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Postdoctoral position at the University of Pittsburgh
by Brent Doiron Sept. 3, 2014

Sept. 3, 2014

Applications are invited for a Simons foundation funded postdoctoral position(s) in the Mathematics and Neuroscience departments of the University of Pittsburgh. The project will involve the collection, analysis, and modeling of large-scale multi-unit recordings from cortex, with an emphasis on understanding how visual attention modulates neural response. Of specific interest is elucidating the neural mechanisms that underlie the control of neural variability, as well as its consequences on neural function. Successful candidates will either be members of the working group of Dr. Brent Doiron and will be in tight collaboration with the Dr. Marlene Cohen, or vice versa, depending on the fit of the applicant. Theoretical candidates should expect to be members of the Doiron group, while candidates with an experimental focus would be in the Cohen group. Please visit www.math.pitt.edu/~bdoiron and www.cohenlab.com for a list of recent work from the Doiron and Cohen groups. The successful candidate(s) will be integrated into the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition (http://www.cnbc.cmu.edu) a large and vibrant community of neuroscientists spanning many departments across the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. The position is funded for several years, with an initial one-year appointment and an expectation of extension to at least three years, given satisfactory performance. The salary is competitive, and the start date is negotiable (January 2015 is optimal). Applicants with a PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Neuroscience, Statistics, Biology, Psychology or a related discipline, and ideally with experience in computing, computational neuroscience, statistical analysis, or in vivo recording should send a CV including a list of publications, a research statement, and reference contact information to bdoiron(a)pitt.edu The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, and women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply. -- Associate Professor of Mathematics Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition University of Pittsburgh 301 Thackeray Hall Pittsburgh, PA, 15260 www.math.pitt.edu/~bdoiron

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Tenure Track Faculty Position in Neuroscience at Rutgers University - Newark
by Bart Krekelberg Sept. 3, 2014

Sept. 3, 2014

The Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) at Rutgers University seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in NEUROSCIENCE. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience or a related field and have completed at least two years of post-doctoral training. The ideal candidate for this position asks fundamental hypothesis-driven questions about brain structure and function and is open to establishing collaborative research efforts within the Rutgers neuroscience community. Research areas of particular interest are executive control, sensory-motor integration, learning and memory, and emotional regulation. The successful applicant will likely use a broad range of experimental approaches in non-human primates, humans, and/or rodents, and methods including electrophysiology, optogenetics, and functional imaging. The assistant professor will be expected to maintain an active externally-funded research program, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience, and to mentor Ph.D. students in the Behavioral and Neural Sciences program. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to conducting research that breaks new ground; to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; and to providing services, solutions, and clinical care that help individuals and the local, national, and global communities where they live. CMBN is located in Newark NJ, a short drive from New York City. CMBN is part of a large community of neuroscientists at Rutgers Newark, with additional researchers in the Departments of Biological Sciences and Psychology as well as in the Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School. Collectively, these researchers represent all levels of analysis in neuroscience (http://www.neuroscience.newark.rutgers.edu) Applicants should apply as soon as possible, but no later than 10/20/2014. Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Women and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Rutgers-Newark is noted for its exceptionally diverse student population. To receive detailed instructions on how to apply, please send an email to search(a)cmbn.rutgers.edu with the subject line 'How to apply'. --- Bart Krekelberg, PhD Associate Director, Center for Molecular and Behavioral and Neuroscience Associate Director, Rutgers Brain Imaging Center Associate Professor, Rutgers University Newark, NJ 07102 USA T: 973 353 3602 W: vision.rutgers.edu E: bart(a)vision.rutgers.edu

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IWSYP’14 - I International Workshop on Synaptic Plasticity
by Thiago Matos Pinto Sept. 3, 2014

Sept. 3, 2014

Dear colleagues, Please see the information below about an upcoming workshop on synaptic plasticity. Best wishes, Thiago *** I International Workshop on Synaptic Plasticity - IWSYP’14 *** University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil Workshop dates: September 8th - 9th 2014 Organizers: Thiago Matos Pinto and Antonio Roque Participation is free of charge! This workshop is a satellite event of the XXXVIII Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Neuroscience and Behavior (SBNeC), which will be held on September 10-13 in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro. The SBNeC meeting will also feature big names in Neuroscience, and will be a preparatory event for the 9th World Congress of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), which will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2015. Confirmed speakers: Chris De Zeeuw (Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands & Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Freek Hoebeek (Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands) Reinoud Maex (École Normale Supérieure, Paris, France) Ricardo Leão (University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) Thiago Matos Pinto (University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) Gabriela Antunes (University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) Giseli de Sousa (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil) Cleiton Lopes Aguiar (University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) Renan Oliveira Shimoura (University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) Bruna Lanzillotta de Mattos (Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil) Luana Chagas (Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil) Querusche Zanona (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) Fabiana Santana (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) We look forward to seeing you in Ribeirão Preto. With best wishes, Thiago Matos Pinto, IWSYP'14 Organizer

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Faculty positions in Computer Science at American University
by Mark Laubach Sept. 2, 2014

Sept. 2, 2014

American University, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Computer Science Computer Science (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University in Washington, DC invites applications for up to three tenure-track or tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professors to form a collaborating research team. We seek either a group of researchers who will be hired together, or a senior individual with a vision for filling the other positions. The team’s research expertise may be in any area of computer science. Following the department’s strong recent hires in the interdisciplinary areas of computational neuroscience and persuasive gaming, the university seeks to build computer science’s core program areas, which may include algorithms and data structures, architecture, robotics, databases and information retrieval, human-computer interactions, numerical and symbolic computation, operating systems, programming languages, or software methodology and engineering. Preference will be given to teams or visions that contribute to more than one of the core program areas, and that contribute to the university’s capacity in the area of big data. The Computer Science Department is currently in a period of expansion, and is poised to become a leader in the university’s technology an innovation sectors. To support this trajectory, the department will soon be moving to a new building that is designed to promote inspiration, collaboration, creation and cultivation. QUALIFICATIONS All applicants should have a strong record of (or potential for) externally sponsored research. We are especially eager to recruit candidates with established research partnerships (or the ability to form such partnerships) in the Washington, DC area. Candidates should also have a record of excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Teaching responsibilities will include core courses in computer science and more advanced courses in the applicant’s area of specialty. The Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is required; post-doctoral or industry experience is preferred. At least one appointment will be at a senior level with tenure. Preference will be given to senior candidates who are able and willing to lead the department, including (but not limited to) the development of a Ph.D. granting program. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applicants should include a statement (a joint statement for team applications) of research outlining the research focus (or foci) and future plans for developing a nationally competitive, externally funded research program at American University. In addition to a (joint, if applicable) research statement, each applicant should include statements of individual research and teaching experience, a CV, and the names of three references not in the proposed team. Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/25813. Review of applications will begin November 3 and continue until the position is filled.

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Postdoc position available
by Olaf Sporns Sept. 2, 2014

Sept. 2, 2014

*Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab - Indiana University* *Postdoctoral Fellowship* Applications are invited for an open position as postdoctoral fellow in the Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University Bloomington. The core research focus of the lab is in the area of brain networks and connectomics. The lab works on anatomical and functional data sets from a number of species, with a strong emphasis on human brain connectivity and connectome data. Ongoing projects in the lab involve applications of models and tools from network science, graph theory, complex dynamics and information theory to basic and clinical/translational neurobiological questions. A description of the lab and current research areas can be found at www.indiana.edu/~cortex <http://www.indiana.edu/%7Ecortex> . Applicants should (a) have (or be in the final stages of obtaining) a PhD or equivalent degree in a field relevant to the research focus of the lab (e.g. neuroscience, neuroimaging, applied mathematics, computer science or bioengineering); (b) have a strong background in computational methods and programming (including advanced skills in Matlab); and (c) have strong enthusiasm for using computational approaches to understand neurobiological problems. Candidates with background in networks or graph theory, experience in processing and analyzing neuroimaging or electrophysiological recordings, exposure to "big data" approaches relevant to brain function, and a strong record of publication are especially encouraged to apply. The postdoctoral fellow will join a very active and interdisciplinary research group, and will be expected to engage and interact with a growing number of network and complex systems scientists at Indiana University and beyond. The lab maintains close ties and collaborations with scientists in the IU Imaging Research Facility (housing a 3T Siemens MR scanner), the Center for Complex Networks and Systems at the School of Informatics and Computing, the Medical School campus, and at other institutions nationally and internationally. All lab members have access to excellent computational facilities. The potential start date is negotiable, and the position is initially offered for a 1-year term which is renewable upon mutual agreement.Salary levels will follow NIH guidelines. Please email application materials (cover letter, a full CV with a list of publications, and 3 letters of reference) to Olaf Sporns at osporns(a)indiana.edu <mailto:osporns@indiana.edu> . -- Olaf Sporns -- @spornslab Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Programs in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47405

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NIPS 2014 - Final Call for Demonstrations
by Hugo Larochelle Sept. 2, 2014

Sept. 2, 2014

The Neural Information Processing Systems Conference 2014 http://nips.cc/Conferences/2014/ has a Demonstration Track running in parallel with some of the evening Poster Sessions, December 8-11, 2014, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Demonstration Proposal Deadline: Monday September 15, 2014, 11pm Universal Time (4pm Pacific Daylight Time). http://nips.cc/Conferences/2014/CallForDemonstrations Demonstrations offer a unique opportunity to showcase: - Hardware technology - Software systems - Neuromorphic and biologically-inspired systems - Robotics or other systems, which are relevant to the technical areas covered by NIPS (see Call for Papers http://nips.cc/Conferences/2014/CallForPapers) Demonstrations must show novel technology and must be run live, preferably with some interactive parts. Unlike poster presentations or slide shows, live action and interaction with the audience are critical elements. Submissions: Submission of demo proposals at the following URL: https://nips.cc/Demonstrators/ You will be asked to fill a questionnaire and describe clearly: - the technology demonstrated - the elements of novelty - the live action part - the interactive part - the equipment brought by the demonstrator - the equipment required at the place of the demo Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be refereed on the basis of technical quality, novelty, live action, and potential for interaction. Demonstration chair: Hugo Larochelle <demonstration-ch...(a)lists.nips.cc<http://lists.nips.cc>> http://nips.cc/Conferences/2014/CallForDemonstrations

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Open Postdoc Position in Brain-Computer Interfaces
by Michael Tangermann Sept. 2, 2014

Sept. 2, 2014

Dear colleagues, may I ask you to please circulate the following job offer in your labs and email lists? Thanks a lot and best greetings from Freiburg, Michael OPEN POSITION FOR A POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW: ======================================== Type: Postdoc Position Topic: Brain-Computer Interfaces in Cognitive Rehabilitation after Stroke (speech & attention deficits) Where: BrainStateDecoding lab of Dr. Michael Tangermann (Computer Science Dept., University of Freiburg, Germany) When: ideal start before November 2014; duration: 12 months+ Further information: http://www.bsdlab.uni-freiburg.de/jobs (Please apologize for cross-posting) --- Dr. Michael Tangermann Phone: +49.(0)761.2038423 Fax : +49.(0)761.2038417 University of Freiburg BrainLinks-BrainTools Excellence Cluster Brain State Decoding Lab Albertstr. 23, Room 0.003 79104 Freiburg, Germany http://www.bsdlab.uni-freiburg.de

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Fwd: Register Today for the IPEG-Meeting
by Martijn Arns Sept. 2, 2014

Sept. 2, 2014

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Multiple job listings in Brain-Inspired Computing at IBM Research - Almaden
by John Arthur Sept. 2, 2014

Sept. 2, 2014

IBM’s Brain-Inspired Computing team at IBM Research - Almaden is building a first-of-a-kind modular, scalable, non-von Neumann, ultra-low power, cognitive computing architecture and associated end-to-end ecosystem. We are building state-of-the-art digital spiking neuromorphic Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and systems (large-scale and mobile) to solve real-time sensory problems. We have a number of positions in hardware, software, and other technical areas. http://modha.org/blog/2014/08/jobs_braininspired_computing.html To receive full consideration, please apply using the links below to ensure your resume/CV will be directed to the appropriate hiring manager. RES-0683225 Research Staff Member-ASIC and System Design https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683225 RES-0683232 Research Staff Member-Software and Applications https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683232 RES-0683057 Research Staff Member-Software and Applications https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683057 RES-0683578 Research Staff Member-Scalable Systems / Supercomputing Architect https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683578 RES-0683223 Hardware and Systems Engineer https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683223 RES-0683215 Systems Software Engineer https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683215 RES-0683211 Systems Software Engineer https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683211 RES-0683583 Software Engineer: Tools and Programming Languages https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683583 RES-0683592 Development & Delivery Engineer https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683592 RES-0683593 Software Trainer / Coach https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683593 RES-0683227 Technical Writer/Archivist https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0683227

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3 open PhD psoitions at the Neuroinformatics Lab at the Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Osnabrück, Germany [Reminder]
by Gordon Pipa Sept. 1, 2014

Sept. 1, 2014

The Neuroinformatics Research Group (Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa) of the Institute of Cognitive Science invites applications for 3 Research Assistants (PhD student level), (Salary level E 13 TV-L 50%) to be filled as soon as possible for a period of three years. The position allows for further scientific qualification. We invite applicants that are interested in research in Neuroinformatics, with an emphasis on dynamical systems, machine learning, virtual reality, computational linguistics and electrophysiology. Candidates will participate in a highly international PhD program on cognitive science (with >40 currently enrolled students) and interdisciplinary research projects that can involve cooperation with other disciplines of our institute. Candidates should be highly motivated to understand the structure of neuronal coding and neuronal representations. To study this, we involve different research strategies that range from the development of highly sophisticated data analysis strategies, to modelling of neuronal processes on the level of recurrent networks. The qualification profile of the candidates can range from a purely mathematical neuroscientist, a dynamical systems researcher to interdisciplinary candidates that share interest in performing experiments with the virtual reality combined with EEG and sophisticated machine learning-based analysis of recorded activity (at http://ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/ni/publications you find an overview of recent research topics). Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be involved in several research projects that range from BSc to MSc projects. The position also involves teaching Cognitive Science courses at BSc and MSc level (2 hours/week). Required Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have an excellent academic degree (Master/diploma). Applicants should have an excellent knowledge in the field of machine learning, i.e. generalized linear and state space models, kernel methods, reservoir computing and deep learning. Experience or a strong interest in the fields of complex systems, computational neurosciences, dynamical systems theory and the concepts to study these, i.e. bifurcation and stability analysis, and delay- coupled differential equations, measurements of complexity, are encouraged. Experience or a strong interest in experimental methods such as EEG, and virtual reality are highly welcome. In addition, a strong interest or experience in the estimation of causal interactions from time series is welcome. As a certified family-friendly institution, Osnabrück University is committed to furthering the compatibility between work/studies and family life. As an employer, Osnabrück University is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities for women and men. Women with relevant qualifications are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position. Preference will be given to women with equal qualifications. Furthermore, qualified applicants with disabilities will be favored. Applications with the usual documentation, including two letters of recommendation, should be submitted by e-mail in a single PDF file to the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science (office(a)ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de) no later than 08.09.2014. An electronic copy should be sent to Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa (gpipa(a)uni-osnabrueck.de) who can also be contacted for further information. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Professor and Chair of the Neuroinformatics Department Dr. rer. nat. Gordon Pipa Institute of Cognitive Science, Room 31/404 University of Osnabrueck Albrechtstr. 28, 49069 Osnabrueck, Germany tel. +49 (0) 541-969-2277 fax (private). +49 (0) 5405- 500 80 98 home office. +49 (0) 5405- 500 90 95 e-mail: gpipa(a)uos.de webpage: http://www.ni.uos.de <http://www.ni.uos.de/> Projects: http://www.pipa.biz/Projects_and_Lectures/projects_and_lectures.html research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gordon_Pipa/?ev=prf_act google scholar: http://scholar.google.de/citations?user=joR6mgEAAAAJ Personal Assistent and Secretary of the Neuroinformatics lab: Anna Jungeilges Tel. +49 (0)541 969-2390 Fax +49 (0)541 969-2246 Email: anna.jungeilges(a)uni-osnabrueck.de visit us on http://www.facebook.com/CognitiveScienceOsnabruck https://twitter.com/#!/CogSciUOS <https://twitter.com/>

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