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LASCON 2024 - IX Latin American School on Computational Neuroscience - Extended Application Deadline

by Antonio Roque

Due to many requests, the application deadline for LASCON 2024 has been extended to Sunday October 22, 2023 (until midnight, US Pacific Time). **************************************************************************************** IX Latin American School on Computational Neuroscience - LASCON 2024 January 8 - February 2, 2024, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil www.sisne.org/lascon-ix APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 22, 2023 Third and final announcement Dear Colleagues, After the hiatus of the pandemic, I am pleased to announce that the 9th edition of the Latin American School on Computational Neuroscience (LASCON 2024) will take place January 8 - February 2, 2024 at the NeuroMat Center in the University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. LASCON aims at introducing young researchers and graduate and advanced undergraduate students to the use of computational and mathematical methods for modeling neurons and neural networks. The following topics will be covered: single-cell models (biophysically detailed, reduced and simplified), circuit and network models of biophysically detailed and simplified spiking neurons, probabilistic neuronal models, synaptic plasticity and learning, spike train analysis, neural population models, neuron-glia interaction models, models of extracellular fields, brain criticality, computational psychiatry, traveling waves in neural systems, and dynamics of neuronal functional connectivity. These subjects will be taught via theoretical classes and hands-on tutorials with the use of the programs NEURON, NetPyNE, NEST, Brian, The Virtual Brain and others. Students will have to work on small research projects (to be done in groups of two), which they will present orally at the end of the school. The following lecturers will be in charge of theoretical classes and tutorials: Aline Duarte, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Arnd Roth, University College, London, UK Christophe Pouzat, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Demian Battaglia, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Gaute Einevoll, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, As, Norway German Mato, Bariloche Atomic Center, San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina Hans Ekkehard Plesser, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, As, Norway Horacio Rotstein, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA John Murray, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA Junji Ito, Juelich Research Center, Juelich, Germany Lyle Muller, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada Marja-Leena Linne, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland Mauricio Girardi-Schappo, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil Mauro Copelli, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil Sonja Gruen, Juelich Research Center, Juelich, Germany Tilo Schwalger, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany Valeriy Bragin, State University of New York, New York, NY, USA William Lytton, State University of New York, New York, NY, USA The number of students is limited to 40 and applications should be made electronically via the application form in the school's web page ( www.sisne.org/lascon-ix) Applicants are also requested to submit a detailed CV (in English) and to provide two letters of recommendation. The application deadline is October 22, 2023 (until midnight, US Pacific time). There is no registration fee for the school. Depending on available funding, the school organization may provide free accommodation for students not from the Greater Sao Paulo area. Travel costs will have to be covered by the students. Sao Paulo is the major transportation hub in South America, so it is possible to fly from basically anywhere in the world to its airports. In the selection procedure, priority will be given to Latin-American students, but students from other parts of the world are encouraged to apply as well. LASCON 2024 is an activity of the FAPESP Center for Neuromathematics (NeuroMat - http://neuromat.numec.prp.usp.br/) I am looking forward to see you in Sao Paulo. Best regards, Antonio Roque LASCON Director -- Antonio C. Roque Professor Associado Departamento de Fisica FFCLRP, Universidade de Sao Paulo 14040-901 Ribeirao Preto-SP Brazil - Brasil antonior(a)usp.br <antonior(a)ffclrp.usp.br> aroquesilva(a)gmail.com www.sisne.org ORCID: 0000-0003-1260-4840 <https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1260-4840> ResearcherID: C-2316-2011 <http://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/C-2316-2011> Google Scholar: GqHWF74AAAAJ <http://scholar.google.com.br/citations?user=GqHWF74AAAAJ> CV Lattes: 4609096963207702 <http://lattes.cnpq.br/4609096963207702>

Oct. 14, 2023

[Meetings] Call for Panelists: The Opportunities and Challenges of ChatGPT in Brain-Machine Interface Workshop in IEEE BHI 2023

by Wang, Ker-Jiun

Call for Panelists: The Opportunities and Challenges of ChatGPT in Brain-Machine Interface Workshop in IEEE BHI 2023 Workshop Details: * Title: The Opportunities and Challenges of ChatGPT in Brain-Machine Interface Workshop * Date: October 15 (Sun), 2023 * Time: 2- 5 pm (EST) * Venue: Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOqtpz0qHdRsTbc7P3cu8hoPYx4l61… Onsite: WESLEY W. POSVAR HALL: 230 S Bouquet St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States * Associated Event: IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI’23) Workshop Details: The rapid progression of brain-machine interface (BMI) technology has heralded a transformative era in human-machine interactions. The direct interface between the human brain and external devices, coupled with groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, presents an exciting frontier of exploration and innovation. At the heart of this revolution lies ChatGPT, OpenAI's state-of-the-art language model, known for its prowess in natural language processing and generation. Our upcoming workshop aims to delve deep into the challenges and prospects surrounding the integration of ChatGPT (GPT3, GPT4-like models) into BMI systems: 1. Overcoming existing limitations such as low signal resolution, signal latency, and the complications surrounding invasive neural implants to develop an effective connection between brain and machine. 2. Adapting ChatGPT, GPT-like model or Generative AI to interpret and produce text that syncs flawlessly with a user's intentions while abiding by ethical and privacy mandates. Opportunities Awaiting: 1. Revolutionizing communication capabilities of BMIs by translating thoughts into text-based information, thereby refining the dynamics of human-machine interaction. 2. Exploiting ChatGPT's inherent natural language capabilities to usher in more intuitive and user-friendly BMI interfaces. This opens up vistas of possibilities for individuals with limited mobility to engage with the world around them. 3. Using ChatGPT as an interface between users and external systems, this bridge has the potential to transform the lives of those with disabilities, granting them unhindered access to technology, be it drafting emails, internet browsing, or maneuvering smart devices. 4. The recurrent engagement of users with ChatGPT offers prospects for crafting personalized and adaptable BMI systems, escalating user gratification and optimizing system outputs. Call for Panelists: We invite passionate researchers, experts, and enthusiasts in the field of BMI, artificial intelligence, and neurotechnology to join our panel discussion. Registered panelists will be given a platform for 5 minutes to spotlight their research and opportunities to utilize ChatGPT, or related Generative AI, LLM, to augment Brain activity decoding. We want to convene some of the most brilliant minds in the field, hoping to spark conversations that pave the way for future innovations. Let’s embrace this chance to contribute to a domain that has the potential to redefine the horizons of human-machine communication. Register now and be part of the dialogue that could redefine the future of BMIs and human-machine communication. Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOqtpz0qHdRsTbc7P3cu8hoPYx4l61… For further details please visit the event website: https://bhi.embs.org/2023/program/workshops-2/ Warm Regards, Organizers Ker-Jiun Wang, University of Pittsburgh Ramana Vinjamuri, UMBC Maryam Alimardani, Tilburg University Zhi-Hong Mao, University of Pittsburgh Midori Sugaya, Shibaura Institute of Technology ChatGPT in Brain-Machine Interface chatgpt.bmi(a)gmail.com<mailto:chatgpt.bmi@gmail.com>

Oct. 13, 2023

Tenure-track position in AI in Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics

by Jaroslav Hlinka

Tenure Track Research Position - Artificial Intelligence in Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics The Institute of Computer Sciences of the Czech Academy of Sciences (ICS CAS), Prague, Czech Republic, invites applications for a tenure‐track position in Artificial Intelligence in broadest sense. The Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/) invites applicants with interest to develop research agenda at the border of AI & neuroscience or AI & complex systems. *For informal inquiries write to Jaroslav Hlinka at hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz.* *We offer* a full-time position, which includes the following benefits: * Freedom and support to develop an independent research program. * Flexible working conditions, including the option to work part-time. * Initial salary matching the local price level (monthly gross salary 48-66 thousand CZK based on qualifications and experience - approximately 38-52 thousand CZK net salary), see the Cost Of Living in Prague. <http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp> * Additional bonuses based on research performance. * Additional bonuses based on successful grant applications up to 25%. * Career progression based on regular evaluations. * Five weeks of paid vacation on top of public holidays. * Child care facilities in the institute’s building. * Highly attractive and safe location (Prague). * Travel package for the total duration: up to 50 000 CZK for conferences and research stays. * Relocation package for fellow coming from abroad: 10 000 CZK plus 10 000 CZK for family (spouse and/or children). *We encourage you to apply, if you:* * hold a Ph.D. degree in a related field, * have an excellent research record relative to your career stage, and * show the potential to build an independent research group and acquire research funding. *Conditions of contract* You will be appointed for up to 3 years initially and your performance will be evaluated towards the end of this period. In case of a positive review, you will be eligible for an extension or a tenured appointment. Your involvement in graduate teaching programs and supervising graduate students will not be mandatory, yet welcomed by the Institute. *To apply,* submit your application to jobs(a)cs.cas.cz, including the following: * a cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position, * a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and a description of the three most important research achievements, * a description of your scientific interest and plans, including potential collaborations within and outside of the institute. Contact hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz for consulting the outline. * 3 letters of recommendation sent directly to ics(a)cs.cas.cz by the referees. /*The first cut off point for application is 20th October 2023.*//**//*The closing date for application is 20th November 2023.*//**/*Expected starting date upon agreement.* -- 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

Oct. 13, 2023

applications for tenure track position at University of Pennsylvania due Oct 16

by Maria Geffen

Dear colleagues, The application deadline for our tenure track position is fast approaching. The Hearing Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania <https://www.med.upenn.edu/pennhearing/> has an opening for a tenure-track assistant professor in auditory systems neuroscience to join our team. Applications are accepted on rolling basis, with preference given to applications received by Oct 16. Application is available here: https://apply.interfolio.com/100900 <https://apply.interfolio.com/100900> With kind wishes, -Maria and Yale Assistant Professor of Auditory Neuroscience, Tenure Track <https://apply.interfolio.com/100900> The Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery <https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/otorhinolaryngology> at the Perelman School of Medicine <https://www.pennmedicine.org/> at the University of Pennsylvania <http://upenn.edu/> seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track <https://apply.interfolio.com/100900>. Expertise is required in the specific area of systems neuroscience with a focus on identifying the neural correlates of hearing function or dysfunction with an emphasis on identifying the causal relationships between neural activity in individual neurons and/or circuits and learning or behavior. Particular areas of interest include computational neuroscience and translational approaches. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Teaching responsibilities may include training of graduate students and post-doctoral investigators. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include building an independent research program in basic and/or translational studies in auditory neuroscience. Scholarship should include peer-reviewed publications and presentations of work at scientific meetings and other venues. The selected candidate will be expected to develop interactions with investigators not only in the department <https://www.med.upenn.edu/pennhearing/>, but within the greater neuroscience community in the Perelman School of Medicine <https://mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/> (e.g. the Computational Neuroscience Institute <http://cni.upenn.edu/>) and across the University campus. Ideally, the candidate should have the vision and ability to effectively interact with clinicians to establish and foster translational research programs within their research discipline. The ideal candidate should have completed advanced postdoctoral training or be an early career investigator with an exceptional record of research achievement demonstrating a trajectory for success in academic medicine. Key selection criteria will be in research excellence and originality of science. There is opportunity for a secondary appointment in a basic science department for the successful candidate. Candidates with a keen interest in building interdisciplinary programs through interactions across the basic and clinical departments within the Perelman School of Medicine, as well as other health-related schools at the University of Pennsylvania, are encouraged to apply. The Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery is among the leading departments in the nation, and home to basic and translational scientists who conduct world-class research in auditory systems neuroscience <https://www.med.upenn.edu/pennhearing/>. The Perelman School of Medicine <https://www.pennmedicine.org/> at the University of Pennsylvania <http://upenn.edu/> provides an intellectually vibrant and collaborative interdisciplinary environment, with a wealth of cutting-edge research resources. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply. ______________________________ Maria N. Geffen, Ph.D. (she/her) Professor Department of Otorhinolaryngology Department of Neuroscience Department of Neurology Co-Director, Computational Neuroscience Initiative Stemmler Hall G14 3450 Hamilton Walk Philadelphia PA 19104 (215)898-0782 mgeffen(a)pennmedicine.upenn.edu <mailto:mgeffen@pennmedicine.upenn.edu> My zoom room <https://pennmedicine.zoom.us/my/mgeffen?pwd=eWVFbUJFUGRJZ3g1eU9YZEZic2VwZz09> Follow me @geffenlab@mastodon.world <https://mastodon.world/@geffenlab> @geffenlab.bsky.social <https://bsky.app/profile/geffenlab.bsky.social> http://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing <http://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing> Twitter: @neimarkgeffen <http://twitter.com/neimarkgeffen>

Oct. 12, 2023

CFP FRCCS 2024 Montpellier, France May 29 – 31,,,2024

by Amira Mouakher

Fourth*F*rench*R*egional*C*onference**on*C*omplex*S*ystems** May 29 – 31, 2024 Montpellier, France *FRCCS 2024* <https://iutdijon.u-bourgogne.fr/ccs-france/>** After successfully hosting the conference in Dijon in 2021, Paris in 2022, and Le Havre in 2023, the fourth edition of the French Regional Conference on Complex Systems (FRCCS 2024) will be held in Montpellier, France. This single track international conference organized by CSS France <https://www.cssfrance.org/>serves as a platform to foster interdisciplinary exchanges among researchers from various scientific disciplines and diverse backgrounds, including sociology, economics, history, management, archaeology, geography, linguistics, statistics, mathematics, and computer science. FRCCS 2024 provides a valuable opportunity for participants to meet in France, exchange and promote ideas, facilitating the cross-fertilization of recent research work, industrial advancements, and original applications. Moreover, the conference emphasizes research topics with a high societal impact, showcasing the significance of complexity science in addressing complex societal challenges. Join us in Montpellier as we collectively strive to better understand complexity and its implications for society. You are cordially invited to submit your contribution until *February 21, 2024.* Finalized work (published or unpublished) and work in progress are welcome.Two types of contributions are accepted: ·*Papers*about *original research* (up to 12 pages) ·*Extended Abstract*about *published or unpublished* research (3 to 4 pages). *Keynote Speakers* ·Ingmar Weber <https://ingmarweber.de/>, Saarland University, Germany ·Sonia Kéfi <https://biodicee.edu.umontpellier.fr/who-we-are/sonia-kefi/>, Université de Montpellier, France ·Petter Holme <https://petterhol.me/>, Aalto University, Finland ·Natasa Przulj <https://www.bsc.es/przulj-natasa>, Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Spain ·*More TBA…* ** *Publication* oContributions will be included in the conference proceedings (With ISBN) o*Selected submissions of unpublished work will be invited for publication in special issues (fast track procedure) **of the journals:* oApplied Network Science, <https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/>edited by Springer oComplexity, <https://www.hindawi.com/journals/complexity/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=c…>edited by Hindawi *Submission * ·Submit on CMT Microsoft at:https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/FRCCS2024/ <https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/FRCCS2024/> ·*Select the Track: FRCCS2024* ** *Topics include, but are not limited to: * ·*Foundations of complex systems * o Self-organization, non-linear dynamics, statistical physics, mathematical modeling and simulation, conceptual frameworks, ways of thinking, methodologies and methods, philosophy of complexity, knowledge systems, Complexity and information, Dynamics and self-organization, structure and dynamics at several scales, self-similarity, fractals * *Complex Networks * o Structure & Dynamics, Multilayer and Multiplex Networks, Adaptive Networks, Temporal Networks, Centrality, Patterns, Cliques, Communities, Epidemics, Rumors, Control, Synchronization, Reputation, Influence, Viral Marketing, Link Prediction, Network Visualization, Network Digging, Network Embedding & Learning. * *Neuroscience, **Linguistics* o Evolution of language, social consensus, artificial intelligence, cognitive processes & education, Narrative complexity * *Economics & Finance* o Game Theory, Stock Markets and Crises, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Globalization, Economics and Markets, Blockchain, Bitcoins, Markets and Employment * *Infrastructure, planning, and environment * o critical infrastructure, urban planning, mobility, transport and energy, smart cities, urban development, urban sciences * *Biological and (bio)medical complexity * o biological networks, systems biology, evolution, natural sciences, medicine and physiology, dynamics of biological coordination, aging * *Social complexity* osocial networks, computational social sciences, socio-ecological systems, social groups, processes of change, social evolution, self-organization and democracy, socio-technical systems, collective intelligence, corporate and social structures and dynamics, organizational behavior and management, military and defense systems, social unrest, political networks, interactions between human and natural systems, diffusion/circulation of knowledge, diffusion of innovation * *Socio-Ecological Systems* o Global environmental change, green growth, sustainability & resilience, and culture * *Organisms and populations * o Population biology, collective behavior of animals, ecosystems, ecology, ecological networks, microbiome, speciation, evolution * *Engineering systems and systems of systems*** o bioengineering, modified and hybrid biological organisms, multi-agent systems, artificial life, artificial intelligence, robots, communication networks, Internet, traffic systems, distributed control, resilience, artificial resilient systems, complex systems engineering, biologically inspired engineering, synthetic biology * *Complexity in physics and chemistry* o quantum computing, quantum synchronization, quantum chaos, random matrix theory *GENERAL CHAIRS* Roberto InterdonatoCIRAD, UMR TETIS, Montpellier Bruno Pinaud LABRI University of Bordeaux** **

Oct. 12, 2023

Postdoc position in sleep modeling/analysis

by Goodhill, Geoffrey

POSTDOC POSITION IN MODELING/ANALYSIS FOR UNDERSTANDING SLEEP OVERVIEW. An NIH-funded collaboration between David Prober (Caltech), Thai Truong (USC) and Geoff Goodhill (Washington University in St Louis) aims to gain new insight into the neural circuits underlying sleep, through a combination of whole-brain neural recordings in zebrafish and theoretical/computational modeling. A postdoc position is available in the Goodhill lab to contribute to the modeling and computational analysis components. PROJECT DETAILS. Using novel 2-photon imaging technologies Prober and Truong are recording from the entire larval zebrafish brain at single-neuron resolution continuously for long periods of time, examining neural circuit activity during normal day-night cycles and in response to genetic and pharmacological perturbations. The Goodhill lab is analyzing the resulting huge datasets using a variety of sophisticated computational approaches, and using these results to build new theoretical models that reveal how neural circuits interact to govern sleep. APPLICANT PROFILE. Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics/theory/computation applied to biological problems. Experience in analyzing sleep processes is desirable but not required. LAB ENVIRONMENT. The Goodhill lab is an interdisciplinary environment of students and postdocs from a diverse array of backgrounds including neuroscience, mathematics, physics and engineering, working together on understanding neural circuit computation, particularly relating to neural development. The lab both performs its own behavioral and neural imaging experiments with larval zebrafish, and collaborates on the analysis of data generated elsewhere. UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT. Washington University in St Louis is ranked in the top 10 institutions globally for Neuroscience and Behavior, and offers an outstanding intellectual environment for research in neuroscience. The Goodhill lab has recently moved into Washington University's new start-of-the-art 600,000 sq ft Neuroscience Research Building (https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/research/neuroscience-building) For more information about St Louis see https://explorestlouis.com. To apply please send a detailed CV and cover letter explaining your interest in the positions to g.goodhill(a)wustl.edu<mailto:g.goodhill@wustl.edu>. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Professor Geoffrey J Goodhill Departments of Developmental Biology and Neuroscience Director, Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (ctcn.wustl.edu) Affiliate appointments: Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electrical and Systems Engineering Washington University School of Medicine 660 S. Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 g.goodhill(a)wustl.edu<mailto:g.goodhill@wustl.edu> https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/people/geoffrey-goodhill-phd

Oct. 12, 2023

Announcing the Rich Lab at the University of Connecticut: Open graduate and postdoc positions

by Scott Rich

Dear Comp-Neuro listserv, I'm excited to announce that the Rich Lab will be established in the University of Connecticut's Department of Physiology and Neurobiology in January 2024. The lab will use diverse tools from computational neuroscience to study how neuronal diversity drives physiologically relevant brain function in neuronal circuits, and how disruptions to this diversity might contribute to various neuropathologies. The lab's genesis means I'll be recruiting multiple graduate students, as well as a postdoc. *Interested graduate students should plan on attending the department's virtual recruitment event (see details here <https://twitter.com/RichCompNeuro/status/1712161604249272358>) on November 17 and applying to the program before December 1. *Please also report your interest by filling out, to the best of your ability, this Google Form <https://forms.gle/JKPVaAzfbKpiMJFo6>. *An official job posting for the postdoctoral position is forthcoming*, but if you are interested please fill out the Google Form <https://forms.gle/JKPVaAzfbKpiMJFo6> to ensure you're kept in the loop when that posting is public. If you have any specific questions about these opportunities please feel free to reach out to me, either at this e-mail address or s.rich(a)uconn.edu. Sincerely, Scott Rich

Oct. 12, 2023

PhD position available

by Klaus Obermayer

!!!PLEASE NOTE, THAT VERY GOOD GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE REQUIRED!!! ** *Neural Information Processing Group @ Technische Universität Berlin (Berlin, Germany)) * Faculty IV - Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science ** *PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience (salary level TV-L E13 100%)* ** *Modelling Neural Dynamics and the Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation* ** *Reference number: *IV-673/23 (starting at the earliest possible date / for 5 years / closing date for applications for full consideration: Nov. 9, 2023 / applications will be accepted until the position is filled). *Working field: *Participation in the projects of the our research group in the field of computational neuroscience on modelling neural dynamics and the effects of transcranial electrical stimulation; collaboration with theoretical and experimental / clinical research groups of the Collaborative Research Center 1315 „Mechanisms and Disturbances of Memory Consolidation" (https://www.sfb1315.de/, cf. project B03) and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin (https://www.bccn-berlin.de/) assistance in the maintenance of the computer infrastructure of the research group; teaching tutorials for introductory courses in programming and algorithms & architectures for non-CS students. For information about our research group see https://www.tu.berlin/en/ni. *Requirements: *Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom, or equivalent) in Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields; in-depth knowledge in dynamical systems, very good command of the German and English languages, the ability to teach in both German and English is required; very good programming skills and competences in the operating system UNIX; experience in modelling neural systems, teaching experience, and experience in server administration (UNIX) are desirable. Please send your application with the usual documents exclusively by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Klaus Obermayer at *klaus.obermayer(a)tu-berlin.de*, quoting the *reference number*.

Oct. 12, 2023

Invitation to the event "C3: Complexity, Computers, and Consciousness"

by Fernando Rosas De Andraca

Dear colleagues, Please find below information about an upcoming event exploring the interface between neuroscience and computer science with a fantastic lineup of speakers. Feel free to distribute this information with anyone you think could be interested in participating. With best wishes, Fernando Rosas Lecturer Department of Informatics University of Sussex ######################################################### Dear all, It is our great pleasure to invite you to the event C3: Complexity, Computing, and Consciousness, which will take place in November 9th and 10th, 2023. The event aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions focused on the relationship between complexity science, consciousness research, and artificial intelligence. https://iop.eventsair.com/c3-2023<https://iop.eventsair.com/c3-2023> In an era where Artificial Intelligence — particularly Large Language Models — plays an increasingly significant role in our lives, exploring the intersection of consciousness and AI is not only timely but also essential. The lineup of speakers in this event includes distinguished experts from diverse fields, including Philosophy, Complexity Science, Neuroscience, and Computer Science. Event Details: - Dates: November 9th and 10th, 2023 - Location: IoP Campus, King's Cross, London, UK - Format: Hybrid (in person + zoom), allowing remote participation from anywhere in the world. Participation to the event (either in person or remote) is free. Please find the registration form in the webpage. Abstract submission for short talks at the event is also open. We encourage PhD students and early career researchers to submit a brief abstract for a short talk at the event. To submit, simply visit the event's website and find the relevant section. Registration deadline for participation: November 6th, 2023 Abstract Submission Deadline: October 23th, 2023 The workshop will also host a public panel discussion on the topic “Is there an I in AI?” Registration for the the public event are also open, and can be found in the webpage provide above. Stay Connected: Stay updated on event details, speakers, and related news by following the hashtag #C3Event on Twitter. Contact Us: If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact the organisers via jenny.griffiths(a)iop.org<mailto:jenny.griffiths@iop.org>

Oct. 12, 2023

PhD position in machine learning at the University of Nottingham

by silvia maggi

Hello, We have a fully funded PhD position open at the University of Nottingham to work on developing machine learning approaches to track an individual’s decision-making behaviour in an uncertain environment. The project will be supervised by Dr Silvia Maggi and Prof. Mark Humphries in collaboration with Dr Hazem Toutounji. For more information and how to apply, click here<https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/cognitive-flexibility-in-dynamic-deci…>. The application deadline is 30 November 2023, starting 1st of February 2024. Best Silvia ************************************ Silvia Maggi, PhD Assistant Professor School of Psychology (room LG18) University of Nottingham

Oct. 11, 2023