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Post-doc @ Italian Institute of Technology, Ferrara
by Alessandro D'Ausilio 28 Sep '22

28 Sep '22

Post-doc position in Human Neurophysiology of Sensorimotor Communication Duration: 2 years, renewable for 3 more. Who: Physicists, computer scientists, biomedical/electrical engineers, biologists, biotechnologist, medical doctors and experimental psychologists with a PhD in Neuroscience or related disciplines. We will positively evaluate the following: Documented experience with EEG/TMS/MoCap. Documented experience in advanced data analysis. Programming skills. Team-working skills. Work environment: You will be working in very friendly environment within a larger multidisciplinary group of about 30-35 people. Your will be part of a sub-group composed by 2 other post-docs and 8 PhD students working side by side with an advanced statistical methods group (1 researcher + 3 post-docs). Open door policy. Where: The Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC) @ Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), hosted by the University of Ferrara. The city: the CTNSC is hosted in a prestigious historical building in the city center. Ferrara is a well connected renaissance city (30-min to Bologna, 40-min to Padua, 60-min to Venice; 2 nearby international airports), bustling with students (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/733 <https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/733>). Accommodations are relatively cheap and you won’t need a car as everyone uses a bicycle. Feel free to contact me for more info: alessandro.dausilio(a)gmail.com <mailto:alessandro.dausilio@gmail.com> CTNSC website: https://www.iit.it/it/web/multiscale-brain-communication <https://www.iit.it/it/web/multiscale-brain-communication> Application website: https://iit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=22000066 <https://iit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=22000066> DEADLINE: October 15th, 2022

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Job Openings: Research Assistant Professor in Computer Science (3 vacancies) at Hong Kong Baptist University
by COMP HKBU 28 Sep '22

28 Sep '22

The Department of Computer Science at Hong Kong Baptist University presently offers BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD programmes, and is now seeking outstanding applicants for the following positions. *Research Assistant Professor in Computer Science (3 vacancies) (PR0174/22-23)* The positions are created and funded as part of the strategic research development initiatives in the Department. The appointees will be provided with a conducive research environment, and will work within an established group of faculty in the Department. They are also expected to perform group-based high-impact research and undertake some teaching duties. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and sufficiently demonstrate abilities to conduct high-quality research in one of the Department's key research areas: (i) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; (ii) Big Data and Data Management; (iii) Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition; and (iv) Distributed Systems and Networking. These key research areas have a special thematic focus on (a) Health Informatics and (b) Security and Privacy-aware Computing related applications. The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two to three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For enquiry, please contact Prof. Jianliang Xu, Head of Department (email: xujl(a)comp.hkbu.edu.hk) More information about the Department can be found on its website at https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk. *Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.* Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) with samples of publications, preferably the three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. Those should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with the PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit(a)hkbu.edu.hk <https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/admin/recruit@hkbu.edu.hk>) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, and scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is on-going until the positions are filled. URL: *https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk/v1/?page=job_vacancies&id=832 <https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk/v1/?page=job_vacancies&id=832>*

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DeepMath 2022 ( Nov 17th - 18th, San Diego) Registration
by Ahmed El Hady 26 Sep '22

26 Sep '22

**** *Dear all,* * **The**registration is open for DeepMath 2022 : ** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deepmath-2022-registration-393832562797 We**have an amazing line up of invited**speakers: * Francis Bach**(INRIA) * Anima Anandkumar (CalTech) * Sara Solla**(Northwestern) * Berk Ustun**(UCSD) * Yisong Yue**(Caltech) * Courtney**Paquette (McGill) * Daniel Soudry ( Technion ) In**addition, we have a poster session and ample**opportunities for researchers across disciplines to discuss state of the art**research on the theoretical understanding of deep neural networks. So save your**spot . == Location == DeepMath 2022 will be held in**San Diego, CA, USA.. Stay tuned to the DeepMath website (www.deepmath-conference.com <http://www.deepmath-conference.com/>) for more details on venue and hotels ** ** The**talks will be freely live-streamed over YouTube and subsequently posted on the**DeepMath YouTube**channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCamugMiftSeZo4EjdtePPyw/playlists Please get in touch in case you have**any outstanding questions. All the best, Ahmed El Hady On behalf of the DeepMath 2022**Organizational Committee ***

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Neuroimaging Statistics Faculty Opportunities
by Shuo Wang 26 Sep '22

26 Sep '22

Dear Colleagues, We have a neuroimaging statistics faculty position at Washington University in St. Louis: https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Detail/1010785. Please apply if you are interested. Thank you, Shuo -- Shuo Wang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Radiology Washington University in St. Louis https://sites.wustl.edu/wanglab/

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Open PhD position at the Goethe University Frankfurt / Germany
by Claudius Gros 26 Sep '22

26 Sep '22

I would like to bring your attention our PhD-program in Computational Neurosciences / Complex Dynamical Systems at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany Field(s): computational neurosciences, complex systems, theory neural networks, simulated robotics, game theory, dynamical systems. Application deadline: October 30, 2022 Contact: Prof. Claudius Gros, cgr[(a)]itp.uni-frankfurt.de We are developing new models and generative principles for complex systems, using a range of toolsets from dynamical systems theory, game theory, and the neurosciences. Examples are self-generated gaits for animals and robotic systems, criticality in autonomous networks, as well as investigations of the 'tragedy of the commons'. Several subjects are available for the announced PhD thesis, depending on the background of the successful candidate. The work will include analytical investigations and numerical simulations. The candidate must have a Diploma/Master in physics, an excellent academic track record and good computational skills. Experience or strong interest in the fields of complex systems, computational neurosciences and dynamical systems theory is expected. The degree of scientific research experience needs to be on the level of a German Diploma/Master The appointment will start late 2022 / early 2023, for up to three years. Interested applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and copies of the academic record. Name, affiliation and email of one or more potential references are to be given. Claudius Gros http://www.itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros ------------------------------------- The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is with over 46,000 students and around 4,600 employees one of the largest universities in Germany. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and again in the legal form of a foundation since 2008, the Goethe University has a high level of independence, modernity and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University Frankfurt offers and has 100 degree programs on five campuses in a total of 16 departments an outstanding research strength. The time limit for academic staff is based on the provisions of the Academic Term Contract Act in conjunction with the Hessian Higher Education Act. The university advocates equal rights for women and men and therefore encourages women to apply. Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration. ### ### Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros ### http://itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros ### ### Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Systems, A Primer ### A graduate-level textbook, Springer (2008/10/13/15) ### ### Life for barren exoplanets: The Genesis project ### https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10509-016-2911-0 ###

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tenure-track faculty position at the University of Pennsylvania in auditory neuroscience
by Maria Neimark Geffen 22 Sep '22

22 Sep '22

Dear Colleagues, The University of Pennsylvania is recruiting a tenure-track assistant professor in auditory neuroscience. Please apply by November 1 via the link below to be part of our collaborative and interdisciplinary systems and computational neuroscience community. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. With kind wishes, -Maria ______ Assistant Professor of Auditory Neuroscience, Tenure Track The Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. 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, but within the greater neuroscience community in the Perelman School of Medicine (e.g. the Computational Neuroscience Institute) 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. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 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. To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/100900 ______________________________ Maria N. Geffen, Ph.D. (she/her) Associate 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 http://hosting.upenn.edu/hearing Twitter: @neimarkgeffen <http://twitter.com/neimarkgeffen>

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Announcement and call for abstracts, Benzon Symposium 67 – Bringing Circuit for Movement Together, Copenhagen, September 4-7, 2023
by Auke Ijspeert 22 Sep '22

22 Sep '22

Dear computational neuroscientists, The conference below with a wonderful list of speakers might interest researchers working on modeling motor control. Please check it out and prepare abstracts if interested. Best regards Auke Ijspeert Benzon Symposium 67 – Bringing Circuit for Movement Together *Copenhagen, September 4-7, 2023* https://benzon-foundation.dk/benzon-symposium-67-bringing-circuit-for-movem… <https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbenzon-fo…> Organizers: Ole Kiehn, Claire Wyart, Auke Ijspeert, Hans Bräuner-Osborne, and Finn Cilius Nielsen The Benzon symposia are international conferences on front line research in medical, pharmaceutical and related sciences funded by the Alfred Benzon Foundation. The idea of the 67^th Benzon Symposium *“Bringing Circuit for Movement Together”* is to bring together the world’s leading scientist together who work in different areas of movement control and regulation. A particular aspect is that the conference will bridge the sensory, cognitive, and emotional aspects of movement control as well as new computation approaches. With its lay-out it will create an intense and interactive environment for both young and experiences scientist. The Symposium will be a four-day scientific meeting, Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:30. The format will be a combination of state-of-the-art lectures by invited speakers, selected oral-poster presentations and poster sessions. *Sessions:* * Functional organization of brainstem circuits controlling breathing and orofacial expression * Functional and molecular organization of spinal circuits controlling locomotion * Brainstem circuits for control of motor behavior * Action selection and motor strategies * Beyond the connectome: neuromodulation * Planning, motor learning, and decision making * Sensory-motor integration * Integration of cognitive brain functions and movement *Confirmed invited speakers:* * Ole Kiehn (DK) * Claire Wyart (F) * Mackenzie Mathis (CH) * Karl Deisseroth (USA) * May-Britt Moser (N) * Ann Graybiel (USA) * Cornelia Bargmann (USA) * Eve Marder (USA) * Rui Costa (P) * Megan Carey (USA) * Eiman Azim (USA) * David Kleinfeld (USA) * Martin Goulding (USA) * Sten Grillner (S) * Abdel ElManira (S) * Tadashi Isa (JP) * Silvia Arber (CH) * Dora Angelaki (USA) * Auke Ijspeert (CH) * Jack Feldman (USA) * Rejean Dubuc (C) * David McLean (USA) * Kimberly Dougherty (USA) * Bence P. Ölveczky (USA) Abstracts: In order to participate in the symposium, *one MUST submit an abstract before the deadline April 1^st , 2023 *(at noon). Please prioritize early registration as registrations are on a first come, first served basis. Abstracts submitted after this deadline will not be taken into consideration. *Submission round opens: March 1, 2023* *Submission round closes: April 1, 2023* Final registration/payment: (provided acceptance of abstract): May 15, 2023 Fee: TBA (scientific meeting, hotel accommodation Sunday-Thursday, official meals and social events). More info: https://benzon-foundation.dk/benzon-symposium-67-bringing-circuit-for-movem… <https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbenzon-fo…> -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Prof Auke Jan Ijspeert Biorobotics Laboratory EPFL-STI-IBI-BIOROB, ME D1 1226, Station 9 EPFL, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne CH 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland Office: ME D1 1226 Tel: +41 21 693 2658 Fax: +41 21 693 3705 www:http://biorob.epfl.ch Email:Auke.Ijspeert@epfl.ch -----------------------------------------------------------------

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NIH-funded Postdoc or Software Developer position on multiscale brain modeling
by Salvador Dura 21 Sep '22

21 Sep '22

An NIH-funded Postdoc or Software Developer position is now available in the Dura-Bernal Lab<http://dura-bernal.org/> at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences (Brooklyn, New York). The position is focused on multiscale modeling of the brain, more specifically, developing a co-simulation interface between the NetPyNE<http://dura-bernal.org/www.netpyne.org> and The Virtual Brain<http://dura-bernal.org/www.thevirtualbrain.org> (TVB) tools, which will link the molecular, cellular, circuit and whole-brain network scales. The resulting multiscale models will help interpret experimental data ranging from single cell recordings and LFP up to EEG and fMRI. For details please visit: http://dura-bernal.org/postdoc-2022

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postdoc position at UC San Diego
by Gal Mishne 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

A fully funded postdoc position is available in the research group of Dr. Gal Mishne at the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI) at UC San Diego. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary project <https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/keck-foundation-study-dementia> in collaboration with the Ferguson <http://fergusonlab.ucsd.edu/> and Schöneberg <https://www.schoeneberglab.org/home> labs at UCSD to study dementia. Research will be primarily focused on developing models and analysis methods for dynamical networks extracted from cutting-edge 4D lattice light-sheet imaging of brain organoids collected in the Schöneberg lab. The position offers excellent interdisciplinary training possibilities at the intersection of machine learning, applied mathematics and biology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in electrical/biomedical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, neuroscience, or other related fields. Applicants can apply here: https://forms.gle/CQHWyKbxJUg84WV87 <https://forms.gle/CQHWyKbxJUg84WV87>. Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The position would ideally start as soon as possible (fall 2022). The Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute is an academic unit at UC San Diego with a focused mission - to lay the groundwork for the scientific foundations of this emerging discipline, develop new methods and infrastructure, and train students, faculty and industrial partners to use data science in ways that will allow them to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. ---- Gal Mishne Assistant Professor Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute University of California San Diego http://mishne.ucsd.edu/ My working hours and your working hours may be different. Please do not feel obligated to reply outside of your normal working hours.

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Brain Criticality Hybrid Meeting 2022
by BATTAGLIA Demian 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

We are happy to announce that the next conference on “Criticality in Neural Systems 2022: Collective Behavior, Synchronization, and Complexity” will take place at the Porter Neuroscience Research Center (National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA) from Nov. 7 – 9th, 2022 (shortly before the SFN Meeting, San Diego) The conference will be held in a hybrid format, both in presence at NIH Bethesda and via Zoom. Presentations by the invited speakers, with ample time for discussions, including with online participants, will be complemented by a poster session (in presence and online) and by a selection of contributed spotlight presentations. Keeping line with previous editions of the Brain Criticality conferences series, this conference will present the latest experimental and theoretical advancements in the study of critical phenomena in brain activity and their functional relevance. While preserving emphasis on criticality, this edition will feature as well communications about general collective behavior and dynamic complexity in the brain (and other biological systems). REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND FREE ON https://braincriticality.org/ Deadline for registration in presence: October 9th Deadline for virtual registration: October 23rd Deadline for abstract submission (with spotlight oral preference): October 9th Deadline for abstract submission (poster only): October 23rd Confirmed Speakers Ad Aertsen (Freiburg, Germany) Dante Chialvo (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Karin Dahmen (Urbana-Champaign, IL) Irene Giardina (Rome, Italy) Michelle Girvan (College Park, MD) Moritz Helias (Jülich, Germany) Henrik Jensen (London, UK) Arvind Kumar (Stockholm, Sweden) Anna Levina (Tübingen, Germany) Klaus Linkenkaer-Hansen (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) Simona Olmi (Sesto Fiorentino, Italy) Orit Peleg (Boulder, CO) Pawel Romanczuk (Berlin, Germany) Woodrow Shew (Fayetteville, AR) James Shine (Sidney, Australia) Samir Suweis (Padova, Italy) Enzo Tagliazucchi (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Bradley Voytek (La Jolla, CA) Ralf Wessel (St Louis, MO) Changsong Zhou (Hong Kong, Popular Republic of China) Organizers Dietmar Plenz (Bethesda, MD) Lucilla de Arcangelis (Caserta, Italy) Miguel Angel Munoz (Granada, Spain) Mauro Copelli (Recife, Brazil) Demian Battaglia (Marseille & Strasbourg, France) For more information visit our website https://braincriticality.org/ or contact us over email.

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Faculty positions at Washington University in St Louis
by Geoffrey Goodhill 19 Sep '22

19 Sep '22

Assistant Professor positions in Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience The Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine is currently recruiting investigators with the passion to create knowledge, pursue bold visions, and challenge canonical thinking as we expand into our new 600,000 sq ft purpose-built neurosciences research building. We are now seeking tenure-track investigators at the level of Assistant Professor to develop innovative research programs in Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience. Applicants should have a strong background in physics, mathematics, engineering or computer science, or any related field and hold a PhD. The successful candidates will join a thriving theoretical/computational neuroscience community at Washington University. We are particularly interested in researchers who are both creative and collaborative. The Department of Neuroscience has world-class research strengths in systems, circuits and behavior, cellular and molecular neuroscience using a variety of animal models including worms, flies, zebrafish, rodents and non-human primates. The Department’s focus on fundamental neuroscience, outstanding research support facilities, and the depth, breadth and collegiality of our culture provide an exceptional environment to launch your independent research program. Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Department highly values all our researchers, staff and trainees, and we provide an inclusive environment for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion, core values shared by the School of Medicine and the entire university. Facilitated by the Department of Neuroscience liaison to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Washington University School of Medicine, we are enabling initiatives that promote diversity and ensure that the department continues to be a welcoming place for everyone. For application instructions please see https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/assistant-professor-theoretical-computationa… Professor Geoffrey J Goodhill Departments of Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Systems Engineering Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO 63110 g.goodhill(a)wustl.edu https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/people/geoffrey-goodhill-phd

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Postdoctoral fellowships at the Neuromathematics Center in Sao Paulo State, Brazil
by Antonio Roque 19 Sep '22

19 Sep '22

*Postdoctoral Fellowships inAcquisition, processing and quantitative analysis of neurobiological data* The Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center for Neuromathematics (NeuroMat), hosted by the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, and funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), is offering two post-doctoral fellowships for recent PhDs with outstanding research potential. The fellowship will involve collaborations with research teams and laboratories associated with NeuroMat. The research to be developed by the post-doc fellow shall be strictly related to ongoing research lines developed by the NeuroMat team. The project may be developed at USP (São Paulo or Ribeirão Preto) or at UNICAMP (Campinas). We seek candidates capable of developing independent research in one of the research lines below: 1. Stochastic modeling of neurobiological data. 2. Acquisition, processing and quantitative analysis of electrophysiological data. 3. Development of neurostimulation protocols. Candidates to the first research line are required to have a strong background in probability theory with an emphasis on stochastic processes. Candidates to the second research line are required to have a strong background in neuroscience with previous experience in neurophysiological data acquisition, processing and analysis, and knowledge of computer programming. Candidates to the third research line are required to have a solid background in biomedical instrumentation or medical physics with previous experience in transcranial magnetic stimulation, neuronavigation and knowledge of robotics and computer programming. The initial appointment is for one year, with a possible extension to up to one year, conditional on research progress. The fellowship is competitive at an international level, and fellows benefit from extra funds for travel and research expenses plus limited support for relocation expenses. Application Instructions: Applicants should complete and submit the application form. The following documents and information are requested (please see the form for further details): - Summary of the CV, in the format required by FAPESP (see fapesp.br/en/6351 for instructions); - List of publications, with links to those available online. - A summary of the research plan for the next year, up to 5 pages in length. This document must explicitly state for which of the three aforementioned profiles the candidate has applied. It should also address how this research plan fits within the framework of the NeuroMat research program. - Pointers to other research related output, such as software, web pages, and so forth. Candidates should be willing to send copies of publications, if requested; - Any further information deemed relevant to the application. In addition to the above, we require at least two recommendation letters. Those should be mailed by the recommenders directly to postdoc-appl(a)numec.prp.usp.br. Timetable: Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience until October 31, 2022. Appointment is expected to start by December 1st, 2022. The initial period of the position lasts for 12 months, with possible renewals for up to one year. This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidates will be awarded FAPESP Postdoctoral fellowships in the amount of R$8.479,20 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship, which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity. More details on FAPESP's postdoctoral fellowships are available at: fapesp.br/en/5427. -- Dr. Antonio C. Roque Professor Associado Departamento de Fisica FFCLRP, Universidade de Sao Paulo 14040-901 Ribeirao Preto-SP Brazil - Brasil E-mails: antonior(a)usp.br <antonior(a)ffclrp.usp.br> aroquesilva(a)gmail.com URL: www.sisne.org Tels: +55 16 3315-3768 <+55%2016%203315-3768> (sala/office); +55 16 3315-3859 <+55%2016%203315-3859> (lab) FAX: +55 16 3315-4887 <+55%2016%203315-4887>

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Job: ML Engineer to extend ReservoirPy library for health data (Reservoir Computing)
by Xavier Hinaut 19 Sep '22

19 Sep '22

We are looking for an engineer for at least one year to work with the open source ReservoirPy library on health data. You will be working in Bordeaux, France in the Mnemosyne computational neuroscience group https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne <https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne> in collaboration with other Bordeaux teams involved in biostatistics and machine learning. More info and online application: https://jobs.inria.fr/public/classic/en/offres <https://jobs.inria.fr/public/classic/en/offres> * ReservoirPy ReservoirPy [1, 2, 3] is a simple user-friendly library based on Python scientific modules. It provides a flexible interface to implement efficient Reservoir Computing (RC) [5] architectures with a particular focus on Echo State Networks (ESN) [4]. Advanced features of ReservoirPy allow to improve computation time efficiency on a simple laptop compared to basic Python implementation. Some of its features are: offline and online training, parallel implementation, sparse matrix computation, fast spectral initialization, advanced learning rules (e.g. Intrinsic Plasticity) etc. It also makes possible to easily create complex architectures with multiple reservoirs (e.g. deep reservoirs), readouts, and complex feedback loops. Moreover, graphical tools are included to easily explore hyperparameters with the help of the hyperopt library. It includes several tutorials exploring exotic architectures and examples of scientific papers reproduction. Github: https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy <https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy> Documentation: https://reservoirpy.readthedocs.io <https://reservoirpy.readthedocs.io/> Related projects: https://github.com/reservoirpy <https://github.com/reservoirpy> Twitter: https://twitter.com/reservoirpy <https://twitter.com/reservoirpy> * Deadline: 20th of September 2022 For informal questions send an email to xavier dot hinaut at inria dot fr. Online application: https://jobs.inria.fr/public/classic/en/offres <https://jobs.inria.fr/public/classic/en/offres> * Contract Engineer contract of 1 year, with possibility to extend the contract to more years or to continue in the team as PhD student. * Benefits package - Subsidized meals - Partial reimbursement of public transport costs - Possibility of partial teleworking and flexible organization of working hours - Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.) - Social, cultural and sports events and activities - Access to vocational training - Social security coverage [1] Trouvain N, Pedrelli L, Dinh TT, Hinaut X (2020). Reservoirpy: an efficient and user-friendly library to design echo state networks. International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks, 494-505. https://hal.inria.fr/hal-02595026v2/document <https://hal.inria.fr/hal-02595026v2/document> [2] Trouvain, N., Rougier, N. P., & Hinaut, X. (2022). Create Efficient and Complex Reservoir Computing Architectures with ReservoirPy. In FROM ANIMALS TO ANIMATS 16: The 16th International Conference on the Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB2022). https://hal.inria.fr/hal-03761440/document <https://hal.inria.fr/hal-03761440/document> [3] Nathan Trouvain, Xavier Hinaut. reservoirpy: A Simple and Flexible Reservoir Computing Tool in Python. 2022. HAL preprint hal-03699931. https://hal.inria.fr/hal-03699931/document <https://hal.inria.fr/hal-03699931/document> [4] Jaeger, H., & Haas, H. (2004). Harnessing nonlinearity: Predicting chaotic systems and saving energy in wireless communication. science, 304(5667), 78-80. [5] Lukoševičius, M., & Jaeger, H. (2009). Reservoir computing approaches to recurrent neural network training. Computer Science Review, 3(3), 127-149. Xavier Hinaut Inria Research Scientist www.xavierhinaut.com -- +33 5 33 51 48 01 Mnemosyne team, Inria, Bordeaux, France -- https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne & LaBRI, Bordeaux University -- https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models & IMN (Neurodegeneratives Diseases Institute) -- http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en --- Our Reservoir Computing library: https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy

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SNUFA2022 online meeting reminder -- Spiking Neural Networks as Universal Function Approximators
by Friedemann Zenke 19 Sep '22

19 Sep '22

Dear colleagues, We are happy to invite you to SNUFA2022 (https://snufa.net/2022/) your friendly online workshop on spiking neural networks and anything that spikes to compute. The focused workshop takes place on November 9-10, 2022. As usual, it covers topics from comp neuro to neuromorphic engineering and will fill two European afternoons. It comprises four invited talks, eight contributed talks, and a virtual poster session. Registration is free but mandatory. Invited speakers: Charlotte Frenkel (TU Delft), Priya Panda (Yale), Yiota Poirazi (Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology IMBB), Yonghong Tian (Peking University) Abstract submission deadline: Sept 28th. For more details, registration, and submissions, see https://snufa.net/2022/ We are looking forward to seeing you there! On behalf of the organizing committee, Katie Schuman, Timothée Masquelier, Dan Goodman, and Friedemann Zenke -- zenkelab.org

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Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience of Social Decision-Making
by Igor Kagan 19 Sep '22

19 Sep '22

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Social Neuroscience Team, Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, German Primate Center, in Goettingen, Germany (www.dpz.eu/cnl) The project is a collaboration between groups of Alex Gail, Igor Kagan and Stefan Treue (German Primate Center) and Fred Wolf (Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience and Campus Institute Dynamics of Biological Networks, www.uni-goettingen.de/en/58058.html) The focus of the research is on innovative game theoretical approaches, computational modeling and analysis of behavioral and neurophysiological signals underlying interactive social decision-making in humans and nonhuman primates (e.g. Unakafov et al. 2020, PLoS Comp Biol, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007588; and Moeller et al. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.13.983551v3) The postdoctoral scientist will collaborate closely with the experimentalists, who work on elucidating the neural basis supporting primate interactions in dynamic sensorimotor settings. Further scientific exchange within the Leibniz ScienceCampus Primate Cognition (www.primate-cognition.eu) and the recently established Collaborative Research Center “Cognition of Interaction” (www.sfb1528.uni-goettingen.de) will ensure a broad interdisciplinary framework for networking and cooperation. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Computational or Systems Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science or Engineering, an excellent research record, and a drive to work independently and collaboratively to solve conceptual and computational challenges, are encouraged to apply. A strong quantitative and theoretical skillset is a must, prior experience in cognitive sciences or neuroscience, and a background in relevant modeling, social interactions, or analysis of behavioral or neurophysiological data are a plus. Please send applications (letter of interest, CV and the names and contact information of two referees), or request for additional information, to Igor Kagan (ikagan(a)dpz.eu) -- Dr. Igor Kagan Head of Decision and Awareness Group, German Primate Center (DPZ) Kellnerweg 4, Goettingen 37077, Germany http://www.dpz.eu/dag https://dpz-eu.zoom.us/j/5510619772?pwd=eE5YbXE3aGJzc2ErUWFMaTRmQkYxZz09

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Research Assistant Position in the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience lab at American University, Washington DC
by Laurie Bayet 17 Sep '22

17 Sep '22

*Research Assistant Position in the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience lab at American University, Washington DC* The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at American University in Washington DC, directed by Dr. Laurie Bayet (https://www.bayetlab.com/ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.bayetlab.com/__;!!IaT_gp1N!17_aaQrx…>), is currently accepting applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Research Assistant position, to assist on a 3-year NSF-funded project investigating infant visual cognition using electro-encephalography (EEG) and machine learning (NSF award # 2122961 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_I…>). The position is ideal for an individual seeking to deepen their research experience in preparation for graduate study. *Apply at https://careers.american.edu/job-invite/10603/ <https://careers.american.edu/job-invite/10603/> and include a CV, cover letter, and names and contact information of 2-3 references.* Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Prospective applicants may email Dr. Bayet (bayet(a)american.edu) with any questions. *Recent lab publications most relevant to the project:* Ashton, K., Zinszer, B. D., Cichy, R. M., Nelson, C. A., Aslin, R. N., & Bayet, L. (2022). Time-resolved multivariate pattern analysis of infant EEG data: A practical tutorial. *Developmental cognitive neuroscience*, *54*, 101094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2022.101094 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2022.101094__;!!I…> Bayet, L., Zinszer, B. D., Reilly, E., Cataldo, J. K., Pruitt, Z., Cichy, R. M., Nelson, C. A., & Aslin, R. N. (2020). Temporal dynamics of visual representations in the infant brain. *Developmental cognitive neuroscience* , *45*, 100860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2020.100860 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2020.100860__;!!I…> *Essential Functions:* 1. *Data Management:* Assisting with data collection in adherence with study protocols, such as: informed consent, EEG and eye-tracking measurements, transferring research data files to the lab server. 2. *Participant Recruitment and Support:* Outreach, recruitment, and communication with families who participate in the research, such as: designing and implementing outreach/recruitment materials, assessing study eligibility, scheduling study visits, maintaining contact with participating families. 3. *Data Entry and Processing:* Conduct data entry, data pre-processing, video coding, and data management, in adherence with study protocols. 4. *Personnel: *Onboarding and supervision of undergraduate research assistants. 5. *Study General Support:* Assisting with designing and implementing experimental procedures, such as: creating and validating stimuli, surveys, or paradigms; monitoring materials and supplies. 6. *Compliance:* Develop and monitor IRB protocols for approval, modification, or renewal. 7. *Other duties as assigned by supervisor:* Opportunity to contribute to conference presentations and/or manuscript writing, if desired. *Required Education and Experience:* - High School diploma or equivalent. - KSA Statement. - Interest in developmental psychology, cognitive science, and/or neuroscience. - Excellent organizational and project management skills, including Initiative, self-motivation, rigor, attention to details, ability to work independently on multiple tasks, learn new skills in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort interacting professionally with families, infants, and undergraduate students; ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. - Prior experience in developmental research (e.g., with infants/children) and/or human neuroimaging research (e.g., EEG, MEG, fNIRS) (strongly preferred, but not strictly required if has some other relevant research experience). - Flexibility to adapt to changing hours, such as the ability to run study visits with families during weekends, or occasionally during the evening. *Preferred Education and Experience:* - Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Neuroscience or closely related field. - Computational skills and programming experience in Matlab, R, and/or Python preferred, but not strictly required. - Relevant experience with neuroscience/psychology research tools (e.g., NetStation, Psychtoolbox, Datavyu, Lookit, EEGLAB), data analysis, data processing, manuscript preparation, and/or social media/website development a plus. - The intention to make a 2-to-3-years commitment is preferred. The position currently has funding through August 2025, contingent upon a 6-month probationary period and successful completion of duties. *Additional information:* The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory is part of the Neuroscience Department <https://www.american.edu/cas/neuroscience/> and the Center for Neuroscience and Behavior <https://www.american.edu/cas/center-neuroscience/> at American University. American University provides a stimulating intellectual environment, just 2 miles from downtown Washington DC. DC offers a vibrant research community, and American University enjoys proximity to other notable research institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, Georgetown University, the University of Maryland, or Johns Hopkins University. With extensive public transit, an exciting cultural and restaurant scene, many museums and public parks, and proximity to other green spaces in the surrounding region (e.g., Appalachian trail, Shenandoah National Park), Washington DC consistently ranks amongst the top US metropolitan areas for quality of life. *Get to Know American University:* At American University we value open and honest inquiry, servant leadership, and the affirmation of the human dignity of all. We envision a thriving AU community where individuals of all identities and experiences are understood, appreciated, and fully included, and where equitable treatment, opportunities, and outcomes prevail. Our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff represent every state and more than 150 countries. Our internationally recognized faculty are today's thought leaders in the areas of public policy, law, the arts, communications, international development, and more. Our staff are innovative, service-oriented, and dedicated to moving the university towards achieving its strategic goals. We are committed to an excellent experience for all of our students, faculty and staff and share a passion for creating change through our knowledge and our work. Learn more about American University by clicking here <https://www.american.edu/about/au-at-a-glance.cfm>. *American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.* -- Laurie Bayet, PhD (hear name) <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://namedrop.io/lauriebayet__;!!IaT_gp1N!17…> Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, American University (202) 885-1719

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3yr PhD / PostDoc position @ Ulm University
by Daniel Braun 17 Sep '22

17 Sep '22

There is a fully funded Phd or PostDoc level position available at the Institute of Neural Information Processing at Ulm University, Germany. At the institute we use a diverse set of methods to study the information processing principles underlying intelligent behavior in cognitive systems, including both biological and artificial systems. In particular, we are interested in systems that learn in open-ended environments and that use abstraction to solve novel problems through generalization and meta-learning. The applicants should have a strong mathematical background, hold a degree in natural science, mathematics, economics, psychology, computer science, engineering or similar and have a keen interest in artificial and natural intelligence. The positions are paid according to German tariff TVöD E13. Ulm University with its more than 10,000 students is Baden-Württemberg’s youngest university. It offers attractive career prospects in a highly innovative research, teaching and work environment at the same time facilitating the reconciliation of work and family life. The University of Ulm is an equal opportunity employer: Handicapped individuals are strongly encouraged to apply, and so are women in areas in which they are underrepresented. Knowledge of German is advantageous. The position is available from DEC 1, 2022 and will be filled as soon as possible. Candidates should submit a CV and a brief statement of interest through the university's online application system: stellenangebote.uni-ulm.de/jobposting/9c710d04684a751fcf4470b61d881631da41ddba -- Prof. Dr. Dr. Daniel Alexander Braun Institute of Neural Information Processing Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology Ulm University James-Franck-Ring D-89081 Ulm Germany phone: +49 (0)731 50 - 24150 <%2B49%20%280%29731%2050%20-%2024158> fax: +49 (0)731 50 - 24156 email: daniel.braun(a)uni-ulm.de

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Tenure-track opening in Computational Social Science at UCLA
by Anne Warlaumont 16 Sep '22

16 Sep '22

Dear Colleagues, The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor with an emphasis on developing and/or applying computational social science methods to study communication. Potential areas of research include (but are by no means limited to) agent-based or other computational modeling, network science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, analysis of large audio and/or video datasets, gathering and analysis of digital trace data, and the use of virtual lab or field experiments. Interested candidates should view full posting and submit application materials via *UC Recruit here >>* <https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF07843> Best regards, Anne

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General attendance open for Mathematics of Neuroscience Conference, Sept 24-25th 2022
by Ruairidh McLennan Battleday 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Dear all, We now have a full schedule at this year's mathematics of neuroscience conference, in just under ten days (24-25th September, 2022), and have opened registration for virtual attendance: www.neuromonster.org We have tried to make the cost as low as possible, in the hope that everyone that wants to can come. It's a great line up, and we hope to see you there! All the best, Dr Ruairidh M. Battleday and Professor Dan V. Nicolau Jr

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Computational neuroscience - PhD/Postdoc - Cheng Lab, Bochum
by Vinita Samarasinghe 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

We (Cheng Lab <https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/computational_neuroscience/>, Ruhr University Bochum <https://rub.de/>, Germany) are looking to fill two positions in the area of computational neuroscience each for 3 years. _*Positions*_ 1. Postdoc: Join the team on project F01 <https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/research/projects/f01/> of the Collaborative Research Center “Extinction Learning” SFB 1280 <https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/home/> to: * analyze learning dynamics in behavioral, neural, and psychophysiological data, which will be collected by other projects within the SFB 1280. * compare the learning dynamics between individuals, species, learning phases and learning paradigms, * develop algorithms to analyze the learning dynamics, * develop and study computational models of learning dynamics, and * coordinate research with other participating projects. 2. PhD student or Postdoc: Develop and study computational models of episodic memory and spatial navigation by: * extending models based on large networks of biologically plausible spiking neurons with synaptic plasticity, * studying the generation and learning of complex spatial behaviors in the model, * quantitatively comparing the model output to the spatial behavior of mammals, and * studying the role of episodic memory in spatial navigation. The research groupis highly dynamic and uses diverse computationalmodeling approachesincludingbiological neural networks, cognitive modeling, and machine learning to investigatelearning and memory in humans and animals. _*Qualifications*_ * Adoctorate degreein neuroscience, physics, mathematics, electrical/biomedical engineering or a closely related field. In exceptional cases, graduate students with a Masters degree in these fields, but nodoctorate degree, may be considered. * Relevant experience in mathematical modeling together with a solid mathematics background * Relevant research experience in neuroscience or a related field (only position 1) * Be able to think algorithmically and have excellent programming skills (e.g., Python) * Excellent communication skills in English * Work well in a team. The Ruhr University Bochum is home to a vibrant research community in neuroscienceand cognitive science. The Institute for Neural Computation <https://www.ini.rub.de/> in the Faculty of Computer Science <https://informatik.rub.de/en/> combines different areas of expertise ranging from experimental and theoretical neuroscienceto machine learning androbotics. Please send your application, including CV, transcripts (bachelor & master) and research statement electronically, as a *single PDF* file, to samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de <mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de>. In addition, at least two academic references mustbe sent independently to the above email address. The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment for female researchers, in particular those with young children. Our university provides mentoring and coaching opportunities specifically aimed at women in research. We have a strong research network with female role models and will provide opportunities to networkwith them. Wherever possible, events will be scheduled during regular childcare hours. Special childcare will be arranged if events have to be scheduled outside of regular hours, in case of sickness and during school or daycare closures. Where childcare is not an option parents will be offered a home office solution. Contact person: Vinita Samarasinghe, samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de <mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de> -- Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/73 Postfachnummer 110 Universitätstr. 150 44801 Bochum Tel: +49 (0) 234 32 27996 Email:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de

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PhD position in Neurotechnology at the Friedrich-Alexander-University (FAU) Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
by Reichenbach, Tobias 10 Sep '22

10 Sep '22

The Chair for Sensory Neuroengineering at the new Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering is looking for a PhD student to work on an innovative project in neurotechnology. Together with partners in the Cluster4Future SEMECO (TU Dresden, MED-EL, Fraunhofer) you will develop a Brain-Computer-Interface (BCI) for the next generation of hearing aids. To this end you will develop AI methods for analyzing brain signals and for steering the processing of acoustic signals. The prototype hearing aids with neurofeedback should be then be able to abadjust to the needs of their users and to adapt in real time. AI at the interface to neurobiology is a highly timely topic of immense societal relevance. We offer you the possibility to actively shape this exciting and rapidly developing field. We support your work through: - A lively scientific environment within the Department and the possibility to cooperate with excellent partners at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, at Imperial College London as well as with industry partners - An excellent environment to conduct leading science and to realise own scientific ideas - An excellent training in the development of AI methods for neuronal data - Development of your personal strengths, for instance through extensive courses on personal development - 26 days of holiday per year The renumeration is according to Group 13 of the German public service (TV-L). FAU is the most innovative university in Germany and ranks second among the most innovative European universities. It is located in one of the most attractive regions in Germany. Erlangen is a bicycle-friendly city with 100,000 inhabitants, former home of the Huguenots as well as a key location for industry. It is close to Nuremberg, a city with a population of half a million and a metropolitan flair. The mixture of academia, innovative companies, art and culture makes the region the perfect place for creative minds, keen athletes and nature lovers. To apply, please send a letter detailing your motivation, a CV, copies of your degrees and details of two referees. Please combine all documents into a single pdf and send them per email with subject “Application PhD student” to Prof. Dr. Tobias Reichenbach (tobias.j.reichenbach(at)fau.de<http://fau.de>). More information is available here: https://www.jobs.fau.de/jobs/phd-student-in-neurotechnology-u98170569/ ------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Tobias Reichenbach Chair of Sensory Neurotechnology Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE) Friedrich-Alexander-University (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse 61 91052 Erlangen https://www.neurotech.tf.fau.eu/

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Python Package: Echo State Networks
by Fabrizio Damicelli 09 Sep '22

09 Sep '22

Dear Computational Neuroscience Community, I would like to point you to a potentially useful Python Package that might be of interest for your research, especially in the realms of "Biologically-inspired Neural Networks", "Shallow Learning" and "Recurrent Neural Networks" in general. "echoes": Machine Learning with Echo State Networks, a scikit-learn compatible package. Code Repository: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/echoes A few interesting features: - scikit-learn compatible, i.e. scikit-learn tools such as GridSearchCV should work out-of-the-box - It is light-weight and fast (`numba` accelerated), i.e. many experiments can be simply run on a laptop - Flexible and customizable, e.g. use arbitrary connectivity, add custom activations, visualize neurons activity, etc. - Installation and getting started is easy: `pip install echoes` - Example notebooks: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/echoes/tree/master/examples/notebooks - Documentation: https://fabridamicelli.github.io/echoes/ As of today, a few people already trust it and the package registers >18K total downloads, ~500/month (pypi.org<http://pypi.org/>) and has been used already in a few research projects: - Hadaeghi et. al. (2021) Spatio-temporal feature learning with reservoir computing for T-cell segmentation in live-cell Ca2+ fluorescence microscopy: www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-87607-y#Sec4<http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-87607-y#Sec4> - Damicelli et.al<http://et.al/>. (2021) Brain Connectivity meets Reservoir Computing: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.22.427750v1.abstract<http://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.22.427750v1.abstract> - Fakhar et. al. (2022) Causal Influences Decouple From Their Underlying Network Structure In Echo State Networks: arxiv.org/abs/2205.11947<http://arxiv.org/abs/2205.11947> Check it out and any feedback/suggestions/bug reports are more than welcome (simply open an issue: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/echoes/issues) All the best, Fabrizio

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Postdoc / Junior Scientist / Research fellow positions in Complex Networks, Prague, Czech Republic
by Magda Pokorna 09 Sep '22

09 Sep '22

The following positions are open in the department of Complex Systems at the Institute of Computer Science, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic. Applications for all positions will be reviewed on a rolling basis*with a first cut-off point on *30. **9**. 2022.** 1. *Postdoctoral / Junior Scientist position in Multimodal Neuroimaging Machine Learning, Prague, Czech Republic* A Postdoc or Junior Scientistposition is available to join the _Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>_for the project: /*“Predicting functional outcome in schizophrenia from multimodal neuroimaging and clinical data“*/funded by the Czech Health Research Council.The project involves the development of tools to predict the functional outcome of schizophrenia from multimodal neuroimaging, clinical and cognitive measurements taken early after disease onset. To overcome limitations due to high dimensionality of data, we combine robust machine-learning tools, data-driven feature selection and theory-based brain network priors. The project is carried out in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health, using its unique large rich imaging, cognitive and biochemical data of early stage schizophrenia patients. *For more information, conditions and application* see https://www.cs.cas.cz/job-offer/postdoctoral-junior-scientist-position-Hlin…. 2. *Researc**h Fellow / Postdoc positions in Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics, Prague, Czech Republic* We are looking for new team members to join the _Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>_to work on its interdisciplinary projects. The group is part of the Department of Complex Systems, Institute of Computer Science of the Czech Academy of Sciences - based in Prague, Czech Republic, _https://www.cs.cas.cz/ <https://www.cs.cas.cz/>_.We focus on the development and application of methods of analysis and modelling of real-world complex networked systems, with particular interest in the structure and dynamics of human brain function. Our main research areas are neuroimaging data analysis (fMRI & EEG, iEEG, anatomical and diffusion MRI), brain dynamics modelling, causality and information flow inference, nonlinearity and nonstationarity, graph theory, machine learning and multivariate statistics; with applications in neuroscience, climate research, economics and general communication networks. *More information about the group at *_*http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/* <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>_*. **For more information, conditions and application* see https://www.cs.cas.cz/job-offer/research-fellow-postdoc-position-Hlinka1-20…. *Do not hesitate to contact the **group leader**/ Principal Investigator for informal inquiries: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D. *_*hlinka[at]cs.cas.cz* <mailto:hlinka@cs.cas.cz>_*, *_*http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/*_

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Postdoctoral Position at UConn in Systems and Computational Neuroscience
by Ian Stevenson 08 Sep '22

08 Sep '22

The Physiological Acoustics Lab (http://escabilab.uconn.edu) at the University of Connecticut seeks applicants for a postdoctoral position in systems and computational neuroscience. We are seeking highly motivated and creative applicants that can lead a project on perception and neural coding of speech and vocalizations in the presence of competing natural environmental noises (e.g., restaurant noise, busy street, construction noise etc.). The broad project goal is to study the neural basis for listening in noisy environments and to devise a general computational theory that accounts for perception and physiology. The project will use a variety of experimental approaches including human perception, awake animal electrophysiology, large scale neural recording, and computational modeling. UConn has a vibrant neuroscience community and there are opportunities for collaboration between departments and institutes. The primary appointment is in Biomedical Engineering, but the work will be conducted in collaboration with the Behavioral Neuroscience division in the Psychology department (Statistical Neuroscience Lab, http://stevenson.lab.uconn.edu; Sensory Perception and Neuroscience Lab, http://read.lab.uconn.edu) as well as Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. Qualifications: A PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have an interdisciplinary research background in computational and systems neuroscience with prior research experience in awake animal neurophysiology. A strong analytic background in neural data analysis is desirable, particularly modeling neural systems and analyzing datasets from large-scale multi-channel neural recordings. Experience with acoustic signal processing, sound recognition, and machine learning is also desirable. Appointment: The position is funded through an R01 grant and salaries follow NIH post-doctoral scale and are based on experience. Applicants should email escabi(a)engr.uconn.edu a single PDF file containing: 1) resume including past research experience and published work 2) one page statement of prior research experience 3) one page statement of future research interests and objectives 4) names of at least two individuals who can provide reference letters Ian Stevenson Associate Professor University of Connecticut Department of Psychological Sciences stevenson.lab.uconn.edu

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Multiple Vacancies at the University for Melbourne
by Uwe Aickelin 06 Sep '22

06 Sep '22

Hi, Hope this message finds you well. Please consider sharing this with any interested researchers. The University of Melbourne’s School of Computing and Information Systems is recruiting for 4x open positions. Application deadlines: Sep 26, 2022 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in machine learning: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/282e Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in theory of computing: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/f82e Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in information systems: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/482e Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in fairness: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/h82e (These are continuing positions equiv. US tenure track research & teaching / faculty positions at a range of levels.) We’re excited to invite applications from individuals passionate about research, training, teaching, and engagement, to join us at Australia’s premier university, situated in one of the world’s most liveable cities. Best, Uwe Aickelin -- Professor Uwe Aickelin | Head of School of Computing and Information Systems Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Level 3, Melbourne Connect – 700 Swanston Street The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia T: +61 3 8344 3635 E: uwe.aickelin(a)unimelb.edu.au<mailto:uwe.aickelin@unimelb.edu.au> http://aickelin.com/ | http://linkedin.com/in/aickelin

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Neo community review extended to Sep 29 - call for comments and feedback
by Malin Sandström 06 Sep '22

06 Sep '22

Dear all, INCF is asking for your help to review the Neo object model <https://www.incf.org/sbp/neo>for electrophysiology data, to assess its value as a community standard. Participating is simple; read the INCF SBP committee review report <https://f1000research.com/documents/11-658> on F1000 and leave your feedback in the comments! You can comment to express your support, to point out possibilities for improvement - or both. We are especially interested in hearing from Neo users and from tool developers who have implemented support for Neo or use Neo as part of their workflow. Please give us your feedback in a comment as soon as possible, but latest September 29: f1000research.com/documents/11-658 More information: Neo <https://www.incf.org/sbp/neo> is an object model for handling electrophysiology data in multiple formats. It is suitable for representing data acquired from electroencephalographic, intracellular, or extracellular recordings, or generated from simulations. Neo has been implemented as a Python package for working with electrophysiology data, together with support for reading a wide range of neurophysiology file formats (including Spike2, NeuroExplorer, AlphaOmega, Axon, Blackrock, Plexon, Tdt, Igor Pro), and support for writing to a subset of these formats plus non-proprietary formats including Kwik and HDF5. Read more about Neo: Project page <https://neuralensemble.org/neo/> Documentation <https://neo.readthedocs.io/en/stable/> Github <https://github.com/NeuralEnsemble/python-neo> Paper <https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fninf.2014.00010/full> -- Malin Sandström, PhD Community Engagement Officer malin.sandstrom(a)incf.org ORCID: 0000-0002-8464-2494 International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility Karolinska Institutet Nobels väg 15 A SE-171 77 Stockholm Sweden http://www.incf.org

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3rd SMILES workshop in less than one week! (12 sept.)
by Xavier Hinaut 05 Sep '22

05 Sep '22

The 3rd SMILES (Sensorimotor Interaction, Language and Embodiment of Symbols) Workshop will take place both on site and virtually at ICDL 2022 conference. **9am-6pm UTC+1 (London time) on September 12, 2022** * Invited talks: - Joanna Raczaszek-Leonardi (University of Warsaw, Poland) - Joel Z Leibo (DeepMind, London, UK) - Lorijn Zaadnoordijk (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland) - Martin Butz & Christian Gumbsch (University of Tübingen, Germany) - Ida Momennejad (Microsoft Research NYC, USA) * Important info: - Registration: https://forms.gle/No8xFFkmfKXXdNMm7 (if you come onsite, you also need to register here: https://icdl2022.qmul.ac.uk/?page_id=50 ) - Workshop website: https://sites.google.com/view/smiles-workshop/ - Onsite venue: Graduate Center, Queen Mary University of London, UK. More info here: https://icdl2022.qmul.ac.uk/?page_id=103 - Venue online: via Zoom and Discord group. - Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/sBZbdSWRvJ (expires after 100 hits) - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMILESconf * Workshop Short Description On the one hand, models of sensorimotor interaction are embodied in the environment and in the interaction with other agents. On the other hand, recent Deep Learning development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) models allow to capture increasing language complexity (e.g. compositional representations, word embedding, long term dependencies). However, those NLP models are disembodied in the sense that they are learned from static datasets of text or speech. How can we bridge the gap from low-level sensorimotor interaction to high-level compositional symbolic communication? The SMILES workshop will address this issue through an interdisciplinary approach involving researchers from (but not limited to): - Sensori-motor learning, - Symbol grounding and symbol emergence, - Emergent communication in multi-agent systems, - Chunking of perceptuo-motor gestures (gestures in a general sense: motor, vocal, ...), - Compositional representations for communication and action sequence, - Hierarchical representations of temporal information, - Language processing and language acquisition in brains and machines, - Models of animal communication, - Understanding composition and temporal processing in neural network models, and - Enaction, active perception, perception-action loop. * More info - contact: smiles.conf(a)gmail.com - organizers: Xavier Hinaut, Clément Moulin-Frier, Silvia Pagliarini, Joni Zhong, Michael Spranger, Tadahiro Taniguchi, Anne Warlaumont. - ICDL conference website: https://icdl2022.qmul.ac.uk/ Xavier Hinaut on behalf of the SMILES workshop organisers: - Clément Moulin-Frier, Inria and Ensta ParisTech, Bordeaux, France - Anne Warlaumont, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA - Silvia Pagliarini, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA - Michael Spranger, Sony AI and Sony CSL, Tokyo, Japan - Tadahiro Taniguchi, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan - Junpei Zhong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China Xavier Hinaut Inria Research Scientist www.xavierhinaut.com <http://www.xavierhinaut.com/> -- +33 5 33 51 48 01 Mnemosyne team, Inria, Bordeaux, France -- https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne <https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne> & LaBRI, Bordeaux University -- https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models <https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models> & IMN (Neurodegeneratives Diseases Institute) -- http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en <http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en> --- Our new release of Reservoir Computing library: https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy <https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy>

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2 year independent Postdoc position in human centered AI (German required)
by Laurenz Wiskott 05 Sep '22

05 Sep '22

The Institute for Neural Computation of the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for a Postdoc (m,f,x) for 2 years, full-time, TVL E13 The Institute for Neural Computation is part of the Faculty of Computer Science at the Ruhr-University Bochum, see https://www.ini.rub.de/. It focuses on the dynamics and learning of perception and behavior on a functional level but is otherwise very diverse, ranging from neurophysiology and psychophysics over computational neuroscience to machine learning and technical applications. There is an open position for a postdoc in the group of Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott to be filled October 1st. The project is part of the competence center HUMAINE for human-centered artificial intelligence, see https://humaine.info/, and will be developed in close collaboration with colleagues at RUB and application partners in industry, among others. We offer: * An interesting interdisciplinary environment in the field of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning. * Opportunity to develop an independent research profile and your own research group. * Opportunity to pursue further scientific qualification. * Diverse and interesting contacts at the university, in transfer, and in industry. * A lot of room for own ideas and initiatives. Your opportunities: * Acquiring and maintaining industry contacts. * Scientific advice for companies to help them introduce AI in work processes. * Advising corresponding PhD and student projects. * Coordination of events and teaching of advanced training courses about human-centered AI for developers and decision makers in industry Your profile: * Very good PhD in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field * Solid knowledge in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning. * Good programming and mathematical skills * Good command of German. * Good organizational and communicative abilities. * Advantageous: + Experience in industry cooperations and interdisciplinary projects. + Programming skills in Python. Our offerings: * Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility * Support from and cooperation with competent colleagues * A dynamic environment * Fair and flexible working hours * Support in reconciling family and work/academics (including childcare placement, holiday offers, mobile children's room) Additional information: The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia). Contact details for your application: Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott, Phone: +49 234 32 27997 Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded. For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-appl…. We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification ANR: 800 until 30.09.2022, send by e-mail to the following address: laurenz.wiskott(a)rub.de extent: full-time duration: temporary beginning: as soon as possible application deadline: 30.09.2022 The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

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WWNeuRise online seminars Sept-Oct 2022
by William Podlaski 03 Sep '22

03 Sep '22

WorldWideNeuRise will host several online talks throughout Sept-Oct 2022 on various topics in systems neuroscience from the following early career researchers. The first session will be on Wednesday, 7 September, 5pm CET, featuring: Pantelis Vafeidis (Rangel Lab, Caltech) - "Learning static and dynamic mappings with local self-supervised plasticity" Anna Kutschireiter (Spiden AG) - "The secret Bayesian life of ring attractors" Followed by two more sessions (talk titles TBA): Wednesday, 21 September, 5pm CET Kevin Berlemont (Wang Lab, NYU) Gabriel Stine (Shadlen Lab, Columbia University) Wednesday, 12 October, 5pm CET William de Cothi (Barry Lab, UCL) Brianna Vandrey (Nolan Lab, University of Edinburgh) For more information, please visit our website (https://neurise.github.io/) find us on WorldWideNeuro (https://www.world-wide.org/Neuro/WWNeuRise/) or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/WWNeuRise) We are always searching for PhD students and postdocs to give talks in our upcoming seminars on any topic in systems neuroscience. On our website ( https://neurise.github.io/) you can find an application form to directly apply, as well as a recommendation form, where you can suggest individuals from your lab, institute, or otherwise who you think might have an interesting story to tell! We are looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming seminars! The organising committee, Alon Baram (Behrens Lab, University of Oxford) Wesley Clawson (Levin Lab, Tufts University) Lucie Descamps (Kentros Lab, Norwegian University of Science and Technology) Gily Ginosar (Ulanovsky Lab, Weizmann Institute) Loreen Hertäg (Clopath Lab, Imperial College London) Joram Keijser (Sprekeler Lab, TU Berlin) Bill Podlaski (Machens Lab, Champalimaud Research)

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Academia and the World Beyond: Navigating Life after a PhD
by Christopher Madan 01 Sep '22

01 Sep '22

Hi everyone, Many PhD students and postdocs are unsure of what their options are, apart from academia. Even within academia, the responsibilities beyond research often haven't been sufficiently discussed. A book I have been working on for a few years has just come out, where I've interviewed 22 individuals about their post-PhD careers, both in academic and non-academic positions. All of them discuss their career journey, day-to-day life in their current position, and advice for current PhD students. You can find out more about the book on my website or directly from the publisher. https://engra.me/books/academiabeyond https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-82606-2 Best, ~ Chris --- Christopher R Madan, PhD [he/him] | http://www.cmadan.com<http://www.cmadan.com/>, http://engra.me<http://engra.me/> Assistant Professor @ University of Nottingham Author of "An Introduction to MATLAB for Behavioral Researchers" | http://engra.me/books/matlab/ and "Academia and the World Beyond: Navigating Life after a PhD" | http://engra.me/books/academiabeyond This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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Postdoc positions in nanoscale modeling of astrocytes, neurons or synapses
by Erik De Schutter 01 Sep '22

01 Sep '22

The Computational Neuroscience unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (https://www.oist.jp) Japan has been spearheading nanoscale stochastic modeling of astrocytes, neurons and synapses (https://groups.oist.jp/cnu) We have two postdoctoral positions open and Japan is finally issuing visa again. The selected candidates will build on previous work in modeling of cerebellar or hippocampal astrocytes, neurons and synapses using our STEPS software (http://steps.sourceforge.net) research project depending on experience and interests of the candidate. Previous experience in neural modeling required, preferentially as subject of PhD. Competences: A recent PhD in a relevant discipline such as neuroscience, molecular biology, biophysics or biochemistry. Experience in programming in Python. Fluent English conversation and writing skills. Benefits / Offer: A competitive salary and relocation package are offered. This an ideal position to gain experience in a prominent computational neuroscience lab and take part in our international collaborations. Please contact Prof. Erik De Schutter (erik(a)oist.jp) for inquiries.

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Neuromatch Conference, abstract submission deadline Sept 5
by Goodman, Daniel F M 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

Hi everyone, Neuromatch conference is happening at the end of September. Abstract submission deadline is on Monday, Sept 5th so get your abstract in asap! More details below. All the best, Dan After four successful conferences, Neuromatch is pleased to be holding our fifth. The scope of NMC 2022 includes computational neuroscience and machine learning work that has a biological link. We are excited to have a slate of excellent speakers and panelists lined up including: Keynotes from Larry Abbott, Rosa Chan, Ida Momennejad, and Mac Shine Panel on spiking computation: Priya Panda, Katie Schuman, and Peter Suma Panel on the future of scientific publishing: Tim Behrens, Simine Vazire, and Abeni Wickham Bridging-the-gap with computational psychiatry: Xiaosi Gu and Quentin Huys Each of our conferences has led the way in providing new innovations to the virtual conference space, and this year we are excited to offer you: * This year, all talks will be provided with a DOI for permanent identification of your contribution presented at NMC 2022. * The main talks will be hosted on Crowdcast. Instead of posters, we offer flash talks (brief pre-recorded videos) and dedicated meet-up times for discussion within Reddit. * A new edition of NMC for kids: a special session of talks for a younger audience and the young at heart interested in neuroscience, plus a new “Escape Room” experience. * Last year, we pioneered a new mechanism to connect talks in the conference to corresponding preprints on bioRxiv and medRxiv, and we will provide links to preprints on other platforms such as OSF preprints as well. Registration costs are set at 15 USD to cover technical costs, and if this is a difficulty, the fee can be waived without questions. Important dates: * September 5, 2022: Abstract submission deadline * September 7, 2022: Abstract acceptance and live talk selection news * September 22, 2022: Video submission deadline for flash talks * September 27 - 28, 2022: NMC 2022 Each of the two conference days will have two sessions, each of which is 4 hours long. Here are the hours for each of the sessions, as they would occur across five time zones from around the world: [X] Read more at http://conference.neuromatch.io<http://url7811.neuromatch.io/ls/click?upn=t-2Fc1cBCfoxXosHAxrgKl1QLSIJIza-2…> We look forward to seeing you at NMC 2022! All the best, Neuromatch Conference Organizing Committee

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Professor for Data Science at Univ Göttingen, Germany
by Ecker, Alexander 30 Aug '22

30 Aug '22

tl/dr: - Call for applications: Full professor (W2) for Data Science - Where: University of Göttingen, Germany (Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science) - Deadline: Oct. 10 - Details: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/632302.html - Questions? Contact Alexander Ecker, ecker(a)cs.uni-goettingen.de == DETAILS == The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Georg-August-University of Göttingen invites applications for Full Professor (W2) for Data Science (f/m/d) The professorship will be part of the Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS) and will contribute to its development. CIDAS is a central institution of the University of Göttingen that fosters collaboration with partners of the Göttingen Campus, including the University Medical Center, the Cluster of Excellence “Multiscale Bioimaging,” several Max Planck Institutes, the Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, the Academy of Sciences and the German Aerospace Center Göttingen. The future position holder should have expertise in Data Science that complements the existing expertise at the institute. One of the following research areas is preferred: - Reinforcement learning - Virtual reality, augmented reality and digital avatars - Natural language processing - Human computer interaction - Causal models and inference - Time series modeling - Multimodal data integration and model building - Sensor-based information processing on programmable digital electronics - Image analysis and computer vision - Computational and simulation science - Visualization The candidate should have a track record of internationally competitive high-quality research, a high potential for groundbreaking research in internationally visible projects along with profound experience in supervising students. Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with partners at the Göttingen Campus from disciplines such as biology, medicine, neural and behavioral sciences, digital humanities, social sciences, physics, economics, geosciences, forestry and agricultural sciences is expected. The candidate is expected to engage in undergraduate teaching in the faculty's computer science and data science programs. The University of Göttingen emphasizes research-oriented teaching. The conditions for recruitment are specified in Section 25 of the Higher Education Law of Lower Saxony in the currently applicable version. If all prerequisites are met, the candidate will be employed as a tenured civil servant. International scientists are highly encouraged to apply. The University of Göttingen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. As a family-friendly employer, the university promotes the compatibility of science/work and family. The university aims to employ more people with disabilities. People with disabilities who have appropriate qualifications and aptitude for the position will be given special consideration. Online applications with curriculum vitae, list of publications, description of third-party funding, teaching and research activities are requested by October 10, 2022 via the application portal https://lotus2.gwdg.de/uni/umin/w2_data_science_2022.nsf/application For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Alexander Ecker, Institute of Computer Science and Campus Institute Data Science, via ecker(a)cs.uni-goettingen.de. We would like to point out that the submission of the application constitutes consent under data protection law for us to process your applicant data. For more details on the legal basis and data use, please visit Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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Two fully funded PhD positions, Groningen/NL
by Michael Biehl 30 Aug '22

30 Aug '22

Please excuse multiple postings Application *deadline: September 29, 2022* *2 PhD positions* funded by the Groningen Cognitive Systems and Materials Center *(1) Push-Pull Inhibition in Deep Learning* *(2)* *Statistical Physics of Learning* *in Layered Networks* *Two fully funded PhD positions (4 years)* are available at the University of Groningen within the project "Robust Learning of Sparse Representations in Neural Networks". The official job announcement including more details and contact information is now available at https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-0… All applications should be submitted through this website before September 30, 2022. One PhD *(PP1)* will address the study of *"push-pull inhibition" in deep* *learning*, supervised by Dr. George Azzopardi (www.cs.rug.nl/~george) Candidates should have a strong background in brain inspired computing and deep learning. The second position *(PP2)* will be devoted to the *statistical physics* *based analysis* of model situations. Candidates for PP2 should have a strong background in (theoretical) physics, ideally with experience in the statistical physics based theory of neural networks and learning. Both positions will be *fully funded (4 years) *by the Groningen Cognitive Systems and Materials Center https://www.rug.nl/research/fse/cognitive-systems-and-materials/?lang=en -- --------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Michael Biehl Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence P.O. Box 407, 9700 AK Groningen The Netherlands https://www.cs.rug.nl/~biehl m.biehl(a)rug.nl

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Call for papers: Biological Cybernetics Special Issue: What can Computer Vision learn from Visual Neuroscience?
by Jeffrey Krichmar 26 Aug '22

26 Aug '22

Dear Colleagues, Please consider submitting your work to this special issue of Biological Cybernetics. Call for papers: Biological Cybernetics Special Issue: What can Computer Vision learn from Visual Neuroscience? Submission deadline: September 30, 2022 https://www.springer.com/journal/422/updates/20421374 This special issue invites original research and review articles related to topics in biological vision that can potentially benefit computer vision systems. The following is a non exhaustive list of topics in biological vision that can also benefit computer vision systems. • Active vision’s role in visual search, scene understanding, social interactions, etc. • Learning in the visual system. Learning in biology is continual, few-shot, and adversarially robust. • The roles of recurrent and top-down connections in the visual cortex. • Spike based spatiotemporal processing and its implications for neuromorphic vision. • Motion perception in dynamic environments. • Neural coding schemes in the visual system (e.g., sparse coding, predictive coding, and temporal coding.) • The roles of attention mechanisms in biological vision. How to submit: Please submit your manuscript using the journal online submission system following the Biological Cybernetics submission guidelines. Guest Editors: Kexin Chen - Department of Cognitive Sciences, University of California, Irvine Hirak J. Kashyap - Department of Computer Science, University of California, Irvine Jeffrey L. Krichmar - Department of Cognitive Sciences, Department of Computer Science, University of California, Irvine Xiumin Li - College of Automation, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China If you have any questions, please reach out to one of the guest editors. Best regards, Jeff Krichmar Department of Cognitive Sciences 2328 Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-5100 jkrichma(a)uci.edu http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~jkrichma

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Open PhD position at the Goethe University Frankfurt / Germany
by Claudius Gros 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

I would like to bring your attention our PhD-program in Computational Neurosciences / Complex Dynamical Systems at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany Field(s): computational neurosciences, complex systems, theory neural networks, simulated robotics, game theory, dynamical systems. Application deadline: October 30, 2022 Contact: Prof. Claudius Gros, cgr[(a)]itp.uni-frankfurt.de We are developing new models and generative principles for complex systems, using a range of toolsets from dynamical systems theory, game theory, and the neurosciences. Examples are self-generated gaits for animals and robotic systems, criticality in autonomous networks, as well as investigations of the 'tragedy of the commons'. Several subjects are available for the announced PhD thesis, depending on the background of the successful candidate. The work will include analytical investigations and numerical simulations. The candidate must have a Diploma/Master in physics, an excellent academic track record and good computational skills. Experience or strong interest in the fields of complex systems, computational neurosciences and dynamical systems theory is expected. The degree of scientific research experience needs to be on the level of a German Diploma/Master The appointment will start late 2022 / early 2023, for up to three years. Interested applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and copies of the academic record. Name, affiliation and email of one or more potential references are to be given. Claudius Gros http://www.itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros ------------------------------------- The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is with over 46,000 students and around 4,600 employees one of the largest universities in Germany. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and again in the legal form of a foundation since 2008, the Goethe University has a high level of independence, modernity and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University Frankfurt offers and has 100 degree programs on five campuses in a total of 16 departments an outstanding research strength. The time limit for academic staff is based on the provisions of the Academic Term Contract Act in conjunction with the Hessian Higher Education Act. The university advocates equal rights for women and men and therefore encourages women to apply. Disabled applicants with equal qualification will be given preferential consideration. ### ### Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros ### http://itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros ### ### Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Systems, A Primer ### A graduate-level textbook, Springer (2008/10/13/15) ### ### Life for barren exoplanets: The Genesis project ### https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10509-016-2911-0 ###

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Several Ph.D. positions at SFU, Vancouver (clinical EEG recordings and medical texts)
by Vasily Vakorin 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

Several Ph.D. positions at SFU, Vancouver (clinical EEG recordings and medical texts). Several fully-funded Ph.D. positions are available at Simon Fraser University (Vancouver, Canada), at the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology and the School of Engineering Science. Ph.D. candidates will focus on research in neurophysiology, such as electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG), and machine learning to study clinical populations. One of the large-scale projects is based on an extensive dataset of routine clinical EEG recorded and evaluated in the process of a diagnostic workup at four local public hospitals. The data include EEG scans and corresponding EEG reports (written impressions of the visual analysis of the EEG, which was done by neurologists). One Ph.D. project will use EEG recordings to predict clinically-relevant labels. The other project will apply Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools to develop models for extracting labels from EEG reports. For more information, please contact Dr. Sam Doesburg or Dr. Vasily Vakorin: https://www.bcni-sfu.net . If you are interested, please send your cover letter and CV to vvakorin(a)sfu.ca . Please name the attached files according to the format: Lastname_Firstname_cv.pdf and Lastname_Firstname_coverletter.pdf . Thank you, Vasily Vakorin, Ph.D. Scientist & NeuroInformatics Lead - Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience Institute Adjunct Professor - Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada Affiliated Researcher - Fraser Health Authority, British Columbia Email: vvakorin(a)sfu.ca

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PhD position feelSpace/Cognitive Science University Osnabrück
by Peter König 19 Aug '22

19 Aug '22

PhD opportunity feelSpace GmbH/University Osnabrück in the EU Marie-Curie project OptiVis. Work in a great team and make blind people grasp. https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/826171 The webpage states "filled", but it is not. https://optivist.eu/project-10 For more information contact Peter König pkoenig(a)uos.de -- Prof. Dr. Peter König, Institute of Cognitive Science, University Osnabrück

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A postdoc position in image processing, machine learning, and neuroscience
by Hideaki Shimazaki 18 Aug '22

18 Aug '22

(Posted on behalf of Prof. Shin Ishii, Kyoto University, Japan) *Call for a postdoctoral researcher* A postdoc position is available in image processing, machine learning, and neuroscience. The objective of the new multi-year project is to understand the neural basis of behavior changes in humans/animals. We shall tackle the AI-based image processing technology for capturing body movements and characterizing possible changes in behaviors. We may also develop methods of analyzing neuronal co-activation from large-scale Ca imaging data or capturing brain waves from multichannel ECoG data. We are looking for a young researcher interested in working on one or some of these topics. The contract is yearly-basis and renewable *until March 31, 2027*. Workplace: Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan A successful applicant should have a Ph.D. in computational neuroscience, machine learning, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering, but not limited to these. The applicant should demonstrate research experiences with a strong publication record. Programming skills in Python or willingness to learn it, will be valued. To apply, please send a CV with a publication list, a statement of research interests (maximum two pages), and contact information of one or two reference(s) to ishii-sec(a)sys.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp. Either English or Japanese is accepted. The starting date is flexible, while earlier arrival is appreciated. The salary and title follow the university rule and depend on the record/expertise of an appointed researcher. Please feel free to send me any informal questions regarding this post. Sincerely, Shin Ishii, Ph.D. Professor with Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan Director with Advanced Telecommunication Research Institute International (ATR), Kyoto, Japan Email: ishii-sec(a)sys.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp Webpage: https://ishiilab.jp

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FSL course 2022 in Oxford, registration open!
by Rezvan Farahibozorg 17 Aug '22

17 Aug '22

Dear all, We are pleased to announce that FSL course 2022 will be held in-person, Sept 19th - 23rd, in Oxford, UK. You can find details and registration info here: https://open.win.ox.ac.uk/pages/fslcourse/website/upcoming.html This intensive course covers the *theory and practice of functional, structural, diffusion and resting state brain imaging analysis*. New and existing users of FSL are welcome on the course, as it aims to cover both basic and more advanced topics. Background concepts and practicalities of the analyses are taught in detailed lectures. These lectures are interleaved with hands-on practical sessions, where attendees learn how to carry out analysis for themselves on real data. The contents covered in the course are primarily aimed at applications in basic neuroscience and clinical research. Please note that the course will be in-person only, with no online or remote attendance option. For COVID safety, including masking, policy please refer to the link above. Looking forward to seeing you then, The FSL Course team ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rezvan Farahibozorg Senior postdoctoral researcher, FMRIB Analysis Group, WIN, NDCN University of Oxford https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/rezvan-farahibozorg -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Workshop on Attention - Call for Papers
by Grace Lindsay 17 Aug '22

17 Aug '22

On behalf of the co-organizers, we would like to invite you to submit your work to our NeurIPS workshop on “All things Attention: Bridging Different Perspectives on Attention”. The details of the workshop and submission instructions are as follows: The Thirty Sixth Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) Dec 2, 2022 NeurIPS 2022 is a hybrid Conference https://attention-learning-workshop.github.io/ The All Things Attention workshop aims to foster connections across disparate academic communities that conceptualize "Attention" such as Neuroscience, Psychology, Machine Learning, and Human-Computer Interaction. Workshop topics of interest include (but are not limited to): 1. Relationships between biological and artificial attention 1. What are the connections between different forms of attention in the human brain and present deep neural network architectures? 2. Can the anatomy of human attention models provide useful insights to researchers designing architectures for artificial systems? 3. Given the same task and learning objective, do machines learn attention mechanisms that are different from humans? 1. Attention for reinforcement learning and decision making 1. How have reinforcement learning agents leveraged attention in decision making? 2. Do decision-making agents today have implicit or explicit formalisms of attention? 3. How can AI agents build notions of attention without explicitly baked in notions of attention? 4. Can attention significantly enable AI agents to scale e.g. through gains in sample efficiency, and generalization? 2. Benefits and formulation of attention mechanisms for continual / lifelong learning 1. How can continual learning agents optimize for retention of knowledge for tasks that it already learned? 2. How can the amount of interference between different inputs be controlled via attention? 3. How does the executive control of attention evolve with learning in humans? 4. How can we study the development of attentional systems in infancy and childhood to better understand how attention can be learned? 3. Attention as a tool for interpretation and explanation 1. How have researchers leveraged attention as a visualization tool? 2. What are the common approaches when using attention as a tool for interpretability in AI? 3. What are the major bottlenecks and common pitfalls in leveraging attention as a key tool for explaining the decisions of AI agents? 4. How can we do better? 4. The role of attention in human-computer interaction and human-robot interaction 1. How do we detect aspects of human attention during interactions, from sensing to processing to representations? 2. What systems benefit from human attention modeling, and how do they use these models? 3. How can systems influence a user’s attention, and what systems benefit from this capability? 4. How can a system communicate or simulate its own attention (humanlike or algorithmic) in an interaction, and to what benefit? 5. How do attention models affect different applications, like collaboration or assistance, in different domains, like autonomous vehicles and driver assistance systems, learning from demonstration, joint attention in collaborative tasks, social interaction, etc.? 6. How should researchers thinking about attention in different biological and computational fields organize the collection of human gaze data sets, modeling gaze behaviors, and utilizing gaze information in various applications for knowledge transfer and cross-pollination of ideas? 5. Attention mechanisms in Deep Neural Network (DNN) architectures 1. How does attention in DNN such as transformers relate to existing formalisms of attention in cogsci/psychology? 2. Do we have a concrete understanding of how and if self-attention in transformers contributes to its vast success in recent models such as GPT2, GPT3, DALLE.? 3. Can our understanding of attention from other fields inform the progress we have achieved in recent breakthroughs? SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS We invite you to submit papers (up to 9 pages for long papers and up to 5 pages for short papers, excluding references and appendix) in the NeurIPS 2022 format. <https://neurips.cc/Conferences/2022/PaperInformation/StyleFiles> All submissions will be managed through OpenReview (submission website <https://openreview.net/group?id=NeurIPS.cc/2022/Workshop/Attention>). The final submission including main paper, references and appendix should not exceed 12 pages. Supplementary Materials uploads are to only be used optionally for extra videos/code/data/figures and should be uploaded separately in the submission website. The review process is double-blind so the submission should be anonymized. Accepted work will be presented as posters during the workshop, and select contributions will be invited to give spotlight talks during the workshop. Each accepted work entering the poster sessions will have an accompanying pre-recorded 5-minute video. Please note that at least one coauthor of each accepted paper will be expected to have a NeurIPS conference registration and participate in one of the poster sessions. Submissions will be evaluated based on novelty, rigor, and relevance to the theme of the workshop. Both empirical and theoretical contributions are welcome. Submissions should not have previously appeared in a journal or conference (including accepted papers to NeurIPS 2022) and should not be submitted to another NeurIPS workshop. Submissions must adhere to the NeurIPS Code of Conduct. The focus of the work should relate to the list of the topics specified below. The review process will be double-blind and accepted submissions will be presented as virtual talks or posters. There will be no proceedings for this workshop, however, authors can opt to have their abstracts/papers posted on the workshop website. We encourage submissions on the following topics from the focus of bridging different perspectives on attention: - Relationships between biological and artificial attention - Attention for reinforcement learning and decision making - Benefits and formulation of attention mechanisms for continual / lifelong learning - Attention as a tool for interpretation and explanation - The role of attention in human-computer interaction and human-robot interaction - Attention mechanisms in Deep Neural Network (DNN) architectures Please submit your papers via the following link: submission website <https://openreview.net/group?id=NeurIPS.cc/2022/Workshop/Attention> IMPORTANT DATES * Submission deadline: Sep 15, 2022 at 11:59PM (AOE) submission website <https://openreview.net/group?id=NeurIPS.cc/2022/Workshop/Attention> * Accept/Reject Notification: Oct 12, 2022 * Camera-ready (final) paper deadline: Nov 25, 2022 at 11:59PM (Anywhere on earth) * Workshop: Dec 2, 2022 CONFIRMED SPEAKERS & PANELISTS Speakers: Pieter Roelfsema (Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience) James Whittington (University of Oxford) Ida Momennejad (Microsoft Research) Erin Grant (UC Berkeley) Henny Admoni (Carnegie Mellon University) Tobias Gerstenberg (Stanford University) Vidhya Navalpakkam (Google Research) Shalini De Mello (NVIDIA) Panelists: David Ha (Google Brain) Pieter Roelfsema (Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience) James Whittington (University of Oxford) Ida Momennejad (Microsoft Research) Henny Admoni (Carnegie Mellon University) Tobias Gerstenberg (Stanford University) Shalini De Mello (NVIDIA) Ramakrishna Vedantam (Meta AI Research) Megan deBettencourt (University of Chicago) Cyril Zhang (Microsoft Research) ORGANIZERS Akanksha Saran (Microsoft Research, NYC) Khimya Khetarpal (McGill University, Mila Montreal) Reuben Aronson (Carnegie Mellon University) Abhijat Biswas (Carnegie Mellon University) Ruohan Zhang (Stanford University) Grace Lindsay (University College London, New York University) Scott Neikum (University of Texas at Austin, University of Massachusetts) REGISTRATION Participants should refer to the NeurIPS 2022 website ( https://neurips.cc/Conferences/2022/Dates) for information on how to register. CONTACT Please reach out to us at attention-workshop(a)googlegroups.com if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your submissions! Kind Regards, Workshop Organizers All things Attention- Bridging different perspectives on attention

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Postdoctoral fellowships at the Gatsby Unit
by I-Chun 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in theoretical neuroscience. Successful applicants will carry out original research under the guidance of a faculty member, primarily on one of these research themes: - How dynamical computation in neural systems underlies functions ranging from perceptual inference to deliberation, action selection and execution (mentor: Maneesh Sahani). - Deep learning theory (mentor: Andrew Saxe). Applications close at the end of August 2022. For detailed information on the roles and how to apply, please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/vacancies About the Gatsby Unit Established in 1998 through a generous grant from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, the Gatsby Unit has been a pioneering centre for research in theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. The Unit provides a unique multidisciplinary research environment with strong links to the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour, the ELLIS Unit at UCL, and other neuroscience and machine learning groups at UCL and beyond. -- I-Chun Lin, PhD Scientific Programme Manager Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL i.lin(a)ucl.ac.uk | www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby | @GatsbyUCL

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2 fully funded PhD positions in Groningen
by Michael Biehl 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

Please excuse multiple postings Two fully funded PhD positions (4 years) are available at the University of Groningen within the project "Robust Learning of Sparse Representations in Neural Networks". The official job announcement including more details and contact information is now available at https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-0… All applications should be submitted through this website before September 30, 2022. One PhD (PP1) will address the study of "push-pull inhibition" in Deep Learning, supervised by Dr. George Azzopardi (www.cs.rug.nl/~george) Candidates should have a strong background in brain inspired computing and deep learning. The second position (PP2) will be devoted to the statistical physics based analysis of model situations. Candidates for PP2 should have a strong background in (theoretical) physics, ideally with experience in the statistical physics based theory of neural networks and learning. Both positions will be fully funded (4 years) by the Groningen Cognitive Systems and Materials Center https://www.rug.nl/research/fse/cognitive-systems-and-materials/?lang=en -- --------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Michael Biehl Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence P.O. Box 407, 9700 AK Groningen The Netherlands https://www.cs.rug.nl/~biehl m.biehl(a)rug.nl

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Two postdoc positions
by Benjamin Dunn 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

We have two open postdoctoral positions in projects to develop methods for large population neural data. We are looking for good people with backgrounds in statistics, statistical physics, machine learning, topological data analysis, etc., with experience developing and applying methods within neuroscience – ideally with a desire to figure out how the brain works. Many benefits: vacation, parental leave, socialized medicine (it’s Norway), good salary, supportive environment, trees, great science/math, fjords, etc. It’s nice here. Apply and get info more here: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/229369/2-postdoctoral-fellow… And additional questions to benjamin.dunn(a)ntnu.no Benjamin Dunn Associate professor in neural data science Department of Mathematics & Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, NTNU

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Postdoctoral position: Theory of deep learning
by Saxe, Andrew 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

The Saxe lab<http://saxelab.org> is looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to join the group's research programme at UCL. The role lies at the interface of deep learning theory and theoretical neuroscience and will involve conducting research into artificial deep networks using techniques from applied mathematics. A particular focus is on understanding how depth affects learned representations and network behaviour. Funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit (GCNU) founded in 1998 is a world-leading centre for research in computational theoretical neuroscience and in probabilistic and statistical machine learning. The Unit's co-location with the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL creates the potential for a uniquely close interaction between theory and experiment in neuroscience and the integrated study of perception, control and learning. The appointment will initially be for a period of 2 years with the possibility of extension at the end of the period. To apply see the further details at the link below. Screening starts from Aug 25, 2022. https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?amNvZGU9MTg4NjEyMCZ2dF90ZW1w… Sincerely, Andrew Saxe

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INCF Assembly 2022: Late-breaking abstract submission now open!
by INCF 12 Aug '22

12 Aug '22

We are inviting submissions of late-breaking abstracts for INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022 <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/> - *submit your abstracts by Friday August 19!* Curious about which abstracts have already been approved? View the list here <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/2022/abstracts-list>: bit.ly/INCFAppAbs22 The INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly is an interactive event that will take place virtually from September 12-16 on the Gather platform, with poster sessions in Zohuddle. We’ve chosen these platforms specifically to make your experience as close to an in-person experience as possible. *Why is Assembly’s format different from other virtual conferences?* The Gather platform enables you to “walk” around the virtual space and when you get close to other participants they will pop up on live video. This works the same for posters and exhibitor booths and gives you a much more interactive experience than your ordinary virtual conference! The Assembly offers many training opportunities for participants of all career stages - this year we offer a 2 PhD-credit course on “Neuroscience data integration through use of digital brain atlases”. Find more information about this course and other training sessions here <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/2022/educational-courses>: bit.ly/Assembly2022courses *What is Zohuddle?* It’s an app to simplify virtual networking, specifically the poster session of Assembly. It works by letting you rank the abstracts that interest you the most, then creating a schedule of “huddles” with an integrated video chat for you to meet your matches! *Important dates:* - *Late-breaking abstract submission closes: Aug 19* - Assembly: September 12-16 *Submit your abstracts here: bit.ly/INCFabstracts22 <http://bit.ly/INCFabstracts22>* /The INCF Team

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Two postdoc positions in theoretical neuroscience and nonlinear time-series analysis
by Hideaki Shimazaki 12 Aug '22

12 Aug '22

*Call for postdoctoral researcher**s* Two postdoc positions are available in (A) theoretical neuroscience and (B) nonlinear time-series analysis/control (or active inference) under the supervision of Prof. Hideaki Shimazaki. *(A) Theoretical Neuroscience* We've been constructing statistical analysis methods for neural data to test theoretical hypotheses on the information coding, underlying circuitry mechanisms, and principles of adaptation in the brain (e.g., Bayesian brain hypothesis, predictive coding, free energy principles). We use methods in statistical physics and machine learning. See references below for our theoretical approaches to analyzing the dynamics of a neural population. We are looking for a postdoc interested in conducting theoretical studies while working closely with neuronal spiking and/or omics data. The contract is yearly-basis and renewable *until March 31, 2026*. Workplace: Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan *(B) Nonlinear time-series analysis and active inference* Our group strives to understand theoretical principles of organisms' perception and behavior in adapting to the environment and extend the knowledge to create intelligent agents. A postdoc position is available for this research area. We are looking for a postdoc interested in, e.g., Bayesian time-series analysis and control on nonlinear dynamics, the free energy principle, and active inference. The contract is yearly-basis and renewable *until March 31, 2025*. Workplace: Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan A successful applicant should have a Ph.D. in theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering, but not limited to these. The applicant should demonstrate research experiences with a strong publication record. Programming skills in Python or willingness to learn it, will be valued. To apply, please send a CV, a statement of research interest (maximum two pages), and contact information of two references to hideaki.shimazaki(a)gmail.com. Please indicate which job you are interested in (A or B, or both). Either English or Japanese is accepted. The starting date is flexible, while earlier arrival is appreciated. Screening starts *from September 16th*. The salary follows the university rule and depends on the expertise of an appointed researcher. Please feel free to send me any informal questions regarding this post. Sincerely, Hideaki Shimazaki, PhD Email: hideaki.shimazaki(a)gmail.com Webpage: http://www.neuralengine.org Ref: Aguilera, M., Moosavi, S. A., & Shimazaki, H. (2021). A unifying framework for mean-field theories of asymmetric kinetic Ising systems. Nature communications, 12, 1197 <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-20890-5>. Donner C, Obermeyer K, Shimazaki H. Approximate inference for time-varying interactions and macroscopic dynamics of neural populations. PLoS Computational Biology (2017) 13(1): e1005309 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1005309> Shimazaki H, Amari S, Brown EN, and Gruen S, State-space analysis of time-varying higher-order spike correlation for multiple neural spike train data. PLOS Computational Biology (2012) 8(3): e1002385 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002385>

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International Society for Contemplative Research (ISCR) Inaugural Meeting - Februrary 2-5, 2023
by Vago, David R (University) 11 Aug '22

11 Aug '22

Hello colleagues and friends, Event: 2023 inaugural ISCR Annual Meeting Theme: The Self, Wellbeing, Compassion, and Justice Date: 2-5. February 2023 Location: San Diego, CA USA Host: UCSD Focus of society: To support the independent and collaborative work of scholars, scientists, clinicians, and practitioners who are engaged in the rigorous investigation of traditional and modern forms of contemplative and other mind-body practices. *************************** The International Society for Contemplative Research<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> invites individuals that support the Society’s aims<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> to submit Abstracts for the 2023 ISCR Annual Meeting at the University of California, San Diego, February 2-5. Individuals can submit through our Abstract submission system<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> to present in the following formats: Session (Format) Types (Not Including Lunch/Keynote/Invited Speakers): * Workshop ½ Day (3 hours) * Discussion/Roundtable Session (60 or 90 Minutes) * Symposium/Panel (60 or 90 Minutes) * Oral/Paper Presentation (20 Minutes) (If your Abstract is not selected for an Oral Presentation, you can have it considered for a "Poster" * “Poster” Presentation (or Flash Presentations/Abstract Presentation) (A “Poster” can also be considered for a 2-3 Minute Mini-Oral Presentation) +++ The Call for Abstracts is now open (deadline extended: September 30, 2022) +++ ISCR is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (see our statement) <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> and other diversity of thought such as Epistemological Diversity. Preference will be given to Abstracts that address diversity in all its forms. We encourage individuals to Join the Society<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> to enjoy a number of benefits, including reduced registration. Conference registration will open in August 2022, six months before the event dates. Confirmed keynote speakers are: Anil Seth, University of Sussex (UK) Alan Wallace, Center for Contemplative Research and Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies (USA) Kakali Bhattacharya, University of Florida (USA) Michael Yellow Bird, University of Manitoba (Canada) ============================== David R. Vago, Ph.D. Research Associate Professor | Department of Psychology | Vanderbilt Brain Institute | Vanderbilt University Contemplative Neuroscience & Mind-Body Research Laboratory<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conte…> | David.vago(a)vanderbilt.edu<mailto:David.vago@vanderbilt.edu> ------- Research Associate, Department of Psychiatry | Brigham & Women’s Hospital | Teaching Affliate of Harvard Medical School Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuroimagi…> | dvago(a)bwh.harvard.edu<mailto:dvago@bwh.harvard.edu> ------- Research Lead | RoundGlass Living+ Mobile: +1 236-516-6530 [cid316398*image003.png(a)01D81EC5.75001580] ------- Director of Neurosciences, Executive Committee, International Society for Contemplative Research [ISCR]<https://www.contemplativeresearch.org/>

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Information on the upcoming 7th HBP Student Conference on Interdisciplinary Brain Research
by HBP Education 05 Aug '22

05 Aug '22

Dear Sir or Madam, We kindly ask you to include our upcoming 7th HBP Student Conference on Interdisciplinary Brain Research in your scientific event calendar or share via your communication channels. Please find further information about the event below and in the attached pdf file. Thank you very much for your support! With kind regards, HBP Education Team ____________________________________________ We are happy to invite you to the 7th HBP Student Conference on Interdisciplinary Brain Research. Please also share this information in your networks! The 7th HBP Student Conference will take place from 18-20 January 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Participation is open to the entire student community and early-career researchers, regardless of whether they are affiliated with the Human Brain Project (HBP) or not. The 7th HBP Student Conference provides an open forum for the exchange of new ideas among early career researchers working across various scientific fields relevant to the Human Brain Project (HBP), such as neuroscience, computer science, robotics, medicine, psychology, cognitive science, and philosophy. Attendees will be exposed to the data-driven and multidisciplinary brain research approach of the HBP and will have the opportunity to use the EBRAINS research infrastructure. The conference will provide space for extensive scientific dialogue (both intra- and interdisciplinary) amongst peers and faculty through a variety of discussion sessions, lectures, workshops & hands-on training sessions and social events. Call for Submissions The Conference invites high-quality submissions describing innovative research in all disciplines addressed in the HBP. These contributions can emphasize theoretical or empirical works relating to a wide spectrum of fields including, but not limited to neuroscience, computer science, robotics, medicine, psychology, cognitive science and philosophy. We particularly encourage submissions with a potential to inspire collaboration in the research community by introducing new and relevant problems, concepts, and ideas, even if the work is at an early stage of development. For further information on abstract submission please visit the conference website. The abstract submission deadline is 3 October 2022. Participants are also welcomed without contributing to the scientific programme. Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1 December 2022 Regular Registration Deadline: 4 January 2023 Please register via the conference website. For any further questions, please contact the HBP Education Programme via education(a)humanbrainproject.eu. We are looking forward to an interesting and productive conference! With kind regards, HBP Education Team

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Assistant Professor Position at the University of Calgary
by Wilten Nicola 04 Aug '22

04 Aug '22

Dear Comp Neuro community, The University of Calgary is currently looking for an assistant professor in biostatistics. This includes computational neuroscientists with a strong statistical background. The full job ad can be found at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20288 and I encourage all potential applicants to reach out to the department head, Dr. Antony Ware ( aware(a)ucalgary.ca) for questions. Assistant Professor – Biostatistics Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics & Statistics The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Calgary seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biostatistics with an anticipated start date of 1st January, 2023. The successful candidate will have a PhD in biostatistics/statistics or a closely related field. They will have a research program in biostatistical analysis, methodology development, and computation, with a focus on the statistical analysis of and computation with complex data from human, animal, or health/biomedical research and clinical work. They will have an outstanding record of research in the form of publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, awards, invited talks and other scholarly achievements, as appropriate for their career path and stage. A demonstrated record of or potential for attracting and sustaining peer-reviewed external funding is also required, as is a commitment to high-quality teaching and supervision at the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary and inter-Faculty team of statisticians, biologists, medical researchers and investigators studying models and clinical realities of human and animal disease. Peer-reviewed external funding is expected to be sustained throughout the appointment, and industrial partnerships are strongly encouraged where appropriate. The position includes both teaching and research responsibilities, and will include expectations to recruit and supervise graduate students. Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate is expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary Biostatistics and Data Science programs at the University and to complement Department expertise at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a vigorous and independent research program within a dynamic and collaborative environment in the Department. The Department has established expertise in statistical research and is developing links with the biomedical research and data science groups in the Faculty of Science, the Cumming School of Medicine and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University, surrounding research communities and industry. The Department offers a vibrant research environment and the statistical faculty members in the Department excel in both research theory and methods as well as interdisciplinary collaborative work. The Department’s current research areas are broad and support three graduate programs in statistics, biostatistics and actuarial science. The Department is co-hosting programs in Data Science and Analytics with the Department of Computer Science. Current research areas of the biostatistics group include causal inference, Bayesian methods, big data analytics, empirical likelihood, extreme-value analysis, infectious disease modeling, lifetime data analysis, methods for high-dimensional data, non-parametric methods, pseudo and composite likelihood methods, semiparametric and nonparametric models, statistical learning and data mining. The Department is home to the Research Group in Biostatistics (RGB), which is a diverse and active group that includes researchers and students with methodological and applied interests in the medical, health, biological, and social sciences. The University of Calgary offers graduate Biostatistics research training opportunities run jointly by the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science) and Community Health Sciences (Cumming School of Medicine). This graduate training is offered at both the PhD and MSc Thesis levels, available as an interdisciplinary specialization in Biostatistics. The University of Calgary, jointly with the University of British Columbia – Okanagan, operates the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI) Rocky Mountain Data Science Network that offers excellent Biostatistics graduate students the chance of paid four- or eight-month internships, working in governmental, industrial and academic environments. We are currently establishing the CANSSI Rockies Regional Centre that will provide further training and collaborative opportunities with colleagues from 11 other universities in AB, B.C. and Yukon. How to apply Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the MathJobs.org website. Applications must include the following: • a cover letter containing a description of why this position is of interest to the candidate, and a clear statement of their Canadian Citizenship/Residency status • a description of past, current and future research • a statement describing the candidate’s contributions, or potential contributions to, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) along with their ability to work with a culturally diverse and international student, staff, and faculty body (up to 1 page) • a concise statement of teaching philosophy and focus (1 page) • a curriculum vitae • names and contact information for three references. Three letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching, will be required for shortlisted candidates. These letters may be uploaded onto the MathJobs.org site or, if requested, sent directly by the references to Dr. Antony Ware, Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Email: aware(a)ucalgary.ca University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Questions may be addressed to the Search Committee by emailing search(a)math.ucalgary.ca. Only applications received by 30th September, 2022 will be guaranteed full consideration. The University of Calgary’s comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members through coverage for health, dental, life insurance, income protection for disability, and retirement income planning. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package, please visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/academic_benefits_pension. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, in the cover letter included in your application, please state clearly whether or not you are either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Additional Information The University of Calgary is pursuing a Growth Through Focus strategic vision involving future-focussed program delivery, transdisciplinary scholarship, and deeper community integration. To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science visit Careers in the Faculty of Science. About the Faculty of Science The Faculty of Science has been catalyzing change and inspiring discovery, creativity, and innovation for over 50 years. Our strategic direction integrates current and emerging strengths with areas targeted for future growth and investment. Our strategic priorities, goals, and values guide our mission to advance research, scholarship, and innovation, create authentic learning experiences, and inspire careers of the future. We fuel transformational change, and build a strong community through teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and collaborative partnerships. We do this work to generate curiosity-driven discovery and contribute solutions to society's grand challenges. For more information, visit science.ucalgary.ca. We thrive in the dynamic context of the University of Calgary, one of Canada’s most youthful and innovative universities. We are a bold and ambitious research university, grounded in innovative learning and teaching, fully engaged in Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit. *About the University of Calgary *The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university’s Growth Through Focus strategy is putting it on course to be an entrepreneurial university, where students, faculty and staff face fewer barriers to innovation and more tools to change the world around them. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. *About Calgary *Alberta Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America

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Upcoming events by the HBP Education Programme
by HBP Education 04 Aug '22

04 Aug '22

Hello, I hope this e-mail finds you well. We are the Human Brain Project Education Programme and specialise in organising workshops and events in which participants are introduced to the research infrastructure EBRAINS. I would like to raise awareness for two upcoming events. Please consider adding them to your list of upcoming events. ---------------------------------------------------- Young Researchers Event meets HIBALL: new digital tools to study the brain Date: 25 October 2022 Website: https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/education-training-career/YRE2022-Croat… Description: The human brain is a multi-level and highly complex system that produces, processes and transmits information in an incomparable manner. The Human Brain Project (HBP) unites researchers and scientists to decode the mechanisms underlying this unique system by investigating the human brain and its diseases with the help of highly advanced ICT tools. As such, the HBP is developing EBRAINS, the new European digital research infrastructure, as a lasting contribution to the global science community, an open source tool that allows scientists and technology experts to seamlessly collaborate, thereby accelerating advancements in the fields of neuroscience, computing and brain-related medicine. The Helmholtz International BigBrain Analytics and Learning Laboratory (HIBALL) is an HBP Partnering Project that aims to transform the well-known BigBrain model to its next level by reinforcing utilization and co-development of the latest AI and high-performance computing (HPC) technologies for building highly detailed 3D brain models. HBP and EBRAINS together with the University of Zagreb, School of Medicine and HIBALL invite the entire scientific community, in particular early career researchers, to join the forthcoming Young Researchers Event (YRE), taking place on 25th October in Zadar, Croatia and online. During this one-day free hybrid event, participants can learn more about topics like big data analytics, human brain atlasing and computational neuroscience in interactive plenaries and hands-on workshops. The programme also offers networking opportunities for participants to exchange with peers as well as renowned experts. This event will take place in conjunction with the 6th BigBrain Workshop - From microstructure to functional connectomics. Address: Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala, 2321 Petrčane, Croatia Registration deadline: 4 October 2022 ———————————————— EBRAINS Workshop: Anatomy and function of the prefrontal cortex across species Date: 14-16 March 2023 Website: https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/education/YRE2022-Denmark/ Description: Understanding the human brain relies for a large part on work in animal models, which necessitates a careful cross-species comparison. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is particularly relevant in this regard as its function is poorly understood and potential cross-species differences remain highly debated. This workshop brings together experimental and computational scientists whose work allows a comparison of the anatomy and function of the PFC between species (in particular between humans, monkeys and mice). EBRAINS is uniquely suited to provide a platform to compare anatomy, physiology and behaviour between species, due to its atlases, numerous datasets, as well as the whole brain models from different species. The interactive format of the workshop will allow speakers as well as participants from largely separated fields to interact and discuss, which is expected to create novel insights as well as lead to more coherence and clarity in the relevant terminology, formats and important research directions in the field. Address: ICM Institute for Brain and Spinal Cord, 47, bd de l'hôpital, Paris, France Registration deadline: 21 November 2022 (Early-Bird Registration), 28 February 2022 (Late Registration) ———————————————————————— Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you need further information. Thank you in advance The HBP Education Team

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DeepMath 2022 Submission Deadline
by Ahmed El Hady 01 Aug '22

01 Aug '22

** *Dear all,* * We are pleased to announce our confirmed lineup of invited speakers for DeepMath 2022: * Francis Bach (INRIA) * Anima Anandkumar (CalTech) * Sara Solla (Northwestern) * Berk Ustun (UCSD) * Yisong Yue (Caltech) * Courtney Paquette (McGill) We are now accepting abstract submissions to the 2022 Conference on mathematical theory of deep neural networks (DeepMath; see https://deepmath-conference.com <https://deepmath-conference.com>for more information). DeepMath is a highly interdisciplinary conference focused on understanding fundamental theory driving the success of Deep Learning. A principal goal of this conference is to bring together theoreticians working on deep learning from various disciplines and perspectives. We therefore encourage submissions from researchers from diverse disciplines including, but not limited to * Statistics * Physics * Computer science * Neuroscience * Mathematics * Psychology * Engineering Topics may address any area of deep learning research such as * Expressivity * Generalization * Optimization * Representations * Computation * Network architectures * Recurrent networks. To complement the many conferences with applications andtheory the focus for DeepMath 2022 will be exclusively on thetheoretical and mechanistic understandingof the underlying properties of neural networks. Abstracts will not be made public (i.e., no official proceedings), and will be doubly-blind reviewed and selected for quality. All poster submissions should be properly anonymized in order to allow for blind refereeing. Submissions should be no more than 1 pagealthough a second page may be used for references. Authors should submit a pdf file prepared using the Latex style file available here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dkDhgVN5SHphwQKNLnQiDzkgbp0NFyNT/view?usp=…>and should adopt all formatting, subject headings, font sizes, etc. defined therein. Submissions that fail to meet the format requirements will not be reviewed. The first author listed on the abstract is considered to be the presenting author. Each presenting author may submit only one abstract. Investigators interested in having their abstracts considered for presentation should submit their abstracts no later than August 14, 2022 AOE. Authors may submit their abstracts at: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/DEEPMATH2022/ == Location == DeepMath 2022 will be held in San Diego, CA, USA. We anticipate requiring proof of full vaccination as a condition of attendance, and plan on having masking and other requirements equal or more stringent than local and national public health guidelines. Stay tuned to the DeepMath website (www.deepmath-conference.com <http://www.deepmath-conference.com>) for more details on venue and hotels. As with all prior years, all talks will be freely live-streamed over YouTube and subsequently posted on the DeepMath YouTube channel == Registration == DeepMath 2022 registration will open late summer. As with previous DeepMath conferences, all talks will be live-streamed for free and uploaded for later viewing subject to presenter approval. All the best, Ahmed El Hady On behalf of the DeepMath 2022 Organizational Committee *

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EBRAINS Workshop 14-16 March 2023, Paris FR - Anatomy and function of the prefrontal cortex across species
by Zélie Tournoud 01 Aug '22

01 Aug '22

Dear colleagues, Please find below the announcement of the EBRAINS Workshop "Anatomy and function of the prefrontal cortex across species" taking place 14-16 March 2023 in Paris, France. Registration is currently open with an early bird pricing. Kind regards, *Zélie Tournoud*/ EITN Communication manager/ *European Institute for Theoretical Neuroscience (EITN)* UMR 9197 – *NeuroPSI*(Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay) CNRS – Université Paris-Saclay Centre CEA Paris-Saclay Bâtiment 151 91400 Saclay https://www.eitn.org <https://www.eitn.org> _____ EBRAINS Workshop Anatomy and function of the prefrontal cortex across species *14 – 16 March 2023 | Paris, France* Program, information and registration: https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/education-training-career/workshops/pfc/<https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/education-training-career/workshops/pfc/> *Early Bird Registration Deadline: 21 November 2022 * *Late Registration Deadline: 28 February 2023* About Understanding the human brain relies for a large part on work in animal models, which necessitates a careful *cross-species comparison*. The *prefrontal cortex* (PFC) is particularly relevant in this regard as its function is poorly understood and potential cross-species differences remain highly debated. This workshop brings together experimental and computational**scientists whose work allows a comparison of the *anatomy* and *function* of the PFC between species (in particular between humans, monkeys and mice). EBRAINS <http://ebrains.eu/> is uniquely suited to provide a platform to compare anatomy, physiology and behaviour between species, due to its atlases, numerous datasets, as well as the whole brain models from different species. The *interactive format* of the workshop will allow speakers as well as participants from largely separated fields to interact and discuss, which is expected to create novel insights as well as lead to more coherence and clarity in the relevant terminology, formats and important research directions in the field. Confirmed speakers *Day 1* *Anatomy:* *Javier DeFelipe* | Cajal Institute, Madrid, Spain *Huib Mansvelder* | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands *Chet Sherwood* | GW Mind-Brain Institute, Washington, USA *Suzana Herculano-Houzel *| Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA *Henry Kennedy* | Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, Lyon, France *Marie Carlén* | Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden *Physiology:* *Wim Vanduffel* | KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium *Mark Laubach* | American University, Washington, USA *Stefan Everling* | Western University, London, Canada *Hendrikje Nienborg* | National Eye Institute, Bethesda, USA *Martha Havenith* | Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience, Frankfurt, Germany *Yang Dan* | University of California, Berkeley, USA *Day 2* *Behavior & physiology:* *Pieter Roelfsema* | Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Amsterdam, The Netherlands *Andreas Nieder* | University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany *Sandra Reinert* | Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence, Martinsried, Germany *Ann Duan* | Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, London, UK *Stanislas Dehaene* | NeuroSpin, Gif-sur-Yvette, France *Jessica Cantlon* | Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA *Computational modelling:* *Idan Segev* | Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences, Jerusalem, Israel *Rodrigo Cofre* | NeuroPSI, Gif-sur-Yvette, France *Rubén Moreno Bote* | University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain *Jorge Mejias* | Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands *Adrienne Fairhall* | University of Washington, Seattle, USA *Xiao-Jing Wang *| New York University, New York, USA Scientific Chairs & Local hosts *Timo van Kerkoerle**|***CEA Saclay, France *Alain Destexhe* *|*** CNRS, France *Ruth Benavides-Piccione* *|***Spanish National Research Council & Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

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2 fully funded PhD positions at the Univ. of Groningen
by Michael Biehl 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

Two fully funded (4 years) PhD positions in Neural Networks / Machine Learning / Deep Learning are available at the University of Groningen / NL within the project: "*Robust Learning of **Sparse Representations: * *Brain-inspired Inhibition and **Statistical Physics* *Analysis*". Main supervisors and sub-projects: George Azzopardi (https://www.cs.rug.nl/~george/) "*Push-pull inhibition in deep, convolutional * *(spiking) neural networks*" Michael Biehl (https://www.cs.rug.nl/~biehl/) "*Statistical physics analysis of learning processes * *in model situations*" For details and your expression of interest please visit https://t.co/VLjgKzPxJp *Apologies for multiple postings.* *Please circulate and distribute further.* -- --------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Michael Biehl Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence P.O. Box 407, 9700 AK Groningen The Netherlands https://www.cs.rug.nl/~biehl m.biehl(a)rug.nl

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Preparatory workshop for shaping funded research teams in neuromorphic and unconventional computing (Europe only)
by Herbert Jaeger 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

The Volkswagen Foundation -- Germany's largest private research funding organization -- launches an initiative for the development of neuromorphic and other non-digital approaches to analyse and engineer computing systems. One action within this initiative is to support the formation of INTERDISCIPLINARY, possibly multi-national research teams. In a preparatory "Ideation" workshop, to be held in Einbeck (Germany) in December 5-8, 2022, European researchers interested in non-digital computing are invited to exchange views and ideas and start networking. The target audience is open-minded postdocs and assistant/junior professors with backgrounds in relevant areas - including but not restricted to materials and devices, microchip technology, optical computing, neuroscience, cognitive modeling, theory of computing, machine learning, complex dynamical systems, or philosophy of computing. The aim of the workshop is the nucleation of research teams who subsequently submit funding proposals for large-scale interdisciplinary research projects. More information can be found at https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/our-funding-portfolio-at-a-gla…. -- Dr. Herbert Jaeger Professor of Computing in Cognitive Materials Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Faculty of Science and Engineering - CogniGron Bernoulliborg Nijenborgh 9, 9747 AG Groningen office: Bernoulliborg 402 phone: +31 (0) 50-36 32473 COVID home office phone: +49 (0) 4209 930403 web: www.ai.rug.nl/minds/

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Workshop on Big Data Neuroscience UT Austin
by Franco Pestilli 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce the 7th annual Big Data Neuroscience (BDN) workshop organized by the Advanced Computational Neuroscience Network <https://neurosciencenetwork.org/ACNN_Workshop_2022.html#home>. The BDN workshop brings together researchers in neuroscience, computer science, statistics, computer engineering, structural biology, neuroinformatics, and related disciplines. The BDN workshop will be held in Austin, Texas, September 15-16, 2022. The themes of the workshops will be on the following topics: (1) Data Governance and Infrastructure, (2) Measurements and Acquisition, (3) Advanced Analysis and Applications, (4) Software, Sharing and Publication, (5) Standards and Validation. We have an exciting line-up of speakers spanning multiple disciplines of science and engineering: James Carson (Kristen Harris’ NeuroNex, UT Austin), Dan Stanzione (TACC), Damian Eke (De Montfort University), Axel Brunger (Stanford University), Martin Paulus (Laureate Institute), Jason McLellan (UT Austin), Jingyu Liu (Georgia State), Jessica Church-Lang (UT Austin), Chen Yu (UT Austin), Angie Laird (Florida International University), Maryann Martone (University of California San Diego), Laura Colgin (The University of Texas at Austin), Franco Pestilli (UT Austin), Piotr Sliz (Harvard University), Yaroslav Halchenko (Dartmouth), Dora Hermes (Mayo Clinic), and David Kennedy (UMass Medical School). In addition to science and engineering, the workshop will host a panel discussion on “Challenges and opportunities for international-scale infrastructure to advance data sharing and equity” with representatives from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, Kavli Foundation, Nature Publishing Group, and Wellcome Trust. Registration You can register for the workshop using this form <https://forms.gle/xkAv9dgErAGzXPodA>. The deadline is September 1st, 2022. Call for Posters and Lightning Talks You can submit your abstract here <https://forms.gle/uyBRgaJb91CjoSUr9>. The deadline is August 18, 2022. Travel Scholarships A few travel scholarships for trainees with underrepresented backgrounds and diverse geographical locations are available. Use the abstract submission form to apply for a travel scholarship <https://forms.gle/uyBRgaJb91CjoSUr9>. The deadline is August 18, 2022. Please visit www.neurosciencenetwork.org for more information. Best regards, Franco Pestilli, The University of Texas at Austin Susanne Ressl, The University of Texas at Austin Josiah Leong, University of Arkansas Sharlene Newman, University of Alabama Jessica Turner, Georgia State Ivo Dinov, University of Michigan *FRANCO PESTILLI*, *Ph.D.* | *Associate Professor* Department of Psychology <https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/index.php> | College of Liberal Arts <https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/> | The University of Texas at Austin <https://www.utexas.edu/> he/him | pestilli(a)utexas.edu | web <https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/fp4834> | GitHub <https://github.com/francopestilli> | brainlife.io CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Post-doc in Neurophysiology: Cortical control of free viewing eye movements
by Bisley, James 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Apologies for cross-posting We invite applications for a post-doc position studying the cortical control of free viewing eye movements at UCLA. The work will include recording from the frontal eye field and superior colliculus as well as inactivation experiments in LIP and FEF. For more information about the sort of work done in the lab, check out our publications at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/james.bisley.1/bibliography/public/. UCLA is growing its visual neuroscience footprint and now is an exciting time to be in Los Angeles. Applicants should have a strong background in systems neurophysiology, behavioral training or computational neuroscience and be comfortable working independently on all aspects of the project. Previous experience with NHP recording, the use of open source recording systems and data analysis is desirable. Candidates should hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology or a related discipline. The position is initially for 12 months with the possibility of renewal. Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience. Candidates should send a CV, a brief statement of research experience and interests, expected date of availability, and the contact information for two references to James Bisley (jbisley(a)mednet.ucla.edu) Cheers, James ________________________________ UCLA HEALTH SCIENCES IMPORTANT WARNING: This email (and any attachments) is only intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. You, the recipient, are obligated to maintain it in a safe, secure and confidential manner. Unauthorized redisclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality may subject you to federal and state penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify us by return email, and delete this message from your computer.

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Sergey Levine speaking on July 28 in Developing Minds global online lecture series
by Jochen Triesch 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Dear colleagues, On July 28, the Developing Minds global online lecture series will feature Sergey Levine, UC Berkeley, USA: "From Reinforcement Learning to Embodied Learning“ https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home The live event will take place via zoom at: 09:00 PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) 16:00 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) 18:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time) 01:00 JST, July 29 (Japan Standard Time) To participate please register here: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Abstract Reinforcement learning provides one of the most widely studied abstractions for learning-based control. However, while the RL formalism is elegant and concise, real-world embodied learning problems (e.g., in robotics) deviate substantially from the most widely studied RL problem settings. The need to exist in a real physical environment challenges RL methods in terms of generalization, robustness, and capacity for lifelong learning -- all aspects of the RL problem that are often neglected in commonly studied benchmark problems. In this talk, I will discuss how we can devise a framework for learning-based control that is at its core focused on generalization, robustness, and continual adaptation. I will argue that effective utilization of previously collected experience, in combination with multi-task learning, represents one of the most promising paths for tackling these challenges, and present recent research in RL and robotics that studies this perspective. Bio Sergey Levine received a BS and MS in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2009, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2014. He joined the faculty of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley in fall 2016. His work focuses on machine learning for decision making and control, with an emphasis on deep learning and reinforcement learning algorithms. Applications of his work include autonomous robots and vehicles, as well as computer vision and graphics. His research includes developing algorithms for end-to-end training of deep neural network policies that combine perception and control, scalable algorithms for inverse reinforcement learning, deep reinforcement learning algorithms, and more. Web: https://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~svlevine/ The talk will also be recored and the recording made available via the web page: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Stay healthy, Jochen Triesch -- Prof. Dr. Jochen Triesch Johanna Quandt Chair for Theoretical Life Sciences Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies and Goethe University Frankfurt http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/~triesch/ Tel: +49 (0)69 798-47531 Fax: +49 (0)69 798-47611

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Several PhD positions in clinical EEG and MEG at SFU, Vancouver
by Vasily Vakorin 26 Jul '22

26 Jul '22

Dear moderators, Can you please post this ad? Thank you. Several PhD positions in clinical EEG and MEG at SFU, Vancouver Several funded Ph.D. positions are available at Simon Fraser University (Vancouver, Canada), at the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology and the School of Engineering Science. Ph.D. candidates will focus on research in neurophysiology, such as electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG), and machine learning to study clinical populations. Two Ph.D. projects will use clinical routine EEG recorded and evaluated in public hospitals in the process of neurological evaluation to predict patients’ clinical profiles. The other project will apply MEG to explore cortico-cerebellar brain networks in children with autism. Ph.D. candidates are expected to get experience with digital signal processing, multivariate statistics, predictive analytics (deep learning and classical machine learning) and data analysis with applications in clinical and cognitive neuroscience, and further develop scientific programming skills (Python). The ideal start date is September 2022, but in general it is flexible. For more information, please contact Dr. Sam Doesburg, Dr. Teresa Cheung, and Dr. Vasily Vakorin: https://www.bcni-sfu.net . If you are interested, please send your cover letter and CV to vvakorin(a)sfu.ca . Please name the attached files according to the format: Lastname_Firstname_cv.pdf and Lastname_Firstname_coverletter.pdf . Thank you, Vasily Vakorin, Ph.D. Scientist & NeuroInformatics Lead - Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience Institute Adjunct Professor - Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada Affiliated Researcher - Fraser Health Authority, British Columbia email: vvakorin(a)sfu.ca

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AMALEA workshop September 12-16
by Michael Biehl 26 Jul '22

26 Jul '22

On behalf of Prof. Dr. Nicolai Petkov (www.cs.rug.nl/~petkov) *International workshop on Applications of Machine Learning and Neural Networks* *AMALEA, 12-16 Sept 2022, Cetraro, Calabria, Italy* Dear colleagues and friends, There are a few rooms still available for AMALEA - APPLICATIONS OF MACHINE LEARNING International Workshop, Cetraro, Italy, September 12-16, 2022 http://amalea.web.rug.nl/index.html Venue: Grand Hotel San Michele on the West, Tyrrhenian sea coast of Southern Italy with a surrounding own land estate, golf course, private beach and a conference center. Photo gallery Aim: to provide a discussion forum for scientists from different disciplines where they can inspire and learn from each other, meet new people and form new research alliances. Format: a single track for talks from 10:00-12:30H and 17:00-19:30H in the conference center. Enough time for discussions outside the conference room: during breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea, at lunch in the private beach restaurant, in the afternoon break on the private beach, at dinner on the hotel terrace and after dinner listening to the life piano music in the grand salon. Please visit the workshop website for further information and contact. -- --------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Michael Biehl Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence P.O. Box 407, 9700 AK Groningen The Netherlands https://www.cs.rug.nl/~biehl m.biehl(a)rug.nl

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Announcement: spiking neural networks workshop Nov 9-10, deadline Sept 28
by Goodman, Daniel F M 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

We will be holding the third incarnation of our annual workshop SNUFA<http://snufa.net/2022/> on spiking neural networks. This online workshop brings together hundreds of researchers in the fields of computational neuroscience, machine learning, and neuromorphic engineering to present their work and discuss ways of translating these findings into a better understanding of neural circuits. Topics include artificial and biologically plausible learning algorithms and the dissection of trained spiking circuits toward understanding neural processing. We have a manageable number of talks with ample time for discussions. Key information * The workshop will take place 9-10 November in the afternoons (central europe timezone). * Registration is free but mandatory. Click here to register<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/snufa-workshop-2022-tickets-387490864607>. * Abstract submission deadline is 28 September. Click here to submit<https://forms.office.com/r/izX1Wimhy6>. * Final decisions by 12 October. Invited speakers * Charlotte Frenkel<https://chfrenkel.github.io/>, TU Delft * Priya Panda<https://intelligentcomputinglab.yale.edu/>, Yale * Yiota Poirazi<http://dendrites.gr/>, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) * Yonghong Tian<https://www.pkuml.org/>, Peking University Abstracts will be made publicly available at the end of the abstract submissions deadline for blinded public comments and ratings. We will select the most highly rated abstracts for contributed talks, subject to maintaining a balance between the different fields of, broadly speaking, neuroscience, computer science and neuromorphic engineering. Abstracts not selected for a talk will be presented as posters, and there is an option to submit an abstract directly for a poster and not a talk if you prefer. The workshop will also feature a debate with all speakers invited. The subject of the debate is yet to be decided - please do get in touch if you have a fun idea! To get a feel for the workshop, take a look at our previous incarnations on YouTube for 2020<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL09WqqDbQWHFvM9DFYkM_GfnrVnIdLRhy> and 2021<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL09WqqDbQWHEqm1_3a620tKUKnC6FgBrG>. Many thanks, and hope to see you there, The SNUFA executive committee, Dan Goodman Friedemann Zenke Katie Schuman Tim Masquelier

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[jobs] 2 year independent Postdoc position in human centered AI (German required)
by Laurenz Wiskott 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

The Institute for Neural Computation of the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for a Postdoc (m,f,x) for 2 years, full-time, TVL E13 The Institute for Neural Computation is part of the Faculty of Computer Science at the Ruhr-University Bochum, see https://www.ini.rub.de/. It focuses on the dynamics and learning of perception and behavior on a functional level but is otherwise very diverse, ranging from neurophysiology and psychophysics over computational neuroscience to machine learning and technical applications. There is an open position for a postdoc in the group of Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott to be filled October 1st. The project is part of the competence center HUMAINE for human-centered artificial intelligence, see https://humaine.info/, and will be developed in close collaboration with colleagues at RUB and application partners in industry, among others. We offer: * An interesting interdisciplinary environment in the field of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning. * Opportunity to develop an independent research profile and your own research group. * Opportunity to pursue further scientific qualification. * Diverse and interesting contacts at the university, in transfer, and in industry. * A lot of room for own ideas and initiatives. Your tasks: * Acquiring and maintaining industry contacts. * Scientific advice for companies to help them introduce AI in work processes. * Advising corresponding PhD and student projects. * Coordination of events and teaching of advanced training courses about human-centered AI for developers and decision makers in industry Your profile: * Very good PhD in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field * Solid knowledge in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning. * Good programming and mathematical skills * Good command of German. * Good organizational and communicative abilities. * Advantageous: + Experience in industry cooperations and interdisciplinary projects. + Programming skills in Python. Our offerings: * Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility * Support from and cooperation with competent colleagues * A dynamic environment * Fair and flexible working hours * Support in reconciling family and work/academics (including childcare placement, holiday offers, mobile children's room) Additional information: The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia). Contact details for your application: Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott, Phone: +49234 32 27997 Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded. For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-appl…. We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification ANR: 800 until 08.08.2022, send by e-mail to the following address: laurenz.wiskott(a)rub.de extent: full-time duration: temporary beginning: as soon as possible application dateline: 08.08.2022 The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome. __________________________________________________________________________ Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott room: NB 3/29 Institut für Neuroinformatik phone: +49 234 32-27997 Ruhr Universität Bochum fax: +49 234 32-14210 D-44780 Bochum, Germany https://www.ini.rub.de/PEOPLE/wiskott/ laurenz.wiskott(a)rub.de __________________________________________________________________________

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Reminder: SMILES workshop call extended 28th July
by Xavier Hinaut 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

The SMILES (Sensorimotor Interaction, Language and Embodiment of Symbols) Workshop will take place both on site and virtually at the ICDL 2022 (International Conference on Developmental Learning). * Call for abstracts : - Deadline extended: July 28th - Abstracts call: from 1/2 page to 2 pages (onsite and virtual participation are possible) - Abstract format: same as ICDL conference https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html - Submissions: smiles.conf(a)gmail.com + indicate if you will be onsite or online - Workshop dates: September 12, 2022 - Venue onsite: Queen Mary University of London, UK. - Venue online: via Zoom and Discord group. - Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/B8xbemQS <https://discord.gg/B8xbemQS> Accepted abstract will be asked to make a short video or poster for the workshop. * Workshop Short Description On the one hand, models of sensorimotor interaction are embodied in the environment and in the interaction with other agents. On the other hand, recent Deep Learning development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) models allow to capture increasing language complexity (e.g. compositional representations, word embedding, long term dependencies). However, those NLP models are disembodied in the sense that they are learned from static datasets of text or speech. How can we bridge the gap from low-level sensorimotor interaction to high-level compositional symbolic communication? The SMILES workshop will address this issue through an interdisciplinary approach involving researchers from (but not limited to): - Sensori-motor learning, - Symbol grounding and symbol emergence, - Emergent communication in multi-agent systems, - Chunking of perceptuo-motor gestures (gestures in a general sense: motor, vocal, ...), - Compositional representations for communication and action sequence, - Hierarchical representations of temporal information, - Language processing and language acquisition in brains and machines, - Models of animal communication, - Understanding composition and temporal processing in neural network models, and - Enaction, active perception, perception-action loop. * More info - contact: smiles.conf(a)gmail.com - organizers: Xavier Hinaut, Clément Moulin-Frier, Silvia Pagliarini, Joni Zhong, Michael Spranger, Tadahiro Taniguchi, Anne Warlaumont. - invited speakers (coming soon) - workshop website (updated regularly): https://sites.google.com/view/smiles-workshop/ <https://sites.google.com/view/smiles-workshop/> - ICDL conference website: https://icdl2022.qmul.ac.uk/ <https://icdl2022.qmul.ac.uk/> Xavier Hinaut on behalf of the SMILES workshop organisers: - Xavier Hinaut, Inria, Bordeaux, France - Clément Moulin-Frier, Inria and Ensta ParisTech, Bordeaux, France - Anne Warlaumont, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA - Silvia Pagliarini, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA - Michael Spranger, Sony AI and Sony CSL, Tokyo, Japan - Tadahiro Taniguchi, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan - Junpei Zhong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China Xavier Hinaut Inria Research Scientist www.xavierhinaut.com <http://www.xavierhinaut.com/> -- +33 5 33 51 48 01 Mnemosyne team, Inria, Bordeaux, France -- https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne <https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne> & LaBRI, Bordeaux University -- https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models <https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models> & IMN (Neurodegeneratives Diseases Institute) -- http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en <http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en> --- Our new release of Reservoir Computing library: https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy <https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy>

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INCF IC survey on barriers to neuroscience data sharing and reuse - please forward
by Malin Sandström 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

The INCF <https://incf.org/> Infrastructure Committee <https://incf.org/about/governance/infrastructure-committee-ic> has created a brief (~2 min) anonymous survey to chart barriers to data sharing and reuse among neuroscience researchers worldwide. The results will be made public, and will be used by INCF and collaborators to develop strategies and activities for supporting the global neuroscience community. To have real impact, the survey needs to reach the broadest possible range of neuroscience researchers. We would be very grateful for your help in spreading the word to your friends and colleagues - the more responses we get, the more valuable and useful the survey will be! Take the survey <https://forms.gle/Gnq8Eb7eMFg1JxBJ7> *No personal data will be collected within this survey, but please note that the survey uses Google Forms; their privacy policies can be found here <https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US>. Follow the link to the survey if you agree with these policies. Best regards, Malin Sandström on behalf of the INCF Infrastructure Committee -- Malin Sandström, PhD Community Engagement Officer malin.sandstrom(a)incf.org ORCID: 0000-0002-8464-2494 International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility Karolinska Institutet Nobels väg 15 A SE-171 77 Stockholm Sweden http://www.incf.org

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Registration for "Simulate with EBRAINS" training is *open*
by Lührs, Anna 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

Dear all, We are happy to announce that the registration for our workshop Simulate with EBRAINS How to use EBRAINS research infrastructure and Fenix resources for simulations on a scale from molecules via small and large networks of point or structured spiking neurons to simplified whole brain activity and virtual environments is now open! The workshop will take place virtually from 7-10 November 2022. Registration is free but required. The workshop is open to anyone, with sessions designed for beginners but also at a more advanced level. More information: https://flagship.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/jss/HBPm?m=showAgenda&meetingID=242 <https://flagship.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/jss/HBPm?m=showAgenda&meetingID=242> We are looking forward to e-meet you “there”! Best regards, Anna Lührs on behalf of the organising team

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notice of UCSD postdoctoral position
by Scott Makeig 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

We have two postdoctoral positions open in projects to work with the very large and growing corpus of simultaneous EEG, eye tracking, and hand movement data being collected by the Child Mind Institute in New York. These projects are aimed at leading edge advances in EEG and concurrent EEG/behavioral (MoBI) analysis. Please contact me for more information. Basic information about the 1st position is below. Scott Makeig Postdoctoral Scholar - The Institute for Neural Computation (INC) (JPF03263) Job #JPF03263 INSTITUTE NEURAL COMPUTATION / Research / UC San Diego Apply now: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03263/apply View this position online:https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03263 APPLICATION WINDOW Open date: July 19th, 2022 Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jul 19, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. POSITION DESCRIPTION Drs. Scott Makeig and Arnaud Delorme of the Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience (SCCN), at UC San Diego, are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on a potentially three-year compute-intensive neuroimaging project between SCCN (sccn.ucsd.edu) and the Child-Mind Institute of New York ( childmind.org) This Healthy Brain Network (HBN) project ( healthybrainnetwork.org) is collecting MR, eye tracking, and high-density EEG data from up to 10,000 children as they perform cognitive tasks and watch movie/animations. This collaboration, with Dr. Michael Milham (CMI/HBN) and colleagues, seeks to (1) develop a library of terms for the Hierarchical Event Descriptor system (HED-3G) (hedtags.org) and open-source tools for annotating events in movies to operate both standalone and in connection with our EEGLAB signal processing environment ( sccn.ucsd.edu/eeglab) running on Matlab. (2) After annotating the HBN short films, the HBM data will be exported to OpenNeuro (openneuro.org) under BIDS standards (bids.neuroimaging.io), and will be made available via the forthcoming NEMAR data portal (nemar.org) for processing on the XSEDE high-performance computer network via the Neuroscience Gateway (NSG, nsgportal.org) The HBN M/EEG and behavioral/eye tracking data will be analyzed at the source and source network levels (Akalin Acar & Makeig, 2021) using advanced applications of Independent Component Analysis (Makeig et al., 1996; Delorme et al., 2012), Bayesian source and network clustering using SCALE- optimized forward head models (Akalin Acar et al., 2016, 2020). Tools and pipelines developed in the project will be made available in EEGLAB and through NSG. Our neuroscientific goal is to model the development of cortical EEG source dynamics and associated eye gaze patterns during viewing of 'moving pictures', and to model and explore individual differences in these processes. The Office of Research Affairs and INC at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity. The University of California employs about 5,963 postdoctoral scholars (approx. 1,200 at UCSD) who contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education programs of the university. The postdoctoral experience emphasizes scholarship and continued research training. UC's postdoctoral scholars bring expertise and creativity that enrich the research environment for all members of the UC community, including graduate and undergraduate students. Appointment durations vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding. Total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions. The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is the exclusive representative of the postdoctoral scholars. Applicants should submit their detailed statement of experience and specific qualifications related to this position with their application. Review of applications will commence on July 12, 2022 and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on published University of California pay scales. QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Doctorate degree or its equivalent in fields related to Computational or Cognitive Neuroscience or Biomedical Engineering. Appointment is dependent on academic experience, scholarly achievements, skills and knowledge and needs of the project. Candidates must be able to work remotely as needed, but must be, or be able to be in residence in the United States. Preferred qualifications Postdoctoral or equivalent experience, and commitment to mentoring and research training service to build equitable and diverse scholarly environment. The successful applicant will have a strong background in signal processing and computer science, and an interest in contributing to cognitive neuroscience. -- Scott Makeig, Research Scientist and Director, Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience, Institute for Neural Computation, University of California San Diego, La Jolla CA 92093-0559, http://sccn.ucsd.edu/~scott

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postdoctoral position in U.S.
by Scott Makeig 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

Drs. Scott Makeig and Arnaud Delorme of the Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience (SCCN), at UC San Diego, are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an innovative human neuroimaging project between SCCN (*sccn.ucsd.edu <http://sccn.ucsd.edu>*) and the Child-Mind Institute of New York ( childmind.org) This Healthy Brain Network (HBN) project (*healthybrainnetwork.org <http://healthybrainnetwork.org>*) is collecting MR, eye tracking, and high-density EEG data from up to 10,000 children as they perform cognitive tasks and watch movie/animations. This collaboration, with Dr. Michael Milham (CMI/HBN) and colleagues, seeks to (1) develop a library of terms for the Hierarchical Event Descriptor system (HED-3G) (*hedtags.org <http://hedtags.org>*) and open-source tools for annotating events in movies to operate both standalone and in connection with our EEGLAB signal processing environment (*sccn.ucsd.edu/eeglab <http://sccn.ucsd.edu/eeglab>*) running on Matlab. (2) After annotating the HBN short films, the HBM data will be exported to OpenNeuro (*openneuro.org <http://openneuro.org>*) under BIDS standards (bids.neuroimaging.io), and will be made available via the forthcoming NEMAR data portal (*nemar.org <http://nemar.org>*) for processing on the XSEDE high-performance computer network via the Neuroscience Gateway (NSG, *nsgportal.org <http://nsgportal.org>*). The HBN M/EEG and behavioral/eye tracking data will be analyzed at the source and source network levels (Akalin Acar & Makeig, 2021) using advanced applications of Independent Component Analysis (Makeig et al., 1996; Delorme et al., 2012), Bayesian source and network clustering using SCALE- optimized forward head models (Akalin Acar et al., 2016, 2020). Tools and pipelines developed in the project will be made available in EEGLAB and through NSG. Our neuroscientific goal is to model the development of cortical EEG source dynamics and associated eye gaze patterns during viewing of 'moving pictures', and to model and explore individual differences in these processes. See *https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03263 <https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03263>* for details. This job search will remain open until filled. Scott -- Scott Makeig, Research Scientist and Director, Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience, Institute for Neural Computation, University of California San Diego, La Jolla CA 92093-0559, http://sccn.ucsd.edu/~scott

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Neuroscience cluster hire at Georgetown University
by Rebekah Evans 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

Assistant Professor on the Tenure Track, Neuroplasticity Across the Lifespan (Cluster Hire) -- Georgetown University Medical Center Georgetown University: Medical Center: School of Medicine Location: Washington, DC Open Date: Jun 16, 2022 Deadline: Oct 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Application: https://apply.interfolio.com/108764 Description The Medical Center at Georgetown University (GUMC), known for its excellence in research and scholarship, is seeking applicants for a Faculty Cluster Hire (https://ofaa.gumc.georgetown.edu/gumc-cluster-hire-initiative/) consisting of six (6) tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor broadly focused on the topic of “Neuroplasticity Across the Lifespan.” This cluster of new hires will join a vibrant neuroscience research community as we continue to expand our institutional priority areas of research on the Mind & Brain and Aging and Age-Related Diseases. This is the inaugural class of cluster hires as GUMC seeks to expand its ranks of tenure-line faculty. Plasticity is a fundamental ability of the nervous system and essential for its normal function. It occurs at the molecular level (e.g. genome and proteome), the level of the cell (e.g., changes in excitability and receptor signaling), the circuit (e.g., changes in connections), and at the systems and cognitive level (e.g., learning, development, memory, recovery and reorganization after injury). There are few, if any, processes more fundamental to the mind and brain than the remarkable ability to change and adapt. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates working on neuroplasticity at any level of analysis, with particular interests in individuals conducting interdisciplinary research relevant to: (1) neuroimaging across the lifespan and in disease, (2) neuroimmunology of brain-immune interactions, (3) cognitive function across the lifespan, (4) large scale omics and/or network modeling, (5) neurophysiology of brain plasticity, and (6) protein folding and misfolding in aging and neurodegeneration. New hires will join one of seven departments at GUMC (Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology; Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, & Biomathematics; Microbiology & Immunology; Neuroscience; Neurology; Pathology; or Pharmacology & Physiology), with the departmental appointment and consideration of joint or secondary appointments to be determined during the course of the interview and hiring process. They may also participate in various NIH T32-funded training programs including Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Neuroscience, Aging and Alzheimer's Research Training Program, Neural Injury and Plasticity (NIP) Training Grant, The Training Program in NeuroHIV, the Neuroscience of Language Training Program and other training programs, all of which recruit outstanding students and postdoctoral fellows. The cluster hires will receive mentorship at the department level and through GUMC's Mentoring Program for New and Early Career Faculty. Competitive space, startup funds, and salary will be provided. Georgetown University Medical Center is strongly committed to an environment that fosters inclusive excellence and diverse working and learning communities. We are particularly eager to consider candidates committed to our institutional mission to continue to build a thriving, collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming scholarly community. Qualifications • Candidates must meet the standards in scholarship, education, and service for a Tenure Line Assistant Professor ( https://georgetown.box.com/s/2krdblqefi11xugun8u3dyvcv5gbyjd6) Please note that these standards are illustrative and not all inclusive of the standards for this position. • Work on neuroplasticity at any level of analysis, with particular interests in individuals conducting interdisciplinary research relevant to: (1) neuroimaging across the lifespan and in disease, (2) neuroimmunology of brain-immune interactions, (3) cognitive function across the lifespan, (4) large scale omics and/or network modeling, (5) neurophysiology of brain plasticity, and (6) protein folding and misfolding in aging and neurodegeneration. Application Instructions Interested individuals should submit via Georgetown’s electronic platform: (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) three representative publications, (iii) a statement that describes past engagement with and future commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as applicable to your scholarship, teaching, mentorship, or service (no more than one-page) and (iv) names of three references and contact information. To facilitate blind review, applicants should also submit (v) an anonymized statement of three of your most significant contributions to science to date and future research interests (no more than three pages), without reference to information that would reveal identities, professional titles, journal titles or PhD granting institutions. Preference will be given to applications submitted before October 1, 2022. Rebekah Evans M.Ed., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience Georgetown University 3970 Reservoir Rd. NW, NRB EG31 Washington DC RebekahColemanEvans(a)gmail.com

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SMILES workshop call extended 28th July
by Xavier Hinaut 18 Jul '22

18 Jul '22

The SMILES (Sensorimotor Interaction, Language and Embodiment of Symbols) Workshop will take place both on site and virtually at the ICDL 2022 (International Conference on Developmental Learning). * Call for abstracts : - Deadline extended: July 28th - Abstracts call: from 1/2 page to 2 pages (onsite and virtual participation are possible) - Abstract format: same as ICDL conference https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html - Submissions: smiles.conf(a)gmail.com + indicate if you will be onsite or online - Workshop dates: September 12, 2022 - Venue onsite: Queen Mary University of London, UK. - Venue online: via Zoom and Discord group. https://discord.gg/B8xbemQS <https://discord.gg/B8xbemQS> Accepted abstract will be asked to make a short video or poster for the workshop. * Workshop Short Description On the one hand, models of sensorimotor interaction are embodied in the environment and in the interaction with other agents. On the other hand, recent Deep Learning development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) models allow to capture increasing language complexity (e.g. compositional representations, word embedding, long term dependencies). However, those NLP models are disembodied in the sense that they are learned from static datasets of text or speech. How can we bridge the gap from low-level sensorimotor interaction to high-level compositional symbolic communication? The SMILES workshop will address this issue through an interdisciplinary approach involving researchers from (but not limited to): - Sensori-motor learning, - Symbol grounding and symbol emergence, - Emergent communication in multi-agent systems, - Chunking of perceptuo-motor gestures (gestures in a general sense: motor, vocal, ...), - Compositional representations for communication and action sequence, - Hierarchical representations of temporal information, - Language processing and language acquisition in brains and machines, - Models of animal communication, - Understanding composition and temporal processing in neural network models, and - Enaction, active perception, perception-action loop. * More info - contact: smiles.conf(a)gmail.com - organizers: Xavier Hinaut, Clément Moulin-Frier, Silvia Pagliarini, Joni Zhong, Michael Spranger, Tadahiro Taniguchi, Anne Warlaumont. - invited speakers (coming soon) - workshop website (updated regularly): https://sites.google.com/view/smiles-workshop/ - ICDL conference website: https://icdl2022.qmul.ac.uk/ Xavier Hinaut on behalf of the SMILES workshop organisers: - Clément Moulin-Frier, Inria and Ensta ParisTech, Bordeaux, France - Anne Warlaumont, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA - Silvia Pagliarini, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA - Michael Spranger, Sony AI and Sony CSL, Tokyo, Japan - Tadahiro Taniguchi, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan - Junpei Zhong, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China Xavier Hinaut Inria Research Scientist www.xavierhinaut.com <http://www.xavierhinaut.com/> -- +33 5 33 51 48 01 Mnemosyne team, Inria, Bordeaux, France -- https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne <https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne> & LaBRI, Bordeaux University -- https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models <https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models> & IMN (Neurodegeneratives Diseases Institute) -- http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en <http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en> --- Our new release of Reservoir Computing library: https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy <https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy>

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Reminder: Mathematics of Neuroscience Symposium, Crete, Greece, 24-25th September 2022
by Ruairidh McLennan Battleday 18 Jul '22

18 Jul '22

Dear All, Just a reminder that there is under a week left to apply to present at the Mathematics of Neuroscience symposium to be held this year in September on Crete, Greece. We have a great list of confirmed speakers and would love to hear from you too. Deadline for submission is the 23rd of July. ------------------ Symposium on the Mathematics of Neuroscience. Crete, Greece, 24-25th September 2022 (www.neuromonster.org) Two decades into the 21st century, can we claim to be any closer to a unified model of the brain? In this exploratory symposium, we invite submissions for short talks and posters presenting general mathematical models of brain function. We give priority to those models that account for brain or behavioural data, or provide simulations to that effect. This year’s theme is life-long learning and discovery. Keynote Speakers Professor Peter Dayan (Director, Department of Computational Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen) “Learning from scratch: Non-parametric models of task acquisition over the long run” Professor Andrew Adamatzky (Director, Unconventional Computing Laboratory, University of the West of England) “Fungal Brain” Symposium Chairs Professor Dan V. Nicolau (King’s College London) Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday (Princeton University) Confirmed Talks Professor Michael Levin (TUFTS) Professor Kobi Kremnitzer (University of Oxford) Professor Marc Howard (Boston University) Professor Kevin Burrage (Queensland University of Technology) Professor Carina Curto (Penn State) Professor Rahul Bhui (MIT) Dr Jonathan Mason (University of Oxford) Dr James Whittington (University of Oxford / Stanford) Dr Ilia Sucholutsky (Princeton University) Dr Sophia Sanborn (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, University of British Columbia) Dr Christina Merrick (UC San Francisco) Dr Timothy Muller (UCL) Dr Kamila Maria Jóźwik (University of Cambridge) Dr Chris Hillar (Awecom, Inc) Prize Talks Dr Aenne Brielmann (Max Planck Institute, Tübingen) Andrew Ligeralde (Redwood Center for Theoretical Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley) The symposium will be held virtually or in-person on the island of Crete, Greece from the 24-25th of September 2022 (www.neuromonster.org) Submission is by 250-word abstract before the 23rd July 2022, emailed to the organizers Professor Dan V. Nicolau Jr (dan.nicolau(a)kcl.ac.uk) and Dr Ruairidh M. Battleday (battleday(a)princeton.edu)

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Two open PhD positions in Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience
by Alberto Mazzoni 18 Jul '22

18 Jul '22

Dear all, Two open positions to work with Prof. Silvestro Micera at The Biorobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna https://www.santannapisa.it/en/institute/biorobotics/bioelectronics-and-bio… The PhDs will focus on brain decoding of hand functions for neuroprosthetic control and computational neuroscience and will take place in the framework of the of the Italian "Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience" PhD program to apply: https://isas.unicam.it/dni/phd-theoretical-and-applied-neuroscience. See you soon! Alberto Mazzoni -- */////////////////////////////////////////////////////* perché quello del populo è più onesto fine che quello de' grandi, volendo questi opprimere, e quello non essere oppresso N.M.

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ESI SyNC 8-9 Sept. 2022 - The ever-changing brain: Through development and evolution
by Esfandiari, Jahangir 15 Jul '22

15 Jul '22

We are happy to announce that the Ernst Strüngmann Institute Systems Neuroscience Conference 2022 -9th ESI SyNC- will take place in-person this year, on September 8th and 9th at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute in Frankfurt, Germany. A hybrid format will be implemented, such that online participation is also possible. This year’s topic is "The ever-changing brain - through development and evolution". Eleven speakers will discuss their research and views on the development, organization, and evolution of the brain from a wide array of viewpoints: from anatomy to function, from the microcircuit to whole-brain network level, from the origins of cognition in single-celled organisms to complex social behavior in primates. This year’s conference is a great platform to learn about comparative neuroscience, organizational and evolutionary aspects of neural processing, and developmental mechanisms of cognitive and sensory systems. Young researchers will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and raise questions in formal and informal discussions. There will also be a poster session for which we welcome submissions. This year's exciting line-up: * Detlev Arendt (European Molecular Biology Laboratory EMBL, Heidelberg, GER<https://www.embl.org/groups/arendt/>) * Rosa Cossart (Inmed, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, FR<https://www.inmed.fr/en/developpement-des-microcircuits-gabaergiques-cortic…>) * Onur Güntürkün (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, GER<https://www.rd.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/neuro/wiss/sprecher/guentuerkuen.html.en>) * Ileana Hanganu-Opatz (Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, GER<http://www.opatzlab.com/ileana-hanganu-opatz/>) * Suzana Herculano-Houzel (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TE, USA<http://www.suzanaherculanohouzel.com/>) * Marcus Kaiser (University of Nottingham, UK<https://www.dynamic-connectome.org/>) * Pamela Lyon (University of Adelaide, AUS<https://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/pamela.lyon>) * Rogier Mars (University of Oxford, UK and Donders Institute, Nijmegen, NED<http://www.rbmars.dds.nl/lab/lab.html>) * Rebecca Saxe (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA<https://saxelab.mit.edu/>) * Georg Striedter (University of California, Irvine, CA, USA<https://cnlm.uci.edu/striedter/>) * Daniel Takahashi (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, BRA<https://ethogenesis.science/>) The conference will end with a panel discussion hosted by local experts Gilles Laurent and Alison Barker from the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research. Visit our website<https://www.esi-frankfurt.de/newevent/> to register for in-person or online attendance and to see the latest information on the conference. Space for in-person attendance is limited so go ahead and register as soon as possible! Best regards, The organizing committee Alexander Bird Peter Donhauser Jahangir Esfandiari Pascal Fries Christini Katsanevaki David Poeppel Wolf Singer Renata Vajda ----------------------------------------- Jahangir Esfandiari Ph.D. student, Vinck Department Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) gGmbH for Neuroscience in Cooperation with Max Planck Society Deutschordenstraße 46 60528 Frankfurt am Main Germany E-Mail: jahangir.esfandiari(a)esi-frankfurt.de<mailto:cem.uran@esi-frankfurt.de> Internet: www.esi-frankfurt.de<http://www.esi-frankfurt.de/> Registered at Local Court Frankfurt am Main - HRB 84266 CEO: Prof. David Poeppel, PhD -----------------------------------------

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Call for submissions to the ICDL 2022 workshop on neurodiversity of cognitive feelings
by nagai.yukie＠mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp 14 Jul '22

14 Jul '22

Dear colleagues, We are going to organize the following workshop at IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL 2022), which will be held in London, UK on September 12-15. We invite submissions of extended abstracts (1-2 pages) of ongoing research that focuses on one or several of our listed topics below. Accepted submission will be considered for symposium talks or as part of a poster session. Workshop on Neurodiversity of Cognitive Feelings https://sites.google.com/view/icdl-cognitive-feeling ICDL 2022 https://icdl2022.qmul.ac.uk [ Theme of the workshop ] From the general conception of our own subjective experiences, and from behavioural and neuroimaging research we know that affective emotional states can influence our cognitive functions. While the existence of this relationship is generally accepted, understanding the neural mechanisms that lead to individual diversity remains an open question that requires continued development of understanding and assessment of individual cognitive abilities. One of the suggested pathways includes the perception of emotional sensations that are experienced towards multisensory perception systems with a cognitive feeling. Cognitive feeling can be described as a sense of confidence, knowing, familiarity, distinguishing reality and fluency of information from multisensory perceptual experiences (Clore and Parrott, 1994; Arango-Muñoz 2014). Where emotional sensations, or affective feelings, are the result of perceived multisensory integration such as liking, disliking, or fear, arousal. Each kind of feeling is then providing information about different system. The affective feeling provides information on whether what is perceived is positive or negative with regards to our expectations. The cognitive feeling is the informational source of our expectations, knowing and understanding the multisensory information. The principles of cognitive feeling can be applied in developmental and cognitive robotics (Asada et al. 2009; Tani 2016), predictive coding theories (Friston & Kiebel 2009; Friston 2010), computational psychiatry (Montague et al. 2012), and behavioural studies through the verification of virtual reality-based approaches. [ Welcomed topics ] Affective Neuroscience Affective Computation Interoception Self-awareness and self-recognition Rubber hand illusion and bodily illusion Sense of agency Sense of presence Psychiatric disorder and developmental disorder Consciousness Brain-body interactions Metacognitive feeling [ Keynote speakers ] • Professor Sarah Garfinkel, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, UK • Dr Sophie Betka, The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland • Professor Tony Prescott, Department of Computer Science, The University of Sheffield, UK [ Submission ] Extended abstract submission guidelines can be found on the workshop website (https://sites.google.com/view/icdl-cognitive-feeling) which should be sent to Sean D. Lynch (lynch.sean(a)mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp) by August 13, 2022. Please write in the subject line “ICDL 2022 neurodiversity workshop submission”. [ Important dates ] Submission deadline: August 13, 2022 Notification of acceptance: August 27, 2022 Workshop: September 12, 2022 [ Organizers ] Sean Lynch (The University of Tokyo) Keisuke Suzuki (Hokkaido University) Yukie Nagai (The University of Tokyo) — Yukie Nagai, Ph.D. Project Professor, The University of Tokyo nagai.yukie(a)mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp | https://developmental-robotics.jp CREST Cognitive Mirroring: https://cognitive-mirroring.org CREST Cognitive Feeling: https://cognitive-feeling.jp

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Scientist - Neural Data Analysis at the Allen Institute
by Anton Arkhipov 11 Jul '22

11 Jul '22

Dear colleagues, A new exciting opportunity is open at the Allen Institute (Seattle, WA): https://alleninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=1937290 Scientist - Neural Data Analysis – Systems Neuroscience We are seeking a Scientist to be an essential team member in our ongoing efforts to link transcriptomically defined cell types with the types of functional neural activity in vivo. We are generating systematic datasets of neural activity using 2-photon calcium imaging in the mouse cortex, followed up by spatial transcriptomics, in order to better understand cell-type-specific contributions to neural coding and circuit dynamics. The core responsibility for this position will be the computational analysis of these datasets, including co-registration between the calcium imaging and spatial transcriptomics data, linking these modalities for individual cells. The ideal candidate will have experience with analysis of imaging data, sensory physiology, machine learning, computer vision, and/or spatial transcriptomics. This position sits at the interface of neuroscience and data science, and good coding and analytical skills are a high priority. The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role. Please see details and apply here: https://alleninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=1937290 Best regards, Anton. Anton Arkhipov Associate Investigator T: 206.548.8414 E: antona(a)alleninstitute.org<mailto:antona@alleninstitute.org> [Text Description automatically generated] alleninstitute.org<https://alleninstitute.org> brain-map.org

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TEX2022: Detailed program and registration for online attendance
by Yamil Vidal 08 Jul '22

08 Jul '22

Dear all, We are pleased to share the detailed program for "TEX2022: Bringing together Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning": https://indico.sissa.it/event/59/timetable/#20220719.detailed <https://t.co/tgo3hNEOFF> Registration deadline is this Sunday, 10/7. Come join us! And if you cannot join us in person, you can still join us online (and free of charge). To attend online, please register here: https://sissa-it.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0qgRUCodT02MLGmmiQ4tiA Looking forward to meet you all, Yamil Vidal and Davide Crepaldi Dr. Yamil Vidal Predictive Brain Lab Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging - Donders Institute Nijmegen the Netherlands

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UCL NeuroAI Annual Meeting on Monday, July 11, 1-5 pm BST
by Harsha Gurnani 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

The third *UCL NeuroAI Annual Meeting* will be held in *hybrid forma*t on *Monday, July 11, 2022*. The annual half-day UCL NeuroAI <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/neuroscience/ucl-neuroai>event features speakers working across the spectrum of machine learning to neuroscience and aims to foster further collaboration and discussion. Join us from *1-5 pm BST* for an exciting set of talks and discussion on goals and prospects for NeuroAI. *Registration is free but needed for access to final details: * https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucl-neuroai-annual-meeting-tickets-341731838127 -------------------------------- *Event programme:* 1.00pm – Welcome *1.05pm – 2.35pm – Session one* *Kim Stachenfeld (DeepMind) *"Predictions and Relations for Biological and Artificial Reasoning" *Peter Latham (UCL)* Title: TBC *Blake Richards (McGill University)* "Contrastive introspection to rapidly identify contingencies in the environment" *2.35pm - 2.55pm – Comfort break* *2.55pm – 3.55pm – Session two* *Raia Hadsell (DeepMind)* "Embodied AGI and The Future of Robotics" *Panel discussion* *3.55pm - 4.00pm *– Closing remarks -------------------------------- For in-person attendees, the location is Jeremy Bentham Room, Wilkins Building, UCL. Please find links to map and accessibility information on the Eventbrite page <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucl-neuroai-annual-meeting-tickets-341731838127> . We look forward to seeing you - in person or online! *Co-organizers:* Caswell Barry, Will De Cothi, Asaph Zylbertal, Padraig Gleeson, Harsha Gurnani (University College London), Sebastian Lee (Sainsbury Wellcome Centre and Imperial College London)

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[CFP, Deadline Approaching] MDPI Molecules (IF: 4.927) - Special Issue "Practical Aspects of Molecular Communications"
by Murat Kuşcu 04 Jul '22

04 Jul '22

(Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this CFP) MDPI Molecules (IF: 4.927, ISSN: 1420-3049) Special Issue on Practical Aspects of Molecular Communications https://www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules/special_issues/molecular_communicati… --------------------------- CALL FOR PAPERS The Internet of Bio-Nano Things (IoBNT) is an emerging technology that aims to extend our connectivity to nanoscale and biological environments with collaborative nanonetworks of artificial nanomachines and biological entities integrated into the Internet infrastructure. To enable the IoBNT and its groundbreaking applications, such as continuous intrabody health monitoring, it is imperative to devise low-complexity nanoscale communication techniques suitable for the envisioned nanomachines of simple architectures. The most promising communication technology for realizing the IoBNT is Molecular Communications (MC), as it ubiquitously manifests itself in many complex biological systems in the Universe, and thus, stands as one of the most common communication modalities, optimized from many aspects as a result of billions of years of evolutionary advancement. Making use of this naturally existing technology requires understanding its foundations through our existing modeling and analysis tools. This quest, which started almost 15 years ago, has received increasing attention from ICT researchers, which have been overly inspired by conventional electromagnetic communication technologies in their approach to this radically different paradigm. These theoretical approaches, however, have not always come with sufficient physical relevance. Currently, this emerging field has come to a critical turning point, as many researchers have started to report on initial MC experiments following different approaches and using different materials, while consistently pointing out a discrepancy between the obtained experimental results and the past theoretical work. This reveals the need to rethink the previous efforts and come up with new interdisciplinary strategies, thus building practical MC techniques and developing feasible MC system components, experimental testbeds, and prototypes in order to close the gap between theory and practice, and expedite the transfer of this emerging technology to the market. Among the challenges stated above, this Special Issue is particularly focused on the practical aspects of MC. Therefore, we are calling for technical papers that report on new research with the potential to move this field forward towards its practical applications, as well as surveys/tutorials focusing on the practical challenges of MC research. Hence, its scope encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary research topics, with some examples listed as follows: ** The physical design, modeling, and implementation of MC system components (e.g., transmitter, receiver, channel); ** The design and implementation of MC testbeds; ** Practical and low-complexity MC methods (e.g., modulation, detection, channel estimation, synchronization, coding methods); ** The testing and validation of MC transceiver/channel models and MC methods; ** Applications of microfluidics, biosensors, and nanomaterials for MC system design; ** Bio-cyber interfaces between MC networks and conventional macroscale networks; ** Synthetic biology-based MC transceiver architectures; ** Optimization of ligand-receptor interactions for MC; ** Biocompatibility and co-existence challenges; ** Energy harvesting and power transfer techniques for MC networks; ** The design and demonstration of MC applications (e.g., those in healthcare, agriculture, biocomputing). --------------------------- Deadline for manuscript submissions: *31** July 2022* --------------------------- Guest Editors Murat Kuscu, Koc University, Turkey (mkuscu(a)ku.edu.tr) Sasitharan Balasubramaniam, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA ( sasi(a)unl.edu) Kerstin Lenk, Graz University of Technology, Austria (kerstin.lenk(a)tugraz.at ) Ergin Dinc, University of Cambridge, UK (ed502(a)cam.ac.uk) Michael Barros, University of Essex, UK (m.barros(a)essex.ac.uk) Bige D. Unluturk, Michigan State University, USA (unluturk(a)msu.edu) --------------------------- Paper submission Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All papers will be peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website. Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Molecules is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI. Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2300 CHF (Swiss Francs). --------------------------- Additional information: Please visit the MDPI Molecules Special Issue webpage at: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules/special_issues/molecular_communicati… Inquiries can be addressed to Mr. Gavin Fu at: gavin.fu(a)mdpi.com <gavin.fu(a)mdpi.com>, molecules(a)mdpi.com

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SMILES workshop call for abstracts
by Xavier Hinaut 03 Jul '22

03 Jul '22

The SMILES (Sensorimotor Interaction, Language and Embodiment of Symbols) Workshop will take place both on site and virtually at the ICDL 2022 (International Conference on Developmental Learning). * Call for abstracts : - Deadline: July 18th - Abstracts call: from 1/2 page to 2 pages (onsite and virtual participation are possible) - Abstract format: same as ICDL conference https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html - Submissions: smiles.conf(a)gmail.com + indicate if you will be onsite or online - Workshop dates: September 12, 2022 - Venue onsite: Queen Mary University of London, UK. - Venue online: via Zoom and Discord group. Accepted abstract will be asked to make a short video or poster for the workshop. * Workshop Short Description On the one hand, models of sensorimotor interaction are embodied in the environment and in the interaction with other agents. On the other hand, recent Deep Learning development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) models allow to capture increasing language complexity (e.g. compositional representations, word embedding, long term dependencies). However, those NLP models are disembodied in the sense that they are learned from static datasets of text or speech. How can we bridge the gap from low-level sensorimotor interaction to high-level compositional symbolic communication? The SMILES workshop will address this issue through an interdisciplinary approach involving researchers from (but not limited to): - Sensori-motor learning, - Symbol grounding and symbol emergence, - Emergent communication in multi-agent systems, - Chunking of perceptuo-motor gestures (gestures in a general sense: motor, vocal, ...), - Compositional representations for communication and action sequence, - Hierarchical representations of temporal information, - Language processing and language acquisition in brains and machines, - Models of animal communication, - Understanding composition and temporal processing in neural network models, and - Enaction, active perception, perception-action loop. * More info - contact: smiles.conf(a)gmail.com - organizers: Xavier Hinaut, Clément Moulin-Frier, Silvia Pagliarini, Joni Zhong, Michael Spranger, Tadahiro Taniguchi, Anne Warlaumont. - invited speakers (coming soon) - workshop website (updated regularly): https://sites.google.com/view/smiles-workshop/ - ICDL conference website: https://icdl2022.qmul.ac.uk/ Xavier Hinaut Inria Research Scientist www.xavierhinaut.com <http://www.xavierhinaut.com/> -- +33 5 33 51 48 01 Mnemosyne team, Inria, Bordeaux, France -- https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne <https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne> & LaBRI, Bordeaux University -- https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models <https://www4.labri.fr/en/formal-methods-and-models> & IMN (Neurodegeneratives Diseases Institute) -- http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en <http://www.imn-bordeaux.org/en> --- Our new release of Reservoir Computing library: https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy <https://github.com/reservoirpy/reservoirpy>

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2022 SPARC FAIR Codeathon (prize pool of US$50,000)
by Elisabetta Iavarone 01 Jul '22

01 Jul '22

Dear colleagues, we are looking for exciting projects which use SPARC data <https://sparc.science/data?type=dataset> and/or SPARC tools and resources <https://sparc.science/data?type=sparcPartners&developedBySparc=true&skip=0> for the peripheral nervous system in novel ways, particularly in enhancing, demonstrating, or measuring the findability, accessibility, interoperability, or reusability (FAIR) of the data. *Total prize pool of US$50,000* -- including cash prizes and manuscript publication fees. Project selection has begun, but it’s not too late to suggest a novel topic for consideration. The Codeathon will take place virtually, on 6-8 August. You can find more information on the SPARC codeathon page <https://sparc.science/help/2022-sparc-fair-codeathon>. Codeathon projects should result in code, tools, datasets, or other outputs which are open and freely available. Some coding experience is beneficial, but not necessary, as part of the project involves writing exhaustive documentation of your code and the aim of your project. Examples of projects from earlier codeathons are available on GitHub <https://github.com/SPARC-FAIR-Codeathon>, and here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OG3I0Oy1HivQNKOipNOZazFYCFVsSSn4Qe_EpSc…> you can find more ideas, such as: - Quantitative Analysis of Image Data - Visualizing experimental protocols - Create a short course on data science using Jupyter Notebook and the SPARC Portal <https://sparc.science/> - Embed o²S²PARC <https://docs.osparc.io/#/> modelling and simulation functionality within the SPARC Portal <https://sparc.science/> Participation in the codeathon is free and you only need access to your own computer and reliable internet connection to work with your team. We are looking forward to receiving your proposals. Best, Elisabetta (on behalf of the organizing committee)

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Fully-funded PhD and PostDoc position (4 years) in Machine / Deep Learning in Translational Psychiatry, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
by Kerstin Ritter 01 Jul '22

01 Jul '22

Dear all, we offer one PostDoc position (4 years, 100%) and one PhD position (4 years, 75%) at Charité - Universitätsmedizin (Berlin, Germany) in Machine / Deep Learning in Translational Psychiatry in a newly established Research Unit 5187 "Precision Psychotherapy" (headed by Prof. Ulrike Lüken). Please see the job advertisements below. Please forward to potential candidates. Thanks, and best wishes, Kerstin (Ritter) ______________________________________________________________ Explainable Machine Learning / Deep Learning in Clinical Neuroimaging and Translational Psychiatry 1) PostDoc position (starting date: autumn 2022, 4 years; 100 %) at Charité - Universitätsmedizin (Berlin, Germany) At Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, we are looking for a motivated and highly qualified PostDoc for methods development at the intersection of explainable machine learning / deep learning and clinical neuroimaging / translational psychiatry. The position will be located in the research groups of Prof. Kerstin Ritter and Prof. John-Dylan Haynes at Charité Berlin. The main task will be to predict response to cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy in retrospective data and a prospective cohort of patients with internalizing disorders including depression and anxiety from a complex, multimodal data set comprising tabular data as well as imaging data (e.g., clinical data, smartphone data, EEG, structural and functional MRI data). An additional task will be to contribute to the organization and maintenance of the prospective cohort. This study will be one of several projects in the newly established Research Unit 5187 "Precision Psychotherapy" (headed by Prof. Ulrike Lüken). Requirements for the Postdoc: - Excellent master and PhD degree in relevant field (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, psychology, computational neuroscience or related). - Excellent methodological skills (esp. machine learning, deep learning, explainable AI, medical image analysis) - Excellent programming skills in python - Excellent writing and communication skills (in English) - Strong interest in neuroscientific and psychiatric research 2) PhD position (starting date: autumn 2022, 4 years; 75 %) at Charité - Universitätsmedizin (Berlin, Germany) At Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, we are looking for a motivated and highly qualified PhD student for analyzing structural and functional MRI data in patients with internalizing disorders (e.g., depression and anxiety) using machine learning methods. An additional task will be the acquisition of fMRI data together with other PhD students in the newly established Research Unit 5187 "Precision Psychotherapy" (headed by Prof. Ulrike Lüken). The PhD student will be supervised by Prof. Kerstin Ritter, Prof. Ulrike Lüken and Prof. Norbert Kathmann. Requirements for the PhD student: - Excellent master in relevant field (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, psychology, computational neuroscience or related). - Very good methodological skills (esp. machine learning, deep learning, statistics, neuroimaging) - Very good programming skills in python - Excellent writing and communication skills (in English and German) - Strong interest in neuroscientific and psychiatric research Please send your application (motivation+CV+references) in one pdf-file (in English or German) asap to: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Kerstin Ritter Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Sauerbruchweg 4, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin E-Mail: kerstin.ritter(a)charite.de Webpage: https://psychiatrie-psychotherapie.charite.de/en/research/translation_and_n…

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NEURON School on basic Computational Neuroscience 12-16 September 2022 ITALY
by Sergio Solinas 30 Jun '22

30 Jun '22

**Apologies for cross-posting** [All details about this school can be found online at The NEURON School < https://www.neuronschool.org/>] The organisers are excited to announce the third edition of The NEURON School on Computational Neuroscience. This *one-week* school will introduce the basic use of the simulation environment NEURON and related software to build brain models from experiments to their applications. - The school will provide basic notions on experimental methods to extract and process morphological and electrophysiological data targeting their use to build computational models of single neurons and neuronal networks. - The school will cover how these models can be constructed based on the principles of biological tissue electrophysiology. We welcome applications from full graduate, PhD students, and PostDocs in a variety of fields from biology, neurobiology and psychology, to physics, engineering, and mathematics, and industry professionals with a relevant background. Applicants are expected to have a good background in their discipline, an interest in neuroscience, and some knowledge (even basic) of computer programming. We will soon post updates and a flyer about the school organisation. *Format*: Morning tutorials will be complemented with Afternoon coding sessions and Evening discussions promoted by presentations of Senior Scientists. *Date and Location:* September 12th to September 16st, 2020 at the Pula Research Centre < https://www.sardegnaricerche.it/index.php?xsl=376&s=13&v=9&c=3874&nc=1> within the Science and Technology Park of Sardinia, Cagliari - Sardinia (ITALY). Application Deadline: 15 August 2022 *Applications*: Please visit https://www.neuronschool.org/ where you can find more information regarding costs, travel, and lodging. If you have any questions about the school or the application process, please contact smgsolinas(a)uniss.it or enrico(a)uniss.it We look forward to your registration and to welcoming you to the Pula Research Centre!

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[JOBS] PhD @ Italian Institute of Technology, Ferrara
by Alessandro D'Ausilio 30 Jun '22

30 Jun '22

PHD PROGRAM in TRANSLATIONAL NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROTECHNOLOGIES The Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC) @ Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), jointly with the University of Ferrara, are opening up to 8 PhD positions starting in November 1st, 2022. Research areas: - Improving performance and biocompatibility of electrode arrays for brain-computer interfaces - Organic neuroelectronics for multimodal recordings and stimulation of the brain in vivo - Hardware and software development for innovative exploration of brain signals - Machine learning applications to multimodal brain and speech signals - Investigation of sensorimotor functions in animal models - Cortical recordings in human patients during awake Neurosurgery - Human non-invasive neurophysiology of speech and sensorimotor communication by means of TMS, EEG, EMG and MoCap Who: physicists, computer scientists, biomedical/electrical engineers, biologists, biotechnologist, medical doctors and experimental psychologists eager to work in an international and multidisciplinary team. Where: The CTNSC (https://www.iit.it/it/ctnsc-unife <https://www.iit.it/it/ctnsc-unife>) is hosted by the University of Ferrara (UNIFE) in a prestigious historical building in the city center. Ferrara is a well connected renaissance city (30-min to Bologna, 40-min to Padua, 60-min to Venice; 2 nearby international airports), bustling with students (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/733 <https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/733>). General INFO: http://www.unife.it/studenti/dottorato/it/corsi/riforma/neuroscience <http://www.unife.it/studenti/dottorato/it/corsi/riforma/neuroscience> Application INFO: http://www.unife.it/studenti/dottorato/concorsi/selection <http://www.unife.it/studenti/dottorato/concorsi/selection> Application website: https://pica.cineca.it/unife/dottorati-38-ntn/ <https://pica.cineca.it/unife/dottorati-38-ntn/> DEADLINE: July 25rd, 2022

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Workshop on State of the Art Methods for Brain Data Analysis
by Dimitris Pinotsis 28 Jun '22

28 Jun '22

State of the Art Methods for Brain Data Analysis- A workshop for computational, theoretical and cognitive neuroscientists taking place on July 6 at City— Universıty of London This hybrid workshop will discuss the state of the art methods in brain imaging and how they inform our understanding of the neural basis of behaviour and cognition. It will be of interest to computational and cognitive neuroscientists who are keen on brain imaging, computational psychiatry and network-level dynamics. Speakers: - John Ashburner, UCL - Aldo Faisal, Imperial - Gene Fridman, Johns Hopkins - Alan Jasanoff, MIT - Marcus Kaiser, Nottingham - Mark Woolrich, Oxford Hybrid format (f2f and online) July 6th, 2022 09:50 - 17:00 B200 Lecture Theatre, University Building, 2nd Floor, City, University of London Read more here: About | Brain Data Analysis (braindatanalysis.wixsite.com) Registration is free. To register, please fill in this form: . For any questions, please email braindatanalysis(a)gmail.com

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2022 Western-Fields School in Networks and Neuroscience
by Lyle Muller 27 Jun '22

27 Jun '22

Applications are invited for a one-week school at the interface of mathematics and neuroscience. With similar scope as the 2021 joint seminar series<http://www.fields.utoronto.ca/activities/21-22/western-fields>, the Western-Fields Summer School in Networks and Neuroscience<https://uwo.ca/academy/themes/neural_networks/2022_western_fields_school.ht…> will bring together advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs for a week of training in methods for networks, dynamics, learning, and modeling biological neural networks. Lectures will cover graph theory, network dynamics, advanced algebra, and machine learning. Students will receive intensive training ranging from an introduction to advanced methods in these fields. This summer school will be held September 19-23 on the campus of Western University (London, Ontario), with a closing session at the Fields Institute (Toronto, Ontario). Applications should consist of CV and one-page statement of interest, submitted as a single PDF file to Lyle Muller (lmuller2(a)uwo.ca<mailto:lmuller2@uwo.ca>) and Ján Mináč (minac(a)uwo.ca<mailto:minac@uwo.ca>). Review of applications will begin on 6 July 2022. Our team is committed to fostering diversity in mathematics and neuroscience, and a goal of this summer school is to encourage diverse candidates with quantitative training to consider problems in this growing field. Any interested applicants can write to the teaching team with questions about the program. -- Lyle Muller http://mullerlab.ca<http://mullerlab.ca/>

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2022 Western Academy for Advanced Research Postdoctoral Competition
by Lyle Muller 27 Jun '22

27 Jun '22

The Western Academy for Advanced Research<https://uwo.ca/academy/index.html> is launching a competition for highly motivated postdoctoral researchers<https://uwo.ca/academy/themes/neural_networks/2022_postdoctoral_competition…> at the interface of mathematical modeling and neuroscience. Successful candidates will join a new, research-intensive program at Western University. The Western Academy’s opening Theme will develop connections between mathematics and neuroscience, leveraging mathematical approaches to answer open questions in neuroscience. Motivated postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to submit application materials, including a CV, short research statement, and contact information for three academic references, to Lyle Muller (lmuller2(a)uwo.ca<mailto:lmuller2@uwo.ca>) and Ján Mináč (minac(a)uwo.ca<mailto:minac@uwo.ca>). Postdocs will receive competitive stipends and support for their academic careers. Review of applications will begin 15 July 2022. Both our group and the University are deeply committed to fostering diversity in the sciences. Applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged, and any interested applicants can write the PIs directly with questions about the research environment. -- Lyle Muller http://mullerlab.ca

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Postdoc in neural data analysis
by Mark Humphries 26 Jun '22

26 Jun '22

A 3 year postdoc post is available in the lab of Prof Mark Humphries, at the University of Nottingham (UK) In this project, our aim is to test the overarching hypothesis that movement transitions are encoded by the same neural population reconfiguring its joint activity, for both rhythmic and discrete movements. We will tackle this question using newly-available population recordings during rhythmic movement transitions in Aplysia and discrete arm movement transitions in monkeys, The Humphries’ group researches fundamental insights into how the joint activity of neurons encodes information about and actions in the world. For more see: https://www.humphries-lab.org Queries: mark.humphries(a)nottingham.ac.uk Deadline: 5th September Full details, and to apply: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=27005&forced=2 [http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/org/images/socialmedia.png]<https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=27005&forced=2> Job Vacancy at the University of Nottingham: Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)<https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=27005&forced=2> Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellow to join the Humphries’ group on the MRC-funded project “Uncovering the neural basis of movement transitions”. The Humphries’ group researches fundamental... jobs.nottingham.ac.uk Professor Mark Humphries | MRC Senior non-Clinical Fellow | Chair in Computational Neuroscience Lab: humphries-lab.org<https://www.humphries-lab.org/> Twitter: @markdhumphries Public blog: https://medium.com/the-spike This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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Tutorial and Workshop on Neuron-Glial Interactions at the CNS*2022 (Melbourne, Australia)
by De Pitta, Maurizio 24 Jun '22

24 Jun '22

Dear colleagues, Please mark them on your calendar. Share and disseminate into your networks. We are organizing a Tutorial and a Workshop on Computational Methods and Models of Neuron-Glial interactions, at the forthcoming Annual Meeting of the Organization of Computational Neurosciences (CNS*2022), in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Both events will be in person. ***Tutorial on Models of Neuron-Glial Interactions*** Melbourne Convention and Exposition Center (MCEC) July 16, 2022; 9AM -- 6.15PM Session 1 (morning): Oligodendrocyte modeling Daniel Park, Afroditi Talidou, Jeremie Lefebvre (University of Ottawa, Canada) Session 2 (morning): Astrocytic Calcium modeling Hugues Berry (INRIA Lyon, France) Session 3 (afternoon): Tripartite synapses and neuron-glial networks Maurizio De Pitta (Krembil Research Institute, Canada) Session 4 (afternoon): Ionostasis at the tripartite synapses Marinus Toman, Liam McDaid (University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK) Please visit the Tutorial Website for more info: https://sites.google.com/view/cns2022-tutorial-on-modeling-n/home ***Workshop on Emerging Perspectives and Models on Neuron-Glial Interactions*** Melbourne Convention and Exposition Center (MCEC) July 19, 2022; 2PM -- 6PM July 20, 2022; 8:30AM -- 7:30PM Day 1: Hugues Berry, INRIA Lyon, France Corrado Cali, University of Turin, Italy David Gonsalvez, Monash University, Australia Leonid Savtchenko, University College London, The United Kingdom Tanya Tchumatchenko, University of Mainz Medical Center, Germany Day 2: Maurizio De Pittà, Krembil Research Institute, Canada Adi Doron, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Jeremie Lefebvre, University of Ottawa, Canada Liam McDaid, Ulster University, Northern Ireland, The United Kingdom Ciaran Murphy-Royal, Université de Montréal, Canada Marlene Hao, The University of Melbourne, Australia Daniela Pietrobon, University of Padua, Italy Christine R. Rose, Heinrich Heine University, Germany Annalisa Scimemi, State University of New York at Albany, USA Please visit the Workshop Website for more info: https://sites.google.com/view/cns22-ngi-iworkshop/home To attend the Tutorial and the Workshop, Registration through the CNS*2022 is required: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2022-registration-fees We are looking forward to seeing you in Melbourne. Thank you for your consideration. Maurizio ----- Maurizio DE PITTA Principal Investigator Neuron-Glia Interactions Lab (NGILab) Krembil Research Institute, 4KD-509 60 Leonard Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 0S8, CA +1.416.603.5800 ext. 3290 This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by anyone other than the person for whom it was originally intended is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Opinions, conclusions or other information contained in this e-mail may not be that of the organization. If you feel you have received an email from UHN of a commercial nature and would like to be removed from the sender's mailing list please do one of the following: (1) Follow any unsubscribe process the sender has included in their email (2) Where no unsubscribe process has been included, reply to the sender and type "unsubscribe" in the subject line. If you require additional information please go to our UHN Newsletters and Mailing Lists page. Please note that we are unable to automatically unsubscribe individuals from all UHN mailing lists. Patient Consent for Email: UHN patients may provide their consent to communicate with UHN about their care using email. All electronic communication carries some risk. Please visit our website here<https://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Patient_Safety_Advocacy/Privacy/Documen…> to learn about the risks of electronic communication and how to protect your privacy. You may withdraw your consent to receive emails from UHN at any time. Please contact your care provider, if you do not wish to receive emails from UHN.

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Reminder: Free online CNS*2022 satellite tutorials: June 27--July 1
by Ankur Sinha 23 Jun '22

23 Jun '22

Dear all, Apologies for the cross-posts. A final reminder of next week's CNS*2022 free online satellite tutorials (from June 27--July 1): https://ocns.github.io/SoftwareWG/pages/software-wg-satellite-tutorials-at-… Free registration remains open at: https://framaforms.org/incfocns-software-wg-cns2022-satellite-tutorials-reg… To prevent spam/zoom crashing, links to zoom meetings for the tutorial sessions will be limited to registrants only. Therefore, while registration is free, it is required. The satellite tutorials feature sessions on: - Arbor - Brian2 - Introduction to containers - EBRAINS - GeNN - Keras/TensorFlow - LFPy - MOOSE - Neo + Elephant - NEST - NetPyNE - NeuroLib - NeuroML - NEURON - OSBv2 - RateML Please spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you there! -- Thanks, Regards, Ankur Sinha (He / Him / His) | https://ankursinha.in Research Fellow at the Silver Lab, University College London | http://silverlab.org/ Free/Open source community volunteer at the NeuroFedora project | https://neuro.fedoraproject.org Time zone: Europe/London

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Research assistant position in systems neuroscience (sleep and memory). Florida, USA
by Carmen Varela 23 Jun '22

23 Jun '22

Hi, We have an opening for a research assistant in the laboratory of Dr. Carmen Varela (Psychology Department, Florida Atlantic University; https://www.varelalab.org/) to investigate sleep oscillations that correlate with memory consolidation and sleep quality. Sleep disruption is a common symptom of neurodegenerative and mental disorders and is thought to be linked to their progression. Thalamocortical activity during sleep is critical for the contribution of sleep to memory consolidation, but it is not clear what oscillatory and cellular activity patterns relate to sleep quality and memory consolidation. The candidate will assist with administrative and scientific aspects of this project, using rats to investigate the patterns of thalamic activity that promote healthy sleep function and memory consolidation. More generally, the lab uses state-of-the-art techniques to investigate the neural network mechanisms of cognitive behavior, with a focus on learning and memory and on the role of the neuronal circuits formed by the thalamus. *Keywords*: behaving rodent extracellular electrophysiology, sleep oscillations, learning and memory. Start date September 2022 (some flexibility). **** Requirements **** Interested candidates please send your curriculum and a brief description of your research interests to carmenv.work(a)gmail.com We are looking for team-oriented candidates, ideally with prior experience in rodent behavior. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide contact information for two references. **** What you get **** · Work on exciting and impactful projects to understand the contribution of thalamic activity to sleep and memory. · Develop research skills using state-of-the-art systems neuroscience methods in rodents. · Mentorship, supportive lab environment, in a rapidly growing neuroscience campus. *Location**:* The Varela laboratory is located in FAU’s Jupiter campus, a rapidly growing neuroscience hub, which also hosts our partners the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and Scripps Research Institute. FAU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status or any other characteristic protected by law. Best, Carmen Varela, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Psychology Department Florida Atlantic University MC-19, room 106 Jupiter, FL 33458

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Registration for the Bernstein Conference now open
by Bernstein Communication 23 Jun '22

23 Jun '22

*** Apologies for cross-posting *** Dear colleagues, the registration for the Bernstein Conference 2022 (Sept 13-16, 2022) is now open. Register before July 24, 2022 to benefit from the Early Bird rate. Members of the Bernstein Network receive an additional discount. Register here: https://bit.ly/BC22_reg To foster the delightfully high participation of young scientists, we have travel grants available for students, doctoral candidates and Postdoc members of the Bernstein Network: Learn more here: https://bit.ly/BC_TravelGrants -- 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 renown conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries. In 2022, the Bernstein Conference will take place as in-person meeting again in Berlin. Talks of the Main Conference are going to be livestreamed, given speakers consent. Find more information at https://bernstein-network.de/en/bernstein-conference/ ____ IMPORTANT DATES * Bernstein Conference: September 13 - 16, 2022 * Deadline for abstract submission: July 18, 2022 * Early Bird registration: July 24, 2022 * Late registration: August 28, 2022 * Onsite registration possible ____ ABSTRACTS We invite the computational neuroscience community to submit their abstracts: Submitted abstracts can either be considered as contributed talks or posters. All accepted abstracts will be published online and will be citable via Digital Object Identifiers (DOI). Further information can be found here: https://bit.ly/BC_submission ____ INVITED SPEAKERS Keynote Sonja Hofer (University College London, UK) Invited Talks Bing Brunton (University of Washington, USA) Christine Constantinople (New York University, USA) Carina Curto (Pennsylvania State University, USA) Liset M de la Prida (Instituto Cajal, Spain) Juan Alvaro Gallego (Imperial College London, UK) Mehrdad Jazayeri (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA) Gaby Maimon (The Rockefeller University, New York, USA) Andrew Saxe (University College London, UK) Henning Sprekeler (Technische Universität Berlin, Germany) Carsen Stringer (Janelia Research Campus, USA) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Raoul-Martin Memmesheimer (Conference Chair) Christian Machens (Program Chair) Tatjana Tchumatchenko (Program Vice Chair) Moritz Helias (Workshop Chair) Anna Levina (Workshop Vice Chair) & Megan Carey, Brent Doiron, Tatiana Engel, Ann Hermundstad, Christian Leibold, Timothy O'Leary, Srdjan Ostojic, Cristina Savin, Mark van Rossum, Friedemann Zenke. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)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 Volker Rieke Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht, Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Neugierige sind herzlich willkommen am Sonntag, den 21. August 2022, von 10:00 bis 17:00 Uhr. Mehr unter: https://www.tagderneugier.de

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Apply now for EITN Fall School in Computational Neuroscience 2022
by Zélie Tournoud 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

EITN School in Computational Neuroscience, 2022 session EITN School in Computational Neuroscience is an intensive computational neuroscience training aimed at neuroscience students and early-career researchers. It is supported by the Human Brain Project and is an oppotunity to learn from researchers from all over Europe. The 2022 edition will take place from *21 to 30 September 2022* in Paris, France. Attendance is selective as seats are limited. *Applications are open until 23 June 2022.* *Information : https://eitnschool2022.sciencesconf.org* Organizers: Sacha Van Albada (Forschungszentrum Jülich), Albert Gidon (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin), Alain Destexhe (CNRS), Matteo di Volo (Cergy Université), Spase Petkoski (Aix-Marseille Université), Gorka Zamora-Lopez (Universitat Pompeu Fabra). Faculty: Nicolas Brunel Hermann Cuntz Gustavo Deco Alain Destexhe Matteo di Volo Albert Gidon Jennifer Goldman Moritz Helias Viktor Jirsa Maurizio Mattia Spase Petkoski Bartosz Telenczuk (to be confirmed) Sacha Van Albada Gorka Zamora-Lopez Damien Depannemaecker Domenico Guarino To be completed Who is this training for? * Neuroscience (and related fields) students and related * Post-doctoral/early-career researchers Why join? * 10 days of intensive training in computational neuroscience provided by researchers from all over Europe * Small scale event: get to connect! * A complete program: o Cellular models, and models of brain signals o Circuit models and networks o Mean-field models o Whole-brain models * Hands-on learning schedule based on: o Morning classes and tutorials o Group projects in the afternoon o Free time in the evenings to visit Paris How to apply? This training has a limited capacity of 20 students, therefor a selection will be performed by a scientific organizing committee. Applications are open until 23 June 2022. *Send your application by including a resume (CV) and cover letter (explaining motivations t**o join) by email at **eitn(a)neuro-psi.fr**.* You will receive a confirmation your application has be received within 5 working days or on the day application period closes (whichever comes the soonest). If not, please consider a technical issue and submit your application again. Contact eitn(a)neuro-psi.fr for any question or assistance. Selection criteria include: * Working or studying in neuroscience or related * Experience in python programming would help * Priority is given to PhD students as the primary target of this training, although Master students and post-docs are welcome to apply Practical information: * If selected, registration fee to attend the training is 400€. * If selected, you will need to bring your own laptop with a few pre-installed programs. * The tuition fee includes lunch, coffee, access to conference facilities and internet connection during the course days (Sunday not included). Location: Institut Supérieur Clorivière, 119 Bd Diderot, 75012 Paris. This training is design to be attended in-person in Paris. It will not be recorded nor accessible remotely. __________ * * *Zélie Tournoud*/// EITN Communication manager/ *European Institute for Theoretical Neuroscience (EITN)* UMR 9197 – *NeuroPSI*(Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay) CNRS – Université Paris-Saclay Centre CEA Paris-Saclay Bâtiment 151 91400 Saclay https://www.eitn.org <https://www.eitn.org>

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Reminder registration deadline: FENS satellite symposium "Understanding Neural Circuit Evolution" (Jul 7-8, 2022, in Paris and online)
by von Behren, Christina 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

Dear all, The deadline for registration for the FENS satellite symposium "Understanding Neural Circuit Evolution" to be held in Paris and online on July 7-8 is fast approaching. Registration is free but mandatory, please see below and register by tomorrow, June 23. We are very much looking forward to meeting you in Paris and/or online! FENS satellite symposium "Understanding Neural Circuit Evolution" (July 7-8, 2022, Paris and online) The FENS satellite symposium "Understanding Neural Circuit Evolution" will present exciting lines of research into neural circuit evolution from paleobiology to computational neuroscience and to the molecular and genetic generation of neuro-behavioral diversity. Organized by the German Research Foundation Priority Program "Evolutionary Optimization of Neuronal Processing"<https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/618311.html>, the symposium is designed to make the full spectrum of progress in neural circuit evolution accessible to a wide neuroscience audience. We aim to build bridges between computational, experimental, and paleobiological research approaches, and to foster integrative studies of neural circuit evolution. On July 7 the event starts with an online poster session. On July 8 there are exciting talks on the program, e.g. by Mitya Chklovskii (Flatiron Institute, New York, USA), Maude Baldwin (MPI Biological Intelligence, Seewiesen, Germany), and Lucia Prieto Godino (Francis Crick Institute, London, UK). The symposium is designed as a hybrid event. Registration will be open until June 23, 2022. For further information on program and registration see https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/660201.html

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International Symposium on AI and Brain Science 2022: Registration deadlines June 23 on-site and June 30 online
by Kenji Doya 21 Jun '22

21 Jun '22

The registration deadline for the International Symposium on AI and Brain Science 2022 is June 23 for on-site and June 30 for online participation. http://www.brain-ai.jp/symposium2022/ The symposium is held on July 4th and 5th at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in a hybrid format as a satellite event for Neuro2022: https://neuro2022.jnss.org/en/ Tentative Program: time in JST=GMT+9 <Monday July 4th> 9:00 Registration 9:40 Opening: Kenji Doya 10:00-12:00 Session 1: AI for Brain Science Maneesh Sahani (Gatsby Unit) Angela Langdon (NIMH) Xiao-Jing Wang (NYU) Terrence Sejnowski (Salk Institute) 12:00-14:00 Lunch and Poster Session 14:00-16:00 Session 2: Biological and robotic motor control Chair: Hiroaki Gomi Tetsuya Ogata (Waseda U) Tom Macpherson (Osaka U) Jun Izawa (Tsukuba U) Rieko Osu (Waseda U) 16:30-18:30 Session 3: Brain-inspired AI Jun Tani (OIST) Masashi Sugiyama (RIKEN AIP) Yutaka Matsuo (U Tokyo) Aida Nematzadeh (DeepMind) <Tuesday July 5th> 10:00-12:00 Session 4: AI, Brain, and Society Ryota Kanai (ARAYA) Yoshua Bengio (U Montreal) Ai Koizumi (Sony CSL) Patricia Churchland (Salk Institute) 12:00-13:00 Lunch and Poster Session 13:00-15:00 Session 5: Natural and artificial consciousness Chair: Naotsugu Tsuchiya Hideaki Shimazaki (Hokkaido U) Keisuke Suzuki (Hokkaido U) Makiko Yamada (QST) Tadahiro Taniguchi (Ritsumeikan U) 15:30-17:30 Session 6: Unifying models of cognition Chair: Tadahiro Taniguchi Misako Komatsu (Tokyo Tech) Karl Friston (UCL) Yuichi Yamashita (NCNP) Matthew Botvinick (DeepMind) 17:30-18:00 General Discussion - Closing Co-organizers: Kenji Doya (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology) Karl Friston (University College London) Hiroaki Gomi (NTT Communication Science Laboratories) Takao Hensch (The University of Tokyo International Research Center for Neurointelligence) Maneesh Sahani (Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit) Masashi Sugiyama (RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project) Tadahiro Taniguchi (Ritsumeikan University) Naotsugu Tsuchiya (Monash University) Secretariat: Neural Computation Unit, OIST: ncus(a)oist.jp<mailto:ncus@oist.jp> ---- Kenji Doya <doya(a)oist.jp<mailto:doya@oist.jp>> Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan Phone: +81-98-966-8594; Fax: +81-98-966-2891 https://groups.oist.jp/ncu

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how can we improve model discovery?
by McDougal, Robert 19 Jun '22

19 Jun '22

For over 25 years, ModelDB (modeldb.yale.edu<http://modeldb.yale.edu>) has provided a model sharing and discovery service for the computational neuroscience community. We’re in the process of revising our website, and we’d like to make sure we address the evolving needs and expectations of the community. Personally, I’m interested in making it easier to do analysis across the collection of models. What about you? Whatever your career stage is, please help ModelDB help you by filling out a brief survey: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EkPlMkOUDV5xgW Thanks for your help, Robert McDougal ModelDB

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Call for Papers: Mathematics of Neuroscience Symposium, Crete, Greece, 24-25th September 2022
by Ruairidh McLennan Battleday 17 Jun '22

17 Jun '22

------------------ Symposium on the Mathematics of Neuroscience. Crete, Greece, 24-25th September 2022 (www.neuromonster.org) Two decades into the 21st century, can we claim to be any closer to a unified model of the brain? In this exploratory symposium, we invite submissions for short talks and posters presenting general mathematical models of brain function. We give priority to those models that account for brain or behavioural data, or provide simulations to that effect. This year’s theme is life-long learning and discovery. Keynote Speakers Professor Peter Dayan (Director, Department of Computational Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen) “Learning from scratch: Non-parametric models of task acquisition over the long run” Professor Andrew Adamatzky (Director, Unconventional Computing Laboratory, University of the West of England) “Fungal Brain” Symposium Chairs Professor Dan V. Nicolau (King’s College London) Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday (Princeton University) Invited Talks Professor Kobi Kremnitzer (University of Oxford) Professor Marc Howard (Boston University) Professor Kevin Burrage (Queensland University of Technology) Professor Rahul Bhui (MIT) Dr Jonathan Mason (University of Oxford) Dr James Whittington (University of Oxford / Stanford) Dr Ilia Sucholutsky (Princeton University) Dr Sophia Sanborn (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, University of British Columbia) Dr Christina Merrick (UC San Francisco) Dr Timothy Muller (UCL) Prize Talks Dr Aenne Brielmann (Max Planck Institute, Tübingen) Andrew Ligeralde (Redwood Center for Theoretical Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley) The symposium will be held virtually or in-person on the island of Crete, Greece from the 24-25th of September 2022 (www.neuromonster.org) Submission is by 250-word abstract before the 23rd July 2022, emailed to the organizers Professor Dan V. Nicolau Jr (dan.nicolau(a)kcl.ac.uk) and Dr Ruairidh M. Battleday (battleday(a)princeton.edu) ------------------

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ASTROTECH PhD Position on Ion diffusion in the Neuron-glial vascular unit @BCAM (Spain) [Immediate hiring]
by Maurizio De Pitta 16 Jun '22

16 Jun '22

Dear colleagues, Please share and disseminate into your networks, department, and Institute. The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics (BCAM), located in Bilbao (Spain), is recruiting a Ph.D. student for a 3-year project in Computational Neurobiology within the framework of the H2020 ASTROTECH International Training Network (http://www.astrotechproject.eu/) The student will be based in Bilbao (Spain) and enroll in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of the Basque Country. They will work under my supervision and that of Christophe Bernard (Aix-Marseille University, France). The project revolves around modeling the neuron-glial-vascular unit, focusing on epilepsy and neurodegeneration and emphasizing clinical technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious and brilliant candidates to gain expertise in the emerging field of computational modeling of neuron-glial interactions in an exceptional international setting. The average annual salary for this position is 28k-30k EUR/yr and comes with benefits and a generous budget for traveling to scientific events related to the project. Hiring is immediate, with a planned starting date of Sep-Oct 2022. Please prompt anyone who could be interested in reaching out to me at this email address or maurizio.depitta(a)uhnresearch.ca. More information about the Ph.D. project, along with eligibility requirements, can be found here: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/800279 Applications must be submitted here: http://www.bcamath.org/en/research/job/phd-position-for-h2020-project-astro… The application deadline is July 15, 2022, at 2 pm CET (UTC+2). Thanks for your consideration. Maurizio ----- Maurizio DE PITTA Scientist, Krembil Research Institute External Scientific Member, Basque Center of Applied Mathematics https://sites.google.com/site/mauriziodepitta/home

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Community feedback requested: the Neo object model
by INCF 16 Jun '22

16 Jun '22

*Call for community feedback on the Neo object model for electrophysiology and optophysiology data - open until August 14, 2022* INCF is taking a leading role in endorsing and promoting standards and best practices (SBPs) for global neuroscience <https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12021-020-09509-0>, as part of our mission to promote data reuse and reproducibility in brain research. SBP’s are nominated by the community and reviewed by the INCF SBP Committee according to our criteria <https://incf.org/incf-standards-review-criteria-v20> for a FAIR community standard. If they meet our criteria, we put them up for 60 days of community review to gauge the level of user support and to identify possibilities for improvement and potential weaknesses. For the next 60 days (Closing date: August 14, 2022), we are seeking community feedback on whether we should endorse the Neo object model <https://www.incf.org/sbp/neo> as a standard. Neo <https://www.incf.org/sbp/neo> is an object model for handling electrophysiology data in multiple formats. It is suitable for representing data acquired from electroencephalographic, intracellular, or extracellular recordings, or generated from simulations. Neo has been implemented as a Python package for working with electrophysiology data, together with support for reading a wide range of neurophysiology file formats (including Spike2, NeuroExplorer, AlphaOmega, Axon, Blackrock, Plexon, Tdt, Igor Pro), and support for writing to a subset of these formats plus non-proprietary formats including Kwik and HDF5. Should Neo be endorsed as a standard? Comments open until Aug 14: f1000research.com/documents/11-658 Read more about Neo: Project page <https://neuralensemble.org/neo/> Documentation <https://neo.readthedocs.io/en/stable/> Github <https://github.com/NeuralEnsemble/python-neo> Paper <https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fninf.2014.00010/full>

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Last Call: Abstract submission for the Bernstein Conference
by Bernstein Communication 14 Jun '22

14 Jun '22

**Apologies for cross-posting** Dear colleagues, The deadline to submit abstracts to be considered as contributed talks at the Bernstein Conference is tomorrow, June 15. Abstract drafts created until tomorrow can be finalized until Sunday, June 19. Submit your abstract here: https://bit.ly/BC_submission 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 renown conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries. In 2022, the Bernstein Conference will take place as in-person meeting again in Berlin. Talks of the Main Conference are going to be livestreamed, given speakers consent. Find more information at https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/ ____ IMPORTANT DATES * Bernstein Conference: September 13 - 16, 2022 * Deadline for submission of abstracts to be considered for Contributed Talks: June 15, 2022 * Deadline for abstract submission: July 18, 2022 ____ ABSTRACTS We invite the computational neuroscience community to submit their abstracts: Submitted abstracts can either be considered as contributed talks or posters. All accepted abstracts will be published online and will be citable via Digital Object Identifiers (DOI). Further information can be found here: https://bit.ly/BC_submission ____ INVITED SPEAKERS Keynote Sonja Hofer (University College London, UK) Invited Talks Bing Brunton (University of Washington, USA) Christine Constantinople (New York University, USA) Carina Curto (Pennsylvania State University, USA) Liset M de la Prida (Instituto Cajal, Spain) Juan Alvaro Gallego (Imperial College London, UK) Mehrdad Jazayeri (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA) Gaby Maimon (The Rockefeller University, New York, USA) Andrew Saxe (University College London, UK) Henning Sprekeler (Technische Universität Berlin, Germany) Carsen Stringer (Janelia Research Campus, USA) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Raoul-Martin Memmesheimer (Conference Chair) Christian Machens (Program Chair) Tatjana Tchumatchenko (Program Vice Chair) Moritz Helias (Workshop Chair) Anna Levina (Workshop Vice Chair) & Megan Carey, Brent Doiron, Tatiana Engel, Ann Hermundstad, Christian Leibold, Timothy O'Leary, Srdjan Ostojic, Cristina Savin, Mark van Rossum, Friedemann Zenke. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)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 Volker Rieke Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht, Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Neugierige sind herzlich willkommen am Sonntag, den 21. August 2022, von 10:00 bis 17:00 Uhr. Mehr unter: https://www.tagderneugier.de

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State of the Art Methods for Brain Data Analysis
by Dimitris Pinotsis 14 Jun '22

14 Jun '22

State of the Art Methods for Brain Data Analysis- A workshop for computational, theoretical and cognitive neuroscientists taking place on July 6 at City— Universıty of London.versıty of London. . This hybrid workshop will discuss the state of the art methods in brain imaging and how they inform our understanding of the neural basis of behaviour and cognition. It will be of interest to computational and cognitive neuroscientists who are keen on brain imaging, computational psychiatry and network-level dynamics. Registration is free. To register, please fill in this form. For any questions, please email braindatanalysis(a)gmail.com Further details: This hybrid workshop will discuss the state of the art methods in brain imaging and how they inform our understanding of the neural basis of behaviour and cognition. It will review techniques that allow us to access large-scale brain networks, based on deep neural networks, dynamical systems and probabilistic inference. It will also provide updates about how recent developments allow us to map and modulate brain activity and understand how information processing breaks down in disease.

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PhD and postdoctoral positions at the Technical University of Munich
by Gjorgjieva, Julijana 14 Jun '22

14 Jun '22

We invite applications for PhD and postdoctoral positions at the Computation in Neural Circuits group led by Prof. Julijana Gjorgjieva at the Technical University of Munich in Germany. Using mathematical and computational approaches, we study how neurons and the synaptic connections between them tune their properties during early development and young life to ensure appropriate network dynamics and behavior. Another interest relates to how adult function and behavior emerge from a diversity of mechanisms, including synaptic plasticity, sensory noise, and biophysical constraints. We address these questions at different spatial scales, from the organization of individual synaptic inputs on dendrites to large-scale networks of higher order cortex. We are especially interested in these processes during development before and shortly after birth when the brain is highly plastic, but general aspects of learning and memory, especially under naturalistic stimuli and behaviors are also of interest. We collaborate with different experimental research groups in the US, UK, Netherlands, Spain and Germany and benefit from interactions with the strong neuroscience community in Munich, including the SyNergy Cluster of Excellence. Our applications range across animals from rodent to Drosophila to reptiles and humans. Successful applicants can choose from a range of projects including theoretical model development and analytical calculations, numerical simulations, and applications to rich datasets from collaborating labs. Open topics include: - Formation and co-organization of excitatory and inhibitory synaptic inputs on dendrites, including dendritic growth, receptive field formation and alignment, and emergence of tuning. - Development of biophysical models of synaptic plasticity at the cellular and subcellular levels and investigation of their functional consequences. - Reliable top-down modulation of network dynamics during synaptic plasticity, including interactions between different information streams. - Mechanistic dissection of cortical computations driven by different cell types, especially interneurons. - Modeling network attractor states of resilience, and synaptic and homeostatic plasticity processes to rebalance network states after perturbation. Please check our website for recent publications: https://www1.ls.tum.de/compneuro/publications/ Applicants should have a strong quantitative background (in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or related fields) and excellent programming skills (Julia, Python, Matlab or C/C++). The positions can start at any time. For more information or an informal discussion, email me at gjorgjieva(a)tum.de<mailto:gjorgjieva@tum.de>. To apply for these positions, please email the following: 1. A curriculum vitae 2. A description of research interests, including a motivation for why you chose to apply to our group 3. A writing sample, either a paper or code 4. Contact details for 2-3 referees 5. Transcripts (if applying for a PhD position) ----------------------------------------- Julijana Gjorgjieva, PhD Associate Professor of Computational Neuroscience Technical University of Munich Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3 85354 Freising, Germany Research Group Leader Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Frankfurt, Germany office: +49 8161 71 2709 https://www1.ls.tum.de/compneuro

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invitation to join an open collaborative comp neuro research project
by Goodman, Daniel F M 13 Jun '22

13 Jun '22

Hi everyone, We have started a new collaborative, open comp neuro research project (in the spirit of the Polymath project<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymath_Project> that was a huge success in mathematics). Everyone is invited to participate, and anyone who does contribute will get to be an author. Some details below, but you can just jump straight in to the website and take a look here: https://comob-project.github.io/snn-sound-localization/ The idea is to experiment with doing science in the spirit of collaboration rather than competition. We've set up an initial research topic and some code/results, and then you choose what direction you want to take, get feedback from others and give feedback to them on their ideas. We have an infrastructure that makes all contributions appear automatically on the website. We're running a discussion group, and planning local workshops. The first one of those will be in Paris on July 8th, just before FENS. This project grew out of my Cosyne tutorial<https://neural-reckoning.github.io/cosyne-tutorial-2022/> on using machine learning methods with spiking neural networks (surrogate gradient descent). It's a relatively easy topic to get into and a lot of low hanging fruit to pick, so hopefully ideal for this approach. If you watch the tutorial video and run the notebooks, you're already at the boundary of new research. Contributing is super easy. Go to our GitHub repo, open it up and start running the code on Google Colab (one click, no local installation required). Use one of the existing notebooks to start your own, commit the changes (via pull request for the first one), and your notebook automatically appears on the website. Detailed instructions on the website<https://comob-project.github.io/snn-sound-localization/Contributing.html>. Thanks, and hope to see your contributions and discussion soon! Dan Goodman<http://neural-reckoning.org/> Tomas Fiers<https://tomasfiers.net/> Marcus Ghosh<https://neural-reckoning.org/marcus_ghosh.html> Rory Byrne<https://twitter.com/ryrobyrne>

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08 July 22 FENS satellite event: 'EBRAINS Research Infrastructure Symposium'
by Zélie Tournoud 13 Jun '22

13 Jun '22

Dear everyone, Please find below the announcement of EBRAINS FENS Satellite event 'EBRAINS Research Infrastructure Symposium: addressing grand challenges in brain research'. In between sessions, it will be possible to visit the EBRAINS showroom with hands-on demonstrations of the platform co-organized by EITN. Registration is free but mandatory to attend, see information below. Have an excellent day, *Zélie Tournoud*/ EITN Communication manager/ *European Institute for Theoretical Neuroscience (EITN)* UMR 9197 –*NeuroPSI*(Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay) CNRS – Université Paris-Saclay Centre CEA Paris-Saclay Bâtiment 151 91400 Saclay https://www.eitn.org <https://www.eitn.org/> _____ EBRAINS is organising a satellite event at the FENS Forum 2022 on 8 July from 8:30 – 17:30 CEST. The EBRAINS FENS satellite event, 'EBRAINS Research Infrastructure Symposium: addressing grand challenges in brain research', aims to bring together experimental, clinical and computational neuroscientists. The programme is structured to highlight the bridges between basic and clinical neuroscience and computational neuroscience. It will be structured therefore around four sessions on why, what, how and where to integrate multi-resolution and multi-scale data for neuroscience research. The seminar will be held on July, 8 at INSPE, rue Molitor in Paris (https://www.inspe-paris.fr/visite-virtuelle) Programme: • 08:30 Get-together: Coffee and mingling • 09:00 INTRODUCTION • 09:20 SESSION 1: What are the grand challenges in basic and human neuroscience that currently hamper reproducible the integrating multiscale, multilevel data in a new data infrastructure with tools allowing researchers to use these data. • 10:30 Coffee & posters, EBRAINS showroom • 11:00 SESSION 2: The solutions implemented in EBRAINS Research Infrastructure • 12:30 LUNCH & posters, EBRAINS showroom • 13:30 SESSION 3: Success stories from experimentalists, clinicians, modelers: neuroscience research examples empowered by EBRAINS • 15:15 Coffee & posters, EBRAINS showroom • 16:00 SESSION 4: Perspectives and future • 17:00 – 18:00 ROUND TABLE and summary Registration: Registration is free but mandatory. Register here: https://ebrains.eu/fens-satellite-event/

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“TEX2022: Bringing together Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning” Abstract submission deadline extended
by Yamil Vidal 13 Jun '22

13 Jun '22

Dear all, The abstract submission deadline for “TEX2022: Bringing together Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning” has been extended to the 19th of June!! We welcome the submission of abstracts presenting work in the fields of Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning. Work at the interception of these two fields will be particularly appreciated. The results of the evaluation procedure will be announced on the 27th of June. All presentations will be done in person. Presenters of accepted abstracts will be required to register to the event no later than 10th of July. As the event is limited to 100 attendees, we recommend to register early in order to secure a spot. Invited Speakers: - Maria Chait - Lori Holt - Floris de Lange - Clare Press - Lucia Melloni - Ram Frost - Nicola Molinaro - Caspar Schwiedrzik Scientific Committee: - Alejandro Blenkmann - Louisa Bogaerts - Fabienne Chetail - Abhishek Banerjee - Emma Holmes - Dezső Németh You can find more information at the event’s website: https://indico.sissa.it/e/TEX2022 If you are active on Twitter, please consider retweeting the event’s announcement: https://twitter.com/CrepaldiLab/status/1536292945275629568 We look forward to welcoming you to Trieste this summer! With best regards, Yamil Vidal and Davide Crepaldi Dr. Yamil Vidal Predictive Brain Lab Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging - Donders Institute Nijmegen the Netherlands

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Open PhD position in mathematical/computational modeling of endocannabinoid-mediated synaptic plasticity
by Hugues Berry 10 Jun '22

10 Jun '22

Dear colleagues, A PhD position is open in my team at Inria Lyon, France on the modelling of endocannabinoid-mediated synaptic plasticity and its implication in fast learning. The research is a collaboration with the Venance Lab, Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Biology, Collège de France, Paris. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a background in mathematical modelling, dynamical systems, computational neuroscience or computational systems biology and a solid appetite for interactions with experimental neuroscience data. The starting date must be between September and November 2022. More information can be found here: http://www.inrialpes.fr/Berry/Images/PhD_Proposal_2022.pdf Contact me directly for applications. Best regards, Hugues BERRY ------------------------ Deputy scientific director of Inria for digital health and biology Inria Batiment CEI-2 56 Blvd Niels Bohr CS 52132 69603 Villeurbanne cedex France Tel. (Office): +33 (0)4 72 43 75 01 Tel. (Mobile): + 33 (0)6 70 77 63 39 www.inrialpes.fr/Berry hugues.berry(a)inria.fr

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FENS satellite symposium "Understanding Neural Circuit Evolution" (Jul 7-8, 2022, in Paris and online)
by von Behren, Christina 10 Jun '22

10 Jun '22

Dear all, We are happy to announce our FENS satellite symposium "Understanding Neural Circuit Evolution" which will be taking place July 7-8, 2022, in Paris and online. Registration for attending in person or remotely is open until June 23, 2022. The FENS satellite symposium "Understanding Neural Circuit Evolution" will present exciting lines of research into neural circuit evolution from paleobiology to computational neuroscience and to the molecular and genetic generation of neuro-behavioral diversity. Organized by the German Research Foundation Priority Program "Evolutionary Optimization of Neuronal Processing"<https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/618311.html>, the symposium is designed to make the full spectrum of progress in neural circuit evolution accessible to a wide neuroscience audience. We aim to build bridges between computational, experimental, and paleobiological research approaches, and to foster integrative studies of neural circuit evolution. On July 7 the event starts with an online poster session. On July 8 there are exciting talks on the program, e.g. by Mitya Chklovskii (Flatiron Institute, New York, USA), Maude Baldwin (MPI Biological Intelligence, Seewiesen, Germany), and Lucia Prieto Godino (Francis Crick Institute, London, UK). The symposium is designed as a hybrid event. Registration will be open until June 23, 2022. For further information on program and registration see https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/660201.html We are very much looking forward to meeting you in Paris (or on the internet). **************** Dr. Britta Korkowsky Coordinator Goettingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks (CIDBN) Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Goettingen Graduate Program in Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience SPP 2205 Evolutionary Optimization of Neuronal Processing University of Goettingen Heinrich-Düker-Weg 12 37073 Göttingen Tel.: +49-551-39-26675

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Workshop on Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (CFP)
by Frédéric Jurie 09 Jun '22

09 Jun '22

================================================================== Call for Papers: Workshop on Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, as a part of the ECML/PKDD 22 program. ================================================================== Held in conjunction with ECMLPKDD (https://2022.ecmlpkdd.org/) Website: https://trustworthy-ai-22.sciencesconf.org/ Extended Abstract submission deadline: June 20, 2022 Author notification: July 13, 2022 Camera-ready submission: September 2, 2022 The site will start accepting submissions on May 1, 2022. Workshop date: September 19, 2022 (morning) Location: Grenoble (France), on site workshop with remote connections available About: This workshop will conduct a reflection on the methods and principles allowing the integration of artificial intelligence in critical products and services in a safe, reliable and secure way. Particular attention will be paid to methods for the engineering of innovative industrial products and services integrating AI, the large-scale deployment of industrial systems, as integrating AI is a crucial issue for industrial competitiveness. The scientific challenges include, as example, the construction of AI components with controlled confidence, the construction of data/knowledge to increase trustworthiness in learning or the interaction generating confidence between the user and the AI-based system. Authors are invited to submit their original work in this field and thus contribute to the reflections that will be conducted. The workshop will include oral and poster presentations and will leave a lot of room for exchange and discussion between participants. Topics: - AI based Critical Systems, - Auditability & Accountability, - Explainability and quantitative evaluation of Explainable AI methods, - Non-discrimination & Fairness, - Operational Domain Definition with AI, - Out of Distribution Detection, - Safety & Robustness, - Social Acceptance of Trustworthy AI Systems - System Monitoring, - Trustworthy AI - Trustworthy Human-Computer Interactions Program Committee: - Christine Balagué, Institut Mines Télécom, Palaiseau, France - Bertrand Braunschweig, IRT System X, Palaiseau, France (Workshop Chair) - Elisa Fromont, Univ. Rennes, IUF, Inria, CNRS, IRISA, Rennes, France - Fosca Gianotti, Information Science and Technology Institute “A. Faedo” of the National Research Council, Pisa, Italy - Frédéric Jurie, IRT System X, Palaiseau, France (Workshop Chair) - Foutse Khomh, Polytechnique Montréal, Canada - Clodéric Mars, AI Redefined, Montréal, Canada - Matthias Jakobs, TU Dortmund, Germany - Claire Pagetti, Onera, Toulouse, France - Wojciech Samek, Department of Artificial Intelligence and the Explainable AI Group at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), Berlin, Germany - Stefan Wrobel, Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis andInformation Systems IAIS, Sankt Augustin, Germany

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Free registration is now open for CNS*2022 satellite tutorials: June 27--July 1
by Ankur Sinha 08 Jun '22

08 Jun '22

Dear all, Apologies for the cross-posts. The INCF/OCNS Software Working Group is happy to announce that the schedule for the CNS*2022 satellite tutorials from June 27--July 1 has now been published here: https://ocns.github.io/SoftwareWG/pages/software-wg-satellite-tutorials-at-… Free registration is also now open at: https://framaforms.org/incfocns-software-wg-cns2022-satellite-tutorials-reg… To prevent spam/zoom crashing, links to zoom meetings for the tutorial sessions will be limited to registrants only. Therefore, while registration is free, it is required. The satellite tutorials feature sessions on: - Arbor - Brian2 - Introduction to containers - EBRAINS - GeNN - Keras/TensorFlow - LFPy - MOOSE - Neo + Elephant - NEST - NetPyNE - NeuroLib - NeuroML - NEURON - OSBv2 - RateML Please spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you there! -- Thanks, Regards, Ankur Sinha (He / Him / His) | https://ankursinha.in Research Fellow at the Silver Lab, University College London | http://silverlab.org/ Free/Open source community volunteer at the NeuroFedora project | https://neuro.fedoraproject.org Time zone: Europe/London

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Workshop on Bio-inspired active AI at CNS*2022 - call for contributed talks
by Thomas Nowotny 07 Jun '22

07 Jun '22

Dear all, we will run a workshop on Bio-inspired active AI on Wed. 20 July 2022 at CNS*2022 in Melbourne. The details of the workshop topic are below and a preliminary list of invited talks is at http://users.sussex.ac.uk/~tn41/CNS2022_workshop/ We have time for some contributed talks and invite submissions of short titles/ abstracts. Please send your submission to me (t.nowotny(a)sussex.ac.uk) by Thursday, 30th June 2022. There is one workshop fee waiver available for an early career researcher if they are accepted for a contributed talk. Thanks & kind regards, Thomas --- CNS*2022 Workshop on Bio-inspired active AI<http://users.sussex.ac.uk/~tn41/CNS2022_workshop/> Recent advances in AI and notably in deep learning, have proven incredibly successful in creating solutions to specific complex problems (e.g. beating the best human players at Go, and driving cars through cities). But as we learn more about these approaches, their limitations are becoming more apparent in terms of high energy consumption, fragility, and lack of transferability between tasks. These limitations are particularly apparent when contrasted with naturally evolved intelligence. While no animals can play Go or drive cars, they are incredibly good at doing what they have evolved to do. For instance, ants learn how to forage effectively despite their tiny brains and minimal exploration of their world. We argue this difference comes about because natural intelligence is a property of closed-loop brain-body-environment interactions. Evolved innate behaviours in concert with specialised sensors and neural circuits extract and encode task-relevant information with maximal efficiency, aided by mechanisms of selective attention that focus learning on task-relevant features. In this workshop, we will explore how we can learn from mini-brains, and computational models to better understand intelligence and pave the pathway to building better AI. -- Prof. Thomas Nowotny Head of AI Research Group CCNR, Sussex Neuroscience Phone: +44-1273-678593 Engineering and Informatics, Fax: +44-1273-877873 University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QJ sussex.ac.uk/informatics/tnowotny<http://sussex.ac.uk/informatics/tnowotny> <../../owa/redir.aspx?C=9e11bb0e527242938402b42d9b5498ea&URL=http%3a%2f%2fsussex.ac.uk%2finformatics%2ftnowotny> I support the University of Sussex Community Pledge, as I continue to help those around me during the pandemic. Small acts of collaboration, kindness and integrity can make a big difference. www.sussex.ac.uk/community-pledge<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/community-pledge>

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Information theory workshop at CNS*2022 -- call for contributed talks
by Joseph Lizier 07 Jun '22

07 Jun '22

Dear all, We are pleased to announce that the Workshop on Methods of Information Theory in Computational Neuroscience<https://bit.ly/cns2022itw> will be held once again at the 31st Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting (CNS*2022<https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2022-quick> conference), in Melbourne, Australia. The workshop will be held during sessions over the final two days of the main conference, July 19 and 20, 2022. Our confirmed speakers so far include the following: * Tomás̆ Bárta, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic * Demian Battaglia, Aix-Marseille University * Demi Gao, The University of Melbourne * Tatiana Kameneva, Swinburne University, Melbourne * Leonardo Novelli, Monash University, Melbourne * Naotsugu Tsuchiya, Monash University, Melbourne * Masanori Shimono, Kyoto University * ... more TBA! We would like to call for further contributions<https://bit.ly/cns2022itwcall> of talks. If you are interested in contributing a talk, please send a title and abstract to Joseph Lizier (joseph.lizier(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:joseph.lizier@sydney.edu.au>). Earlier submissions and those from female/minority speakers will be prioritised. Please pay attention to the registration for CNS*2022 (early bird deadlines and fees) as workshop registration at least is required for attendance, and see our website https://bit.ly/cns2022itw for more details. We hope you will join us there! Organising Committee: Joseph Lizier (chair) Abdullah Makkeh Justin Dauwels Michael Wibral

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Abstract submission deadline for “TEX2022: Bringing together Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning”
by Yamil Vidal 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

Dear all, The abstract submission deadline for “TEX2022: Bringing together Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning” is this Friday (10th of June)!! We welcome the submission of abstracts presenting work in the fields of Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning. Work at the interception of these two fields will be particularly appreciated. We are glad to introduce the members of our Scientific Committee, who will evaluate the submitted abstracts: - Alejandro Blenkmann (Front Neurolab - RITMO, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo) - Louisa Bogaerts (Department of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University) - Fabienne Chetail (Lab Cognition Langage et Développement (LCLD), CRCN, Université Libre de Bruxelles) - Abhishek Banerjee (Adaptive Decisions Lab, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University - https://www.adaptive-decisions.com/) - Emma Holmes (Department of Speech Hearing and Phonetic Sciences, UCL. Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, UCL) - Dezső Németh (Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (CRNL), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 - https://www.memoteam.org/) The results of the evaluation procedure will be announced on the 27th of June. All presentations will be done in person. Presenters of accepted abstracts will be required to register to the event no later than 10th of July. As the event is limited to 100 attendees, we recommend registering early in order to secure a spot. You can find more information at the event’s website: https://indico.sissa.it/e/TEX2022 If you are active on Twitter, please consider retweeting the event’s announcement: https://twitter.com/CrepaldiLab/status/1512412553942601740 We look forward to welcoming you to Trieste this summer! With best regards, Yamil Vidal and Davide Crepaldi Dr. Yamil Vidal Predictive Brain Lab Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging - Donders Institute Nijmegen the Netherlands

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Reminder: Call for abstracts Bernstein Conference
by Bernstein Communication 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

**Apologies for cross-posting** Dear colleagues, this is a gentle reminder to submit your abstract to be considered as contributed talk for the Bernstein Conference before June 15 here: https://bit.ly/BC_submission 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 renown conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries. In 2022, the Bernstein Conference will take place as in-person meeting again in Berlin. Talks of the Main Conference are going to be livestreamed, given speakers consent. Find more information at https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/ ____ IMPORTANT DATES * Bernstein Conference: September 13 - 16, 2022 * Deadline for submission of abstracts to be considered for Contributed Talks: June 15, 2022 * Deadline for abstract submission: July 18, 2022 ____ ABSTRACTS We invite the computational neuroscience community to submit their abstracts: Submitted abstracts can either be considered as contributed talks or posters. All accepted abstracts will be published online and will be citable via Digital Object Identifiers (DOI). Further information can be found here: https://bit.ly/BC_submission ____ INVITED SPEAKERS Keynote Sonja Hofer (University College London, UK) Invited Talks Bing Brunton (University of Washington, USA) Christine Constantinople (New York University, USA) Carina Curto (Pennsylvania State University, USA) Liset M de la Prida (Instituto Cajal, Spain) Juan Alvaro Gallego (Imperial College London, UK) Mehrdad Jazayeri (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA) Gaby Maimon (The Rockefeller University, New York, USA) Andrew Saxe (University College London, UK) Henning Sprekeler (Technische Universität Berlin, Germany) Carsen Stringer (Janelia Research Campus, USA) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Raoul-Martin Memmesheimer (Conference Chair) Christian Machens (Program Chair) Tatjana Tchumatchenko (Program Vice Chair) Moritz Helias (Workshop Chair) Anna Levina (Workshop Vice Chair) & Megan Carey, Brent Doiron, Tatiana Engel, Ann Hermundstad, Christian Leibold, Timothy O'Leary, Srdjan Ostojic, Cristina Savin, Mark van Rossum, Friedemann Zenke. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)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 Volker Rieke Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht, Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Neugierige sind herzlich willkommen am Sonntag, den 21. August 2022, von 10:00 bis 17:00 Uhr. Mehr unter: https://www.tagderneugier.de

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ISRC Computational Neuroscience, Neurotechnology and Neuro-inspired AI Autumn School
by Wong-Lin, Kongfatt 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

The Organising Committee from Ulster University's Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at Magee Campus in Derry~Londonderry is very pleased to announce that the international Computational Neuroscience, Neurotechnology and Neuro-inspired AI (ISRC-CN3) Autumn School will be held again this year. Supported by the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) and other sponsors, this year's Autumn School will run from 24th October to 28th October, inclusively. The topics covered in the ISRC-CN3 Autumn School include: * mathematical foundations in neuroscience * computational modelling of neural-glial systems, neuromodulators and cognition * neural data science * neurotechnology * neuromorphic computing and self-repaired intelligent machines * spiking neural networks and applications * cognitive robotics * ethics in neurotechnology and AI * entrepreneurship in neurotechnology and AI This ISRC-CN3 Autumn School is unique not only in the range and types of topics covered but it will also be delivered in an integrated way, from pedagogical to advanced levels. Registration is made highly affordable, and bursaries may be available. Academic researchers at the ISRC and invited external speakers will contribute to the delivery of this 5-day School, which will consist of lectures and labs. Attendees will have the opportunity to present and share their research work on the final day, and awards will be given to the top presenters. For more information, please visit the websites at: * https://www.ulster.ac.uk/faculties/computing-engineering-and-the-built-envi… * https://www.ulster.ac.uk/faculties/computing-engineering-and-the-built-envi… Application for the Autumn School is now opened and will close on 1st September. For further information, queries, or sponsorship, please contact Dr. KongFatt Wong-Lin (k.wong-lin(a)ulster.ac.uk<mailto:k.wong-lin@ulster.ac.uk>). This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information which is covered by legal, professional or other privilege. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager at postmaster(a)ulster.ac.uk and delete this email immediately. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ulster University. The University's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried out on them may be recorded to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Ulster University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of a separate attachment, the text of email is not intended to form a binding contract. Correspondence to and from the University may be subject to requests for disclosure by 3rd parties under relevant legislation. The Ulster University was founded by Royal Charter in 1984 and is registered with company number RC000726 and VAT registered number GB672390524.The primary contact address for Ulster University in Northern Ireland is Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry BT52 1SA

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WWNeuRise online seminars June-July 2022
by William Podlaski 05 Jun '22

05 Jun '22

WorldWideNeuRise will host several online talks throughout June-July 2022 on various topics in systems neuroscience from the following early career researchers (titles TBA): Wednesday, 8 June, 5pm CET Vladyslava Pechuk (Oren Lab, Weizmann Institute) Cathy Chen (Grissom Lab, University of Minnesota) Wednesday, 29 June, 5pm CET Meritxell Sáez (Briscoe Lab, Francis Crick Institute; IQS Barcelona) Esther Klingler (Jabaudon Lab, University of Geneva) Wednesday, 6 July, 5pm CET Ipshita Zutshi (Buzsaki Lab, New York University) Xenia Grande (Duzel Lab, University of Magdeburg) For more information, please visit our website (https://neurise.github.io/) find us on WorldWideNeuro (https://www.world-wide.org/Neuro/WWNeuRise/) or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/WWNeuRise) We are always searching for PhD students and postdocs to give talks in our upcoming seminars on any topic in systems neuroscience. On our website ( https://neurise.github.io/) you can find an application form to directly apply, as well as a recommendation form, where you can suggest individuals from your lab, institute, or otherwise who you think might have an interesting story to tell! We are looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming seminars! The organising committee, Alon Baram (Behrens Lab, University of Oxford) Ellen Boven (Apps Lab, University of Bristol) Christina Buetfering (Häusser Lab, University College London) Wesley Clawson (Levin Lab, Tufts University) Lucie Descamps (Kentros Lab, Norwegian University of Science and Technology) Gily Ginosar (Ulanovsky Lab, Weizmann Institute) Loreen Hertäg (Clopath Lab, Imperial College London) Joram Keijser (Sprekeler Lab, TU Berlin) Bill Podlaski (Machens Lab, Champalimaud Research)

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[JOBS] 1 Post-Doc open Positions on AI-ML to understand and contrast social media threats for teenagers
by Dimitri Ognibene 04 Jun '22

04 Jun '22

[JOBS] 1 Post-Doc open Positions on AI-ML to understand and contrast social media threats for teenagers ######### Apologize for cross posting ######### Dear colleagues, University Milano-Bicocca is offering 1 postdoctoral position on machine learning and AI applied to understand and contrast social media threats for teenagers. The successful participant will be involved in the multidisciplinary project COURAGE funded by Volkswagen Foundation. The position is research starting in September 2022 Please contact us for expression of interest and preliminary information: dimitri.ognibene(a)unimib.it (PI) 1 Researcher Position Application Opens: Middle June (tbd) Application Closes: late June (tbd) Interview: 5th July h14 (CET) Starts: September 2022 Duration: 1.5 years (18 months) Salary: €2600 pm Work permit: valid permit to work in Italy from September 2022 is a strong asset Topics: Social media, NLP, machine learning, cognitive models, opinion dynamics, computer vision, reinforcement learning, graph neural network, recommender systems, network analysis Project: COURAGE https://www.upf.edu/web/courage Informal description of the job: Do social media harm teenagers and our society? Can we make them safer? Let's understand how to reshape social media algorithms together with this competitive research positions in #machinelearnig, #artificialintelliegence and #socialmedia modelling based in Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca on the project COURAGE #couragecompanion #AIforSocialGood We will use the state of the art in graph neural networks, reinforcement learning, nlp, cv, and machine learning in general to improve our understanding of social media dynamics, and help our society by supporting and teaching young people tackle hate speech and fake news in social media. Many opportunities for interdisciplinary and international research -- Dimitri Ognibene, PhD Associate Professor at Università Milano-Bicocca Honorary Lecturer of Computer science and Artificial Intelligence at University of Essex http://sites.google.com/site/dimitriognibenehomepage/ *Skype:* dimitri.ognibene

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Postdoc position in computational systems neuroscience, Voigts Lab, Janelia
by Jakob Voigts 01 Jun '22

01 Jun '22

The Voigts Lab at HHMI Janelia Research Campus is recruiting postdocs. We'll work on how neocortex builds and uses models of the world to give animals complex cognitive abilities. The lab will specifically attempt to go beyond repeated stimulus-response associations, instead using complex, naturalistic spatial behaviors in rodents to study flexible cognition. We'll be able to throw significant technology at the problem of combining sufficient measurements with complex naturalistic behavior, but more importantly we'll have to overcome the challenge of modeling, analyzing, and ultimately learning from data when there are few or no trials to average over. We will use experimental approaches, such as designing new tasks where mice make decisions based on incomplete knowledge of their environment, as well as developing new computational techniques to study circuit mechanisms in the context of unconstrained behaviours. We're part of the new Mechanistic Cognitive Neuroscience research area at Janelia, where there are unique resources for this type of work. We'll work closely with experimental, theoretical, methods, and machine learning researchers in and outside of Janelia to make this research program possible, collaborative, and fun. To apply, please send a cover letter, brief statement of research interests, and CV to voigtsj(a)janelia.hhmi.org Lab website: https://www.voigtslab.org

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The KiloNeurons ERC project: post-doctoral position in theoretical neuroscience
by Yoram Burak 01 Jun '22

01 Jun '22

The Burak Lab at the Hebrew University is seeking to hire a postdoctoral research fellow in theoretical neuroscience. The postdoctoral fellow will take part in the ERC funded KiloNeurons project, led by Edvard Moser (Kavli Institute for Theoretical Neuroscience, NTNU) and Yoram Burak (Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences and the Racah Institute of Physics). The project aims to identify how thousands of neurons in the mammalian cortex interact with each other to achieve computational and cognitive functions. The KiloNeurons project offers opportunities to work on diverse theoretical and computational questions. These involve approaches ranging from pure theoretical modelling to analysis and interpretation of large-scale neural data. Theoretical tools include methods from nonlinear dynamics, machine learning, statistical physics, and information theory. A generous budget is available for travel between Israel and Norway to facilitate close interaction with members of the Moser lab, for travel and participation in scientific meetings, and for purchase of computing equipment. We are looking for candidates with excellent demonstrated abilities in theoretical research, strong intellectual curiosity and drive, a keen interest in computational neuroscience, and an interest in relating theory to experimental data. Candidates must have an excellent research record in theoretical neuroscience, theoretical physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Experience with research related to machine learning, statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, information theory, or large-scale data analysis, as well as prior familiarity with research in computational neuroscience are advantageous. To apply: please send the following information to kiloneurons-positions(a)elsc.huji.ac.il in a single PDF file: 1. Curriculum vitae 2. List of publications 3. Brief statement of research interests 4. The names and contact details of three references Deadline: For full consideration, applications should be received by June 30, 2022. ___ Yoram Burak Associate Professor Racah Institute of Physics, and Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Goodman Brain Sciences Bldg 2102, Safra Campus, Jerusalem 91904, Israel p: +972-2-6584523 web: https://www.buraklab.me/

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CNS*2022 satellite tutorials: free online sessions: June 27--July 1
by Ankur Sinha 31 May '22

31 May '22

Dear all, Apologies for the cross posts. https://ocns.github.io/SoftwareWG/pages/software-wg-satellite-tutorials-at-… The INCF/OCNS Software working group is organising 5 days of free online satellite tutorials ahead of the CNS*2022 conference. These tutorials will run from June 27--July 1 and feature sessions on: - Arbor - Brian2 - Introduction to containers - EBRAINS - GeNN - Keras/TensorFlow - LFPy - MOOSE - Neo + Elephant - NEST - NetPyNE - NeuroLib - NeuroML - NEURON - OSBv2 - RateML More information on the schedule and (free) registration will be published in the next week or so. Please do mark your calendars and spread to word to your colleagues, students, and anyone else who these may interest. For more information on the INCF/OCNS Software working group and how you can join our community, please visit our website: https://ocns.github.io/SoftwareWG/ -- Thanks, Regards, Ankur Sinha (He / Him / His) | https://ankursinha.in Research Fellow at the Silver Lab, University College London | http://silverlab.org/ Free/Open source community volunteer at the NeuroFedora project | https://neuro.fedoraproject.org Time zone: Europe/London

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Job Openings: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Computer Science) (3 vacancies) at Hong Kong Baptist University
by COMP HKBU 31 May '22

31 May '22

The Department of Computer Science at Hong Kong Baptist University offers BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD programmes, and is now seeking outstanding applicants for the following faculty positions on tenure-track. *Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Computer Science) (3 vacancies) (PR0395/21-22)* The appointees will perform high-impact research, teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contribute to professional and institutional services. Collaboration with other faculty members in research and teaching is also expected. They will be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues within the Department to contribute to two special thematic applications including (a) health informatics and (b) security and privacy-aware computing, and to pursue new strategic research initiatives under the Department/Faculty/University. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and sufficiently demonstrate abilities to conduct high quality research in areas including but not limited to: Internet of things, Cyber-security, High-performance computing, Big data analytics, Art technologies and Financial technologies. Applicants should also show strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in computer science and/or information systems, possess track record of innovative research and high-impact publications, and be able to bid for and pursue externally-funded research programmes. Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. For enquiries, please contact Professor Jianliang Xu, Head of Department (email: xujl(a)comp.hkbu.edu.hk) More information about the Department can be found at https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk. *Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.* *Application Procedure:* Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with *PR *number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit(a)hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. *Closing date: Shortlisting will start immediately until the position is filled.* *URL: *https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk/v1/?page=job_vacancies&id=743

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The Canadian Computational Neuroscience Spotlight is one week away!
by Scott Rich 30 May '22

30 May '22

Dear all, The third edition of the Canadian Computational Neuroscience Spotlight (CCNS) is just one week away. Our speaker list is now finalized, and can be found at ccnsmeeting.ca. The meeting will include keynote addresses from Drs. Viktor Jirsa, Gaute Einevoll, and Cendri Hutcherson, as well as a session on Neuro-AI with talks from Drs. Richard Naud, Milad Lankarany, Blake Richards, and Wilten Nicola. Register for the meeting at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/ccnsv3/register. We will be accepting late submissions for Trainee Talks until Wednesday at noon EDT. Please submit your abstracts at https://forms.gle/Vr1BsUZxjbSn1aFG7 for consideration. Sincerely, Scott Rich (on behalf of the organizing committee)

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Ph.D. and postdoc positions in human visual psychophysics in Zhaoping lab
by Li Zhaoping 27 May '22

27 May '22

Li Zhaoping's labs at Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and University of Tuebingen have postdoc positions and Ph.D. positions available on human visual psychophysics for highly skilled and motivated individuals. The projects are towards understanding visual attentional and perceptual processes. Our research methods often include eye tracking, EEG, fMRI, TMS, and computational modeling, and hence familiarity in some of these methodologies is highly desirable. The research framework, their motivations, and example project types can be found at http://www.lizhaoping.org/zhaoping/AGZL_HumanVisual.html General information on researches in Zhaoping's lab can be found at http://www.lizhaoping.org/ For more details and to apply, please visit *https://jobs.tue.mpg.de/jobs/169* <https://jobs.tue.mpg.de/jobs/169>* for the postdoc positions* ***https://jobs.tue.mpg.de/jobs/170* <https://jobs.tue.mpg.de/jobs/170>* for the Ph.D positions* The positions are available immediately, applications received by *June 5th, 2022* will be preferentially considered, but later applications will still be considered until the positions are filled. The postdoc positions are for 2 years (and renewable), and the Ph.D. positions are for 3 years. Inquiries welcome. Li Zhaoping li.zhaoping(a)tuebingen.mpg.de * * * *

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PostDoc position at UCL: MEG and big data smartphone analysis
by Hauser, Tobias 26 May '22

26 May '22

PostDoc position at Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry with Dr Tobias Hauser We are looking for a PostDoc to work on exciting projects analysing already collected MEG and smartphone app data. We are looking for someone with experience in data analysis with behavioural and/or electrophysiological (MEG) data. The postdoc will be working on a MEG dataset of a novel task including a big patient sample. In addition, they will have the opportunity to analyse a large dataset of behavioural and questionnaire data from a smartphone app (www.brainexplorer.net<http://www.brainexplorer.net>). We are looking for someone with computational modelling, machine learning, or advanced neuroimaging data analysis expertise. The person will be based at the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research and the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, located in Central London. If you have further questions, please contact Tobias Hauser (t.hauser(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:t.hauser@ucl.ac.uk>). To read more about the research group, please see https://devcompsy.org/ Job advert here: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?amNvZGU9MTg4NDY5NiZ2dF90ZW1w… Best Tobias -- Play smartphone games and help us understand the brain: www.brainexplorer.net<http://www.brainexplorer.net> Dr Tobias U. Hauser Sir Henry Dale Fellow, Principal Research Fellow Developmental Computational Psychiatry lab Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry & Ageing Research Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging University College London 10-12 Russell Square London WC1B 5EH +44 207 679 5264 (internal: 45264) t.hauser(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:t.hauser@ucl.ac.uk> www.tobiasuhauser.com<http://www.tobiasuhauser.com/> www.devcompsy.org<http://www.devcompsy.org/>

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PhD position offer: Neuro-inspired macroscale model of tCS-induced changes on epileptic networks
by Elif Köksal 26 May '22

26 May '22

*Title*: Neuro-inspired macroscale model of tCS-induced changes on epileptic networks *Context*. Epilepsy refers to a neurological disorder that affects about 1% of the general population. Recent findings indicate that non-invasive brain transcranial current stimulation (tCS) is safe and of therapeutic promise in epilepsy. However, it is not yet indicated as a standard treatment due to major scientific limitations: unknown mechanisms of action, insufficient account for patient-specific factors, poor understanding of short- and long-term effects. The ambition of the GALVANI Project (ERC-SyG 2019; 2020-26) is to transform the care of a large fraction of patients living with drug-resistant epilepsies by solving a fundamental problem: to efficiently target and control large-scale epileptic brain networks with tCS-induced neuromodulatory weak electric fields. *Rationale. *Electrical stimulation (supra-threshold) and neuromodulation (sub-threshold) are two different methods that can be used to alter brain plasticity in order to lower hyperexcitability and subsequently decrease the occurrence of epileptiform events. These events are generated large-scale brain networks involving interconnected distant brain regions characterized by an increase of excitability. In this context, computational models are an efficient way to understand features of epileptiform events recorded in patients, either intracerebrally or from electrodes located on the scalp. In addition, it is an efficient tool to analyze the impact of tCS on the brain and optimize its therapeutic effect. *Objective. *This research focuses on neuromodulation induced by transcranial current stimulation (tCS). The objective of the proposed PhD position is to design a neuro-inspired macroscale model of the brain that will simulate electroencephalographic (EEG) signals under 2 conditions: spontaneous activity and tCS. The model will be able to simulate the activity of epileptogenic networks generating epileptic spikes during interictal periods. It will account for immediate (acute) and lasting (short- or long-term) effects of neuromodulatory weak electric fields, which remain elusive. Simulations will help the design of tCS-based neuromodulation strategies aimed at lowering interictal epileptic spikes. *Methods. *The model will start from previous results of the team (Merlet et al. PlosOne 2013, Bensaid et al. Frontiers in Neuroscience 2019). It will consist of a macroscale network of interconnected (edges) neural populations (nodes) located in the neocortex. Neurophysiological activity of each node will be generated by a neural mass model. The whole model will allow for simulation of normal and epileptic EEG activity (interictal spikes, ictal activity) under 2 conditions: spontaneous and tCS. Simulated signals will be compared to EEG signals recorded in patients under similar conditions. The model will be embedded into an existing software named COALIA developed in Python. tCS induced E-fields will be simulated using SimNibs (to start with) and with tools developed at Neuroelectrics. Optimal parameters reducing epileptic activity will be determined. *Scientific environment. *GALVANI involves three partners: LTSI-Inserm (Rennes), AMU-APHM (Marseille) and Neuroelectrics (Barcelona). It is intended to develop the next generation of brain stimulation solutions. GALVANI can be viewed as a distributed lab (Rennes-Barcelona-Marseille) working under a common policy to ensure coherence of research and intense collaboration and cross-fertilization. Fellows will be co-supervised in a unique, shared environment with exposure to science, technology and clinical experience. *Candidate profile.* The research project is at the interface between biomathematics (neuro-inspired models), biophysics (electric field models), and neuroscience/neurology (epilepsy). The candidate will preferably have some background in dynamical systems, computational neuroscience/systems biology or in electrical engineering, with experience in bio-signal processing and biophysics. Knowledge in electrophysiology and/or EEG analysis would be an asset. The PhD fellow will join a multidisciplinary team including research scientists in biomedical engineering, neurophysiological modeling, bio-physics, signal processing, electrophysiology, neurology. - *Contract*. The position will start on 01/10/2022. The contract is for 3 years with possible extension (3 months). The salary will be defined according to Inserm rules regarding doctoral student remuneration. Deadline for application. 15/07/2022 Contact. Applicants must send a CV and a cover letter to: Fabrice Wendling (DR Inserm, LTSI, France) Email: fabrice.wendling(a)inserm.fr Isabelle Merlet (CR Inserm, LTSI, France) Email: isabelle.merlet(a)inserm.fr Elif Koksal (Post-doc fellow, LTSI, France) Email: elif.koksal-ersoz(a)inserm.fr Pascal Benquet (Prof. Univ-Rennes1) Email: Pascal.Benquet(a)univ-rennes1.fr

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Postdoc positions in NeuroAI
by Rui Ponte Costa 26 May '22

26 May '22

We are looking for two postdocs to work on deep learning-inspired computational neuroscience at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. There are a number of exciting topics that you could contribute to: 1. Neuromodulated cortex-wide credit assignment 2. Subcortical facilitation of cortical learning 3. Theories of self-supervised learning in cortical circuits There are also opportunities to collaborate closely with leading cellular, systems and cellular neuroscientists, but also deep learning researchers. Successful candidates should have: - a strong quantitative background - keen interest in neuroscience - obtained (or be close to) a PhD in computational neuroscience, machine learning, physics, mathematics, computer science or similar. - ability to work in a strongly collaborative and interdisciplinary field Please express your interest by sending your cv and a brief statement of research interests to rui.costa(a)bristol.ac.uk<mailto:rui.costa@bristol.ac.uk> More info about our group at: neuralml.github.io<https://neuralml.github.io/> Best wishes, Rui Ponte Costa Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Computational Neuroscience & Machine Learning Neural and Machine Learning group<https://neuralml.github.io/> Bristol Computational Neuroscience Unit<http://bristolcnu.github.io/>, Intelligent Systems Labs<https://www.bristol.ac.uk/engineering/research/intelligent-systems/> Faculty of Engineering & Bristol Neuroscience, University of Bristol<https://bristol.ac.uk/>, UK

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Postdoctoral opportunity UTSA-AFRL
by Fidel Santamaria 25 May '22

25 May '22

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to computationally and theoretically study the effects of thermal gradients in synaptic plasticity. This is an area of research with potential translational and engineering applications. This is also a unique opportunity for those that want to explore working along the lines of interest of the Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL). Furthermore, the funds and benefits dedicated for the training of the selected candidate are way better than what you can get in a traditional postdoctoral position. This research is part of a collaboration between the University of Texas at San Antonio, an R1 institution, and the AFRL. To apply please follow the link or look it up https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFRL-711HPW-2022-0005 more information here https://orise.orau.gov/internships-fellowships/postdocs.html Please note that this position is only open to US citizens. You can also contact Dr Santamaria for more information: fidel.santamaria(a)utsa.edu<mailto:fidel.santamaria@utsa.edu> _______________________________________________________________________________ Fidel Santamaria, PhD Professor Department of Neuroscience, Development, and Regenerative Biology University of Texas at San Antonio www.utsa.edu/SantamariaLab<http://www.utsa.edu/SantamariaLab> Office: BSB 1.03.30 Tel +1(210) 458 6910

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International Symposium on AI and Brain Science 2022: Call for poster abstracts and registration
by Kenji Doya 24 May '22

24 May '22

We are pleased to announce the International Symposium on AI and Brain Science 2022 on July 4th and 5th at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology http://www.brain-ai.jp/symposium2022/ as a satellite event for Neuro2022 at Okinawa Convention Center from June 30th to July 3rd. https://neuro2022.jnss.org/en/ The symposium is on-site/online hybrid and we are calling for on-site poster presentations by June 1st. Please note that all foreign nationals currently need a visa to enter Japan and if you need a visa application support, please submit your abstract by May 25th, i.e. immediately. Attendance is free, but registration is required by June 15th from the web site: http://www.brain-ai.jp/symposium2022/registration/ Tentative Program: time in JST=GMT+9 <Monday July 4th> 9:00 Registration 9:40 Opening: Kenji Doya 10:00-12:00 Session 1: AI for Brain Science Maneesh Sahani, Angela Langdon, Xiao-Jing Wang, Terrence Sejnowski 12:00-14:00 Lunch and Poster Session 14:00-16:00 Session 2: Biological and robotic motor control Tetsuya Ogata, Tom Macpherson, Jun Izawa, Rieko Osu 16:30-18:30 Session 3: Brain-inspired AI Masashi Sugiyama, Matthew Botvinick, Yutaka Matsuo <Tuesday July 5th> 10:00-12:00 Session 4: AI, Brain, and Society Patricia Churchland, Yoshua Bengio, Ryota Kanai, Ai Koizumi 12:00-13:00 Lunch and Poster Session 13:00-15:00 Session 5: Natural and artificial consciousness Hideaki Shimazaki, Keisuke Suzuki, Makiko Yamada, Tadahiro Taniguchi 15:30-17:30 Session 6: Bayesian Brain and Computational Psychiatry Jun Tani, Karl Friston, Yuichi Yamashita, Misako Komatsu 17:30-18:00 General Discussion - Closing Hope to see many of you in Okinawa, or online. Co-organizers: Kenji Doya (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology) Karl Friston (University College London) Hiroaki Gomi (NTT Communication Science Laboratories) Takao Hensch (The University of Tokyo International Research Center for Neurointelligence) Maneesh Sahani (Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit) Masashi Sugiyama (RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project) Tadahiro Taniguchi (Ritsumeikan University) Naotsugu Tsuchiya (Monash University) ---- Kenji Doya <doya(a)oist.jp<mailto:doya@oist.jp>> Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan Phone: +81-98-966-8594; Fax: +81-98-966-2891 https://groups.oist.jp/ncu

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CFP: Frontiers research topic on Neural Dynamics and Behavior in Freely Moving Animals (DL:2022.10.30)
by Panagiotis Symvoulidis 23 May '22

23 May '22

Dear Colleagues, We are organizing the Frontiers Research Topic below, aiming to create a collection of articles across the whole field of neuroscience studies of freely moving animals. Please *consider submitting* your related work and *sharing the call* with potentially interested colleagues. Apologies for the cross-post. *The Brain in Action: Neural Dynamics and Behavior in Freely Moving Animals* *Link*: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/20697/the-brain-in-action-neura… *Details: *Understanding the neural basis of complex behaviors is a primary aim of neuroscience. However, until recently, the field lacked an appropriate set of techniques for simultaneously measuring neural activity and behavior in freely moving animals, forcing investigators to use immobilized animals performing simplistic behavioral tasks. Synergistic technological breakthroughs in fluorescent brain imaging and behavioral tracking approaches have paved the way to a new type of neuroscience that enables tracking behavior in setups compatible with brain imaging and manipulation, even at the single-cell level, using optical electrophysiology techniques. A diversity of such neurobehavioral imaging systems have been recently invented, spanning the range of conventional model organisms including C. Elegans, Flies, Zebrafish, and Rodents. Each species and approach showcases unique technical challenges, achievements, and opportunities. Our aim with this Research Topic is to provide an overview of this new field. We will present not only the technological advances but also discuss the novel type of experiments and insights that they promise. To achieve that, we welcome articles that span the following categories: i) Algorithms and imaging systems for tracking and quantifying complex behaviors of freely moving animals; ii) Molecular tools and microscopes, enabling capturing or manipulating neuronal dynamics. Such systems could include tracking or large field of view microscopes in small animals, head-mounted mini scopes and fiber-based systems for mammalian models, -or non-optical methods; iii) Neuroscience studies, using such tools to generate neurobehavioral datasets (ideally shareable with the community) and new biological findings; iv) Perspective articles on the future possibilities of such systems are also welcome -including ones that discuss alternatives approaches; v) Analysis pipelines and computational neuroscience frameworks exploiting the produced datasets, along with ways to integrate them with existing ( or future) knowledge and techniques. *Keywords*: Brain Imaging, Behavioral Tracking, Quantitative Behavior, Neuronal Dynamics, Freely Moving *Participating Journals:*Frontiers in Neuroscience Frontiers in Neuroimaging *Guest Editors Team:* Prof. Gershow, Prof. Venkatachalam, Dr. Marshall, and Dr. Symvoulidis *Deadline:*30 October 20202 Best, Panos

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New 4-years PostDoc position in "Explainable Machine / Deep Learning in Translational Psychiatry" at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
by Kerstin Ritter 19 May '22

19 May '22

Dear all, John-Dylan Haynes and I offer a new PostDoc position in the field of "Explainable Machine Learning / Deep Learning in Clinical Neuroimaging and Translational Psychiatry" at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany (see advertisement below) - please feel free to forward the advertisement to people who may be interested! Thanks a lot! Best wishes, Kerstin Ritter ______________________________________________________________ Explainable Machine Learning / Deep Learning in Clinical Neuroimaging and Translational Psychiatry PostDoc position (starting date: July/August 2022, up to 4 years; 100 %) at Charité - Universitätsmedizin (Berlin, Germany) At Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, we are looking for a motivated and highly qualified PostDoc for methods development at the intersection of explainable machine learning / deep learning and clinical neuroimaging / translational psychiatry. The position will be located in the research groups of Ass. Prof. Kerstin Ritter and Prof. John-Dylan Haynes at Charité Berlin. The main task will be to predict response to cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy in retrospective data and a prospective cohort of patients with internalizing disorders including depression and anxiety from a complex, multimodal data set comprising tabular data as well as imaging data (e.g., clinical data, smartphone data, EEG, structural and functional MRI data). An additional task will be to contribute to the organization and maintenance of the prospective cohort. This study will be one of several projects in the newly established Research Unit 5187 "Precision Psychotherapy" (headed by Prof. Ulrike Lüken). Please see also the job advertisement: https://www.charite.de/service/stellenangebot/angebot/detailinfo/dm11822b_r… Requirements for the Postdoc: - Excellent degree in relevant field (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, psychology, computational neuroscience or related). - Excellent methodological skills (esp. machine learning, deep learning, explainable AI, medical image analysis) - Excellent programming skills in python - Excellent writing and communication skills (in English) - Strong interest in neuroscientific and psychiatric research Please send your application (motivation+CV+references) in one pdf-file (in English or German) asap to: Ass. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Kerstin Ritter Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Sauerbruchweg 4, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin E-Mail: kerstin.ritter(a)charite.de Webpage: https://psychiatrie-psychotherapie.charite.de/en/research/translation_and_n… ______________________________________________________________

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Junior Chair position in Computational Neuroscience, Marseille, France
by Sylvain Takerkart 19 May '22

19 May '22

Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) is opening a Junior Chair in Computational Neuroscience, a new tenured-track path at French Universities. The position is open at Junior Professor level (level of experience 3-10 years after PhD) and is supported with a start-up package of 470K€, including the salary for the Junior Professor. After 3-5 years, depending upon the scientific achievements, the Chair should lead to a permanent Faculty position at the Professor level (PR2). * Starting date: Sept-Dec 2022 (not flexible) * teaching is about 60h/year (negotiable) in Computational neurosciences * deadline of application June 8th * Inquiries and further information can be sent directly to both Dr Guillaume Masson (Director INT:guillaume.masson@univ-amu.fr <mailto:guillaume.masson@univ-amu.fr>) and Dr Viktor Jirsa (Director INS:viktor.jirsa@univ-amu.fr <mailto:viktor.jirsa@univ-amu.fr>) More info (in French, then in English) at https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/ListesPostesPub… <https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/ListesPostesPub…> Please circulate! -- Sylvain Takerkart Institut des Neurosciences de la Timone (INT) UMR 7289 CNRS-AMU Marseille, France tél: +33 (0)4 91 324 007 http://www.int.univ-amu.fr/_TAKERKART-Sylvain_?lang=en

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Call for papers for the 5th international workshop on machine learning in clinical neuroimaging
by MLCN Workshop 18 May '22

18 May '22

Dear Colleagues, Please find below the call for papers for the International Workshop of Machine Learning in Clinical Neuroimaging (MLCN) which is held on *the 18th of September 2022 at MICCAI 2022, Singapore*. We welcome contributions to novel machine learning methods and their applications to clinical neuroimaging data. The submission deadline is *25 June 2022*, and all MLCN accepted papers will be eligible for the best paper award of 500 USD. Top accepted papers will be invited to submit an extended version to the MELBA journal. For more information, please visit https://mlcnws.com/call-for-papers/*.* Best wishes, The MLCN 2022 steering and organizing committees Christos Davatzikos, Andre Marquand, Jonas Richiardi, Emma Robinson Ahmed Abdulkadir, Nicha C. Dvornek, Mohamad Habes, Seyed Mostafa Kia, Vinod Kumar, Thomas Wolfers *Call for Papers* The International Workshop of Machine Learning in Clinical Neuroimaging (MLCN 2022 <https://mlcnws.com/>), a satellite event of MICCAI (MICCAI 2022 <https://conferences.miccai.org/2022/en/>), calls for original papers in the field of clinical neuroimaging data analysis with machine learning. The two tracks of the workshop include methodological innovations as well as clinical applications. This highly interdisciplinary topic provides an excellent platform to connect researchers of varying disciplines and to collectively advance the field in multiple directions. In the *machine learning* track, we seek novel contributions that address current methodological gaps in analyzing high-dimensional, longitudinal, and heterogeneous clinical neuroscientific data using stable, scalable, and interpretable machine learning models. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: · Big data · Spatio-temporal brain data analysis · Structural data analysis · Graph theory and complex network analysis · Longitudinal data analysis · Model stability and interpretability · Model scalability in large neuroimaging datasets · Multi-source data integration and multi-view learning · Multi-site data analysis, from preprocessing to modeling · Domain adaptation, data harmonization, and transfer learning in neuroimaging · Unsupervised methods for stratifying brain disorders · Deep learning in clinical neuroimaging · Model uncertainty in clinical predictions · … In the *clinical neuroimaging *track*,* the applications of existing machine learning algorithms are evaluated to move towards precision medicine for complex brain disorders. The discovery of biological markers in medicine is an important challenge across different fields and various experimental procedures and designs are used to detect biological signatures that can be utilized for improvement in diagnostic, treatment, or for other beneficial ends. However, for most complex brain disorders, we do not have reliable biomarkers today. The application of advanced machine learning methods may help to reach this goal. Therefore, we invite the community to submit conference contributions on machine learning approaches with the goal to improve our understanding of complex brain disorders, moving the field closer to precision medicine. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: · Biomarker discovery · Refinement of nosology and diagnostics · Biological validation of clinical syndromes · Treatment outcome prediction · Course prediction · Analysis of wearable sensors · Neurogenetics and brain imaging genetics · Mechanistic modeling · Brain aging · The presentation of clinical neuroimaging databases to stimulate developments in machine learning · … ------------------------------ *Submission Process:* The workshop seeks high-quality, original, and unpublished work that addresses one or more challenges described above. Papers should be submitted electronically in Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LCNS) style (see this link <https://conferences.miccai.org/2022/en/PAPER-SUBMISSION-AND-REBUTTAL-GUIDEL…> for detailed author guidelines) using the CMT system here <https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/MLCN2022>. The page limit is 8-pages (text, figures, and tables) plus up to 2-pages of references. We review the submissions in a double-blind process. Please make sure that your submission is anonymous. Accepted papers will be published in a joint proceeding with the MICCAI 2022 conference. ------------------------------ *MLCN Special Issue at the MELBA journal:* We will invite the top accepted papers to submit an extended version of their contribution to the MLCN special issue at the Journal of Machine Learning for Biomedical Imaging (MELBA) <https://www.melba-journal.org/>. The invited papers will go through an independent review process by the journal. *Error! Filename not specified.* <https://www.melba-journal.org/> ------------------------------ *Donders Best Paper Award:* The MLCN’s best paper award is sponsored by Donders Institute <https://www.ru.nl/donders/>. All MLCN accepted papers will be eligible for the best paper award. The recipient of the award will be chosen by the MLCN scientific committee based on the scientific quality, novelty, and clarity of contributions. The winner will be announced at the end of the workshop and will receive a 500 USD honorarium. ------------------------------ *Important Dates:* · Paper submission deadline: June 25, 2022 · Notification of Acceptance: July 23, 2022 · Camera-ready Submission: Aug 6, 2022 · Workshop Date: September 18, 2022

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Final reminder: 9th Baltic-Nordic Summer School on Neuroinformatics (BNNI 2022)
by Daniel Wójcik 18 May '22

18 May '22

*Deadline this Sunday.* Apologies for cross-posting. Please distribute.* ------------------------------------------------------- 9th Baltic-Nordic Summer School on Neuroinformatics (BNNI 2022)* /Understanding neurons, cognition and behavior// //through neuroinformatics and artificial intelligence/ *Place* The Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Jagiellonian University Revival Faculty of Management and Social Communication / Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science Krakow, Poland *Time:* July 4-8, 2022 *More information and applications at* http://bionn.matinf.uj.edu.pl/events/bnni2022/ * **Important dates* *22 May 2022 Application deadline* 31 May 2022 Acceptance notification 4-8 July 2022 Summer School *We invite advanced master students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers to participate in the BNNI 2022 to be held at Jagiellonian University in Kraków.* The course is interdisciplinary and covers modeling at different levels of organization of the brain as well as elements of machine learning. The course combines lectures, tutorials and computer exercises for computational modeling and analysis of brain functions at multiple physiological and anatomical scales. The summer school will follow the series of the Baltic-Nordic Courses on Neuroinformatics (BNNI 2013 in Kaunas, BNNI 2014 in Tampere, BNNI 2015 in Tartu, BNNI 2016 in Warsaw, BNNI 2017 in Kaunas, BNNI 2018 in Ventspils, BNNI 2019 <https://bnni.lsmuni.lt/bnni2019/en> in Frankfurt, BNNI 2021 <https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/education/BNNI2021/> online). The *target audience* of the course will be advanced master students, doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in natural science, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, informatics and information technology, and similar who would like to get an introduction to neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. Advanced master students, doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in neuroscience and psychology with strong interest in computer science, data analysis and mathematics, and some educational and/or research background in quantitative science are also encouraged to apply. *The school will be in hybrid format with up to 40 in-person places.* *Faculty includes* Hermann Cuntz, Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) for Neuroscience, Frankfurt, Germany Gaute Einevoll, Norwegian University of Life Sciences and University of Oslo, Norway Boris Gutkin, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, France Adam Hamed, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw, Poland Gabriela Izowit, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Dieter Jaeger, Emory University Peter Jedlicka, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University and NeuroScience Center, Goethe-University, Germany Ewelina Knapska, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw, Poland Jan Fousek, Aix-Marseille University, France Marja-Leena Linne, Tampere University of Technology, Finland Jan Rodriguez Parkitna, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Kraków, Poland Igor Podolak, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Arnd Roth, University College London, UK Ausra Saudargiene, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania Dirk Schubert, Radboud University, Netherlands Wolfram Schultz, University of Cambridge, UK Eleni Vasilaki, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Daniel Wójcik, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw & Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Mirosław Wyczesany, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Friedemann Zenke, Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI), Basel, Switzerland *Venue* The lectures will be held at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication and the computer classes in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the new The Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Jagiellonian University Revival. The two buildings are next to each other and connected to Kraków center by multiple tram and bus lines. *Registration fee* In person attendance: 100 EUR; covers lunches, coffee breaks and special dinner during the school. Online attendance: 10 EUR; covers transmission costs. The organizers will provide teaching, meals and coffee during the course. The participants are expected to cover their travel and health insurance expenses as well as lodging. We will provide advise with inexpensive lodging for all the students. *Available support* We will award scholarships to 20 in-person participants from outside of Poland. The scholarship (over 4000 PLN before tax) comes with a fee waiver and should be enough to cover travel and lodging during the school. *Funding *The course is supported by the SPINAKER program financed by the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) in Poland.* * We are looking forward to welcome you at the BNNI 2022 in Kraków in July!

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Date change: Susan Goldin-Meadow speaking on June 1 in Developing Minds global online lecture series
by Jochen Triesch 17 May '22

17 May '22

Dear colleagues, On June 1, the Developing Minds global online lecture series will feature Susan Goldin-Meadow, Dept. of Psychology, U. of Chicago, USA. : "The Mind Hidden in Our Hands“ https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home The talk had to be postponed from the originally planned date of May 18. The live event will take place via zoom at: 08:00 CDT (Central Daylight Time) 13:00 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) 15:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time) 22:00 JST (Japan Standard Time) To participate please register here: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Abstract Gesture is versatile in form and function. Under certain circumstances, gesture can substitute for speech, and when it does, it embodies the properties of language that children themselves bring to language learning, and underscores the resilience of language itself. Under other circumstances, gesture can form a fully integrated system with speech. When it does, it both predicts and promotes learning, and underscores the resilience of gesture in thinking. Together, these lines of research show how much of our minds is hidden in our hands. Bio Susan Goldin-Meadow is the Beardsley Ruml Distinguished Service Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the most basic building blocks of language and thought as they are developed in early childhood. Specifically, she is interested in uncovering linguistic components that are so basic they will arise in a child’s communication system even if the child has limited access to outside linguistic input. Professor Goldin-Meadow’s research has also generated more broadly applicable insights into how the spontaneous gestures that learners produce can reveal their readiness to learn language, math, and scientific concepts. Professor Goldin-Meadow is the founding Editor of Language Learning and Development, and has been president of the International Society for Gesture Studies, president of the Cognitive Development Society, chair of the Cognitive Science Society, and president of the Association for Psychological Society. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, received the William James award for lifetime achievement in basic research from APS, was elected to the American Academy for Arts and Science in 2005, and the National Academy of Sciences in 2020. Web: https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/susan-goldin-meadow The talk will also be recored and the recording made available via the web page: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Stay healthy, Jochen Triesch -- Prof. Dr. Jochen Triesch Johanna Quandt Chair for Theoretical Life Sciences Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies and Goethe University Frankfurt http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/~triesch/ Tel: +49 (0)69 798-47531 Fax: +49 (0)69 798-47611

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Submissions for trainee talks at CCNSv3 (June 6-7 on Crowdcast) are open
by Scott Rich 17 May '22

17 May '22

The third edition of the CCNS meeting is less than three weeks away! The program is being updated daily at ccnsmeeting.ca. Three of our keynote speakers are confirmed: Drs. Gaute Einevoll, Viktor Jirsa, and Cendri Hutcherson. Other confirmed speakers include Drs. Willy Wong, Steven Prescott, Carmen Canavier, Kelly Shen, and Casper Hesp. To register for the meeting, head over to https://www.crowdcast.io/e/ccnsv3/register. We are also still accepting submissions for Trainee Talks at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF1cFvCOKFuwYJf_e1QpLZaxnANE-xjuG…. Submissions received before May 23 will receive full consideration. We look forward to seeing you at CCNSv3! Sincerely, Scott Rich (on behalf of the organizing committee)

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New publication from the INCF Infrastructure Committee
by INCF 16 May '22

16 May '22

The INCF Infrastructure Committee’s “Recommendations for repositories and science gateways from a neuroscience perspective” <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-022-01334-1> has been published today, May 16, as a Comment in Scientific Data <https://www.nature.com/sdata/>. The project, initiated by the INCF Infrastructure Committee, aimed to develop an inclusive set of criteria that could apply to a wide and diverse range of digital services, including repositories, science gateways, data, and software. “We set out to develop criteria that were specific to neuroscience, but we realized during the process that our end result would be applicable to other data-heavy disciplines as well”, says Malin Sandström, coordinator for the Infrastructure Committee. “When you look at the problem closely, it turns out that many of the criteria have to do with best practices for how a service is run and governed, rather than with which types of data and other content it contains”. The work began in October 2020. A draft version <https://www.incf.org/criteria-checklist> was presented to the community at the INCF Assembly in April 2021, in a workshop <https://f1000research.com/documents/10-1026> with representatives from organizations engaged in similar projects, including FAIRSharing, FORCE11, and the Coalition of Open Access Repositories (COAR). A public first version of the criteria checklist was made available on the INCF portal <https://www.incf.org/criteria-checklist> in late 2021. With these criteria, INCF wants to help neuroscience researchers and students choose good services for their specific use cases and help service providers make good and future-proof decisions for setup and operations. Former Chair Wojtek Goscinski, now Chief Executive Officer at the Australian National Imaging Facility, explains: “Data repositories and scientific gateways are critical, but often underappreciated, components in the scientific workflow. It’s important that researchers can navigate the digital landscape to find the services that they need and to understand which services are fit-for-purpose. Likewise, repositories and gateways have increasing obligations to their users”. The recommendations published in the Comment are intended to guide users through the reasoning and considerations that went into the criteria development process. Read more: Workshop report <https://f1000research.com/documents/10-1026> Public first version criteria <https://www.incf.org/criteria-checklist> Blog post <https://incf.org/blog/incf-infrastructure-committee-recommendations-publish…>

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Postdoc positions in modeling/analysis for understanding sleep
by Geoffrey Goodhill 15 May '22

15 May '22

POSTDOC POSITIONS IN MODELING/ANALYSIS FOR UNDERSTANDING SLEEP OVERVIEW. A new 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. The Goodhill lab is now looking for 2 postdocs for the modeling and computational analysis components. PROJECT DETAILS. Using novel 2-photon imaging technologies Prober and Truong will record 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 will analyze the resulting huge datasets using a variety of sophisticated computational approaches, and use these results to build new theoretical models that reveal how neural circuits interact to govern sleep. Theoretical and experimental work will be intimitely linked. APPLICANT PROFILE. Applicants for the positions in the Goodhill lab should have a strong background in mathematics/theory/computation applied to biological problems. Experience in modeling 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. In 2023 the Goodhill lab will move along with over 100 other labs 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. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Professor Geoffrey J Goodhill Departments of Developmental Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Systems Engineering Washington University in St Louis St Louis, MO 63110 https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/people/geoffrey-goodhill-phd Email: g.goodhill(a)wustl.edu

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Postdoc / Junior Scientist in Multimodal Neuroimaging Machine Learning, Prague, Czech Republic
by Magda Pokorna 12 May '22

12 May '22

Postdoctoral / Junior Scientistposition in Multimodal Neuroimaging Machine Learning is available in Prague, Czech Republic: A postdoc or junior scientistposition is available to join the _Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>_for the project: /“Predicting functional outcome in schizophrenia from multimodal neuroimaging and clinical data“/funded by the Czech Health Research Council.The project involves the development of tools to predict the functional outcome of schizophrenia from multimodal neuroimaging, clinical and cognitive measurements taken early after disease onset. To overcome limitations due to high dimensionality of data, we combine robust machine-learning tools, data-driven feature selection and theory-based brain network priors.The project is carried out in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health, using its unique large rich imaging, cognitive and biochemical data of early stage schizophrenia patients. **Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a first cut-off point on June 30, 2022.** For more information and application see https://www.cs.cas.cz/job-offer/postdoctoral-junior-scientist-position-Hlin… Do not hesitate to contact the principal investigator for informal inquiries concerning the position: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D., hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz, Web: http://cs.cas.cz/hlinka. Institute of Computer Science Czech Academy of Sciences Pod Vodarenskou vezi 2 Prague 8, 182 07, Czech Republic https://www.cs.cas.cz/

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INCF Assembly 2022: Abstract deadline extended!
by INCF 11 May '22

11 May '22

*The deadline to submit your abstracts to INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022 <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/> has been extended to May 23!* This interactive event will take place virtually from September 12-16 on the Gather platform, with poster sessions in Zohuddle. We’ve chosen these platforms specifically to make your experience as close to an in-person experience as possible. *Why is Assembly’s format different from other virtual conferences?* The Gather platform enables you to “walk” around the virtual space and when you get close to other participants they will pop up on live video. This works the same for posters and exhibitor booths and gives you a much more interactive experience than your ordinary virtual conference! The Assembly offers many training opportunities for participants of all career stages - this year we offer a 2 PhD-credit course on “Neuroscience data integration through use of digital brain atlases”. See all training sessions here <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/2022/educational-courses>. *What is Zohuddle?* It’s an app to simplify virtual networking, specifically the poster session of Assembly. It works by letting you rank the abstracts that interest you the most, then creating a schedule of “huddles” with an integrated video chat for you to meet your matches! Important dates: - Registration opens: April 8 - Abstract submission opens: April 8 - Abstract submission closes: May 23 - Assembly: September 12-16 Submit your abstract & register for Assembly 2022 today! <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/> *Share with your friends, colleagues, and networks!* Please forward the above email to your colleagues, students, and other networks to make this the best Assembly yet! Is social media more your style? Here are some posts just for you! Post 1: 📢Deadline extended!📢 You now have until May 23 to submit your abstracts for INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022! Learn more & register here: bit.ly/Assembly2022reg Post 2: How is INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022 more interactive than other virtual conferences? - “Walk” around the space - get close to other participants to interact via video! - Earn 2 PhD credits on one of our digital brain atlasing courses! Learn more: bit.ly/NeuroinformaticsAssembly2021 *We hope to see you at INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022!*

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Junior Professor position in Computational Neurosciences - University of Lyon, France
by Nicolas Fourcaud-Trocmé 11 May '22

11 May '22

Dear all, Sorry for the short delay (application deadline is may 23th, 2022), but there is a Junior Professor position in Computational Neurosciences opened at the University of Lyon 1 (France). The position is targeted to Junior Professor level (level of experience 3-10 years after PhD). All details (research and teaching expectations, starting package, application guidelines) are given in the link below (initially in french then in english): https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/ListesPostesPub… Inquiries and further information can be sent directly to Dr Jérémie Mattout <jeremie.mattout(a)inserm.fr> and Pr Anne Didier <anne.didier(a)univ-lyon1.fr> Cordially, Nicolas Fourcaud-Trocmé -- Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon Inserm U1028 - CNRS UMR5292 - UCBL Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier - Bātiment 462 - Neurocampus 95 boulevard Pinel 69675 Bron Cedex Phone: (+33) 4 81 10 65 51 Fax: (+33) xxx e-mail: Nicolas.Fourcaud-Trocme(a)cnrs.fr

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Extended deadline: KogWis2022 | 15th Biannual Conference of the German Cognitive Science Society
by Constantin Rothkopf 10 May '22

10 May '22

Deadline extended to May 16th, 2022. Event: The 15th Biannual Conference of the German Cognitive Science Society, KogWis2022 Theme: Understanding Minds Date: 5.-7. September 2022 Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany Host: Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg Web: https://www.kogwis2022.uni-freiburg.de/ +++ The Call for Papers is now open (deadline: May 9th, 2022) : https://www.kogwis2022.uni-freiburg.de/picturesandstuff/call-for-papers-kog… +++ The Call for Tutorials is now open (deadline: May 9th, 2022): https://www.kogwis2022.uni-freiburg.de/picturesandstuff/call-for-tutorials-… Abstract: The 15. biannual Conference of the German Cognitive Science Society (KogWis2022) will take place from 5.-7. September 2022 in Freiburg i.Br., Germany, organized by the Center for Cognitive Science. The theme “Understanding Minds” reflects two perspectives: The conference provides a forum for all topics in the study of how minds – both human and artificial – operate. The theme also puts a specific spotlight on how cognitive systems make sense of the world, in particular in language comprehension and communication. Confirmed keynote speakers are: Dedre Gentner, Northwestern University, Illinois (USA) Seana Coulson, University of California, San Diego (USA) Marcel Brass, Humboldt-University, Berlin (D) Matthew Crocker, Saarland University, Saarbrücken (D) Further information is available on the conference website: www.kogwis2022.uni-freiburg.de. For any inquiries please use the conference e-mail-address: kogwis2022(a)cognition.uni-freiburg.de. With kind regards - The Organising Committee Evelyn Ferstl, Lars Konieczny, Rul von Stülpnagel, Judith Beck, Lisa Zacharski

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Junior Chair in Computational Neurosciences at Aix-Marseille Université, France
by PERRINET Laurent 10 May '22

10 May '22

Dear colleagues, Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) is opening a Junior Chair in Computational Neuroscience, a new tenured-track path at French Universities. The position is open at Junior Professor level (level of experience 3-10 years after PhD) and is supported with a start-up package of 470K€, including the salary for the Junior Professor. After 3-5 years, depending upon the scientific achievements, the Chair should lead to a permanent Faculty position at the Professor level (PR2). Quick facts: - Starting date: Sept-Dec 2022 (not flexible) - teaching is about 60h/year (negotiable) in Computational neurosciences - deadline of application June 8th - Inquiries and further information can be sent directly to both Dr Guillaume Masson (Director INT: guillaume.masson(a)univ-amu.fr<mailto:guillaume.masson@univ-amu.fr>) and Dr Viktor Jirsa (Director INS: viktor.jirsa(a)univ-amu.fr<mailto:viktor.jirsa@univ-amu.fr> ) Flyer : https://amubox.univ-amu.fr/s/6RPZfSs2B98DgdB/download/CPJ_call_AMU_INT_INS_… Full info (in French, then in English) at https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/ListesPostesPub… Please circulate! Cheers, Laurent -- Laurent Perrinet - INT (UMR 7289) AMU/CNRS https://laurentperrinet.github.io/

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NEST Conference 2022 - Extension of abstract submission deadline
by Hans Ekkehard Plesser 10 May '22

10 May '22

Dear all, The abstract submission deadline for the (virtual) NEST Conference 2022 has been extended to Wednesday, 25 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 23/24 June 2022. We are inviting contributions to the conference, including talks, "posters" and workshops on specific topics. Important dates 25 May 2022 — Deadline for submission of contributions 03 June 2022 — Notification of acceptance 17 June 2022 — Registration deadline 23 June 2022 — NEST Conference 2022 starts For more information on how to submit your contribution, register and participate, please visit the conference website https://nest-simulator.org/conference 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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Susan Goldin-Meadow speaking on May 18 in Developing Minds global online lecture series
by Jochen Triesch 10 May '22

10 May '22

Dear colleagues, On May 18, the Developing Minds global online lecture series will feature Susan Goldin-Meadow, Dept. of Psychology, U. of Chicago, USA: "The Mind Hidden in Our Hands“ https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home The live event will take place via zoom at: 08:00 CDT (Central Daylight Time) 13:00 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) 15:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time) 22:00 JST (Japan Standard Time) To participate please register here: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Abstract Gesture is versatile in form and function. Under certain circumstances, gesture can substitute for speech, and when it does, it embodies the properties of language that children themselves bring to language learning, and underscores the resilience of language itself. Under other circumstances, gesture can form a fully integrated system with speech. When it does, it both predicts and promotes learning, and underscores the resilience of gesture in thinking. Together, these lines of research show how much of our minds is hidden in our hands. Bio Susan Goldin-Meadow is the Beardsley Ruml Distinguished Service Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the most basic building blocks of language and thought as they are developed in early childhood. Specifically, she is interested in uncovering linguistic components that are so basic they will arise in a child’s communication system even if the child has limited access to outside linguistic input. Professor Goldin-Meadow’s research has also generated more broadly applicable insights into how the spontaneous gestures that learners produce can reveal their readiness to learn language, math, and scientific concepts. Professor Goldin-Meadow is the founding Editor of Language Learning and Development, and has been president of the International Society for Gesture Studies, president of the Cognitive Development Society, chair of the Cognitive Science Society, and president of the Association for Psychological Society. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, received the William James award for lifetime achievement in basic research from APS, was elected to the American Academy for Arts and Science in 2005, and the National Academy of Sciences in 2020. Web: https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/susan-goldin-meadow The talk will also be recored and the recording made available via the web page: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Stay healthy, Jochen Triesch -- Prof. Dr. Jochen Triesch Johanna Quandt Chair for Theoretical Life Sciences Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies and Goethe University Frankfurt http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/~triesch/ Tel: +49 (0)69 798-47531 Fax: +49 (0)69 798-47611

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Scientific programmer position (ML/comp neuro), Kietzmann Lab
by Tim Kietzmann 10 May '22

10 May '22

Dear all, My team is looking for a scientific programmer (part-time, but permanent employment as a state employee, University of Osnabrück, Germany) to support our work in the domain of computational neuroscience/ML, which largely focuses on deep learning. The role comes with lots of flexibility in terms of content and working hours. - Details about the position are provided here: https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/universitaet/stellenangebote/stellenangebote-… - You can find out more about our work here: https://www.kietzmannlab.org/ Feel free to contact me with any open questions. Best wishes Tim __________________________________ Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Tim C Kietzmann Professor for Machine Learning Institute of Cognitive Science University of Osnabrück Osnabrück, Germany Web: https://www.kietzmannlab.org Email: tim.kietzmann(a)uni-osnabrueck.de Twitter: @TimKietzmann

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POSITION FOR A POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN COMPUTATIONAL MOTOR NEUROSCIENCE - Dagmar Sternad
by Mohsen Sadeghi 10 May '22

10 May '22

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in the area of computational motor neuroscience. Our research addresses fundamental questions on human motor control, with extensions to clinical applications and human-robot interactions. The candidate is expected to participate in one or more lines of research, including projects on the human control of complex objects in healthy and clinical populations, specifically stroke and autism, and the interrelation of timing in motor skills and perceptual tasks. We have several collaborators on these projects, including Pawan Sinha at MIT, Joo-Hyun Song at Brown University, and David Lin at Massachusetts General Hospital. The research is supported by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. The Action Lab has state-of-the-art experimental equipment, including 3D motion capture, three virtual reality set-ups, two robot manipulanda, force plates and wireless EMG. We also use brain measurement and stimulation techniques, such as EEG and TMS. For more information about ongoing projects please visit our website: https://actionlab.sites.northeastern.edu. The Action Lab’s interdisciplinary research program addresses questions in motor control from the perspective of dynamical system, bridging disciplinary approaches from neuroscience, nonlinear dynamics, biomechanics, engineering, and psychology. The Action Lab is located in the Departments of Biology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Physics as well as the Institute of Experiential Robotics at Northeastern University. The university is located in the heart of Boston, which provides a stimulating intellectual environment for interdisciplinary research. Candidates should have graduate training in one of the following disciplines: Computational Motor Neuroscience, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Experimental Psychology. The applicant should demonstrate an academic record of scientific excellence, independent research, and a strong interest in an interdisciplinary approach to human motor control. Experience in programming is expected (Matlab, C++, Statistics packages, etc.). He/she will get involved in existing research projects but is also encouraged to bring to bear his/her expertise and interest into the generation of new research projects. *Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, including a list of publications, and two letters of recommendation to d.sternad(a)northeastern.edu <d.sternad(a)northeastern.edu>. Hiring will start as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.*

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postdoc, Moreno-Bote Lab, Barcelona
by Ruben Moreno Bote 06 May '22

06 May '22

*Post-doctoral position* *Computational Neuroscience, Moreno-Bote Lab * *University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain* *In collaboration with Gregory C. DeAngelis (U of Rochester) and Jan Drugowitsch (Harvard)* We are looking for strong post-doctoral candidates interested in joining the group of Theoretical and Cognitive Neuroscience of Ruben Moreno-Bote lab. We are looking for excellent post-doctoral candidates with Physics, Mathematics or Machine Learning background, ideally with knowledge of Neuroscience or Computational Neuroscience, and interested in theory and applications. The publication record of the candidate should be very strong in his/her respective discipline. The candidate will develop state of the art theory and models of primate navigation in virtual 3D environments with detailed optic flow signals, using the tools of stochastic optimal control and RL. The main research topic of our lab is decision-making, from a multidisciplinary angle. The candidate will benefit from the stimulating environment of Barcelona area in Theoretical and Systems Neuroscience and will have the opportunity of enjoying a lively city. Our lab (https://www.upf.edu/web/tcn) forms part of a larger network of neuroscience labs in Barcelona. Financial support is provided by NIH (pending), HHMI and the Spanish MINECO. APPLICATION: A full CV in pdf format, a 1 page-long project in pdf format, and names and email addresses of 2 referees should be sent to the following address: ruben.moreno(a)upf.edu Informal inquiries are welcome. DEADLINE: up to the position is filled STARTING DATE: any time between September 2022 and February 2023 -- Rubén Moreno Bote Serra Húnter Professor Director of the Theoretical and Cognitive Neuroscience Group Center for Brain and Cognition & Dept. of Information and Communications Technologies University Pompeu Fabra Campus Ciutadella c\ Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27 Mercè Rodoreda building, 3th floor (room 24.331) 08005 Barcelona, Spain https://www.upf.edu/web/tcn https://twitter.com/morenobote <https://twitter.com/morenobote?lang=ca>

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‘Monitoring and controlling ourselves and our world: computations of metacognition and agency in mental health’ - 28 July 2022 - ICN, UCL, London
by Sidarus, Nura 05 May '22

05 May '22

Dear All, We are excited to announce our in-person workshop ‘Monitoring and controlling ourselves and our world: computations of metacognition and agency in mental health’ taking place at the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience on the 28th of July 2022 (and streamed online). This ESRC funded workshop will bring together researchers from both computational and mental health fields and aims to generate discussion surrounding metacognition, agency, decision-making and learning within mental health. We have an exciting list of speakers and a keynote talk from Professor Yael Niv. * Bastien Blain, UCL Department of Experimental Psychology (PALS) * Mike Browning, Department of Psychiatry, Oxford University * Lora Capobianco, University of Manchester * Catherine Culot, Université Libre de Bruxelles * Celine Fox, Psychology Department, Trinity College Dublin * Quentin Huys, UCL Max Planck Centre for Computational and Ageing Research * Yael Niv, Princeton Neuroscience Institute and Psychology Department * Marion Rouault, Department of Cognitive Studies, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris * Tricia Seow, UCL Max Planck Centre for Computational and Ageing Research * Matilde Vaghi, Department of Psychology, Stanford University To register (for free) and for the full programme please see our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/computations-of-agency-and-metacognition-in-… __________________________________________________________ Dr Nura Sidarus (she/her) Lecturer | Department of Psychology Royal Holloway University of London | Egham | Surrey | TW20 0EX Office: Wolfson 248 | Tel: +44 (0) 1784 44 3717 Affiliate Member | Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, UCL nura.sidarus(a)rhul.ac.uk<mailto:%20nura.sidarus@rhul.ac.uk> | www.nurasidarus.com<http://www.nurasidarus.com/> __________________________________________________________ This email, its contents and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. In certain circumstances, it may also be subject to legal privilege. Any unauthorised use, disclosure, or copying is not permitted. If you have received this email in error, please notify us and immediately and permanently delete it. Any views or opinions expressed in personal emails are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Royal Holloway, University of London. It is your responsibility to ensure that this email and any attachments are virus free.

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9th Baltic-Nordic Summer School on Neuroinformatics (BNNI 2022)
by Daniel Wójcik 04 May '22

04 May '22

Apologies for cross-posting. Please distribute.* ------------------------------------------------------- 9th Baltic-Nordic Summer School on Neuroinformatics (BNNI 2022)* /Understanding neurons, cognition and behavior// //through neuroinformatics and artificial intelligence/ *Place* The Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Jagiellonian University Revival Faculty of Management and Social Communication / Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science Krakow, Poland *Time:* July 4-8, 2022 *More information and applications at* http://bit.do/bnni2022 * **Important dates* 22 May 2022 Application deadline 31 May 2022 Acceptance notification 4-8 July 2022 Summer School *We invite advanced master students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers to participate in the BNNI 2022 to be held at Jagiellonian University in Kraków.* The course is interdisciplinary and covers modeling at different levels of organization of the brain as well as elements of machine learning. The course combines lectures, tutorials and computer exercises for computational modeling and analysis of brain functions at multiple physiological and anatomical scales. The summer school will follow the series of the Baltic-Nordic Courses on Neuroinformatics (BNNI 2013 <http://www.cs.tut.fi/sgn/neuroinfo/index_files/Page500.htm> in Kaunas, BNNI 2014 <http://www.cs.tut.fi/sgn/neuroinfo/index_files/summerschool.htm> in Tampere, BNNI 2015 <http://neuro.cs.ut.ee/bnni2015/> in Tartu, BNNI 2016 <https://neuroinflab.wordpress.com/events/bnni-2016/> in Warsaw, BNNI 2017 <https://bnni.lsmuni.lt/bnni2017/> in Kaunas, BNNI 2018 <https://bnni.lsmuni.lt/bnni2018/> in Ventspils, BNNI 2019 <https://bnni.lsmuni.lt/bnni2019/en> in Frankfurt, BNNI 2021 <https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/education/BNNI2021/> online). The *target audience* of the course will be advanced master students, doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in natural science, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, informatics and information technology, and similar who would like to get an introduction to neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. Advanced master students, doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in neuroscience and psychology with strong interest in computer science, data analysis and mathematics, and some educational and/or research background in quantitative science are also encouraged to apply. *The school will be in hybrid format with up to 40 in-person places.* *Faculty includes* Hermann Cuntz, Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) for Neuroscience, Frankfurt, Germany Gaute Einevoll, Norwegian University of Life Sciences and University of Oslo, Norway Boris Gutkin, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, France Adam Hamed, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw, Poland Gabriela Izowit, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Dieter Jaeger, Emory University Peter Jedlicka, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University and NeuroScience Center, Goethe-University, Germany Ewelina Knapska, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw, Poland Mario Lavanga, Aix-Marseille University, France Marja-Leena Linne, Tampere University of Technology, Finland Jan Rodriguez Parkitna, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Kraków, Poland Igor Podolak, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Arnd Roth, University College London, UK Ausra Saudargiene, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania Dirk Schubert, Radboud University, Netherlands Wolfram Schultz, University of Cambridge, UK Eleni Vasilaki, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Daniel Wójcik, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw & Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Mirosław Wyczesany, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Friedemann Zenke, Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI), Basel, Switzerland *Venue* The lectures will be held at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication and the computer classes in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the new The Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Jagiellonian University Revival. The two buildings are next to each other and connected to Kraków center by multiple tram and bus lines. *Registration fee* In person attendance: 100 EUR; covers lunches, coffee breaks and special dinner during the school. Online attendance: 10 EUR; covers transmission costs. The organizers will provide teaching, meals and coffee during the course. The participants are expected to cover their travel and health insurance expenses as well as lodging. We will provide advise with inexpensive lodging for all the students. *Available support* We will award scholarships to 20 in-person participants from outside of Poland. The scholarship (over 4000 PLN before tax) comes with a fee waiver and should be enough to cover travel and lodging during the school. *Funding *The course is supported by the SPINAKER program financed by the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) in Poland.* * We are looking forward to welcome you at the BNNI 2022 in Kraków in July!

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NeuroBridges 2022 ( Deadline May 15th 2022)
by Ahmed El Hady 04 May '22

04 May '22

*NeuroBridges2022* *A Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Summer School in Neuroscience* *Deadline to apply: May 15, 2022* *NeuroBridges2022* is a summer school which will take place between September 4 and September 15, 2022 in Le Centre de Conferences Internationales de Cluny, France (CCIC) <https://streaklinks.com/BCAQ9gkmZpNbCNaAUAyJpOjc/https%3A%2F%2Fcollegecluny…>. The school will provide an overview of theoretical and experimental frameworks used to study a variety of *decision making* processes. It will cover different model systems from rodents to humans and a plethora of decision making mechanisms. Another objective of Neurobridges is to bring together *Mediterranean and Middle Eastern scientists*, in order to promote scientific cooperation between young researchers from these countries. The organizers of NeuroBridges are convinced that such scientific collaborations can lead to personal relations, which eventually may alleviate the political distress in the Middle East. The school is intended for graduate students and postdocs, primarily (but not only) from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region either working in their home countries or abroad. Applicants should have some background in related fields in neuroscience or cognitive psychology. All costs of registration and accommodation will be covered by the organizers. For more information and application, visit our website:_http://decision-making-lab.com/NeuroBridges/neurobridges2022.html_ *NeuroBridges2022 Faculty:* Carlos Brody (Princeton), Ahmed El Hady (Princeton), David Hansel (CNRS), Ifat Levy (Yale), Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew U.), Najib Majaj (NYU), Mike Shadlen (Columbia U.), Eyal Winter (Hebrew U.) and Yoram Yovell (Hadassah Hebrew U. Medical Center) *NeuroBridges* is co-organized by Ahmed El Hady (Princeton Neuroscience Institute, USA), Yonatan Loewenstein(Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel) and David Hansel (CNRS, Paris, France). *NeuroBridges2022* is supported by the Simons Foundation (USA), the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (Hebrew U., Israel) and CNRS (France) and is in partnership with VVTNS (wwtns.online). *Contact us:*_neurobridges2022@gmail.com <mailto:neurobridges2022@gmail.com>_

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Postdoctoral fellowships at the Neuromathematics Center in Sao Paulo State, Brazil
by Antonio Roque 03 May '22

03 May '22

*Postdoctoral Fellowships inAcquisition, processing and quantitative analysis of neurobiological data* The Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center for Neuromathematics (NeuroMat), hosted by the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, and funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), is offering one post-doctoral fellowship for recent PhDs with outstanding research potential. The fellowship will involve collaborations with research teams and laboratories associated with NeuroMat. The research to be developed by the post-doc fellow shall be strictly related to ongoing research lines developed by the NeuroMat team. The project may be developed at USP (São Paulo or Ribeirao Preto) or at UNICAMP (Campinas). We seek candidates capable of developing independent research in one of the research lines below. 1. Stochastic modeling of neurobiological data. 2. Acquisition, processing and quantitative analysis of neurobiological data. Candidates to the first research line are required to have a strong background in probability theory with emphasis on stochastic processes. Candidates to the second research line are required to have a strong background in neuroscience with previous experience in neurophysiological data acquisition, processing and analysis, and knowledge of computer programming. The initial appointment is for one year, with a possible extension to up to two years, conditional on research progress. The fellowship is competitive at an international level, and fellows benefit from extra funds for travel and research expenses plus limited support for relocation expenses. Application Instructions: Applicants should complete and submit the application form. The following documents and information are requested (please see the form for further details): - Summary of the CV, in the format required by FAPESP (see fapesp.br/en/6351 for instructions); - List of publications, with links to those available online. - A summary of the research plan for the next year, up to 5 pages in length. This document must explicitly state for which of the two aforementioned profiles the candidate has applied. It should also address how this research plan fits within the framework of the NeuroMat research program. - Pointers to other research related output, such as software, web pages, and so forth. Candidates should be willing to send copies of publications, if requested; - Any further information deemed relevant to the application. In addition to the above, we require at least two recommendation letters. Those should be mailed by the recommenders directly to postdoc-appl(a)numec.prp.usp.br. Timetable: Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience until May 31, 2022. Appointment is expected to start by July or August 2022. The initial period of the position lasts for 12 months, with possible renewals for up to two years. This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidates will be awarded FAPESP Postdoctoral fellowships in the amount of BR 8,479.20 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the fellowship, which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity. More details on FAPESP's postdoctoral fellowships are available at: fapesp.br/en/5427. -- Dr. Antonio C. Roque Professor Associado Departamento de Fisica FFCLRP, Universidade de Sao Paulo 14040-901 Ribeirao Preto-SP Brazil - Brasil E-mails: antonior(a)usp.br <antonior(a)ffclrp.usp.br> aroquesilva(a)gmail.com URL: www.sisne.org Tels: +55 16 3315-3768 <+55%2016%203315-3768> (sala/office); +55 16 3315-3859 <+55%2016%203315-3859> (lab) FAX: +55 16 3315-4887 <+55%2016%203315-4887>

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A conversation about failure in science (featuring Edvard Moser, Sara Solla, and Nachum Ulanovsky)
by William Podlaski 03 May '22

03 May '22

WorldWideNeuRise will host a special online event on Wednesday, May 11th at 5PM CET: A conversation about failure in science Featuring brief talks and a panel discussion with: Edvard Moser (NTNU, Norway) Sara Solla (Northwestern University, USA) Nachum Ulanovsky (Weizmann Institute, Israel) For more information (and link to crowdcast for the event), please visit our website (https://neurise.github.io/) find us on WorldWideNeuro ( https://www.world-wide.org/Neuro/WWNeuRise/) or follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/WWNeuRise) WWNeuRise is a seminar series that hosts talks by early-career researchers. We are always searching for PhD students and postdocs to give talks in our upcoming seminars on any topic in systems neuroscience. On our website ( https://neurise.github.io/) you can find an application form to directly apply, as well as a recommendation form, where you can suggest individuals from your lab, institute, or otherwise who you think might have an interesting story to tell! We are looking forward to seeing you at our special event on May 11th, as well as our other upcoming seminars! The organising committee, Alon Baram (Behrens Lab, University of Oxford) Ellen Boven (Apps Lab, University of Bristol) Christina Buetfering (Häusser Lab, University College London) Wesley Clawson (Levin Lab, Tufts University) Lucie Descamps (Kentros Lab, Norwegian University of Science and Technology) Gily Ginosar (Ulanovsky Lab, Weizmann Institute) Loreen Hertäg (Clopath Lab, Imperial College London) Joram Keijser (Sprekeler Lab, TU Berlin) Bill Podlaski (Machens Lab, Champalimaud Research)

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Update: CAMP summer course on computational neuroscience: Deadline extended to 9th May
by U.S.Bhalla 03 May '22

03 May '22

Dear Colleagues, We would like to announce CAMP@Bangalore 2022 from 23 July 2022 to 7 August 2022, in Bangalore, India. CAMP (Computational Approaches to Memory and Plasticity at NCBS, Bangalore) is a 16-day summer school where students will be trained in theoretical and computational modeling, pertaining to memory and plasticity in the brain, spanning different scales of space, time and complexity. This flavor of CAMP will focus on — Neuromodulation and Cell Diversity. The course will have lectures, hands-on tutorials, and project work to launch students into the exciting field of computational neuroscience. The course is supported by the Simons Foundation. Students worldwide are encouraged to apply. Accommodation and food will be free for the selected students. The NCBS Campus has pleasant grounds, sports facilities, and the weather in late July is mild with moderate rain. There is no registration fee. Students are advised to obtain independent travel grants. Please visit the course website https://camp.ncbs.res.in/ for more details about this year's course and past courses. Updated application deadline: 9 May 2022 Referee letters must reach by 9 May 2022 Speakers include: Arvind Kumar KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden Gilad Silberberg Karolinska Institutet, Sweden K.T. Blackwell George Mason University, USA Peter Dayan Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Germany Raffaella Tonini Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Italy Rishikesh Narayanan Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Sho Yagishita University of Tokyo, Japan Srikanth Ramaswamy Newcastle University, UK Upinder Bhalla National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore Vatsala Thirumalai National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore Thank you, Course Organizers CAMP 2022 Arvind Kumar Rishikesh Narayanan Upinder S. Bhalla

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Modellers Workshop for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox
by Stewart Heitmann 01 May '22

01 May '22

Enrolments are now open for the Modeller’s Workshop for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox. The Brain Dynamics Toolbox (bdtoolbox.org<https://bdtoolbox.org>) is an open matlab toolbox for simulating dynamical systems in neuroscience and more. The Modeller’s Workshop is an online course for those who wish to use the toolbox to simulate their own dynamical systems. It is a self-paced course with a practical focus on the art of programming differential equations. Students are guided through each step via a series of video lectures. Topics include Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Delay Differential Equations, Stochastic Differential Equations, Auxiliary Plot Functions and command-line tools. Example code is provided in all cases. Study time is 8 hours. Course Website https://bdtoolbox.teachable.com/p/modellers-workshop Recommended Text Heitmann & Breakspear (2022) Handbook for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox: Version 2022. ISBN 978-0-6450669-2-0. Important Dates Enrolments open 1st May, 2022. Stewart Heitmann | Computational Scientist Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute | Lowy Packer Building | 405 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Australia E: s.heitmann(a)victorchang.edu.au<mailto:s.heitmann@victorchang.edu.au> | @VictorChangInst Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd, an innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. Providing a safer and more useful place for your human generated data. Specializing in; Security, archiving and compliance. To find out more visit the Mimecast website.

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[meetings] CRNS Talk Series (7) - Live Talk by Dr. Harold Soh - The National University of Singapore (NUS) - Singapore
by Amir Aly 28 Apr '22

28 Apr '22

Dear All * *Apologies for cross-posting* * The* Center for Robotics and Neural Systems* (CRNS) is pleased to announce the talk of *Dr. **Harold Soh* from the* National University of Singapore (NUS)* - Singapore on Wednesday, *May 4th *from *11:00 am *to *12:30 pm* (*London time*) over *Zoom*. >> *Events*: The CRNS talk series will cover a wide range of topics including social and cognitive robotics, computational neuroscience, computational linguistics, cognitive vision, machine learning, AI, and applications to autism. More details are available here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/robotics-neural-systems/whats-on <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.plymo…> >> *Link for the next event (No Registration is Required)*: Join Zoom Meeting https://plymouth.zoom.us/j/97464558182?pwd=WW92MGFGb1BvOWVEZlN0ajZRbGdTUT09… >> *Title of the talk*: Human Models for Trust and Communication *Abstract*: At CLeAR, we believe human models are crucial for fluent human-robot collaboration. When coupled with planning/learning, human models enable robots to display intelligent interactive behavior. However, crafting good human models remains difficult. In this talk, we’ll discuss facets of human modeling, starting with our efforts in capturing human trust in the robot. We’ll discuss a perspective that views trust as function learning and the impact this has in multi-task scenarios. Next, we will cover MIRROR, a new approach to quickly learn human models that are useful for (communication) planning. MIRROR is inspired by social projection theory, which hypothesizes that humans use self-models to understand others. In a similar manner, MIRROR leverages robot self-models learned using RL to bootstrap human modeling. We will examine how MIRROR performs relative to state-of-the-art methods using simulations and a human-subjects study. Finally, we’ll discuss how MIRROR can be extended towards real-time human-robot collaboration, and take a broader perspective of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. >> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, Regards ---------------- *Dr. Amir Aly* Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Center for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS) School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Room B332, Portland Square, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA University of Plymouth, UK

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Diversity Postdocs with Track to Tenured Position
by Sharon Crook 28 Apr '22

28 Apr '22

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for up to two Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in the area of mathematical biology (broadly defined and can include data science and large-scale computation in life sciences for example). The program seeks applicants whose professional preparedness, experience, and accomplishments are informed by experiences working with and within groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States. The goal of these positions is to support the career development of outstanding Ph.D. recipients with a path to a future tenure track appointment at ASU. Applications can be submitted online via https://www.mathjobs.org. Application deadline is 4:00 pm AZ Time, Sunday, May 8, 2022. All the details are here: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/19800 Sharon Crook Professor and Associate Director for Graduate Programs School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Barrett Honors Faculty Arizona State University https://iconlab.asu.edu

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POSITION FOR A POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN COMPUTATIONAL MOTOR NEUROSCIENCE- Dagmar Sternad
by Mohsen Sadeghi 28 Apr '22

28 Apr '22

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in the area of computational motor neuroscience. Our research addresses fundamental questions on human motor control, with extensions to clinical applications and also human-robot interactions. The candidate is expected to participate in several lines of research, including projects on the human control of complex objects in healthy and clinical population, specifically stroke and autism, and the interrelation of timing in motor skills and perceptual tasks. We have several collaborators on these projects, including Pawan Sinha at MIT, Joo-Hyun Song at Brown University, and David Lin at Massachusetts General Hospital. The research is supported by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. The Action Lab has state-of-the-art experimental equipment, including 3D motion capture, three virtual reality set-ups, two robot manipulanda, force plates and wireless EMG. We also use brain measurement and stimulation techniques, such as EEG and TMS. For more information about ongoing projects please visit our website: https://actionlab.sites.northeastern.edu . The Action Lab’s interdisciplinary research program addresses questions in motor control from the perspective of dynamical system, bridging disciplinary approaches from neuroscience, nonlinear dynamics, biomechanics, engineering, and psychology. The Action Lab is located in the Departments of Biology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Physics as well as the Institute of Experiential Robotics at Northeastern University. The university is located in the heart of Boston, which provides a stimulating intellectual environment for interdisciplinary research. Candidates should have graduate training in one of the following disciplines: Computational Motor Neuroscience, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Experimental Psychology. The applicant should demonstrate an academic record of scientific excellence, independent research, and a strong interest in an interdisciplinary approach to human motor control. Experience in programming is expected (Matlab, C++, Statistics packages, etc.). He/she will get involved in existing research projects but is also encouraged to bring to bear his/her expertise and interest into the generation of new research projects. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, including a list of publications, and two letters of recommendation to d.sternad(a)northeastern.edu. Hiring will start as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

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2 post-doctoral positions (LMU, Munich, MCN)
by Deroy, Ophelia 28 Apr '22

28 Apr '22

Hi, Is it possible to post this ? Thanks a lot --------------------------------------- We are seeking applications for 2 post-doc researchers to join the Co-Learn project, funded by the BIDT (Bavarian Institute for Digital Transformation). The general goal of the project is to develop an intelligent artificial tutor to improve human learning. One post-doctoral position will focus on the human side of reinforcement learning through vision and touch, the other on the role of metacognitive confidence and trust. The team also include another PHD (in machine-learning). Senior project members include Prof. Ophelia Deroy, Prof. Merle Fairhurst, Prof. Maximilian Moll and Prof. Vincent Hayward (Paris). The appointees will be expected to program and conduct experimental research in the topics relevant to the project (esp. reinforcement learning, multisensory perception) To write, publish and disseminate research results to participate in the research activities of the project. Requirements The successful candidates will have · a PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience or related disciplines carried out and published empirical research knowledge of experimental design, statistics, modelling and data analysis strong command of computer programming (R, Python, Matlab) is highly desirable a strong sense of leadership and initiative interest in interdisciplinary projects. knowledge of German language is not mandatory. For informal questions about the project : ophelia.deroy(a)lmu.de Applications (including CV, list of publications, list of courses taught, a writing sample, and a description of possible research project (1000-1500 words)) should be submitted via email (one PDF, max. 5MB) by May 10th, 2022, to Verena Winkler, Coordination Co-Sense.In addition, we ask for two letters of reference, which must be sent by the reviewers directly to Verena Winkler. Email: cosense(a)bio.lmu.de; winkler(a)bio.lmu.de -- Prof.Dr. Ophelia Deroy https://linktr.ee/ophelia.deroy Chair, Philosophy of Mind Cognition Values Behaviour Research Group (CVBE) Faculty of Philosophy & Munich Center for Neuroscience Ludwig Maximilian University Munich [The information transmitted by this email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. This email may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. Any use, review, retransmission, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all computers]

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Open Postdoc position in Denmark
by Diego Vidaurre 28 Apr '22

28 Apr '22

Dear all, I'm opening a postdoc position in my group in Aarhus University to work in collaboration with Oxford (Steve Smith and Mark Woolrich) and Cambridge (Rik Henson) on machine learning models to characterise between-subject variability in brain dynamics. The ultimate goal is to leverage these models to achieve a better stratification of existing diagnoses and clinical information. We will apply these models on the different modalities in the UK Biobank, Cam-CAN and BioFIND datasets, leveraging concepts that lie in between the supervised and unsupervised learning paradigms. PhD could also be considered. More info here: https://international.au.dk/about/profile/vacant-positions/job/postdoc-in-i… Don't hesitate to contact if you have any questions. Deadline is 10May. Many thanks d

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Workshop on "Virtual Brains & Digital Twins" - 02 May 2022 in Paris
by Zélie Tournoud 27 Apr '22

27 Apr '22

** *"Virtual Brains & Digital Twins: a Tentative Roadmap, Neuroethical perspectives"* *An in-person neuroethics workshop in Paris. *Date: 02 May 2022 Place: Inalco - Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales, 65 Rue des Grands Moulins, 75013 Paris Info and registration: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/288538023997 ** Join us for this in-person workshop co-organized by philosopher Kathinka Evers, and neuroscientists Viktor Jirsa and Alain Destexhe with the support of the European Institute for Theoretical Neuroscience. Detailled program: *13:00 – 13:15 *Welcome & short introduction (Kathinka Evers & Maxime Guye) *13:15 – 14:15 Theme 1. Virtual Brains & Digital Twins in Neuroethics & Science* * Moderator: Maxime Guye * *13:15 – 13:30 *Kathinka Evers: Epistemic and Neuroethical Challenges of Virtual Brains & Digital Twins: Why Concepts Matter * *13:30 – 13:45* Viktor Jirsa: On the nature of a digital brain twin: how real is it? * *13:45 – 14:15* Panel discussion with Panel members: Wolf Singer, Jeanette Hellgren Kotaleski, Viktor Jirsa, Kathinka Evers *14:15 – 15:15 Theme 2. Neuroethics & Responsible Innovation: Mapping the Issues* * Moderator: Kathinka Evers * *14:15 – 14:30* Arleen Salles: Some ethical issues related to virtual brains and digital twins * *14:30 – 14:45* Manuel Guerrero: Mapping the Neuroethical Issues on Digital Twins in Alzheimer research and treatment * *14:45 – 15:15 *Panel discussion with Panel members: Pawel Swieboda, Florent Gaillard, Manuel Guerrero, Arleen Salles *15:15 – 15:45* Coffee break *15:45 – 16:45 Theme 3. Early career researchers' perspectives on questioning modelling practices: individual and structural perspectives* * *15:45 – 16:00* Three short introductions 1. Mallory Carlu: Why do we build models (and why we should (always) ask this question)? 2. Damien Depannemaecker: How we build and validate models: on the loss of reality and its propagation 3. Lionel Kusch: How do we use models, and who are "we"? Standardisation and popularity of models * *16:00 – 16:40* Questions to the audience (An interactive session during which randomly chosen attendees will address one of the proposed questions about their relationship with modelling.) *16:40 – 16:45* Synthesis *16:45 – 17:00 *Thanks & wrapping up (Viktor Jirsa) *17:00 –18:00 *Apéritif _____ *Zélie Tournoud*/ EITN Communication manager / *European Institute for Theoretical Neuroscience (EITN)* UMR 9197 – *NeuroPSI*(Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay) CNRS – Université Paris-Saclay Centre CEA Paris-Saclay Bâtiment 151 91400 Saclay https://www.eitn.org <https://www.eitn.org/>

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SUMMER SCHOOL IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE, Basel, August 2021
by Rava A. da Silveira 27 Apr '22

27 Apr '22

*CN**EURO**2022* *Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Summer School* *14 to 21 August 2022 — In person in Basel, Switzerland* *This year: “L**EARNING,** M**EMORY, AND **D**ECISION **M**AKING IN **B**RAINS AND **M**ACHINES**”* *www.cneuro.net* <http://www.cneuro.net> *About CNeuro* How intelligence and behavior emerge from complex and intricate interactions within the brain remains a deep and unsolved mystery, central to an exciting area of interdisciplinary research. The past decade has seen rapid progress in experimental tools that now make it possible to monitor and manipulate brain circuits in unprecedented detail. This evolution presents challenges and opportunities for both experimentalists and theorists. Mathematical theory is instrumental in the emergence of theoretical insights and frameworks that can help guide experimental work and identify unifying principles of brain function. The aim of the one-week summer school will be to introduce students with a strong quantitative background (in mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering) to the emerging field of theoretical and computational neuroscience. The distinguishing feature of CNeuro is the emphasis it places on the role of systematic mathematical theory for understanding the brain, in part by stressing the connections between neuroscience, statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. *Topic and format* Past editions of CNeuro have focused on theoretical approaches to neural dynamics and coding. This year’s school will be organized around a different theme: it will explore various facets of learning, memory, and decision making, from circuit neuroscience to cognition to artificial intelligence. The course will bring together leading scientists in the field, who will deliver both introductory and advanced lectures, and take part in small-group discussions. Other activities will include homework sessions and student presentations, as well as the now popular ‘Life and Science’ panel series, in which faculty and students can both share their personal experiences and views on research and career. *Confirmed faculty* Alaa Ahmed (University of Colorado Boulder, USA) Kameron Harris (Western Washington University, USA) Yonatan Loewenstein (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel) Rubén Moreno-Bote (Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain) Gergő Orbán (Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungary) Maneesh Sahani (University College London, England) Tianming Yang (Institute of Neuroscience, China) Hang Zhang (Peking University, China) *Special Lecture by* Silvia Arber (FMI and University of Basel, Switzerland) *Organizers* Rava Azeredo da Silveira (ENS and IOB) Stella Christie (Tsinghua University) Sen Song (Tsinghua University) Louis Tao (Peking University) Xiaoqin Wang (Johns Hopkins University) Quan Wen (USTC) *Application and deadline* Information and application guidelines at www.cneuro.net. Applications will be reviewed starting on May 21, 2022. We will make every effort to recruit students from diverse backgrounds including all genders and ethnic groups.

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Postdoc position in Spiking Neural Networks available
by Thomas Nowotny 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Dear Comp-Neuro, a postdoc position in Neuromorphic Computing and machine learning with Spiking Neural Networks is available in my group. Join our vibrant team at the beautiful University of Sussex campus in Brighton, UK. Closing date 17 May 2022 Desired start date 1 July 2022 Details and application: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/jobs/research-fellow-ref-8453 Please get in touch with me for any informal enquiries. Kind regards, Thomas Nowotny -- Prof. Thomas Nowotny Head of AI Research Group CCNR, Sussex Neuroscience Phone: +44-1273-678593 Engineering and Informatics, Fax: +44-1273-877873 University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QJ sussex.ac.uk/informatics/tnowotny<http://sussex.ac.uk/informatics/tnowotny> <../../owa/redir.aspx?C=9e11bb0e527242938402b42d9b5498ea&URL=http%3a%2f%2fsussex.ac.uk%2finformatics%2ftnowotny> I support the University of Sussex Community Pledge, as I continue to help those around me during the pandemic. Small acts of collaboration, kindness and integrity can make a big difference. www.sussex.ac.uk/community-pledge<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/community-pledge>

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Neuro2022 in Okinawa: Abstract submission by January 20th
by Kenji Doya 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

NEURO2022 June 30 - July 3, 2022, Okinawa, Japan https://neuro2022.jnss.org/en/ Plenary Lectures: Anne Churchland, University of California, Los Angeles Martin Schwab, University of Zurich Erin M. Schuman, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Brain Prize Lecture: Adrian Peter Bird, University of Edinburgh Neuro2022 is a joint conference of Japanese Neuroscience, Neurochemistry and Neural Networks Societies, held at Okinawa Convention Center and adjacent seaside facilities: https://www.oki-conven.jp The conference aims to be a forum for neuroscientists, clinical researchers, machine learning and AI engineers from around the world. All scientific programs will be in English and the conference will be in a hybrid format to allow online participation. Abstract submissions are open till January 20th, 8am UTC. Please visit the web site for details: https://neuro2022.jnss.org/en/abstract.html Neuro2022 is preceded by OIST Computational Neuroscience Course https://groups.oist.jp/ocnc and followed by the second edition of International Symposium on AI and Brain Science http://www.brain-ai.jp/symposium2020/ both held at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology https://www.oist.jp https://groups.oist.jp/conference-venues We hope to see many of you on this beautiful semitropical island in this coming summer. Best wishes, Kenji Doya, Japan Neuroscience Society Kohtaro Takei, Japanese Society for Neurochemistry Kazushi Ikeda, Japanese Neural Network Society ---- Kenji Doya <doya(a)oist.jp> Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan Phone: +81-98-966-8594; Fax: +81-98-966-2891 https://groups.oist.jp/ncu

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Further deadline extension for CNS*2022 posters
by Thomas Nowotny 25 Apr '22

25 Apr '22

Dear all, 31st Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting (CNS*2022) Melbourne 16-20 July 2022 https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2022 The CNS*2022 abstract submission deadline for posters has been extended to Monday, 02 May at 14:00 European Summer Time. Please note this is an exceptional extension for posters only. One of the authors must register as sponsoring author for the main meeting before abstract submission. Submitted abstracts are used for creating the program and for publication. Please follow the formatting guidelines on the submission site. Registration: https://ocns.memberclicks.net/cns-2022-registration Abstract Submission: https://cns.confmaster.net/ The call for workshops remains open: CALL FOR WORKSHOPS: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2022-call-for-workshops Priority Deadline for proposals was 15 April 2022 Regards, Thomas Nowotny OCNS vice-president on behalf of the board of directors -- Prof. Thomas Nowotny Head of AI Research Group CCNR, Sussex Neuroscience Phone: +44-1273-678593 Engineering and Informatics, Fax: +44-1273-877873 University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QJ sussex.ac.uk/informatics/tnowotny<http://sussex.ac.uk/informatics/tnowotny> I support the University of Sussex Community Pledge, as I continue to help those around me during the pandemic. Small acts of collaboration, kindness and integrity can make a big difference. www.sussex.ac.uk/community-pledge<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/community-pledge>

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The Third Canadian Computational Neuroscience Spotlight: June 6-7 on Crowdcast
by Scott Rich 25 Apr '22

25 Apr '22

Dear Comp-neuro mailing list, I'm excited to have you be the first to know that *the third edition of the Canadian Computational Neuroscience Spotlight (CCNSv3) will take place June 6th and 7th, once again via Crowdcast*. We are still finalizing the meeting's itinerary and speakers (keep an eye on ccnsmeeting.ca for updates), but we're excited to announce the four themed sessions: - Dr. Alexandra Chatzikalymniou of Stanford University will chair a session on neural circuit modelling. - Dr. Randy McIntosh of Simon Fraser University will chair a session on large-scale brain modelling. - Dr. Milad Lankarany will chair a session on Neuro-AI. - Drs. Andreea Diaconescu and Povilas Karvelis will co-chair a session on cognitive modelling. To register, go to https://www.crowdcast.io/e/ccnsv3/register and click "Save my spot!" That will ensure your access come June and that you receive our e-mail updates during the coming weeks. Registration is entirely free, and replays will be available to all registrants to address time-zone concerns. Please don't hesitate to reach out to myself or anyone on the organizing committee if you have questions. We look forward to seeing you for CCNSv3! Sincerely, The CCNS Organizing Committee Scott Rich <http://scottrich.strikingly.com/>, Ph.D.: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Krembil Brain Institute Andreea Diaconescu <https://cognemo.com/>, Ph.D.: Independent Scientist, Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics at CAMH John Griffiths <https://t.co/AlUQymEUae?amp=1>, Ph.D.: Independent Scientist, Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics at CAMH Milad Lankarany <https://sites.google.com/view/lnsbsp/home>, Ph.D.: Scientist, Krembil Brain Institute

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Invitation to join the OCNS Student SIG on the Neurostars forum
by Fleur Zeldenrust 22 Apr '22

22 Apr '22

Dear computational neuroscience PhD students and postdocs, The Organization for Computational Neuroscience <https://www.cnsorg.org> (OCNS) has long been supportive of computational neuroscience students. To take this further, we are starting an OCNS SIG (Special Interest Group) for students and postdocs in computational neuroscience. This group will be launched with support from the current and assistant Training and Education Directors (Fleur Zeldenrust and Malin Sandström). Our hope is to eventually transition the SIG into being led by students - one PhD representative, one postdoc representative, and two alternates. The goal of the group is to help computational neuroscience students connect to their peers, to network, to get experience in scientific presentation, discussion and event organization, and to get insight into career possibilities. Are you a student, active in or interested in computational neuroscience? Would you like to be part of the SIG? Please take our survey to let us know what group activities you would be interested in: https://forms.gle/y94h9dstqGH45U7d9 Since we do not want to send you unwanted email, we would like to do our future correspondence through the Neurostars forum. We kindly invite you to register there and join our newly started SIG group. We will use this group to coordinate all the other SIG activities, such as group meetings, workshops, journal clubs and study groups. After you join, you can stay updated via email. Please use this link to register: https://neurostars.org/invites/be8ftCwsXT Best regards, Fleur Zeldenrust (OCNS Training & Education Chair) Malin Sandström (OCNS Training & Education Assistant)

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Competition and workshop on behavior analysis
by Ann Kennedy 21 Apr '22

21 Apr '22

Dear all, I'm writing to advertise our Multi-Agent Behavior Workshop and associated machine learning competition, aimed at developing better tools for the quantification of animal behavior: The Multi-Agent Behavior Challenge on Unsupervised Learning<https://www.aicrowd.com/challenges/multi-agent-behavior-challenge-2022> is a competition to learn meaningful representations of behavioral video datasets in a self-supervised way. Teams are given collections of video and pose data of interacting animals (mice, flies, or ant-beetle pairs), and asked to submit an embedding that captures animals' actions; embeddings are evaluated on a gauntlet of hidden tasks to judge their ability to capture human-defined behaviors. Round 2 has just launched, and runs through May 20th, with $6,000 in cash prizes, plus the first 50 teams to beat task baselines receive up to $400 in AWS credits. Call for Papers: The Multi-Agent Behavior Workshop<https://sites.google.com/view/mabe22/home> at CVPR brings together researchers studying behavior of interacting agents, broadly defined (this year's invited speakers spans topics in biology, neuroscience, robotics, reinforcement learning, and autonomous driving.) We invite you to submit your work<https://sites.google.com/view/mabe22/call-for-papers> to present at our workshop poster session, held on June 20th at CVPR in New Orleans. Workshop organizers: Ann Kennedy (Northwestern), Jennifer J. Sun (Caltech), and Kristin Branson (Janelia) Best regards, Ann Ann Kennedy Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL 60611 kennedylab.org<http://kennedylab.org/>

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2 Postdoctoral positions in Computational Neuroscience - Cheng lab, Ruhr University Bochum
by Vinita Samarasinghe 21 Apr '22

21 Apr '22

Prof. Sen Cheng, Faculty of Computer Science, Ruhr University Bochum, invites applications for two full-time positions (39.83 hours/week) of *Postdoctoral Scholar (TV-L E13) in Computational Neuroscience. * The positionsstart on 1st July 2022and arefunded for 3 years.** _*Positions*_ 1. The successful applicant will work on a collaborative project (within the Collaborative Research Center “Extinction Learning” SFB 1280 <https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/home/>), together with experimentalists to: * analyze learning dynamics in behavioral, neural, and psychophysiological data, which will be collected by other projects within the SFB 1280. * compare the learning dynamics between individuals, species, learning phases and learning paradigms. * develop algorithms to analyze the learning dynamics. * develop and study computational models of learning dynamics. * coordinate research with other participating projects. The research centeris highly dynamic and uses diverse computationalmodeling approachesincludingbiological neural networks, cognitive modeling, and machine learning to investigatelearning and memory in humans and animals. 2. The successful candidate will model the function of episodic memory in spatial learning and other tasks using reinforcement learning within the Research Unit “Constructing Scenarios of the Past: A New Framework in Episodic Memory” FOR 2812 <https://for2812.rub.de/>. This project strives to find answers to the questions: * Why and how can specific experiences stored in episodic memory be helpful for learning? * How is behavior driven by episodic memory different from that driven by general knowledge, or semantic information? * How do different learning systems interact with one another? The research unit studies the cognitive and neuronal mechanisms underlying scenario construction, which is believed to lie at the heart of episodic memory retrieval. It employs and combines approaches from Philosophy, Psychology as well as Experimental and Computational Neuroscience. _*Qualifications*_ * Adoctorate degreein neuroscience, physics, mathematics, electrical/biomedical engineering or a closely related field. In exceptional cases, graduate students with a Masters degree in these fields, but nodoctorate degree, may be considered. * Relevant experience in mathematical modeling * Relevant research experience in neuroscience or a related field (only position 1) * Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Matlab), * Excellent communication skills in English * The ability to work well in a team. The Ruhr University Bochum is home to a vibrant research community in neuroscienceand cognitive science. The Institute for Neural Computation in the Faculty of Computer Science combines different areas of expertise ranging from experimental and theoretical neuroscienceto machine learning androbotics. Please send your application, including CV, transcripts (bachelor & master) and research statement electronically, as a single PDF file, to samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de <mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de>. In addition, at least two academic references mustbe sent independently to the above email address. The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment for female researchers, in particular those with young children. Our university provides mentoring and coaching opportunities specifically aimed at women in research. We have a strong research network with female role models and will provide opportunities to networkwith them. Wherever possible, events will be scheduled during regular childcare hours. Special childcare will be arranged if events have to be scheduled outside of regular hours, in case of sickness and during school or daycare closures. Where childcare is not an option parents will be offered a home office solution. Contact person: Vinita Samarasinghe, samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de <mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de> -- Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/73 Postfachnummer 110 Universitätstr. 150 44801 Bochum Tel: +49 (0) 234 32 27996 Email:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de

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Postdoc / Research Fellow for complex network analysis: Critical events detection; Prague, Czech Republic
by Magda Pokorna 20 Apr '22

20 Apr '22

Postdoctoral or Research Fellow position is available to join the *Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>* for the project: /*“*//*Modelling and analysis of complex systems for safety of critical infrastructures“*/ as part of the National Center of Competence – Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence funded by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, and related projects. The project involves developing, implementing, optimizing and applying techniques for detection and prediction of critical events and regime transitions and their propagation in complex networks, with applications in societally important real-world systems such as social and communication networks, computer networks and large-scale industrial systems. **Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a first cut-off point on May 30, 2022.** More information and application at https://www.cs.cas.cz/job-offer/NCK-postdoc-positions-Hlinka1/cs** ** Do not hesitate to contact the principal investigator for informal inquiries concerning the position: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D., hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz, Web: http://cs.cas.cz/hlinka. Institute of Computer Science Czech Academy of Sciences Pod Vodarenskou vezi 2 Prague 8, 182 07, Czech Republic https://www.cs.cas.cz/

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Postdoc / Junior Scientist in complex networks and information theory; Prague, Czech Republic
by Magda Pokorna 20 Apr '22

20 Apr '22

Postdoctoral / Junior Scientist position in complex networks and information theory is available to join the***Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>* for the project: *“Network modelling of complex systems: from correlation graphs to information hypergraphs“* funded by the Czech Science Foundation. The project involves developing, optimizing and applying techniques for modelling complex dynamical systems beyond the currently available methods of complex network analysis and game theory. The project is carried out in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Center of the Czech Technical University. **Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a first cut-off point on April 30, 2022.** More information and application at https://www.cs.cas.cz/job-offer/postdoc-junior-position-Hlinka5-2021/en** ** Do not hesitate to contact the principal investigator for informal inquiries concerning the position: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D., hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz. Jaroslav Hlinka Head of the Department of Complex Systems Institute of Computer Science Czech Academy of Sciences Pod Vodarenskou vezi 2 Prague 8, 182 07, Czech Republic Web: http://cs.cas.cz/hlinka

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CRNS Talk Series (6) - Live Talk by Prof. Jochen Triesch - Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies - Germany
by Amir Aly 19 Apr '22

19 Apr '22

Dear All * Apologies for cross-posting* The* Center for Robotics and Neural Systems* (CRNS) is pleased to announce the talk of *Prof. Jochen Triesch* from *Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies* - Germany on Wednesday, *April 27th* from *11:00 am *to *12:30 pm* (*London time*) over *Zoom*. >> *Events*: The CRNS talk series will cover a wide range of topics including social and cognitive robotics, computational neuroscience, computational linguistics, cognitive vision, machine learning, AI, and applications to autism. More details are available here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/robotics-neural-systems/whats-on <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.plymo…> >> *Link for the next event (No Registration is Required)*: Join Zoom Meeting https://plymouth.zoom.us/j/94978385874?pwd=WXlOYXpJYzlQRnFQTmFYekloSDVsZz09… >> *Title of the talk*: Learning to see without supervision *Abstract*: Biological brains can learn much more autonomously than today’s AI systems and robots. How does this work and can we reproduce such autonomous learning abilities in artificial systems? Over the last years we have been studying this question for the case of visual perception. We have constructed models of how human infants learn to see the world in three dimensions, begin to track moving objects and learn to recognize them without any supervision. We have compared these models to biological data and validated them on physical robots. Studying the computational principles underlying these learning processes, we highlight effective information compression as the central driving force behind our brain’s ability to learn to see without supervision. >> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, Regards ---------------- *Dr. Amir Aly* Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Center for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS) School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Room B332, Portland Square, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA University of Plymouth, UK

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Postdoc opportunity (ML/visual computational neuroscience), Kietzmann Lab
by Tim Kietzmann 14 Apr '22

14 Apr '22

Dear all, I am excited to be hiring a postdoc in the space of deep learning and visual computational neuroscience to join my group at the institute of cognitive science (University of Osnabrück, Germany). The full-time position is initially for 3 years, but can be extended. - Details about the position are provided here: https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/universitaet/stellenangebote/stellenangebote-… - You can find out more about our work here: https://www.kietzmannlab.org/ - Information about research in Germany more generally: https://twitter.com/TimKietzmann/status/1482027695856828417 Feel free to contact me with any open questions. Best wishes Tim __________________________________ Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Tim C Kietzmann Professor for Machine Learning Institute of Cognitive Science University of Osnabrück Osnabrück, Germany Web: https://www.kietzmannlab.org Email: tim.kietzmann(a)uni-osnabrueck.de Twitter: @TimKietzmann

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Postdoctoral Positions in Decision Neuroscience and/or Computational Psychiatry, Virginia Tech
by Chiu, Pearl 13 Apr '22

13 Apr '22

Dear All, we are excited to be hiring post-docs at Virginia Tech! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Best, Pearl -- Postdoctoral Associate Positions in Decision Neuroscience and/or Computational Psychiatry Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion Roanoke, Virginia Multiple postdoctoral openings are available in the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu and Dr. Brooks King-Casas at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion (http://research.vtc.vt.edu/) Projects in the labs use a variety of human neuroscience methods (including fMRI, in vivo electrochemistry, MEG) to examine motivated behavior and social influences on decision-making with additional methods adapted from behavioral & computational neuroscience, experimental economics, computational psychiatry, and psychology. Ongoing projects focus on processes in individuals with and without psychopathology and address both basic and translational questions. Qualified candidates with basic science backgrounds are welcome, and training in applied science will be provided. For interested candidates, the labs provide opportunities to examine the functional neuroscience of decision-making and its disruption in depression, substance dependence, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders, and at-risk adolescents. The labs are located in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, VA, just off the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. The FBRI provides full access to outstanding infrastructure, including four research-dedicated Siemens 3T scanners, facilities for in vitro electrochemistry, neurosurgical collaborations for in vivo electrochemistry, and high-throughput computing clusters. Successful candidates will play lead roles in highly collaborative multidisciplinary scientific efforts. Minimum requirements for the position include: 1) a PhD in computational or cognitive neuroscience, engineering, psychology, experimental economics, or a related field; 2) facility with computational neuroscience, signal processing, Bayesian inference, cognitive neuroscience, or machine learning; 3) demonstrated potential for research excellence; 4) willingness to contribute to a positive, inclusive lab environment. Behaviorally- or clinically-oriented candidates with strong research backgrounds will be considered. Please forward a statement of interest and CV. Three letters of reference will be requested from candidates under final consideration. Consideration of applications will begin May 1 and will end when the positions are filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Virginia Tech Carilion is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Send inquiries and materials to: Pearl Chiu, PhD and Brooks King-Casas, PhD chiup(a)vtc.vt.edu and bkcasas(a)vtc.vt.edu -- Pearl Chiu, PhD Associate Professor Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech VTC School of Medicine Salem VA Medical Center 2 Riverside Circle, R1110 Roanoke VA 24016 +1 540-526-2019 chiup(a)vtc.vt.edu

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CNS*2022 EXTENDED deadline
by Thomas Nowotny 11 Apr '22

11 Apr '22

Dear Comp-Neuro, 31st Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting (CNS*2022) Melbourne 16-20 July 2022 https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2022 The CNS*2022 abstract submission deadline has been extended to Friday, 22 April at 11:00 pm Pacific Time. Note that one of the authors must register as sponsoring author for the main meeting before abstract submission. Submitted abstracts are used for creating the program and for publication. Please follow the formatting guidelines on the submission site. Registration: https://ocns.memberclicks.net/cns-2022-registration Abstract Submission: https://cns.confmaster.net/ The call for tutorials and workshops remains open: CALL FOR TUTORIALS: https://ocns.memberclicks.net/cns-2022-call-for-tutorials Deadline for proposals: 15 April 2022 CALL FOR WORKSHOPS: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2022-call-for-workshops Priority Deadline for proposals: 15 April 2022 Regards, Thomas Nowotny OCNS vice-president on behalf of the board of directors

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CFP - Special Track: Embedded Neuroprosthetics, Technologies, and Devices, MCSoC-2022 - Dec 19-22, 2022, Malaysia
by Chun-Shu Wei 10 Apr '22

10 Apr '22

Dear Colleagues, The special track: Embedded Neuroprosthetics, Technologies, and Devices of the 15th International Symposium on Embedded Multicore/Many-core Systems-on-Chip (MCSoC-2022), is now calling for submissions. Topics of Interest include but not limited to: Neuroprosthetics and Neuroprosthetic technologies and devices Complex neural systems and communication Peripheral stimulation and recording Central stimulation and recording Neural stimulation and plasticity Functional electrical stimulation Deep brain stimulation Auditory and Cortical prostheses Peripheral nerve interfaces and Microelectrode array technology Brain-computer interfaces Assistive technologies Augmentative and alternative communication Biofeedback therapy Privacy, security, and neuroethics Robotic-assisted therapy Virtual reality tools Neural interfaces and neuromodulation Extracellular stimulation and recording The 15th International Symposium on Embedded Multicore/Many-core Systems-on-Chip (MCSoC-2022) aims to provide the world’s premier forum of leading researchers in the Embedded Multicore/Many-core SoCs software, tools, and applications design areas for academia and industries. From the 2018 edition, the MCSoC symposium targets new emerging topics related to multicore neuro-inspired computing architectures and systems. Prospective authors are invited to submit their contributions. Submission of a contribution implies that at least one of the authors will have a full registration to the symposium upon acceptance of his/her contribution. Submissions can include, technical and experimental, theoretical, conceptual, or a survey. https://mcsoc-forum.org/site/ Venue: University of Science, Malaysia (11800 Gelyor, Penang, Malaysia) Important dates: Abstract submission: May 30, 2022 Full Paper submission: June 5, 2022 Acceptance notification: July 31, 2022 Camera-ready paper: August 15, 2022 Symposium date: December 19-22, 2022 Best Paper Award and Journal Special Issues: Three accepted papers will be selected for best paper awards. Selected papers will be recommended to the following Journals for potential fast-track publications: (TBC). Proceedings Publication and Indexing The 15th MCSoC-2022 proceedings, including all technical tracks, special tracks, and special sessions and workshops papers, will be published by IEEE CS Press, which will be included in the Computer Society Digital Library CSDL and IEEE Xplore. All CPS conference publications are also submitted for indexing to EI’s Engineering Information Index, Compendex, and ISI Thomson’s Scientific and Technical Proceedings, ISTP/ISI Proceedings, and ISI Thomson. Submission System: https://edas.info/N29397 Track Chairs: Chun-Shu Wei, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Chul Kim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea

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Explainable AI: Overcoming problems of Deep Learning problems with Adaptive Resonance
by Grossberg, Stephen 09 Apr '22

09 Apr '22

Dear Colleagues, There's currently a lot of interest in AI, notably Deep Learning, and in achieving autonomous adaptive intelligence. The following new article summarizes foundational problems of reliability and trustworthiness of Deep Learning, explains how Adaptive Resonance overcomes them, and outlines a blueprint for achieving autonomous adaptive intelligence: Grossberg, S. (2020). A path towards Explainable AI and autonomous adaptive intelligence: Deep Learning, Adaptive Resonance, and models of perception, emotion, and action. Frontiers in Neurobotics, June 25, 2020. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbot.2020.00036 Best, Steve Grossberg

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Open Master, PhD and Postdoc positions in Germany
by Tatjana Tchumatchenko 08 Apr '22

08 Apr '22

Dear friends and colleagues, I would appreciate if you could spread the word among your students and postdocs. My group is looking for Master Students, PhD Students and Postdocs Master Students, PhD Students or Postdocs interested in understanding how neuronal networks work, how they respond to stimuli and what role connectivity and single neuron dynamics play for the activity of the brain. We are looking for bright and hard-working students with a life-science or quantitative background (physics, math, biology etc). The following PhD projects are currently open: A project exploring the intersection of protein dynamics and machine learning www.tchumatchenko.de/2022_PhD_position.pdf An additional PhD and postdoctoral positions will address the relation between neurological diseases, protein dynamics and network activity. www.tchumatchenko.de/A_PhD_and_Postdoc_positions_April2022.pdf When applying please attach a CV (with a publication record) and a current copy of academic transcripts and mention at least one academic reference. For more information, please contact Prof. Tatjana Tchumatchenko via email tatjana.tchumatchenko(a)uni-mainz.de https://twitter.com/TTchumatchenko www.tchumatchenko.de

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TEX2022: Bringing together Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning
by Yamil Vidal 08 Apr '22

08 Apr '22

Dear all, The registration for “TEX2022: Bringing together Predictive Processes and Statistical Learning” is now open. After our online meeting last year, this summer we want to welcome you for an in-person meeting in Trieste, Italy. The event will consist of morning lectures by the invited speakers and talks/posters by the attendees. There will also be plenty of time for social activities and informal discussions. While all presentations will be delivered in person, it will also be possible to attend online. You can find more information at the event’s website: *https://indico.sissa.it/e/TEX2022* <https://indico.sissa.it/e/TEX2022> If you are active on Twitter, please consider retweeting the event’s announcement: *https://twitter.com/CrepaldiLab/status/1512412553942601740* <https://twitter.com/CrepaldiLab/status/1512412553942601740> We look forward to welcoming you to Trieste this summer! With best regards, Yamil Vidal and Davide Crepaldi Dr. Yamil Vidal Predictive Brain Lab Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging - Donders Institute Nijmegen the Netherlands

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Final reminder: EMBO Practical Course - Barcelona summer school for Advanced Modelling of Behavior (BAMB!)
by Alexandre Hyafil 08 Apr '22

08 Apr '22

The Barcelona summer school for Advanced Modelling of Behavior (BAMB! <http://www.bambschool.org>) teaches advanced techniques in model-based analysis of behavior (humans and other species) to cognitive and computational neuroscientists at PhD and early career levels. This will be achieved through structured lectures, talks, hands-on tutorials and group projects aimed at making knowledge obtained directly applicable to the participants' own research. We want the trainees to acquire both the conceptual bases and the technical skills that will enable them to pursue a full modelling approach on their own when they come back to their lab. The course is intended for PhD students and postdocs in cognitive and computational neuroscience with a solid background in computational/quantitative analysis to benefit maximally from the advanced training offered by the course. Proficiency in either Python or Matlab is also required. We seek a nice blend of experimentalists (cognitive psychology / neuroscience) and theoreticians (with or without experience in cognitive modeling). Scientists from underrepresented groups and countries are especially encouraged to apply. The school is an EMBO Practical Course <https://www.embo.org/conferences-training/> and is organized by the Centre de Recerca Matemática <http://www.crm.cat>. A limited number of travel grants <https://www.embo.org/funding/lecture-travel-and-childcare-grants/travel-gra…> will be available from EMBO. Organizers: Chris Summerfield (Oxford / Deepmind) Klaus Wimmer (CRM, Barcelona) Alex Hyafil (CRM, Barcelona) Confirmed Faculty: Jean Daunizeau (ICM, Paris) Alex Hyafil (CRM, Barcelona) Máté Lengyel (Cambridge) Zhaoping Li (Tübingen) Alfonso Renart (Champalimaud) Marion Rouault (ENS Paris) Kim Stachenfeld (Deepmind) Chris Summerfield (Oxford / Deepmind) MH Tessler (Deepmind) Klaus Wimmer (CRM, Barcelona) Dates and location: September 1-8, downtown Barcelona, Spain Applications are open until April 13. Please see the course website for further details: www.bambschool.org.

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INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022: Registration and abstract submission are now open!
by INCF 08 Apr '22

08 Apr '22

INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022: Registration and abstract submission are now open! We're happy to announce that the INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022 <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/> is scheduled to take place virtually on September 12-16! The Assembly is a unique venue where neuroscience standards developers, infrastructure providers, and software developers have the opportunity to interact with the research community to share the latest advancements in neuroinformatics. INCF Assembly 2022 will be hosted on the Gather platform. Who should attend? If you fit into either of the categories below you don't want to miss the INCF Assembly! - Neuroscience and/or neuroinformatics researchers interested in learning how to implement FAIR data management and sharing practices in their research, tools, and infrastructures. - Standards developers, infrastructure providers, and software developers interested in learning about the latest advancements in the state of the art, increasing community adoption of their infrastructures and software, improving their craft, and those dedicated to working collaboratively with the community to develop solutions that support open, FAIR neuroscience. This year we are covering the following topics: - FAIR data & workflows - Computational neuroscience - Digital brain atlasing - EEG - Neuroimaging - Diversity & inclusion in neuroinformatics Find all session descriptions here <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/2022/sessions> Important dates: - Registration opens: April 8 - Abstract submission opens: April 8 - Abstract submission closes: May 9 - Assembly: September 12-16: This year's Assembly will include keynotes, workshops, tools and infrastructure demonstrations, investigator presentations from selected abstracts, and poster presentations. New this year is a new platform for a type of “speed dating” for neuroscientists and neuroinformaticians, we have partnered with Zoohuddle to improve the virtual poster presentation experience. Via Zoohuddle, participants will be able to submit abstracts, review other abstracts, and rank other abstracts based on who they would most like to meet. Each abstract submitter will then receive a schedule of 1-1 “huddles.” We hope to see you at the INCF Neuroinformatics Assembly 2022 <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/>! <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/> /the INCF Team

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Funded PhD in large-scale brain modelling
by Goodfellow, Marc 08 Apr '22

08 Apr '22

Dear Colleagues, We are offering a funded PhD studentship at the University of Exeter, aiming to advance methods for modelling and understanding large-scale brain dynamics. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team, based across the Living Systems Institute, the department of Mathematics, as well as Psychology. They will be part of a vibrant community of researchers focussed on the development of mathematical methods to improve our understanding of the brain in health and disease. I would be very grateful if you could forward the advert below to anyone who may be interested: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=4335 Best wishes Dr. Marc Goodfellow, University of Exeter http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/mathematics/staff/mg401

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NEST Conference 2022 - call for contributions is open
by Hans Ekkehard Plesser 07 Apr '22

07 Apr '22

Dear Colleagues, The NEST Initiative is excited to invite everyone interested in Neural Simulation Technology and the NEST Simulator to the NEST Conference 2022. The NEST Conference provides an opportunity for the NEST Community to meet, exchange success stories, swap advice, learn about current developments in and around NEST spiking network simulation and its application. We explicitly encourage young scientists to participate in the conference! This year's conference will again take place as a virtual conference on Thursday/Friday 23/24 June 2022. Submission of contributions is now open! We are inviting contributions to the conference, including talks, "posters" and workshops on specific topics. Please register and submit your contribution(s) via the conference website https://nest-simulator.org/conference. Important dates 30 April 2022 - Deadline for NEST Initiative membership applications eligible for fee reduction 11 May 2022 - Deadline for submission of contributions 03 June 2022 - Notification of acceptance 17 June 2022 - Registration deadline 23 June 2022 - NEST Conference 2022 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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PhD and postdoc positions in distributed lifelong learning / RL
by Andrea Soltoggio 07 Apr '22

07 Apr '22

Dear All, I would like to advertise a Ph.D. and a postdoc position in my research group at Loughborough University to work on distributed lifelong learning / reinforcement learning, with a particular focus on neuro-modulatory approaches. If interested, please email me. Best regards, Andrea Soltoggio Further additional links to our latest news and papers: https://www.azorobotics.com/News.aspx?newsID=12518 https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-022-00452-0.epdf https://openreview.net/forum?id=BJge3TNKwH https://arxiv.org/abs/1703.10371 Details. This new field of AI seeks to create machines that learn during a lifetime similarly to biological brains. This research continues and advances recent progress from the DARPA projects Lifelong Learning Machines (L2M) and Shared Experience Lifelong Learning (ShELL). The researchers will join a growing research group of Ph.D. students and postdocs working in the same area, and have access to the latest computational devices such as Nvidia A100 cards. Collaboration opportunities with world-leading AI laboratories will be encouraged and supported. Loughborough University Loughborough University is a top-ten rated university in England for research intensity (REF2014). In choosing Loughborough for your research, you’ll work alongside academics who are leaders in their field. You will benefit from comprehensive support and guidance from our Graduate School, including tailored careers advice, to help you succeed in your research and future career. -- Dr. Andrea Soltoggio (he/him or they/them) Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Artificial Intelligence Department of Computer Science, School of Science & Intelligent Automation Centre https://www.intelligent-automation.org.uk/about-us/centre-staff & Centre for Information Management https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sbe/cim/ Haslegrave Building, N.2.03 Loughborough University LE11 3TU, UK Email: a.soltoggio(a)lboro.ac.uk<mailto:a.soltoggio@lboro.ac.uk> Web: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/compsci/staff/dr-andrea-soltoggio.html

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Assistant Professor / Postdoc Researcher in computational neuroscience and/or developmental robotics at the University of Tokyo
by nagai.yukie＠mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp 07 Apr '22

07 Apr '22

Dear colleagues, The International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN) at the University of Tokyo is looking for highly motivated full-time Assistant Professor / Postdoc researchers in the field of computational neuroscience and/or developmental robotics. The selected candidates will join Cognitive Developmental Robotics Laboratory head by Prof. Yukie Nagai and investigate the underlying mechanisms of human cognitive development and disorders by means of computational approaches. We design computational neural networks inspired by the human brain and examine what enables the networks to acquire human-like intelligence. Please send the required documents if you are interested in being considered. Assistant Professor / Postdoc Researcher at IRCN, the University of Tokyo https://ircn.jp/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211220_IRCN_Nagai_lab_2EN.pdf Cognitive Developmental Robotics Laboratory (Nagai Lab) http://developmental-robotics.jp ---------- 1. Job title / Number of positions Project Research Associate or Project Researcher (Postdoctoral Fellow) / One or two 2. Employment period Starting Date: Negotiable Contract duration: until March 31, 2022 3. Renewable The contract is renewable on a fiscal year basis (from April 1 to March 31; every year) according to research budget, research activity, and research achievements. Contract duration is until March 31, 2026. 4. Place of work International Research Center for Neurointelligence, The University of Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, 113-0033 JAPAN 5. Description Successful applicants will work in the fields of computational neuroscience, cognitive developmental robotics, machine learning, and relevant topics. They will investigate the principle of human cognitive development and disorders by modeling computational neural networks inspired by the human brain and/or analyzing human cognitive behaviors. Please see the lab homepage (https://developmental-robotics.jp/en/) for more details. 6. Salary and benefits Salary: To be determined in accordance with the University of Tokyo Regulations Commuter allowance: JPY55,000 per month at maximum No retirement benefits or bonuses 7. Qualifications - PhD in engineering, computer science, cognitive science, neuroscience, or relevant fields - Communication skills in English - Programming skills - Experiences in computational neuroscience and/or cognitive developmental robotics are preferred 8. Application documents (1) Cover letter (A4 1 page) (2) Curriculum vita (3) Publication list (4) Research plan (A4 2-3 pages) (5) Name, affiliation, and email address of two references, one of which should be a previous employer or supervisor 9. Submission Please send the application documents (PDF) to yukie(a)ircn.jp 10. Application deadline / Selection process When the position is filled All applications will be screened, and only those qualified will be scheduled for an interview (on-site or online). 11. Inquiries Please contact Prof. Yukie Nagai at IRCN, the University of Tokyo yukie(a)ircn.jp — Yukie Nagai, Ph.D. Project Professor, The University of Tokyo nagai.yukie(a)mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp | https://developmental-robotics.jp CREST Cognitive Mirroring: https://cognitive-mirroring.org CREST Cognitive Feeling: https://cognitive-feeling.jp

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CAMP summer course on computational neuroscience: announcement.
by U.S.Bhalla 06 Apr '22

06 Apr '22

Dear Colleagues, We would like to announce CAMP@Bangalore 2022 from 23 July 2022 to 7 August 2022, in Bangalore, India. CAMP (Computational Approaches to Memory and Plasticity at NCBS, Bangalore) is a 16-day summer school where students will be trained in theoretical and computational modeling, pertaining to memory and plasticity in the brain, spanning different scales of space, time and complexity. This flavor of CAMP will focus on — Neuromodulation and Cell Diversity. The course will have lectures, hands-on tutorials, and project work to launch students into the exciting field of computational neuroscience. The course is supported by the Simons Foundation. Students worldwide are encouraged to apply. Accommodation and food will be free for the selected students. The NCBS Campus has pleasant grounds, sports facilities, and the weather in late July is mild with moderate rain. There is no registration fee. Students are advised to obtain independent travel grants. Please visit the course website https://camp.ncbs.res.in/ for more details about this year's course and past courses. Application deadline: 30 April 2022 Referee letters must reach by 2 May 2022 Speakers include: Arvind Kumar KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden Gilad Silberberg Karolinska Institutet, Sweden K.T. Blackwell George Mason University, USA Peter Dayan Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Germany Raffaella Tonini Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Italy Rishikesh Narayanan Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Sho Yagishita University of Tokyo, Japan Srikanth Ramaswamy Newcastle University, UK Upinder Bhalla National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore Vatsala Thirumalai National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore Thank you, Course Organizers CAMP 2022 Arvind Kumar Rishikesh Narayanan Upinder S. Bhalla

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Available Ph.D. Position in Developmental Robotics / Human-Robot Interaction
by Amir Aly 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Dear All, *Apologies for cross-posting* We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a funded Ph.D. studentship about (*Computational Modelling of Language Compositionality through Human-Robot Interaction*) at the Center for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS) at Plymouth University, UK. The closing date for applications is *12 noon on 04 May 2022* *(funding conditions for the international (non-home fees / non-UK-based) students are available in the link below)*. This exciting project tries to investigate language compositionality (*from the word to sentence levels*) through human-robot interaction with a view to making a robot able to understand human instructions. This requires *inferring the* *latent syntactic structure* of language through perceptual information (e.g., visual and/or haptic perception) and defining its mechanism of compositional development. This project will set the basis for learning the meaning of words and their syntactic categories (e.g., nouns, verbs) through perception in the surroundings, and learning language grammar - through an unsupervised approach - so as to understand phrases and sentences (*more details and research questions are available in the link below*). More details *about the topic*, *how to apply*, *eligibility criteria for home students / international students*, *and* *funding conditions* are available at: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/computational-modelling-of-language-c… <https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/computational-modelling-of-language-c…> Computational Modelling of Language Compositionality through Human-Robot Interaction at University of Plymouth on FindAPhD.com <https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/computational-modelling-of-language-c…> PhD Project - Computational Modelling of Language Compositionality through Human-Robot Interaction at University of Plymouth, listed on FindAPhD.com www.findaphd.com If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, Regards ---------------- *Dr. Amir Aly* Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Center for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS) School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Room B332, Portland Square, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA University of Plymouth, UK

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Four lectureships available at University of Sussex
by Thomas Nowotny 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Dear comp-neuro, four permanent positions at the level of lecturer (assistant professor) are available at University of Sussex due to our rapid expansion in Computer Science and AI. The lectureships are for any topics in Computer Science/Informatics, including computational neuroscience and bio-inspired AI. Please get in touch if you want to know more. The full advert is here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/jobs/lecturer-com-sci-8058 Come and work with us in the beautiful city of Brighton on the South coast of England. Best regards, Thomas -- Prof. Thomas Nowotny Head of AI Research Group CCNR, Sussex Neuroscience Phone: +44-1273-678593 Engineering and Informatics, Fax: +44-1273-877873 University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QJ sussex.ac.uk/informatics/tnowotny<http://sussex.ac.uk/informatics/tnowotny> [../../owa/redir.aspx?C=9e11bb0e527242938402b42d9b5498ea&URL=http%3a%2f%2fsussex.ac.uk%2finformatics%2ftnowotny] I support the University of Sussex Community Pledge, as I continue to help those around me during the pandemic. Small acts of collaboration, kindness and integrity can make a big difference. www.sussex.ac.uk/community-pledge<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/community-pledge>

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The interplay of complex and coherent dynamics in brain function; Cergy (France) May 18-22 2022
by bgutkin 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

The HYBRID workshop The interplay of complex and coherent dynamics in brain function https://complexityparisseine.wordpress.com/ <https://complexityparisseine.wordpress.com/> will take place at Cy Advanced Studies , Neuville sur Oise (France) from 18-20 May 2022. This international workshop is the final act of the ANR Project Exact Reduction of Multiscale Neural Dynamics ERMUNDY involving CY Cergy Paris Université, École Normale Supérieure in Paris and Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes in Marseille. Our aim is to bring in Neuville-sur-Oise scientists working in different disciplines ranging from applied mathematics to neuroscience, from physics to biology in order to address a topic of general interest as the emergence of complex and coherent dynamics in the brain. If you are interested to follow the workshop via ZOOM you should register here: https://univ-amu-fr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuceypqjItE9ASdbQAOwoovh7EJc… <https://univ-amu-fr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuceypqjItE9ASdbQAOwoovh7EJc…> In case you would like to come (even for 1 single day) and eventually present a poster, you should register here : https://complexityparisseine.wordpress.com/contact/ <https://complexityparisseine.wordpress.com/contact/> due to COVID restrictions only 20 places are left and they will be reserved in priority for those presenting a poster. The organizing committee A. Torcini, B. Gutkin, D. Battaglia, M. di Volo

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Coordinator position 'Diversity Internship Programme', Tuebingen, Germany
by Susan Fischer 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

---- Apologies for cross-posting ---- In an exciting venture, the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics has created a new internship programme, targeting students from currently underrepresented communities. The Institute investigates information processing in the brain for which it uses experimental, theoretical and computational methods to study perception, memory, decision-making, motor performance and more, and to develop appropriate recording and imaging techniques. We now invite applications for a part-time position for a Coordinator of the Computation and Cognition Tübingen Summer Internship (CaCTüS internship) (m/f/d;). This position is limited until 31 October 2023 in the first instance. The internship aims to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in animal, human and machine intelligence research by offering paid research stays to students from currently underrepresented groups to work on projects suggested and supervised by early career researchers. By providing hands-on research experience, access to first-class research facilities and scientific networks at the start of the students’ careers, the initiative counteracts systemic disadvantages and empowers students to continue their academic career and to develop their full potential. Key Duties & Responsibilities: In your role as CaCTüS Coordinator you will be responsible for the implementation and the overall management of the internship. You will contribute to the planning, organisation, implementation and maintenance of the programme’s activities, systems and processes and serve as the point of contact for potential candidates/enrolled interns. You will also identify and assess further potential external funding opportunities and contribute to the strategic development and promotion of the initiative. Full job description and detailed information about the position can be found on our website at: https://jobs.tue.mpg.de/jobs/168 ************************************************ Susan Fischer Coordinator Alexander von Humboldt Professorship Prof Peter Dayan & Department for Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems, Prof Zhaoping Li Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen & Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics AI Research Building R 20-7/A21 Maria-von-Linden-Str. 6 72076 Tübingen Germany susan.fischer(a)tue.mpg.de ************************************************

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Postdoctoral Scholar in Computational/Theoretical Neuroscience (Western University)
by Lyle Muller 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

The lab of Lyle Muller (http://mullerlab.ca<http://mullerlab.ca/>) at the Department of Mathematics and the Western Institute for Neuroscience (Western University, London, Ontario) has an open postdoctoral position in computational and theoretical neuroscience. This scientist will work with an international NeuroNex consortium (http://nxwm.io) studying the transcriptomic, cellular, and network basis of working memory. The project will incorporate analysis of multichannel neural data and computational models ranging from single neurons to spiking neural networks and machine learning algorithms. The researcher will work within a dynamic team and with data at multiple scales (transcriptomics, intracellular patch clamp, and extracellular spiking data). Research in this project utilizes a combination of large-scale numerical simulations, supervised/unsupervised learning, and analytical approaches. Prior experience with scientific computing languages (MATLAB, Julia, or Python) and/or low-level programming (C/C++) is preferred. Prior experience with computational modeling, signal processing, or random graph theory is also preferred. Western University offers an excellent research environment and support. Both our group and the University are deeply committed to fostering diversity in the sciences, and applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. Interested candidates can write to lmuller2(a)uwo.ca<mailto:lmuller2@uwo.ca> with a CV and statement of interest. Review of applications will begin on 18 April 2022. -- Lyle Muller http://mullerlab.ca

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Deadline extension - 31st International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2022, Sept 6-9, Bristol, UK
by Paolo Masulli ENNS 03 Apr '22

03 Apr '22

31st International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2022 https://e-nns.org/icann2022 *Submission deadline extended to: 13 April 2022* Bristol, United Kingdom - *Hybrid event* 6 - 9 September 2022 ============================================================= The International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN) is the annual flagship conference of the European Neural Network Society (ENNS). In 2022 the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies of the University of the West of England, in Bristol, United Kingdom will organise ICANN 2022. This will be held at Frenchay Campus from 6 to 9 September 2022. The conference is currently planned as a *hybrid event* with some presence and some online participation if possible. We will continuously monitor the situation in the next few months according to the overall health developments. * **CONFERENCE TOPICS* ICANN 2022 is a conference featuring tracks in Brain-inspired Computing and Machine Learning in Artificial Neural Networks, with strong cross-disciplinary interactions and applications. All research fields dealing with Neural Networks will be present at the conference. A non-exhaustive list of topics includes: *Machine Learning*: Deep Learning, Neural Network Theory, Neural Network Models, Graphical Models, Bayesian Networks, Kernel Methods, Generative Models, Information-theoretic Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Relational Learning, Dynamical Models, Recurrent Networks, Ethics of AI. *Brain-inspired Computing*: Cognitive models, Computational Neuroscience, Self-organisation, Bioinspired Learning, Neural Control and Planning, Hybrid Neural-Symbolic Architectures, Neural Dynamics, Cognitive Neuroscience, Brain Informatics, Perception and Action. *Neural Applications for*: Bioinformatics, Biomedicine, Intelligent Robotics, Neurorobotics, Language Processing, Speech and Image Processing, Sensor Fusion, Pattern Recognition, Data Mining, Neural Agents, Brain-Computer Interaction, Neural Hardware, Evolutionary Neural Networks. *CALL FOR CONTRIBUTED SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS* All scientific communications presented at ICANN 2022 will be reviewed and scientifically evaluated by a panel of experts. The conference will feature two categories of communications: - oral communications (15'+5') - poster communications. *Call for Special Sessions and Workshops* ICANN 2022 organizers cordially invite internationally recognised experts to organise Special sessions and Workshops within the general scope of the conference. Proposals should be sent to ICANN2022(a)uwe.ac.uk *CALL FOR PAPERS* Authors willing to present original contributions in either the oral or poster category may submit: - A full paper of maximum 12 pages (including references) to be published in Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series with individual DOI. - An extended abstract of maximum 4 pages to be published in Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series, without indexing. The number of oral slots is limited. In case the number of requested oral presentations is larger than the available slots, the ICANN scientific committee will select which papers will be reassigned to a poster session. This selection will be based on the coherence of the programme and is totally independent of the category of submission. Submission of communications will be on the conference website: https://e-nns.org/icann2022/ *IMPORTANT DATES* Deadline for special session and workshop proposals: 28 Feb 2022 Opening of contribution submissions: 21 Feb 2022 Deadline for full paper and extended abstract submission: 13 Apr 2022 Notification of acceptance: 20 Jun 2022 Camera-ready paper upload: 30 June 2022 Deadline for author registration and early registration at early rate: 30 June 2022 *BEST PAPER AWARDS* ENNS will sponsor a maximum of four best paper awards. All awards will be presented during the final ceremony. *TRAVEL GRANTS* The European Neural Network Society sponsors a number of Student Travel Grants covering part of the costs for attending ICANN. Details will be provided on the conference website. *ORGANISATION* *General Chairs* Elias Pimenidis – UWE Bristol, UK Angelo Cangelosi – University of Manchester, UK *Organising Committee Chairs* Tim Brailsford – UWE Bristol, UK Larry Bull – UWE Bristol, UK *Honorary Chairs* Stefan Wermter – University of Hamburg, Germany (ENNS President) Igor Farkaš – FMPI, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia *Programme Committee Chairs* Plamen Angelov – Lancaster University, UK Mehmet Aydin – UWE Bristol, UK Chrisina Jayne – Teesside University, UK Elias Pimenidis – UWE Bristol, UK *Communication Chairs* Paolo Masulli – ENNS, Technical University of Denmark Kristína Malinovská – FMPI, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia Antonios Papaleonidas – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

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FACM-22 Conference 'New Perspectives in Math Biology' May 20-21 (2022) NJIT, Newark NJ
by Victor Matveev 01 Apr '22

01 Apr '22

On May 20 and 21, 2022, the 17th Annual Conference on Frontiers in Applied and Computational Mathematics (FACM '22) will be held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, New Jersey. The theme of FACM '22 Conference is "New Perspectives in Mathematical Biology." https://sites.google.com/njit.edu/facm2022/home Confirmed plenary speakers are: Carina Curto (Pennsylvania State University) Anita Layton (University of Waterloo) Grzegorz Rempala (Ohio State University) Corina Tarnita (Princeton University) FACM '22 will feature 4 minisymposia that cover a wide range of topics in math biology: (1) *learning paradigms in real and artificial neuronal networks,* (2) collective behavior in biological populations, (3) stochastic modeling at different scales, and (4) biofluids: machine learning and data-driven approaches. A poster session will run concurrently over the 2 days of the meeting. Pending NSF support, funds to cover all or part of the travel costs and local accommodation costs may be available for students, postdocs, and junior faculty. Applications by members of underrepresented groups, minorities and women are particularly encouraged. A combined poster abstract submission, travel award application and registration form (due April 15, 2022) is available at the conference homepage: https://sites.google.com/njit.edu/facm2022/home There is no registration fee for this conference. NJIT campus is located in close proximity to two train stations, the Newark Liberty International airport, and is accessible by public transportation from New York City: https://www.njit.edu/about/maps-directions FACM'22 Organizing Committee: Amitabha Bose (co-Chair), Casey Diekman, Simon Garnier, Enkeleida Lushi, James MacLaurin, Victor Matveev (co-Chair), Peter Thomas, Yuan-Nan Young -- ----------------------------------------------- Victor Matveev, Professor Applied Math, Biophysics, Neuroscience Department of Mathematical Sciences Graduate Faculty, Dept of Biological Sciences New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ 07102-1982 matveev(a)njit.edu

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INCF/OCNS Software WG session on NetPyNE (4th April: 1600 UTC)
by Ankur Sinha 01 Apr '22

01 Apr '22

Dear all, Apologies for the cross post. Please join us for the next INCF/OCNS Software working group "dev session" where Joe Graham will speak to us about NetPyNE: https://ocns.github.io/SoftwareWG/2022/04/04/dev-session-joe-graham-netpyne… - Date: April 4, 2022, 1600 UTC (Click here[1] to see your local time). - Location (Zoom): (login to Zoom required): https://ucl.zoom.us/j/99620419452?pwd=SkZlQnJmWWZVczNURkp2azVOZkhzUT09 Abstract: NetPyNE is an open-source Python package to facilitate the development, parallel simulation, analysis, and optimization of biological neuronal networks using the NEURON simulator. The NetPyNE GUI is available from a variety of resources: Neuroscience Gateway Portal (NSG); Open Source Brain (OSB) ; Human Brain Project (HBP) EBRAINS; and the NIH SPARC initiative. The NetPyNE source code is available on GitHub. More information is available on the NetPyNE website. During this dev session, I will give an overview of NetPyNE, go through an interactive demo using the NetPyNE GUI, describe my personal development workflow using virtual environments, and then go through two big dev projects I worked on: (1) documenting code inline and online using docstrings, Sphinx, Napoleon, and autodocsumm, and (2) separating and standardizing analysis and plotting. --------- The aim of these sessions is to stimulate discussion of the development practices and tools used by different teams to improve the software we use while also improving our knowledge of these practices and tools. We also hope to encourage more users of these tools to contribute to their development to ensure their longevity. If you develop software for neuroscience, we would love to hear about your development pipeline. Please get in touch with the Software WG on our GitHub repository[3]. The WG is a community based group that is open to everyone at all levels of their careers (academic or otherwise). Please introduce yourself to the community on our channels to get involved. [1] https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Dev+session%3A+Jo… [2] https://github.com/OCNS/SoftwareWG/issues -- Thanks, Regards, Ankur Sinha (He / Him / His) | https://ankursinha.in Research Fellow at the Silver Lab, University College London | http://silverlab.org/ Free/Open source community volunteer at the NeuroFedora project | https://neuro.fedoraproject.org Time zone: Europe/London

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Postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience
by Maxim Bazhenov 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Applications are invited for NIH funded post-doctoral research position in the laboratory of Dr. Maxim Bazhenov at the University of California, San Diego to study role of sleep in memory and learning using sophisticated computer models of brain dynamics. This project involves close collaboration with experimental laboratories. The ultimate goal of the work is to understand how sleep rhythms contribute to consolidation of memory for recent learning and how sensory or electrical stimulation during sleep can enhance memory consolidation (see, e.g., 10.7554/eLife.51005; 10.1093/cercor/bhaa228; 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1427-19.2019). Our lab research interests also include other topics in neuroscience (e.g., olfaction, epilepsy) and artificial intelligence (e.g., lifelong learning, generalization, adversarial robustness) and lab members are encouraged to participate in multiple projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design of the anatomically realistic brain network models based on experimental data. These models will be used to understand network dynamics that are involved in the processes of memory consolidation during sleep, as well as guide data analysis and produce novel experimental predictions. Qualified applicants are expected to have background and experience in neuroscience, computational neuroscience, physics/engineering and/or mathematics. Programming experience with C/C++ is required. Knowledge of PYTHON, PyTorch or MATLAB is a plus. The University of California offers excellent benefits. Salary is based on research experience. Applicants should send a brief statement of research interests, a CV and the names of three references to Maxim Bazhenov at mbazhenov(a)ucsd.edu -- Maxim Bazhenov, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Medicine, Neurosciences Graduate Program, UCSD, School of Medicine http://www.bazhlab.ucsd.edu/

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Google Summer of Code: model and experimental data sharing on Open Source Brain
by Padraig Gleeson 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

--Apologies for cross-posting-- Google Summer of Code <https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/> is a global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development. Generous stipends are provided for successful applicants to work on these projects for a number of months over the summer. The INCF <http://incf.org/> has been a GSoC mentoring organisation for the past number of years, and has helped link up students with mentors to advance various projects in the wider neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience areas. The Open Source Brain initiative <http://www.opensourcebrain.org> is encouraging students to apply to be part of this. The successful candidate(s) for our 2 proposals will take published computational models and experimental datasets and convert them into open, standardised formats (e.g. NeuroML and NWB) and share them on the OSB platform as a resource for the wider community. The two projects are: *Open source, cross simulator, large scale cortical models in NeuroML and PyNN* <https://neurostars.org/t/gsoc-2022-project-idea-9-1-open-source-cross-simul…> These can be models where code is available in simulator specific formats on ModelDB, or classic models from the literature which would benefit from curating/updating/documenting. Making models available in these formats will allow them to be used & tested across multiple simulators, make the physiological properties of the models more accessible and facilitate reuse of model components. *Conversion of public neurophysiology datasets to Neurodata Without Borders (NWB) format* <https://neurostars.org/t/gsoc-2022-project-idea-9-2-conversion-of-public-ne…> This project will involve converting a number of publicly available datasets to NWB format, adding structured metadata to ensure maximal readability and reusability of the data. The converted datasets will be made available through the new NWB Explorer on the Open Source Brain repository (http://nwbexplorer.opensourcebrain.org) which allows visualisation of the data as well as interactive analysis through an inbuilt Jupyter notebook. *This opportunity is particularly relevant for Masters & PhD students currently working in model development/data analysis in neuroscience. Many students **are already reusing/converting/updating existing models and data as part of their work and this is a great opportunity to get paid extra to do this! *** Closing date for student applications: *19 April 2022* Period of working on projects: *13 June - ***12 *September 2022* Please get in contact if you have any questions. -- ----------------------------------------------------- Padraig Gleeson Room 321, Anatomy Building Department of Neuroscience, Physiology& Pharmacology University College London Gower Street London WC1E 6BT United Kingdom +44 207 679 3214 p.gleeson(a)ucl.ac.uk -----------------------------------------------------

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Postdoc in Computer Vision / Machine Learning / Applied Mathematics
by Tony Lindeberg 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Postdoc in Computer Vision / Machine Learning / Applied Mathematics Job description The Division of Computational Science and Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden is seeking a Postdoc in Computer Vision / Machine Learning / Applied Mathematics to handle scale-dependent image information in deep networks. In our research, we develop deep networks for processing image data that handle scaling transformations and other image transformations in a theoretically well-founded manner. Our research in this area comprises both theoretical modelling of the influence of image transformations on different architectures for deep networks and the experimental evaluation of such networks on benchmark datasets to explore their properties. The work also comprises the creation of new benchmark datasets, to enable characterization of properties of deep networks that are not covered by existing datasets. For examples of our previous work in this area, see https://www.kth.se/profile/tony/page/deep-networks Within the scope of this postdoc position, you are expected to work on and contribute to the research frontier regarding scale-covariant or scale-equivariant deep networks and/or deep networks parameterized in terms of Gaussian derivatives, on specific research topics that we choose together. The selected candidate will work closely together with the project leader Tony Lindeberg. Qualifications requirements * A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline * We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics or a related discipline dealing with automated analysis of image information. * Previous experience with experimental evaluations using deep learning architectures applied to image data is necessary, preferably PyTorch. * A theoretical background in continuous mathematics for modelling convolutions and the influence of image transformations on image data is also necessary. Preferred qualifications As a person you have excellent scientific and collaborative skills, in combination with independence, with very good ability to get into new scientific theories and conduct implementations and experimental evaluations in close collaboration with the research environment you are working in. The preferred candidates should have demonstrated expertise (through publications) in any one of the following: * Deep networks that handle image information for computer vision tasks, including experimental evaluation using modern architectures for deep networks. * Continuous models for deep networks applied to image information. * Theoretical modelling of scaling transformations or other image transformations applied to automated processing of image information. For further information and information about to how to apply, see https://www.kth.se/en/om/work-at-kth/lediga-jobb/what:job/jobID:490734/ Application deadline: May 2, 2022 The position is offered for a period of two years. [cid:FD2B374F-C472-4895-ADA7-B3CD5419FD22@csc.kth.se] Tony Lindeberg Professor of Computer Science — Computational Vision KTH Royal Institute of Technology Computational Brain Science Lab Division of Computational Science and Technology, CST SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 8 790 6205 https://www.kth.se/profile/tony/

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Cerebellar computation postdoc
by Nicolas Brunel 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

A postdoc position is available to build and analyze network models of cerebellar cortex that incorporate the diversity of cell types and synaptic connections observed in this structure. The goal of this research is to better understand the functions of these diverse cell types and connections. Approaches from statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics and machine learning will be used, and models will be constrained by new electrophysiological, transcriptomic and connectomic data. The postdoc will be jointly supervised by Wade Regehr (Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School) and Nicolas Brunel (Duke University). The position will be based in Wade Regehr's lab, but with frequent visits to the Brunel lab at Duke. Applicants should have a strong background in computational/theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, theoretical physics, and/or applied mathematics. We are committed to building a diverse intellectual community, and particularly encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply to this position. For more information on the labs: Regehr Lab: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://regehrmedharvard.wordpress.com/__;!!OTo… Brunel Lab: https://www.neuro.duke.edu/research/faculty-labs/brunel-lab Please email a cover letter explaining background and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, and names & email addresses of two references to: Kim McDaniels Kimberly_Mcdaniels(a)hms.harvard.edu<mailto:Kimberly_Mcdaniels@hms.harvard.edu> Please have the subject of the email: “Computational Postdoc Applicant:” Your Name

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IMRF abstract submission deadline extended to April 07
by Marc Ernst 30 Mar '22

30 Mar '22

Dear friends of IMRF, upon multiple request, we decided to extend the abstract submission deadline for the International Multisensory Research Forum 2022 (IMRF2022) by some days to April 07th. You can submit new abstracts for talks and posters until that date (here <https://www.conftool.net/imrf2020>). In case you submitted an abstract already previously for 2020 or 2021, please make sure to verify that your abstract and information is still up-to-date. To do so, you can log into the system (here <https://www.conftool.net/imrf2020>) and update your abstract information at any time until the deadline. In case you will not be able to make it to IMRF this year, which I would deeply regret, but you submitted an abstract earlier in the past two years, please make sure to withdraw your abstract (here <https://www.conftool.net/imrf2020>). In case you submitted an already accepted symposium in 2020, these symposia will keep their accepted status. But please as organiser of the symposium verify that all presenters of the symposia are still on board (here <https://www.conftool.net/imrf2020>). In cases where this is necessary please update the symposium information - abstracts of the symposia can be updated by the organiser of the symposium. In case you have a drop out of one or two speakers it is best to exchange them by new speakers. As for registration, I would recommend to register early (here <https://www.conftool.net/imrf2020>). At the moment it seems like the spatial restrictions may be loosened. But with this virus you never know. Also, please start looking for a hotel room early. There is the Danube Festival the same week of IMRF - a nice festival along the Danube river. We reserved some rooms but only until a month prior to the meeting. When booking, please refer to “IMRF” to get our conference rates. Looking forward to finally seeing you in Ulm in summer 2022. Best, Marc --------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Marc Ernst Applied Cognitive Psychology Faculty for Computer Science, Engineering & Psychology Ulm University Albert-Einstein-Allee 43 89081 Ulm room nr.: 43.3.103 mail: marc.ernst(a)uni-ulm.de <mailto:marc.ernst@uni-ulm.de> phone int.: +49-(0)731-50 320 50 phone ext.: +49-(0)731-50 356 27 sekr: +49-(0)731-50 320 51 mobile: +49-(0)152-22 543 156

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Workshop: The interplay of complex and coherent dynamics in brain function. May 18-20, Cergy
by boris gutkin 29 Mar '22

29 Mar '22

Interplay of complex and coherent dynamics in brain function will take place at CY Advanced Studies at Neuville-Sur-Oise from 18th to 20th May 2022 thanks to the support of CY Cognition, CYAS, Labex MME-DII. More information can be found here: https://complexityparisseine.wordpress.com/ The workshop will take place in a hybrid form, with a group of participants (at most 50) in presence at CYAS and the rest connected via Zoom. There will be the possibility to present posters of your research activity up to a maximum of 20 posters, There are no costs, but if you are interested you should register in both cases either in presence or in remote (Zoom) by April 30th. Organisers: Alessandro Torcini (CYU), Demian Battaglia (INS marseille), Boris Gutkin (ENS, Paris) and Matteo di Volo (University of Parma, Italy)

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additional 2 postdoc positions (4 in total) at Imperial College
by Schultz, Simon R 29 Mar '22

29 Mar '22

Dear all, In addition to the previously advertised two experimental positions, we have two theoretical postdoc positions available: Four post-doc positions in the Statistical Physics of Cognition Two theoretical and two experimental postdoctoral positions each for a duration of up to 36 months starting as soon as possible after 1st April 2022. All four post-docs will form a collaborative team, will be affiliated with the Departments of Mathematics and Bioengineering at Imperial College London, and will work together with a core team consisting of Simon R Schultz, Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen, Fernando Rosas, Mauricio Barahona, Lucilla de Arcangelis, Ann Go and Amanda Foust. As for the two theoreticians we are looking for people familiar with statistical mechanics of complex systems, including SOC, network theory and information theory. The theory positions can be found here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/NAT01116/research-associate-mat… The details for the experimental positions are here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/ENG02064/postdoctoral-research-… To discuss the theoretical positions, please contact Henrik Jensen (h.jensen(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:h.jensen@imperial.ac.uk>) To discuss the experimental positions, please contact Simon Schultz (s.schultz(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:s.schultz@imperial.ac.uk>) Best wishes Simon -- Prof Simon Schultz Dept of Bioengineering, Imperial College London http://www.schultzlab.org Director, Imperial College Centre for Neurotechnology http://www.imperial.ac.uk/neurotechnology For Centre admin, email: Dr Kate Hobson, k.hobson(a)imperial.ac.uk

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Atsushi IRIKI speaking on March 31 in Developing Minds global online lecture series
by Jochen Triesch 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

Dear colleagues, On March 31, the Developing Minds global online lecture series will feature Atsushi IRIKI, RIKEN Japan: "Self-in-the-world map evolved in the primate brain as a basis of civilized Homo sapiens“ The live event will take place via zoom at: 22:00 JST (Japan Standard Time) 15:00 CET (Central European Time) 13:00 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) 9:00 EST (Eastern Standard Time) To participate please register here: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Abstract After a specific point in history, hominin evolution accelerated to a level that could not be accounted for by natural selection alone, but an alternative mechanism has been proposed based on mutual interaction among neural, cognitive, and ecological niches in a positive feedback loop (triadic niche construction; TNC). Nevertheless, the trigger events for the cognitive revolution of Homo sapiens as well as the reasons for this event being limited to a single species remain unknown. Using a multidisciplinary approach involving psychology, neurobiology, and phenomenology, I will propose a shift in the mechanisms underlying TNC, from TNC- 1 in primates/hominids to TNC-2 in Homo sapiens, to answer these questions. As the primates and hominin brain expanded during TNC-1, latent cognitive capabilities were incubated within its neural framework to be expressed with a simple rewiring among brain areas in TNC-2, a quick and inexpensive process but one that requires a unique set of preconditions to commence. This process was bootstrapped by the advanced function of “projection,” which enabled humans to recognize the “self” in particular time and space in the world, allowing the manipulation of this world (in both physical and symbolic dimensions) again in a positive feedback loop. Based on these, a new concept of a somatocentric holistic self will be proposed, represented as a more comprehensive body-in-the-world map in the primate brain, taking into account evolutionary aspects that characterize the human cognition and its implication in the emergence of self-consciousness. Paper: Iriki A, Suzuki H, Tanaka S, Bretas R, Yamazaki Y. (2021). The sapient paradox and the great journey: Insights from cognitive psychology, neurobiology and phenomenology. Psychologia, https://doi.org/10.2117/psysoc.2021-B017. Bio Atsushi IRIKI received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Tokyo Medical and Dental University in 1986. He held research associate positions at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University and then at The Rockefeller University (USA). He joined the faculty of Toho University Medical School as an assistant professor and then as an associate professor in Physiology (1991-1999). In 1999, he returned to Tokyo Medical and Dental University as a full professor and chairman of Cognitive Neurobiology. In 2004, Atsushi IRIKI was appointed a head of Laboratory for Symbolic Cognitive Development at RIKEN Institute (first at its Brain Science Institute and then 2018 onward at Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research). He is currently a visiting professor of University College London (UK) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore), an adjunct professor of Keio University, a research professor of Kyoto University, a senior fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (Canada), founding co-director of RIKEN-NTU Research Centres (Singapore & Japan). Web: https://www.riken.jp/en/research/labs/bdr/symbol_cogn_dev/index.html Best regards, Jochen Triesch -- Prof. Dr. Jochen Triesch Johanna Quandt Chair for Theoretical Life Sciences Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies and Goethe University Frankfurt http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/~triesch/ Tel: +49 (0)69 798-47531 Fax: +49 (0)69 798-47611

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Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience and/or Machine Learning at the University of Calgary, Canada
by Joern Davidsen 26 Mar '22

26 Mar '22

Dear colleagues, We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in Computational Neuroscience and/or Machine Learning to study network neural dynamics of brain function and psychedelics to participate in a cutting-edge International Network for Brain-Inspired Computation<https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2019976&HistoricalAwards=f…> (AcelNet) that includes nodes in Montreal, Paris, and the Pacific Northwest of the US and Canada (e.g. University of Washington, Allen Brain Institute). The project is at the intersection of mathematics, physics, and neuroscience in the general area of complex network dynamics and representations that drive biological computation. The objective is to understand how the brain develops generative cognitive models to organize perception and behaviour, and the effects of psychedelic drugs. This project involves both analysis of large-scale ensemble neural data collected in our labs, and computational and/or analytical work to develop theories of core function. Please forward to anyone who you think might be interested. For more info (review of applications will begin on May 1st), please see below or https://www.ucalgary.ca/complexity/positions or reach out to Dr. Jörn Davidsen (davidsen(a)phas.ucalgary.ca<mailto:davidsen@phas.ucalgary.ca>) and Dr. Aaron Gruber (aaron.gruber(a)uleth.ca<mailto:aaron.gruber@uleth.ca>). Best wishes, Joern. --- Dr. Jörn Davidsen Professor of Physics & Humboldt Research Fellow University of Calgary www.ucalgary.ca/davidsen<http://www.ucalgary.ca/davidsen> ************************************************************************************ Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience and/or Machine Learning at the University of Calgary, Canada We are recruiting a talented postdoctoral researcher in Computational Neuroscience and/or Machine Learning to study network neural dynamics of brain function and psychedelics to participate in a cutting-edge International Network for Brain-Inspired Computation<https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2019976&HistoricalAwards=f…> (AcelNet) that includes nodes in Montreal, Paris, and the Pacific Northwest of the US and Canada (e.g. University of Washington, Allen Brain Institute). The project is at the intersection of mathematics, physics, and neuroscience in the general area of complex network dynamics and representations that drive biological computation. The objective is to understand how the brain develops generative cognitive models to organize perception and behaviour, and the effects of psychedelic drugs. This project involves both analysis of large-scale ensemble neural data collected in our labs, and computational and/or analytical work to develop theories of core function. The ideal candidate will have a quantitative background (e.g. PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science) along with experience in applying this background to neuroscience. Specifically, we are looking for a postdoctoral candidates interested in what mathematical principles predict (1) how the connectivity structure of neural networks – their connectomes – combine with the dynamics of nodes and edges to control the dynamics and statistics of the network, (2) how the brain learns these connectomes to produce generative models predictive of their environment, and (3) how such models are affected by psychedelic drugs. The overarching aim of the project is to understand how mental models become corrupted in depression/anxiety, and how psychedelics appear to reverse the corruption. A variety of world-class data sets on the structure and function of the brain are available to guide theoretical advances in the understanding of underlying brain computation, particularly in learning, perception, and decision making. The position is open immediately with a primary location in Calgary. It is partially funded by the Pacific Institute for Mathematical Sciences<https://www.pims.math.ca/> and is aimed to strengthen the link between the computational neuroscience community at the University of Calgary (Complexity Science Group<https://www.ucalgary.ca/complexity/>, Hotchkiss Brain Institute<https://hbi.ucalgary.ca/>) and the University of Lethbridge (Canadian Center for Behavioural Neuroscience<https://www.uleth.ca/artsci/neuroscience/about>) with the other network members including the Computational Neuroscience Center<https://cneuro-web01.s.uw.edu/> at the University of Washington, and centers in Montreal and Paris. The specific start date has to be within five years of being awarded a PhD degree. The position is funded for at least two years and includes an annual stipend in the range of CAD$42,000 – $50,000 plus benefits. Opportunities for brief residences in partner nodes (Montreal, Seattle, or Paris) are also available. Interested candidates should submit their application package including a cover letter, their CV with a list of publications, brief statement of research interests and their possible start dates in PDF format to Dr. Jörn Davidsen (davidsen(a)phas.ucalgary.ca<mailto:davidsen@phas.ucalgary.ca>) and Dr. Aaron Gruber (aaron.gruber(a)uleth.ca<mailto:aaron.gruber@uleth.ca>). Applicants should arrange for at least two letters of reference to be sent as well. Review of applications will begin May 1st, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. For additional information and informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Davidsen or Dr. Gruber. We strive for a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourage applications from members of any identity. --- Dr. Jörn Davidsen Professor of Physics & Humboldt Research Fellow University of Calgary www.ucalgary.ca/davidsen<http://www.ucalgary.ca/davidsen>

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PostDoc positions on neuromorphic sensing for condition monitoring
by Fredrik Sandin 26 Mar '22

26 Mar '22

The Embedded Intelligent Systems Lab (EISLAB) at the Luleå University of Technology in Sweden is inviting applications for two 2-year PostDoc positions focusing on neuromorphic sensing for condition monitoring. The scholarships are intended for research that aims to develop knowledge about neuromorphic and event-driven sensor systems for advanced condition monitoring, e.g. investigating filterbanks, charge amplifier designs, event-based sampling, and machine learning based signal processing methods suitable for implementation with spiking neural networks and neuromorphic processors. The project is a collaboration between EISLAB and the division of Machine Elements and is funded by The Kempe Foundations. By taking part in this collaboration you will work in an international, creative resourceful environment with an extensive international contact network. Further information about the positions, requirements and how to apply is available here: - https://www.ltu.se/ltu/stipendier-priser/postdoc-stipendier?l=en - https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I003/583/main?site=14&validator=47967adc563… ========================= Professor Fredrik Sandin EISLAB, Machine Learning Luleå University of Technology 971 87 Luleå, Sweden www.ltu.se/staff/f/fresan-1.10646?l=en

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