://www.fu-berlin.de/matco> Job description: • Simulation studies with neural network models of language and cognition • Preparation, implementation and evaluation of neurocognitive experiments onlanguage and cognition (ECoG, EEG, fMRI) • Tractography analyses and use of their results for optimizing neural models Requirements: • Completed university degree (MA, MSc or equivalent) in a relevant field (e. g., linguistics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, medicine, informatics) Desirable: • Research experience with biologically constrained neural networks and with network simulations of cognitive processes • Experience in empirical experimental language research • Research experience in the fields of syntax, semantics or pragmatics • Very good programming skills • Good German skills • Very good English skills (minimum level C1) More information and formal job advertisements can be found at www.brainlang.fu-berlin.de/jobs; in case of further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Friedemann Pulvermüller: friedemann.pulvermuller(a)fu-berlin.de. Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, in PDF format (preferably as one document) no later than the 8th of June 2023 to Prof. Dr. Friedemann Pulvermüller: admin(a)brainlang.fu-berlin.de or postal to Freie Universität Berlin Department of Philosophy and Humanities Brain Language Laboratory Third-Party funded project MatCo Prof. Dr. Friedemann Pulvermüller Habelschwerdter Allee 45 14195 Berlin (Dahlem) With an electronic application, you acknowledge that FU Berlin saves and processes your data. FU Berlin cannot guarantee the security of your personal data if you send your application over an unencrypted connection. Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer Best regards, Anna-Thekla Jäger on behalf of the Brain Language Lab

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Call for 13 PhD positions in the Neuroscience PhD Program at Universita’ degli Studi di Padova – Padova Neuroscience Center
by Samir Suweis May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023

The PhD program in Neuroscience at Universita’ degli Studi di Padova is a unique opportunity for young researchers to join a vibrant, active and interdisciplinary community of international faculty hosted at the Padova Neuroscience Center and to perform cutting-edge research in Neuroscience. The call offers 13 fully funded PhD positions with more than 50 research lines in diverse neuroscience fields, like Circuits & Systems, Cognitive, Affective, Behavioral, Computational, Neuroimaging, Translational and Clinical Neuroscience. Call opens on May 9, 2023, and will close on June 8, 2023, at 1:00 pm (CET). For more information, check the link https://pnc.unipd.it/admission/ <https://pnc.unipd.it/admission/> Best ***************** Samir Suweis www.liphlab.com Tel: +39 049 827 71 74

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Research Engineering Fellow to support the research of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute.
by Alistair McEwan May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023

Dear all, we are seeking engineers or similar for a cerebral palsy focussed research in Sydney Australia. University of Sydney Career Site (myworkdayjobs.com)<https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Rese…> [https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/assets/l…]<https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Rese…> Research Engineering Fellow<https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Rese…> usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com The School of Biomedical Engineering<https://www.sydney.edu.au/engineering/schools/school-of-biomedical-engineer…> is seeking a talented Research Engineering Fellow to support the research of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute. Our technology work spans the lifetime from early detection and intervention to assistive devices for mobility, communication and cognition. We work across healthcare including Westmead hospital based research in neonatal intensive care, neurodevelopmental clinics, gait laboratories, speech therapy and disability services throughout NSW, Australia and in support of international research projects in this area. We seek to train and engage engineers in the areas of child development and physical and occupational therapies using the emerging technologies of robotics, bionics, virtual reality and machine learning. In this role you will: * facilitate and contribute to the fabrication of functional prototypes and experimental devices with emphasis on reliability and the provision of care * design and fabricate test apparatus, jigs, and other devices in support of the research programs * design electrical circuits, software, user interfaces and machine learning systems as required for achievement of the experimental objectives of the laboratory * participate in the coordination of experimentation (preparation, setup, execution, and post-procedure follow-up) and design experimental protocols * assist in the training, supervision and mentoring of Honours students About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Engineering Fellow who has: * a PhD or higher degree in a relevant area of engineering such as biomedical engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer science, statistics, data analytics, applied mathematics or applied physics * experience in human experimental design, familiarity with human ethics, motion and audio signal processing, predictive modelling, statistical methods, and thorough documentation * a demonstrated understanding of the disability sector and goal-directed human centered design thinking approach * experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD), ideally SolidWorks, and a basic working knowledge of electrical circuits, embedded software, user interfaces * an ability to resolve matters that may arise as part of research and the challenges relating to innovation of new ideas and concepts Experience working in the health domain with clinical data and a demonstrated track record of supporting high quality academic publications is highly desirable. This is an academic position, of which the commencement level will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience and knowledge. An appointment at Academic Level A, will hold the title of Postdoctoral Research Associate - Engineering. An appointment at Academic Level B, will hold the title of Research Fellow - Engineering. [https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/assets/l…]<https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Rese…> Research Engineering Fellow<https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Rese…> usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com  -- Alistair McEwan<https://sydney.edu.au/engineering/people/alistair.mcewan.php> | Cerebral Palsy Chair of Technology and Engineering Engineering and Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering<https://www.sydney.edu.au/engineering/schools/school-of-biomedical-engineer…>, Cerebral Palsy Alliance<https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/> Brain and Mind Centre<https://sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/>, Charles Perkins Centre<https://sydney.edu.au/charles-perkins-centre/>, Sydney Nano Institute<http://sydney.edu.au/nano/> J13 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2000 +61 2 9351 7256 | +61 4489 29554 alistair.mcewan(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:alistair.mcewan@sydney.edu.au> https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mcewan-0044781/ Cardiovascular Initiative<https://sydney.edu.au/research/centres/cardiovascular-initiative.html> @USYD_cvi https://arctcibe.org/ @InnovativBioEng

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Endowed professorship "AI-based Modeling in Neurology"
by Philipp Berens May 10, 2023

May 10, 2023

Dear all, we are currently advertising an Endowed professorship "AI-based Modeling in Neurology" (https://www.academics.com/jobs/endowed-professor-w3-of-ai-based-modeling-in…) at the University of Tübingen. We are looking for candidates that perform innovative research on artificial intelligence (AI) methods for modelling the healthy and diseased brain from a translational and clinical perspective. This can include the development and use of brain simulations to better understand healthy brain function and the effects of neurological diseases (e.g. epilepsy, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) and integrating simulations and clinical neurodata (e.g. functional MRI imaging, EEG, electrophysiology) with the help of machine learning. Tübingen offers a first-rate environment at the intersection of neuroscience and AI/ML research with the Excellence Cluster for Machine Learning in Science, the Tübingen AI Center, the Max Planck Institutes for Intelligent Systems and Biological Cybernetics, the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research and many other institutions! We are looking forward to your application by May 19th. Best Philipp -- Professor of Data Science, Director Hertie Institute for AI in Brain Health Medical Faculty of the University of Tübingen www.berenslab.org

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Job Opening: Full time Research Assistant in cognitive & systems neuroscience
by Theresa Desrochers May 9, 2023

May 9, 2023

The Desrochers Lab (Brown University, Providence, RI, USA) is looking for a full-time Research Assistant. The goal of the lab is to understand the neural bases of cognitive and behavioral sequences through research that integrates human and animal experimental models. Tasks for this position will mostly focus on a single project in the lab, and could be a great opportunity for a post-bac looking for a project doing cognitive & systems neuroscience. Detailed description and application here: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Sidney-E-… ~Theresa -- Theresa M. Desrochers, Ph.D. Rosenberg Assistant Professor of Brain Science Department of Neuroscience Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (courtesy) Carney Institute for Brain Science Brown University http://neuroscience.brown.edu/desrochers

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Lecture notes: "The Shallow and the Deep"
by Michael Biehl May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023

Dear All. A slightly extended, revised and prettified version of my lecture notes "*The shallow and the deep - a biased introduction to neural networks* * and old school machine learning*" can be downloaded at https://hdl.handle.net/11370/e08667bd-2e84-4956-b9d3-45b9e957634d This pre-publication version is freely available for non-commercial use and teaching purposes. The copyright remains with the author. --------------------------------------------------- Dr. Michael Biehl Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence P.O. Box 407, 9700 AK Groningen, NL https://www.cs.rug.nl/~biehl

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Virtual CA2 Symposium - May 19th
by Tristan Stöber May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023

Dear friends and colleagues, get ready to discuss the latest CA2 insights with us! Serena Dudek and I are thrilled to invite you to a virtual symposium on May 19th, celebrating the Hippocampus Special Issue on CA2! It's FREE of charge. For more info and registration, check out the link below [1]. Talks by Zafar Bashir, Michael Bienkowski, Liset M. de la Prida, Emma Diethorn (Gould lab), Serena M. Dudek, Ute Häussler, Hongshen He (McHugh lab), Ricardo Insausti, Eude Lepicard (Piskorowski/Chevalyre lab), Maud Muller (Piskorowski/Chevalyre lab), Katy Pannoni (Farris lab), Radha Raghuraman (Sajikumar lab) and me. With Georgia Alexander, Shannon Farris and Azahara Oliva as chairs. Looking forward to see you all there. Please spread the word. Best, Tristan Stöber [1] https://shorturl.at/CUX07

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NEST Conference 2023 — Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to 21 May
by Hans Ekkehard Plesser May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

Dear all, The abstract submission deadline for the NEST Conference 2023 has been extended to 21 May. We are looking forward to your contributions! 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. This year's conference will again take place as a virtual conference on Thursday/Friday 15/16 June 2023. We are inviting contributions to the conference, including talks, "posters" and workshops on specific topics. For more information on how to submit your contribution, register and participate, please visit the conference website https://nest-simulator.org/conference Important dates 21 May 2023 — Deadline for submission of contributions 26 May 2023 — Notification of acceptance 5 June 2023 — Registration deadline 15 June 2023 — NEST Conference 2023 starts We are looking forward to seeing you all in June! Hans Ekkehard Plesser and the conference organizing committee -- Prof. Dr. Hans Ekkehard Plesser Head, 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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CALL FOR PAPERS, Deadline May 26; CogFeel Workshop at ALIFE 2023
by Jie Mei May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

- Venue: ALIFE 2023, Sapporo, Japan - Date: July 25th, 2023 - Title: Cognitive feelings: Towards multi-disciplinary approaches for realizing artificial systems with cognitive capacities - Website: https://sites.google.com/view/cogfeel-alife-2023/ - Workshop organizers: - Jie Mei, International Research Center for Neurointelligence, The University of Tokyo - Hiroki Kojima, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry and The University of Tokyo - Yuichi Yamashita, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry - Yukie Nagai, International Research Center for Neurointelligence, The University of Tokyo *Apologies for cross-posting* Dear colleagues, In recent years, an increasing number of cross-disciplinary approaches have been proposed to deepen our understanding of living systems and their interactive, evolutionary, and adaptive aspects. However, we have not fully achieved the emergence of intelligence and mind in artificial systems. To facilitate discussions on how cognitive capacities of artificial living systems could be improved and potentially propose a framework for exploring the origin, emergence and evolution of perception and emotions, we are organizing a workshop (CogFeel @ ALIFE 2023: https://sites.google.com/view/cogfeel-alife-2023) in conjunction with the 2023 Conference on Artificial Life (ALIFE 2023). We reinforce the role of cognitive feelings (i.e., feelings about one’s mental processes, encompassing senses of knowing, confidence, reality, and fluency, etc.) as an integrated component contributing to developmental individuality and diversity. We also recognize the difficulty in implementing (subjective) feelings in artificial systems which requires the differentiation whether these systems possess feelings or just behave as so. For a comprehensive perspective on how individual- and population-level diversity in cognitive and behavioral capacities emerges, in this workshop, we encourage discussions on methods and findings in disciplines including but not limited to: - Robotics, - Computational and behavioral neuroscience, - Psychology, - Virtual/augmented reality, and - Artificial intelligence, etc. We welcome submissions on topics within the fields of (neuro)robotics, computational and behavioral neuroscience, psychology, virtual/augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. We also encourage contributions from other relevant disciplines. Submissions should be in the form of extended abstracts (maximum 2 pages) or research articles (maximum 8 pages). We are planning to organize a special issue in partnership with a top academic journal where extended versions of selected contributions will be published. Deadline: May 26, 2023. Please submit your contribution to cogfeelalife2023(a)gmail.com. Regards, Jie Mei

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PhD Studentship in Computational Neuroscience and Neurostimulation
by Volker Steuber May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

PhD Studentship in the Centre for Future Societies Research at the University of Hertfordshire Application Deadline 19 May 2023 Bursary of a minimum of £17,668 per annum, including a full tuition fee waiver for three years. https://www.herts.ac.uk/.../centre.../phd-studentships-2023<https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/centre-for-future-societies-resear…> [https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0019/257320/uherts_40436287737.…]<https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/centre-for-future-societies-resear…> PhD Studentships 2023<https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/centre-for-future-societies-resear…> University of Hertfordshire www.herts.ac.uk Project title: Low-cost, accessible neurostimulation, experiments and simulations Supervisors: Dr Nada Yousif, Professor Volker Steuber Originality: The proposed project would for the first time combine experimental cerebellar stimulation and computational modelling, to show the feasibility of low-cost, accessible non-invasive neurostimulation for treating movement disorders. Significance: The cerebellum is a critical structure for movement. We have previously shown that it is central in controlling pathological activity in epilepsy (Kros et al., Annals of Neurology 2015) and essential tremor (Yousif et al., PloS Comput Biol, 2017). Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been used for decades to treat tremor (Benabid et al, 1998) and more recently epilepsy (Zangiabadi et al., Frontiers Neurology, 2019). However, DBS is a highly invasive surgical technique targeting the thalamus, a structure inaccessible by non-invasive neurostimulation. Rigour: The project would involve, 1) a detailed biophysical computational model of the cerebellum, based on our previous work, but extended to involve connected structures such as the thalamus; 2) experiments with human participants involving non-invasive electrical stimulation of the cerebellum during normal movement tasks to inform, validate and test the model. Together, this will lead to theoretically based, novel stimulation paradigms for a closed-loop system. Potential Contribution to Knowledge: We propose that cerebellar stimulation could provide a method of replacing DBS and inhibiting pathological brain activity, and that a model based closed-loop system would provide an optimal approach. Volker Steuber Professor of Computational Neuroscience Biocomputation Research Group School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science University of Hertfordshire College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK biocomputation.herts.ac.uk<http://biocomputation.herts.ac.uk>

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