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The Wait is Over! The 2024 Best Illusion of the Year Contest
by smart＠neuralcorrelate.com June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025

Dear Illusion Enthusiasts, We know you've been waiting! The final voting round of the 2024 Best Illusion of the Year Contest was originally slated for last December, but a critical website issue required a thorough and careful complete rebuild to ensure the integrity and security of our global voting process. We appreciate your patience as we worked diligently behind the scenes-and we're delighted to announce that the wait is finally over! We're more excited than ever to share the mind-bending illusions from our incredible finalists with you! Worldwide voting for the 2024 <http://illusionoftheyear.com/> Best Illusion of the Year Contest will start on Monday, June 23rd, and will remain open until Friday, June 27th. The 1st place winner will receive $3,000, the 2nd place winner $2,000, and the 3rd place winner $1,000. The Top 10 Finalists, selected from dozens of entries from countries all around the world, will be publicly revealed at voting time. Anybody with an internet connection (that means YOU!) can vote to pick the Top 3 Winners from the Top 10 Finalists. The Neural Correlate Society thanks our 2024 Platinum Sponsor, the <https://www.museumofillusions.com/> Museum of Illusions, for their generous support of the Best Illusion of the Year Contest. On behalf of the Executive Board of the Neural Correlate Society: Jose-Manuel Alonso, Stephen Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde, Luis Martinez, Xoana Troncoso, Peter Tse ---------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Author, <x-msg://2/championsofillusionbook.com> Champions of Illusion and Sleights of Mind Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Physiology & Pharmacology Director, Laboratory of Integrative Neuroscience 2014 Society for Neuroscience's Science Educator Award 2014 Empire Innovator Scholar State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn NY 11203, USA Email: <mailto:smart@neuralcorrelate.com> smart(a)neuralcorrelate.com Phone: <tel:%2B1%20718-270-4520> +1 718-270-4520 http://smc.neuralcorrelate.com

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PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience of Human Motor Adaptation at Sorbonne University (Paris, France) -- deadline July 31
by Dmitrii TODOROV June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

Title: Understanding Neural Mechanisms of Human Motor Learning by Using Explainable AI for Time Series and Brain-Computer Interfaces This PhD project will focus on uncovering mechanisms of human motor adaptation by using advanced computational tools. By analyzing (and potentially collecting new) EEG and MEG + behavioral data from multiple datasets you will explore how the brain adapts movements to external perturbations. There will also be an opportunity to test the newly obtained understanding using a brain-computer interface (BCI) protocol. The project will be co-supervised by Dr. Dmitrii Todorov and Dr. Veronique Marchand-Pauvert, and will be carried out within an international interdisciplinary team. We welcome applicants with a Master's degree (or equivalent) in computational neuroscience or related fields (broadly speaking). Programming skills are essential; prior experience with computational / cognitive / motor neuroscience is a plus. Keywords: motor adaptation, MEG/EEG analysis, time series machine learning, brain computer interfaces, RNN, dynamical systems, oscillations Full details can be found here: https://sdrive.cnrs.fr/s/TPwgCpG6z8rPwBR or here https://sites.google.com/view/dtodorov-neuro/ Best regards, Dmitrii Todorov Chaire Professeur Junior Neural Connectivity and Plasticity team Laboratoire d'Imagerie Biomedicale ( INSERM 1146 ) 15 rue de l'école de Médecine 75006 Paris

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Call for Abstracts & Registration: Neuro-Cybernetics at Scale (Champalimaud Research Symposium 2025)
by Memming Park June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

Dear colleagues, We are excited to announce that registration and abstract submission are now open for the upcoming Champalimaud Research Symposium: *Neuro-Cybernetics at Scale*, organized jointly by Memming Park (Champalimaud), Guillaume Hennequin (Cambridge), and Shreya Saxena (Yale). We will explore how behavior emerges through complex feedback loops across neural circuits, bodies, and varied environments. The symposium draws inspiration from the recent advances in AI and machine learning, where scaling has unlocked unprecedented performance. We believe neuroscience may be approaching a similar inflection point (e.g. foundation model for neuroscience). By convening researchers in experimental neuroscience, robotics, machine learning, control theory, and theoretical neuroscience, we aim to explore how ideas of scaling and feedback can shape the future of systems neuroscience. 🗓 Dates: *15-17th October 2025* 📍 Location: Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal 🌟 Keynote Speakers: Eva Dyer, Auke Ijspeert, Misha Ahrens, Adrienne Fairhall 🎙 Invited Speakers: Bing Brunton, Ehud Ahissar, Eugenia Chiappe, Jonathan Pillow, Máté Lengyel, Srini Turaga, Taro Toyoizumi, Bence Ölveczky, and more! We invite you to: ✅ Submit an abstract for consideration for a contributed talk or a poster presentation. 🏆 You can win monetary awards for the best posters or best talk! (thanks to support from Protocol Labs) 🏆 There are travel grants! ✅ Register to attend the symposium. Full details and submission links are available here: 👉 https://symposium.fchampalimaud.science/ Best, Memming, Shreya, and Guillaume --- Group Leader, Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal Neural Dynamics = CATNIP Lab http://catniplab.github.io/

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Call for Papers – ROMAN 2025 Workshop - MoMa: Movement Matters: A Turing Test for Robot Interaction
by Doris Pischedda June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

Dear All, You are cordially invited to submit your contributions to the half-day workshop "Movement Matters: A Turing Test for Robot Interaction <https://activeself.de/movement-matters/>" (MoMa), which will be held as part of RO-MAN 2025 on August 29th in Eindhoven, Netherlands. This workshop examines how the Turing Test can be extended beyond language-based interaction to evaluate robotic intelligence through movement. The focus is on how physical behavior, such as navigation, approach strategies, and motion dynamics, can function as a basis for assessing agency, intentionality, and human-likeness in robots. We welcome submissions that investigate the role of non-verbal behavior in shaping user perception and that propose theoretical, empirical, or design-based approaches to movement as a testable dimension of intelligence. We also invite contributions from researchers working on reinterpretations of the Turing Test, embodied interaction, and the relationship between motion and perceived intelligence in artificial agents. *Important Dates* - *Paper submission*: July 3rd, 2025 - *Notification of acceptance*: July 17th, 2025 - *Camera-ready submission*: August 5th, 2025 - *Workshop date*: August 29th, 2025 *Submission Guidelines* Papers should be up to *4 pages*, including an *abstract* of up to* 300 words*. They should be submitted through the submission portal <https://easychair.org/cfp/MoMa2025>. Accepted papers will result in a poster presentation. *Topics of Interest* Key topics covered include, but are not limited to: - Turing Test in Robotics - Impact of Robotic Movement on Human Perceptions of Safety, Comfort, and Collaboration - Extensions of the Turing Test to Non-Verbal Robotic Behaviors - Evaluating "Human-Likeness" in Robotic Movements - Movement Patterns in Social and Task-Oriented Interactions - Developing Metrics for Naturalness and Adaptability in Robotic Multimodal Behavior - Computational Models of Motor Behavior with Implementation and Validation in Robot Platforms - Adaptive Movement Strategies for Robots in Human-Interactive Environments - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Interpreting Robotic Movement Behaviors *Invited Speakers* - Dr. Pablo Lanillos - Prof. Agnieszka Wykowska - Prof. Minha Lee *Organizers* - Kristina Nikolovska, Constructor University, Germany - Jan Pohl, Dresden University of Technology, Germany - Anna Lena Lange, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany - Doris Pischedda, University of Pavia, Italy - Dimosthenis Kontogiorgos, Massachusetts Insstitute of Technology, USA - Francesco Maurelli, Constructor University, Germany - Verena V. Hafner, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany Please, contact us at *moma2025(a)easychair.org <moma2025(a)easychair.org>* for any questions or inquiries. We look forward to your submissions and engaging discussions at the workshop! [image: LOGO-UNIPV] Dr. Doris Pischedda Dipartimento di Scienze del Sistema Nervoso e del Comportamento Assistant Professor via Ferrata 5 - 27100 Pavia (Italia) <http://maps.google.com/?q=via+Ferrata+5+27100+Pavia+%28Italia%29> T. 0382.985211 <0382985211> https://sites.google.com/view/dorispischedda/home UNIFIND <https://unipv.unifind.cineca.it/individual?uri=http%3A%2F%2Firises.unipv.it…>

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18th Granada Seminar call for participation and abstract submission reminder
by Prof. Dr. Joaquín J. Torres June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Apologies for cross-posting Dear Colleague, This is a kind reminder of the invitation to participate and contribute with an oral and/or poster in the 18th Granada Seminar, taking place this September 15-19, 2025, focus on: “New Tools and Methods for Complex Systems Research: From Molecules to Living and Intelligent Systems” (Note that the deadline for submitting abstract contributions for both talks and posters presentations is approaching!) The Granada Seminar is a topical, interdisciplinary conference which is organized by the Institute Carlos I for Theoretical and Computational Physics at the University of Granada and will be celebrate in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Granada. Up-to-date information regarding abstract submissions, grants, accommodation, program details, and more can be found at: https://granadaseminar.com Confirmed Speakers: We are pleased to announce a distinguished lineup of speakers, including: Herbert Levine (Northeastern University) Daniele Marinazzo (Ghent University) Pedro Mediano (Imperial College London) Miguel Ángel Muñoz (University of Granada) Enrique M. Muro (University of Mainz) Fernando Rosas (Sussex University) Edina Rosta (University College London) Roberta Zambrini (University of the Balearic Islands) Additional talks and poster presentations will be selected from submitted abstracts. Important Dates & Registration Fees: Abstract submission deadline: June 15, 2025 Acceptance notifications: July 10, 2025 Registration Fees: Regular registration: Early: €420 (by July 31) Late: €450 (by August 31) The Granada seminar encourages the participation of young researchers (PH.D. students, Master degree students…) with a reduced fee. Student registration: Early: €300 (by July 31) Late: €330 (by August 31) In all cases the registration fee includes. Attendance to the working sessions and documentation, certificate of attendance, coffee breaks, welcome cocktail, and gala dinner. Please follow the link below for direct registration: https://granadaseminar.com/index.php/join-granada-seminar/registration/ It’s also important to remember the convenience to register and book your hotel early, since September is a very touristy month in Granada. We look forward to welcoming you to Granada this September! Best regards, Joaquin J. Torres Director of the Granada Seminar Institute Carlos I for Theoretical and Computational Physics University of Granada - 18071, Spain

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Register now for the Bernstein Conference 2025 in Frankfurt am Main
by Bernstein Conference June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Bernstein Conference Each year, the Bernstein Network invites the international computational neuroscience community to the annual Bernstein Conference for intensive scientific exchange. It has established itself as one of the most renowned conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss the latest scientific findings. The Satellite Workshop program is now published, all details are available on our website. www.bernstein-conference.de<http://www.bernstein-conference.de> ____ IMPORTANT DATES Bernstein Conference: September 29 – October 2, 2025 Submission Deadlines: Contributed Talk abstract submission: June 17, 2025 at 15:00 CEST Poster Session abstract submission: July 15, 2025 at 15:00 CEST Travel Grant application: July 15, 2025 at 17:00 CEST Registration Deadlines: early registration: July 30, 2025 late registration: September 17, 2025 ___ REGISTRATION Registration for the Bernstein Conference is open now. Register until July 30, 2025, and profit from reduced conference fees. All information: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/registration/ ____ ABSTRACTS We invite the computational neuroscience community to submit their abstracts. Submissions may be considered for either Contributed Talks or Poster Sessions. All accepted abstracts will be published online and will be citable via Digital Object Identifiers (DOI). Further information can be found here: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/abstract-submission/ ____ INVITED SPEAKERS Alison Barker (Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Germany) Upinder S. Bhalla (National Centre for Biological Sciences, India) Albert Compte (Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Spain) Luca Mazzucato (University of Oregon, USA) Tirin Moore (Stanford University, USA) Edvard Moser (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway) Katherine Nagel (NYU School of Medicine, USA) Panayiota Poirazi (Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), Greece) Viola Priesemann (Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, Germany) Andreas Tolias (Stanford University, USA) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Jochen Triesch (Conference Chair) Matthias Kaschube (Conference Host) Tatiana Engel (Program Chair) Tim Vogels (Program Vice Chair) Wiktor Młynarski (Workshop Chair) Katharina Wilmes (Workshop Vice Chair) & Athena Akrami, Nicolas Brunel, Alex Cayco-Gajic, Mehrdad Jazayeri, Jennifer Li, Scott Linderman, Ashok Litwin-Kumar, Ida Momennejad, Christina Savin, Andrew Saxe, Daniela Vallentin. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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), Dr. Stephanie Bauer (stellv. Vorsitzende), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Laurens Kuipers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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EiNS Seminar, Wed 30 April, 9am (GMT-3) (9:00 pm JST Japan), Dr. Tom Froese on “How do we make meaning matter in Artificial Intelligence?”
by Jose A. Fernandez June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Dear All, You are cordially invited to the first 2025 EiNS seminar in Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence -- https://neuro-ai-lab.intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar/eins-seminars *“How do we make meaning matter in Artificial Intelligence?” by **Tom Froese * Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) -– Embodied Cognitive Science Unit (Japan) *Date:* Wed 30 April - 9am (GMT-3) (9:00 pm JST Japan) *Live Streaming:* https://www.youtube.com/ExactasUNCPBA/live *Language of the talk:* Spanish *Abstract:* How do we ensure that meaning-bearing aspects of agency make a measurable difference in behavior generation? We will consider a novel test for candidate theories, the “participation criterion”: End-directedness of behavior entails that, in principle, it is distinguishable by measurement from one without end-directedness. But how can this criterion ever be satisfied by artificial agents? We will evaluate the possibility that end-directedness will show up as a local increase in unpredictability of system dynamics, which has the global effect of stochastically nudging the system toward aligning with the goal state. *BIO: *Dr. Tom Froese is an Associate Professor at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) in Japan, where he leads the Embodied Cognitive Science Unit (ECSU). Before 2019, he was a Professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), where he led the 4E Cognition Group. Froese completed his PhD in Cognitive Science at the University of Sussex in the UK in 2010 and his MSc in Computer Science and Cybernetics at the University of Reading in 2004. His research spans theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to life, mind, and sociality. Further information at https://neuro-ai-lab.intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar/eins-seminars Regards, Jose A. Fernandez-Leon Fellenz Adjunct Professor UNCPBA - Researcher CONICET CIFICEN (UNCPBA-CICPBA-CONICET) & INTIA (UNCPBA-CICPBA) Dept. of Computer Science and Systems - Exactas-UNCPBA EMail: jafernandez(a)intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar Web: https://jafphd.intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar/ NeuroAI Lab: https://neuro-ai-lab.intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar/

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Postdoc/PhD position in Computational Neuroscience at the Institute of Neuroinformatics (UZH and ETH Zürich) in the Wilmes lab
by katha June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Postdoc/PhD position in Computational Neuroscience in the Theory of Neural Circuits group at the Institute of Neuroinformatics under the supervision of Katharina Wilmes: We are looking for highly motivated Postdocs or PhD students, interested in computational neuroscience, specifically addressing questions concerning neural circuits underlying perception and learning. The perfect candidate has a strong background in math, physics or computer science (or equivalent), programming skills (python), and a strong interest in biological and neural systems. A background in computational neuroscience is ideal, but not mandatory. Research topic: Our brain maintains an internal model of the world, based on which it can make predictions about sensory information. These predictions are useful for perception and learning in the uncertain and changing environments in which we evolved. The link between high-level normative theories and cellular-level observations of prediction errors and representations under uncertainty is still missing. The lab uses computational and mathematical tools to model cortical circuits and neural networks on different scales. The environment: You'll become part of the Institute of Neuroinformatics (INI, UZH and ETH Zürich), a very collaborative and inspiring place, with many labs focusing on discovering the key principles underlying intelligent behaviour. Our lab closely collaborates with experimental colleagues both at the INI, and in Bonn (Germany) and London (UK). More information can be found at: https://www.ini.uzh.ch/en/research/groups/wilmes.html How to apply: Candidates should send a single pdf file, consisting of a 1-page motivation letter and a CV (including publication list) and contact information of 2 referees to katha(a)ini.uzh.ch

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Cognitive Neuroscience PhD position in Potsdam / Berlin (Germany)
by Matthias Guggenmos HMU Potsdam June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Dear all, We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join a project in the field of cognitive neuroscience / cognitive modeling. The PhD position is part of the project "Understanding intra- and interindividual variation in human metacognition", involving in particular: - Time-resolved neural correlates of confidence (EEG) - Computational modeling of confidence - Relationship between computational parameters of metacognition and personality See also: https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/550113793?language=en<https://karten-t.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/550113793?language=en> Requirements: - Master degree in psychology, (cognitive/computational) neuroscience, computer science, physics or related subject - Good to very good programming skills (e.g. Python/R/Matlab) - Excellent writing and communication skills (English) In addition, experience in one or more of the following fields is beneficial: - EEG - Cognitive modeling - Experience in metacognition / confidence research - Open science (preregistration, open code, etc) - Web-based experiments Location: Health and Medical University Potsdam Institute for Mind, Brain and Behavior https://www.health-and-medical-university.de/ What we offer: - An exciting area of research. - Secure PhD funding for 3 years (65% position). - Work at a lovely location in Potsdam, just south-west of Berlin (close to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof). - Benefit from a flourishing neuroscience community in and around Berlin. PI / Supervisor: Matthias Guggenmos Professor for Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Health and Medical University Potsdam Institute for Mind, Brain and Behavior https://coconeuro.github.io/ Please send your application (motivation + CV) in one pdf file (English or German) to: matthias.guggenmos(a)hmu-potsdam.de Please feel free to use this email address for any questions prior to a potential application. Deadline: July 15th 2025 Start of the position: August - October 2025 __________________________________ Prof. Matthias Guggenmos Professor for Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Institute for Mind, Brain and Behavior HMU Health and Medical University Potsdam health-and-medical-university.de<https://www.health-and-medical-university.de/> Phone: +49 331 74 51 13 233 matthias.guggenmos(a)hmu-potsdam.de<mailto:matthias.guggenmos@hmu-potsdam.de> <mailto:matthias.guggenmos@hmu-potsdam.de>

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ANEIS Summer school - 2d edition
by Prof. Stefano Ferraina June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

This is to announce the forthcoming *ANEIS 2025 - APPLIED NEUROSCIENCES SCHOOL:* *LINKING NEUROTECHNOLOGY TO CLINICS (Ventotene – LT – Italy - September 13-19, 2025)* *In the framework of **EBRAINS-Italy* <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ebrains-italy.eu/&source=gmail-imap&us…> * (*https://ebrains-italy.eu/) *training initiatives.* *ANEIS 2025* offers up to 40 students an immersive experience at the forefront of neuroscience research and its applications, covering a broad range of themes, including theoretical, computational, and systems neuroscience, data analysis, neuroinformatics, and clinical applications. *The deadline for application is June 15, 2025* Visit: *https://www.aneis.eu <https://www.aneis.eu/> * Applicants can be junior scientists (PhD students and post-doc fellows or residency students) beginning their careers in the broad field of Neuroscience. Registration is limited to 40 participants. Admission to ANEIS 2025 will be on a selection based on the provided CV, a Motivation letter, and the sponsorship of a senior researcher. Applicants excluded from the list of attendees of ANEIS 2025 will be included in the priority list for the ANEIS 2026. The registration fee *is € 300, covering* - tuition fee - lodging for 6 nights (from September 13 to September 19, 2025) - 6 lunches, 12 coffee breaks, and one social dinner - social and tourist programme We are looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Stefano Ferraina (University of Roma 'La Sapienza') Michele Giugliano (University of Reggio Emilia) Maurizio Mattia (Italian National Institute of Health) ReplyReply allForward -- *Fai crescere le giovani ricercatrici e i giovani ricercatori*** *con il 5 per mille alla Sapienza* Scrivi il codice fiscale dell'Università *80209930587 **Cinque per mille <https://www.uniroma1.it/it/node/23149>*

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