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Postdoc position at NYU
by Weiji Ma 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

*Postdoc position: decision-making and learning in combinatorial games* Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in my laboratory in the Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology at New York University (www.cns.nyu.edu/malab) The position is for two years, with the possibility of extension. The long-range goal of the lab is to understand decision-making under uncertainty. The specific project is an NSF-funded one on how humans think ahead, decide, and learn in two-player, full-information games (such as chess, go, or tic-tac-toe). We will use human behavioral experiments, machine learning, eye tracking, and potentially fMRI to dissect the roles of heuristics, pruning strategy, and cognitive constraints in human play in a simplified, tractable game environment. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in machine learning, artificial intelligence, game theory, computational neuroscience, or mathematical, perceptual, or cognitive psychology, and be familiar with at least one other of these fields. Experience with probabilistic models is required. To apply, please send your CV, a description of why you are interested, and the contact information of two references to me at weijima(a)nyu.edu. Do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions about. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will end when the position is filled. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. -- Wei Ji Ma, Ph.D. Associate Professor Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology New York University http://www.cns.nyu.edu/malab

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postdoctoral position at Boston University on rule-based decisions
by Nancy Kopell 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

A 3-year postdoctoral position is available to work with Nancy Kopell on computational models of rule-based decisions. The models will be detailed biophysical models, focusing on the pre-frontal area and striatum, incorporating new data about rhythms in those areas; the work will be in collaboration with various experimentalists. We are looking for candidates having some experience working with large-scale biophysical models. The successful candidate will have opportunities for interaction with a large community of experimental and computational neuroscientists via the Cognitive Rhythms Collaborative, a highly networked group of over two dozen labs, mostly in the Boston area, interested in brain dynamics. The CRC contains members with expertise in areas that include probe design, in vivo and in vitro physiology, data analysis, dynamical systems modeling, mesoscale network modeling, cognitive diseases, anesthesia and neurosurgery. Candidates should email a short letter of research interest including their skills and experience, CV and the names of three references to Nancy Kopell (nk(a)bu.edu) as soon as possible.

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Workshop Announcement: Statistical Challenges in Neuroscience (Warwick, UK, Sept. 3-5 2014)
by Simon Barthelme 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Statistical Challenges in Neuroscience - call for Poster Presentations ---------- We are pleased to announce that a workshop on "Statistical Challenges in Neuroscience" will take place Sept. 3 to 5, 2014 in Warwick, UK, and will be hosted by the Center for Statistical Methodology (CRiSM). The goal of the workshop is to bring together researchers from statistics and (computational) neuroscience, to hopefully create greater awareness within the statistical community of the kind of challenges that arise in neuroscience, and to introduce some recent developments in statistics to neuroscientists with an interest in methods. The list of speakers, preliminary program, and abstracts can be viewed on the workshop's website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/crism/workshops/neuroscience/ Topics include the analysis of imaging data (from fMRI to calcium imaging), connectome analysis and likelihood-free techniques. The workshop will include a poster session, and we would like to invite anyone interested, particularly students and junior researchers, to submit abstracts. The deadline for both registration and poster abstract submission is Monday 19th August. However, the number of participants is limited and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Poster abstract submissions can be made via the website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/crism/workshops/neuroscience/s… Limited travel support will be available for "young researchers", see http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/crism/workshops/neuroscience/b… Looking forward to seeing you in Warwick, The Organisation Committee: Adam Johansen (University of Warwick), Nicolas Chopin (CREST-ENSAE), Simon Barthelme (University of Geneva)

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Job opening in Juelich, Germany: Coordinator Scientific Computing
by Martina Reske 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

The Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM) investigates the structure and function of the human brain on different spatial and temporal scales within the research program "Decoding the Human Brain". The brain's high complexity and plasticity over the lifespan of an individual, as well as changes during neuropsychiatric disorders, requires the use of innovative imaging methods and supercomputing technology. Basic neuroscience research heavily relies on modeling and simulation, which are necessary to approach the brain's immense complexity, manage the huge amount of resulting data ("Big Data"), and develop reliable control techniques. Acquired knowledge allows for the translation of basic findings into clinical applications to better understand neurological and psychiatric disorders, to refine diagnostic processes, and to develop therapy strategies - crucial tasks we have to face in ageing societies. The department INM-6, Computational and Systems Neuroscience (see www.csn.fz-juelich.de<http://www.csn.fz-juelich.de>), develops mathematical models of neuronal dynamics and function. Model-driven analyses of brain activity and structure as well as simulation of biologically realistic models are core foci of our work. We develop corresponding simulation technologies and analysis tools. We are looking to recruit a Coordinator Scientific Computing (f/m) Your Job: * Planning, purchasing, set-up and management of Linux and Windows systems, communication systems and software * Support of institute's databases and online tools; user management * Direct support of scientists * Involvement in development of simulation software for neural systems * Involvement in development of software for the analysis of (massively parallel) neural data * Participation in working group leaders' meeting Your Profile: * Completed study of informatics, mathematics or physics * Substantial expertise in C, C++ and Python * Substantial knowledge of Linux and Windows * Experience with administration of HPC clusters, file, web and print servers as well as with parallel computing (ideally in neuroscience) * Beneficial: Basic knowledge of neuroscience concepts * Ability and willingness to work independently and proactively * Confident appearance and ability to work cooperatively in an interdisciplinary environment * Good interpersonal and communication skills * Structured and systematic working style * Fluent in English (spoken and written) Our Offer: * A creative and varied working environment * limited for 2 years * Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Forschungszentrum Jülich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particulary welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. We look forward to receiving your application via our online recruitment system, quoting the reference number 2014-109. Please see here for the official job announcement and the link to our application tool: http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dna/2014-109-EN… Kind regards, Martina -- Dr. Martina Reske Scientific Coordinator Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-6) Computational and Systems Neuroscience & Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-6) Theoretical Neuroscience Jülich Research Centre and JARA Jülich, Germany Work +49.2461.611916 Work Cell +49.151.26156918 Fax +49.2461.619460 www.csn.fz-juelich.de<http://www.csn.fz-juelich.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr. Achim Bachem (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: 7 days left for abstract submission IPEG 2014
by Martijn Arns 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Dear colleagues, see below, only 7 days left for abstract submission for IPEG 2014. There are also some further updates to the program and speakers. Main topics of the conference are Pharmaco-EEG, Personalized Medicine (Research Domain Criteria, RDoC), Neuromodulation etc. Martijn Arns Begin doorgestuurd bericht: Van: IPEG society <sebastian.olbrich(a)medizin.uni-leipzig.de<mailto:sebastian.olbrich@medizin.uni-leipzig.de>> Onderwerp: 7 days left for abstract submission IPEG 2014 Datum: 24 juni 2014 00:49:21 CEST Aan: <martijn(a)brainclinics.com<mailto:martijn@brainclinics.com>> Antwoord aan: IPEG society <sebastian.olbrich(a)medizin.uni-leipzig.de<mailto:sebastian.olbrich@medizin.uni-leipzig.de>> Last call for abstracts IPEG-Meeting View this email in your browser<http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca14644c8b&id=f39894f09f…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c19f6fe4835a13ca14644c8b/images/IPEG_LOGO.JPG]<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> IPEG-Meeting 2014 from 25th-28th September in Leipzig, Germany Only 7 days left for abstract submission <http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> and for early bird registration!<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> Abstract Submission<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> Confirmed Speakers:<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> Scott Makeig (USA): EEG and measures of arousal Hartmuth Schulz (Germany): Sleep EEG Christoph Mulert (Germany): From maps to mechanisms: Multimodal Imaging with EEG, fMRI and DTI in Psychiatry Leslie S. Prichep (USA): qEEG in neuropsychiaric disorders Clifford B. Saper (USA): Neurophysiology of sleep-wake regulation Martijn Arns (Brainclinics/Utrecht University, the Netherlands): EEG alpha asymmetry as a gender specific predictor of outcome to acute treatment with different antidepressant medications in the iSPOT-D study Ulrich Hegerl (University Leipzig, Germany): EEG-vigilance regulation in neuropsychiatric disorders Sebastian Olbrich (University Leipzig, Germany): EEG-vigilance and activity of the autonomous nervous system in the prediction of antidepressant medication Gerard Bruder (Columbia University, NY, USA): EMBARC study on biological biomarkers in major depression Natalia Jaworska (McGill University, Montreal) Jürgen Gallinat (University Berlin, Germany) Special Symposium: TMS-EEG - a novel technique to study brain excitability and connectivity (chair Ulf Ziemann, Tübingen, Germany) Prof. Hegerl, Scientific Head of the Conference and Director of the Clinic and Policlinic for Psychiatry and PSychotherapy, University Leipzig IPEG Board and Conference-Organization Group Abstract Submission<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca146…> [Twitter]<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> Twitter<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> [Website]<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> Website<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca146…> [http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block/color-twitter-128.png]<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca146…> Tweet<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> [http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block/color-forwardtofriend-12…]<http://us8.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca14644c8b&id=f3…> Forward<http://us8.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca14644c8b&id=f3…> [http://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block/color-googleplus-128.png]<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca146…> +1<http://ipeg-society.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c19f6fe4835a13ca1464…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c19f6fe4835a13ca14644c8b/images/LOGO_Uni.jpg]

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On behalf of neurocourses.com: Brain anatomy courses - July + Aug 2014, King's College London
by Reinoud Maex 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Hi.. I don't want to subscribe to this list, but thought I would be able to post an item of (potential) interest to subscribers and had expected that it would be moderated. If a member can forward the info about my course then that would be great -- otherwise, not to worry. Best wishes Paul Johns > > Functional neuro-anatomy course(s) - July + Aug 2014, King's College London > > Summer 2014: > Neuroanatomy course announcement -- please see details below. > > *** Reduced rate accommodation available at King's College: £40 / night. > > ---------------- > > > ------------------------------------ > > HUMAN BRAIN ANATOMY COURSE (3 days) > > Comprehensive introduction to functional neuroanatomy > > Assumes minimal prior knowledge > > Emphasises functional, clinical and MRI brain anatomy > > Mean delegate feedback score: 4.9 / 5 > > > > When: 23rd - 25th July 2014 > > Where: Guy's Campus, King's College London* > > Price: £395 (includes colour handbook) > > > > Register online at www.neurocourses.com > > > > LIMBIC BRAIN ANATOMY COURSE (2 days) > > Neuroanatomy for psychiatry, neurology and neuroscience > > More advanced course focusing on key limbic brain areas > > (e.g. limbic lobe, hippocampus, amygdala, ventral striatum) > > > Mean delegate feedback score: 4.9 / 5 > > > > When: 21st - 22nd August 2014 > > Where: Guy's Campus, King's College London* > > Price: £295 (includes colour handbook) > > > > Register online at www.neurocourses.com > > > > Course Director > > Dr Paul Johns, BSc BM MSc FRCPath > (Consultant neuropathologist / senior lecturer in neuroanatomy) > > Author of > > Clinical Neuroscience: An Illustrated Colour Text > > > > See course photos and delegate reviews on Facebook: > > https://www.facebook.com/Neurocourses > > > > *Please note that Neurocourses UK is not affiliated to King's College London.

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positions available at Martinez-Conde lab in SUNY, New York City
by Susana Martinez-Conde 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Dear Colleagues, The Martinez-Conde lab (http://smc.neuralcorrelate.com <http://smc.neuralcorrelate.com/> ) is moving this summer to SUNY's Downstate Medical Center (http://www.downstate.edu <http://www.downstate.edu/> ) in Brooklyn, New York City, under SUNY's Empire Innovator Program (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/communication/publicationsre portsdata/FacultyExcellence.pdf). The laboratory will be in the Department of Ophthalmology (http://www.downstate.edu/ophthalmology) at SUNY Downstate (a 25-minute subway ride to Times Square) and part of the SUNY Eye Institute (http://www.sunyeye.org <http://www.sunyeye.org/> ). Predoctoral and postdoctoral positions are available. Interested candidates should email their CVs to smart at neuralcorrelate.com. <http://visionscience.com/mailman/listinfo/visionlist> Experience in psychophysical and/or neurophysiological techniques is required. The preferred candidates will have a strong background in programming (Matlab, C++, Python) and quantitative methods as evidenced by first-author publications. The Martinez-Conde lab's research program is at the interface of visual, oculomotor and cognitive neuroscience. Representative publications can be downloaded from http://smc.neuralcorrelate.com/publications. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thank you for your interest, ---------------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience Division of Neurobiology Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85013, USA Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484 Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172 Email: smart(a)neuralcorrelate.com http://smc.neuralcorrelate.com

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PhD and Postdoc in Cognitive Control, Communication and Perception
by Alex Ossadtchi 21 Jun '14

21 Jun '14

The Faculty of Psychology, Higher School of Economics (HSE, Moscow) is pleased to announce a number of post-doctoral and PhD student positions at the new research group for Cognitive Control, Communication and Perception, which is currently being established at HSE, Center for Neuroeconomics and Cognitive Studies. This new international group will operate in collaboration with the Centre of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience at Aarhus University (Denmark), Psychology Department at Northumbria University Newcastle (UK), and other international collaborators. Our key international coordinators are Professor Yury Shtyrov (Aarhus) and Dr Andriy Myachykov (Northumbria). The postholders will have an advantage of being able to further define and expand the newly established research program. Potential topics include (but are not limited to): neural dynamics of language comprehension, automaticity and top-down control in communication, sensory-motor integration in cognitive functions, embodied cognition, interactions between domain-specific and domain-general cognitive systems, neurocognitive bases of language acquisition, studies of communication deficits (e.g. aphasia) etc. Research facilities include multi-channel EEG, navigated TMS-EEG and eye- tracking equipment, all recently installed at the Faculty, as well as local access to MEG, fMRI and a range of neurological populations. The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities ( http://hse.ru/en,http://psy.hse.ru/en/) The Faculty of Psychology is committed to developing various areas of modern experimental psychology and, most crucially, Cognitive Neuroscience. Working conditions: - Access to multimodal neuroimaging facilities (brain-navigated TMS, multichanel EGG, MEG, eye-tracking, etc. http://psy.hse.ru/en/res-center ) - Internationally competitive salary, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits - Generous travel support and research grants provided by the University’s Centre for Advanced Studies (www.cas.hse.ru) - Low teaching load, minimal administrative service required - Heavy emphasis on high quality research Requirements for the PostDoc position: position - Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language sciences or related fields - Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required) - Demonstrated ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in quality international peer-reviewed journals Requirements for the PhD student position: - MS degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language sciences or related fields - Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required) - Demonstrated ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in quality international peer-reviewed journals Generally appointments will be made for an initial 2,5-year period and upon successful completion of an interim review, contracts would normally be extended for a further three years until the tenure review. Please provide a CV, at least 2 letters of reference forwarded directly, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper. All materials should be addressed to Dr. Viсtoria Moiseeva, no later than June 20. If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Viсtoria Moiseeva vmoiseeva(a)hse.ru

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PhD/MSc Position in Computational Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, Canada
by Tatsuno, Masami 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

One PhD/MSc position is available immediately in the lab of Prof. Masami Tatsuno at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Canada ( http://www.uleth.ca ). We investigate memory processes of the awake/sleeping brain experimentally and computationally with the goal of understanding how spontaneous reactivation of memory sequences facilitates performance improvement. We have been performing multi-electrode recordings in freely behaving animals as well as neural data analysis by statistical methods such as information geometry. The successful candidate will work on one or a combination of projects aimed at developing a novel analysis method for neural signals, analyzing neural data, and modeling memory function. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to participate in electrophysiological recordings. A high degree of interaction with the experimental team in my lab as well as the Brain Dynamics group ( http://lethbridgebraindynamics.com ) will be also expected. Applicants should have a strong programming (e.g., MATLAB) and quantitative background (e.g., BSc/MSc degree in physics, math or computer science etc.). Experience with neuronal modeling is a plus. Candidates should email a short letter of research interest including their skills and experience, CV and the names of three references to Masami Tatsuno ( tatsuno(a)uleth.ca ) as soon as possible. Please do not have reference letters sent unless requested. Applicants should put "CompNeuro PhD/MSc recruitment" in the subject of their email. Funding is available through our departmental NSERC CREATE grant in Biological Information Processing. Lethbridge is located two hours from Calgary, 90 minutes from the Canadian Rockies and is a safe, family friendly environment. ********************************************* Masami Tatsuno, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Neuroscience The University of Lethbridge Email: tatsuno(a)uleth.ca http://lethbridgebraindynamics.com/masami_tatsuno *********************************************

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International Neural Network Society (INNS) announces new Section on Big Data Analytics
by Asim Roy 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

I am pleased to announce that the International Neural Network Society (INNS) has formed a new Section on Big Data Analytics (BDA). Please visit the webpage http://www.inns.org/big-data-section for further information. Neural networks have certain distinct advantages over other forms of learning. They include: (1) well-developed methods for online incremental learning that involve simple computations, (2) no scalability issues, (3) they can learn from all of the data instead of samples of data, (4) being able to use massively parallel computations unlike other learning methods, (5) availability of neuromorphic hardware for implementation of neural network learning, and (6) hardware-based real-time learning. Of course some challenges remain, including automation of learning that would avoid human intervention and tweaking of algorithms for every application and high-dimensional data. But we are making progress on these remaining challenges. Neural network based real-time learning should open the door to wider deployment of big data analytics. Fast and efficient learning, using massively parallel computations, is important to the Industrial Internet and streaming big data. So please join us in this exciting adventure by becoming a member of INNS and its Big Data Analytics Section. Visit http://www.inns.org/ for further information about the organization and its membership. We are also looking for industrial sponsors of this Section to do mini-workshops and other activities. We plan to have our first Big Data Analytics Section social gathering and organizational meeting at WCCI 2014 in Beijing. It will be on Monday (July 7) evening in the Peony room at the Continental Grand Hotel (2nd floor) from 6 pm to 10 pm. If you are planning to attend WCCI in Beijing, I invite you to join us at this first meeting. If you are interested in taking a leading role in this Section, please let me know (Asim.Roy(a)asu.edu<mailto:Asim.Roy@asu.edu>). Asim Roy Arizona State University Chair – Big Data Analytics Section www.lifeboat.com/ex/bios.asim.roy<http://www.lifeboat.com/ex/bios.asim.roy>

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