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post-doctoral positions: Neuroscience and Philosophy of Free Will
by Schurger Lab April 13, 2019

April 13, 2019

The post-doctoral positions will be part of a large international project on the neuroscience and philosophy of free will, where some 20 neuroscientists and philosophers will collaborate to explore the neural basis of volition, using experimental, theoretical and computational approaches. Please see here for details: https://braininstitute.us/static-media/uploads/freewill_postdoc_2019.pdf

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Computational Neuroscience Modeler for Neurodegeneration Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Project at Certara
by Hugo-Geerts＠In-Silico-Biosciences.com April 13, 2019

April 13, 2019

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight (UK time), May 12, 2019 Line of Management: Senior Vice President QSP Position Type: Full Time Salary and benefits: Dependent on qualifications, experience and location Location: QSP offices in Sheffield or Canterbury (United Kingdom). Alternative locations and flexible working arrangements can be considered depending on individual circumstances. Job Overview: Certara is expanding its Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) services in Neurodegeneration and has bold ambitions to revolutionise drug discovery and development in this area of highest medical and societal need. As a result, we have an immediate opening for a Computational Neuroscience Modeller to join our QSP group. This is a unique opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team in a world-class organisation and utilise your advanced computational skills to make a difference to the lives of patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Successful applicants will contribute to the development of multi-scale QSP models for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Specifically, they will develop biophysically realistic neuronal circuit-level computer models, linking pathways, pharmacological effect and clinical outcomes. Requirements: Essential * PhD and at least 2 years postdoctoral experience in computational biosciences * Strong publication record (commensurate with level of experience) * Experience in computational neuroscience and neural modelling with NEURON or equivalent software * Excellent programming skills * Good written and oral communication skills * Combines scientific excellence with ability to make impact in drug discovery and development programs in a timely manner * Ability to work virtually with project teams across different locations and time zones Desirable * Experience in QSP modelling * Experience in modelling neurodegenerative diseases * Experience working in drug discovery and development Company Overview: Certara is a world leader in bio-simulation which combines sophisticated research and development informatics with the power of predictive science methodologies to span the drug development spectrum and offer pharma a previously unavailable 'end-to-end' solution in the quest for improving human health. The Certara UK division develops industry-standard mechanistic models and tools in the areas of physiologically-based pharmacokinetics (PBPK), quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) and quantitative systems toxicology and safety (QSTS). Certara combines sophisticated research and development informatics with the power of predictive science methodologies to span the drug development spectrum and offer pharma a previously unavailable 'end-to-end' solution in the quest for improving human health. Applications: Please send your CV, covering letter and the names of two references to the Certara Careers Page: www.certara.com

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Postdoc position in the Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1.0 FTE)
by Verhoef, J.P. (Julia) April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019

Postdoc position in the Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1.0 FTE) Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging Maximum salary: € 4,978 gross/month Vacancy number: 30.05.19 Application deadline: 5 May 2019 [Logo NWO] [Logo Language in Interaction] Responsibilities We are currently recruiting for a 3-year postdoctoral researcher position regarding "Understanding the nature of the mental lexicon" in the Language in Interaction consortium. The goal of this project is to use advanced computational models applied to neural data to understand the structure and function of the language system and obtain a better understanding of the mental lexicon. You will be member of Big Question 1 (BQ1), a larger endeavour to develop computational models of the mental lexicon from linguistic, psychological and neuroscience perspectives. Your responsibility is to develop computational models and apply them to neural data to obtain new neurolinguistic insights. To this end, you will make use of existing publicly available datasets. You will also facilitate collaborative projects in BQ1 that combine the scientific expertise across different work packages. You are expected to take a leading role in translating modeling work to scientific output that provides new insights into the neural correlates of language, as disseminated via high-impact publications. The position also includes a small number of organizational and administrative tasks within BQ1 and the larger consortium. This position provides an opportunity to conduct world-class research as a key member of an interdisciplinary team operating at the interface between artificial intelligence and cognitive neuroscience. Work environment The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language sciences. The Language in Interaction research consortium, which is sponsored by a large grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO), brings together many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands in a research programme on the foundations of language. In addition to excellence in the domain of language and related relevant fields of cognition, our consortium provides state-of-the-art research facilities and a research team with ample experience in the complex research methods that will be invoked to address the scientific questions at the highest level of methodological sophistication. These include methods from genetics, neuroimaging, computational modeling, and patient-related research. This consortium realises both quality and critical mass for studying human language at a scale not easily found anywhere else. We have identified five Big Questions (BQs) that are central to our understanding of the human language faculty. These questions are interrelated at multiple levels. Teams of researchers will collaborate to collectively address these key questions of our field. Our five Big Questions are: BQ1: The nature of the mental lexicon - How to bridge neurobiology and psycholinguistic theory by computational modeling? BQ2: What are the characteristics and consequences of internal brain organization for language? BQ3: Creating a shared cognitive space - How is language grounded in and shaped by communicative settings of interacting people? BQ4: Variability in language processing and in language learning - Why does the ability to learn language change with age? How can we characterise and map individual language skills in relation to the population distribution? BQ5: How are other cognitive systems shaped by the presence of a language system in humans? You will be appointed at the Donders Institute, Centre for Cognition, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The project is embedded in the Donders Institute’s research theme "Brain Networks and Neuronal Communication" and will be supervised by Prof. Marcel van Gerven. The research is conducted in an international setting at all participating institutions. English is the lingua franca. What we expect from you We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a PhD degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence or a related field of research. We expect you to have expertise in the domain of language research, excellent computational skills and Python programming experience, as well as experience with neural data analysis. You will further develop the modeling approaches that are being created within the team and apply these approaches to rich neural datasets to generate new insights about the nature of the mental lexicon. You should have an outstanding scientific track record, excellent organisational, and communication skills, a strong motivation, and high proficiency in written and spoken English. Applications from excellent candidates with a less than ideal profile will also be considered. What we have to offer * employment: 1.0 FTE; * a maximum gross monthly salary of € 4,978 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 11); * in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus; * term of contract: you will be appointed for an initial period of 12 months, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 24 months; * UFO job profile: Researcher, Level 3; * the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities is applicable to this position; * Dutch universities and the institute involved have a number of regulations in place that enable employees to create a good work-life balance; * you will be able to make use of our Dual Career Service<http://www.ru.nl/dualcareerservice> where our Dual Career Officer will assist with family related support, such as child care, and help your partner prepare for the local labour market and with finding an occupation. Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions<http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden?kn>? Other Information The institute involved is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourages applications from women and minorities. Would you like to know more? Further information on: Language in Interaction<https://www.languageininteraction.nl/> Further information on: Donders Institute<https://www.ru.nl/donders/> For more information about this vacancy, please contact: Prof. dr. Marcel van Gerven, Principal Investigator Artificial Cognitive Systems, and Telephone: +31 24 365 59 31 E-mail: m.vangerven(a)donders.ru.nl<mailto:m.vangerven@donders.ru.nl> Prof. dr. Peter Hagoort, Programme Director Language in Interaction consortium Telephone: +31 24 361 06 48, +31 24 352 13 01 E-mail: p.hagoort(a)donders.ru.nl<mailto:p.hagoort@donders.ru.nl> Are you interested? You should upload your application (attn. of Prof. dr. M. van Gerven) exclusively using the button 'Apply' below. Your application should include (and be limited to) the following attachment(s): * a cover letter * CV, including a list of publications and the names of at least two persons who can provide references Please apply before 5 May 2019, 23:59 CET. [Apply]<https://www.ru.nl/applyonline?recid=601960&tk=uk>

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PhD in Computational and Mathematical Neuroscience (EPSRC funded, 3.5 yrs, Sept 2019 start)
by James Rankin April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019

*PhD in Computational and Mathematical Biology (EPSRC funded, 3.5 yrs, Sept 2019 start) [re-advertised]* General information & apply (funding is primarily targeted at UK students): http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/index.php?id=3386 Project description: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/codebox/phdprojects/Tabak-EPSRC-DTP-Project.pdf <http://www.exeter.ac.uk/codebox/phdprojects/Rankin-EPSRC-DTP-Project.pdf> *Closing date 13 May 2019. Interviews will be held at the University of Exeter Streatham Campus during the week of 10 June 2019.* Neurons and endocrine cells generate pulses of electrical activity. The patterns of electrical activity vary from cell-to-cell, and characteristics of these patterns (pulse duration, amplitude, timing) are critical to the function performed by the cell. For instance, electric pulse duration and frequency determines the quantity of hormone released by endocrine cells. Electrical currents are produced by ion channels, which act as non-linear electric conductances. The interactions between these non-linear conductances generate the complex patterns of electrical activity. Thus, the exact activity pattern of a given cell depends in a complex way on the exact distribution, or combination of weightings, of the different ion channels. To understand how different combinations of ion channel weightings result in a given pattern of electrical activity, we use mathematical models based on nonlinear differential equations that describe how the conductances vary with the cell electric potential and how they in turn change this potential. The problem with these models is that a lot of parameters are unknown, including the weightings of each channel. Electrophysiologists can record the electrical activity patterns from individual cells, but they cannot measure all the channel weightings from one cell. The objective of this funded PhD project is to extract information about the weightings from the measured electrical activity. The successful candidate will generate a database of channel weighting combinations and compute the resulting electrical activity pattern associated with each combination. They will then apply machine learning and/or topological data analysis to this database. This will allow them to deduce the relationships between weightings across models that generate electrical activity patterns selected from a subset of the database. By identifying the relationships between channel weightings across a highly heterogeneous population we can pinpoint the rules that regulate electrical activity across heterogeneous populations of cells. These methods will then be applied to existing datasets of electrophysiological recordings from electrically active cells. This project provides a unique opportunity to develop experience in machine learning and to receive training in mathematical modelling of neurons. This work will be done in close collaboration with experimentalists using cutting-edge methods that incorporate modelling and electrical recordings together. The student will therefore be exposed to multidisciplinary teamwork. If they so desire, they will also have the opportunity to learn electrophysiology and generate their own dataset of experimental electrical recordings. Candidates with quantitative backgrounds (mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science) are encouraged to apply to this 3.5 year PhD Scholarship. Programming experience, knowledge of dynamical systems theory and experience in biological modelling are a plus. The successful candidate will also be expected to travel to conferences to present their work. *For further information, please contact Dr Joel Tabak J.Tabak(a)exeter.ac.uk <J.Tabak(a)exeter.ac.uk> and Dr James Rankin j.a.rankin(a)exeter.ac.uk <j.a.rankin(a)exeter.ac.uk>* http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/mathematics/staff/jar226

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NEST Conference 2019 --- Abstract submission extended to 23 April
by Hans Ekkehard Plesser April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019

Dear colleagues! We are looking forward to welcoming you to NMBU's beautiful campus south of Oslo for the NEST Conference 2019 on 24/25 June 2019 (Monday/Tuesday) To give you a chance to include your latest results in your NEST Conference 2019 Abstract, we have EXTENDED the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE to TUESDAY 23 April Please submit your one-page abstract by email to conference(a)nest-initiative.org using the template available from http://www.nest-initiative.org/conference As we experienced problems with our email system in recent weeks. If you have submitted an abstract, but not received a confirmation of receipt, please submit your abstract once more by mail to conference(a)nest-initiative.org. We apologise for the inconvenience. 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 would like you to share your experiences made and results obtained with NEST during the conference. You can do so either by a short oral presentation (10–15 minutes), on a poster, through a demo, or by organizing group work. Important dates • 23 April 2019 — Deadline for abstract submissions • 01 May 2019 — Notification of acceptance • 15 May 2019 — Deadline for registration For details, abstract submission and registration, please see http://www.nest-initiative.org/conference You are also welcome to contact us at conference(a)nest-initiative.org. Hans Ekkehard Plesser President The Neural Technology Simulation Initiative http://www.nest-initiative.org -- Prof. Dr. Hans Ekkehard Plesser Head, Data Science Section 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 Home http://arken.nmbu.no/~plesser

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Call for applications: Brains for Brains Young Researchers' Computational Neuroscience Award 2019
by Kerstin Schwarzwaelder April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019

Dear colleagues, It's our pleasure to inform you that for the ninth time, the Bernstein Network<http://www.nncn.de/en/bernstein-association> is announcing the "Brains for Brains Young Researchers' Computational Neuroscience Award". The call is open for researchers of any nationality who have contributed to a peer reviewed publication (as coauthor) or peer reviewed conference abstract (as first author) that was submitted before starting their doctoral studies, is written in English and was accepted or published in 2018 or 2019. The award is endowed with a travel grant of 2.000 € to cover a trip to Germany, including participation in the Bernstein Conference 2019 in Berlin (www.bernstein-conference.de<http://www.bernstein-conference.de>), and an individually planned visit to up to two German research institutions in Computational Neuroscience. Deadline for application is April 24, 2019, 2:00 p.m. CET (Application deadline will not be extended!) Detailed information about the application procedure can be found under: https://www.bernstein-network.de/en/the-network/awards/b4b2019 For inquiries please contact bernstein.network(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.network@fz-juelich.de> Best regards, Kerstin Schwarzwälder -- Dr. Kerstin Schwarzwälder Scientific Coordination / Management Officer Please note: Our email addresses have changed. Please use k.schwarzwaelder(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:k.schwarzwaelder@fz-juelich.de> Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience | Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS) Branch Office of the Forschungszentrum Jülich at the University of Freiburg Hansastr. 9A | 79104 Freiburg, Germany phone: (+49) 0761 203 9589 mail: k.schwarzwaelder(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:k.schwarzwaelder@fz-juelich.de> web: www.nncn.de<http://www.nncn.de> Twitter: NNCN_Germany<https://twitter.com/NNCN_Germany> YouTube: Bernstein TV<https://www.youtube.com/user/BernsteinNetwork> Facebook: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, Germany<https://www.facebook.com/BernsteinNetwork/> LinkedIn: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, Germany<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernstein-network-computational-neuroscien…> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernstein-network-computational-neuroscien…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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PhD summit on Intelligent Systems on Oct. 2-4, 2019 at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
by Auke Ijspeert April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019

*PhD summit on Intelligent Systems on Oct. 2-4, 2019 at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland* https://phdsummit.epfl.ch/ Please circulate widely. Dear Colleagues, dear PhD students, The School of Engineering of EPFL in Switzerland is pleased to announce the 2nd edition of the annual Engineering *PhD Summit, a workshop for final year PhD students* interested in a career in academia. This year the summit will focus on *"Intelligent Systems"*, i.e. software and/or hardware systems that can interact with their dynamic environments, process data, perform proper actions, and improve over time, see https://phdsummit.epfl.ch/intelligent-systems/ * *Workshop dates: October 2-4, 2019* * *Deadline for application: May 31st, 2019* *Top final year PhD students active in intelligent systems are invited to apply.* We will select up to 20 candidates on a very competitive basis and invite them to EPFL Switzerland where they will get the opportunity to present their research and get informal feedback from top faculty members. Each accepted student will be given the opportunity to visit EPFL laboratories related to summit theme and have intensive exchange with the lab head and the students. The PhD Summit prize for the best presentation and research content will be awarded at the end of the workshop.*Funds for travel and accommodation will be provided for the selected candidates.* Visit the Engineering PhD Summit website: https://phdsummit.epfl.ch/ More details about the application process: https://phdsummit.epfl.ch/application-process/ Many thanks in advance and best regards, Auke Ijspeert -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Computational Vision Summer School 2019 in the Black Forest, Germany - Application deadline April 15th
by Hendrikje Nienborg April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019

** *[apologies for cross-posting]* * We are seeking applications for the 3rd Computational Vision Summer School (CVSS) from 30.6. to 7.7.2019 in Freudenstadt (Black Forest), Germany. The summer school, aimed at PhD students and Postdocs, spans the spectrum of vision research from neuroscience and psychophysics to computer vision to foster discussions at the intersection of biological and artificial vision systems. It seeks to bring together people from diverse disciplines who all share a computational view of vision and who, due to the diversity of disciplines involved, do not regularly meet. CVSS is free of tuition and accomodation is sponsored by the German Research Foundation (DFG: CRC/1233 Robust Vision). Application deadline: April 15, 2019 http://orga.cvss.cc/ Confirmed speakers: Ted Adelson (MIT, USA) Matthias Bethge (University of Tübingen, Germany) Michael Black (MPI-IS Tübingen, Germany) EJ Chichilnisky (Stanford University, USA) Alexei Efros (UC Berkeley, USA) Sanja Fidler (University of Toronto / NVIDIA, Canada) Chelsea Finn (UC Berkeley, USA) Roland Fleming (University Giessen, Germany) Bill Geisler (UT Austin, USA) Otmar Hilliges (ETH Zürich, Switzerland) Mackenzie Mathis (Harvard University, USA) Bruno Olshausen (UC Berkeley, USA) Ruth Rosenholtz (MIT, USA) Stefan Roth (TU Darmstadt, Germany) Eero Simoncelli (New York University, USA) Antonio Torralba (MIT, USA) Raquel Urtasun (University of Toronto / Uber ATG, Canada) Felix Wichmann (University of Tübingen, Germany) Li Zhaoping (MPI-IS and University of Tübingen, Germany) Program Chairs and Advisory Board: Andreas Geiger, Hendrikje Nienborg, Siyu Tang, Bei Xiao Matthias Bethge, Michael Black, Felix Wichmann * -- Dr. Hendrikje Nienborg Werner Reichardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience Universitaet Tuebingen Tel: +49 (0) 7071- 29 88846 email: hendrikje.nienborg(a)cin.uni-tuebingen.de

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Position Group Leader Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience
by Vacatures April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019

[cid:image001.jpg@01D4EEB8.807F5A50] The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) is an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). We aim to explain how circuits of neurons enable us to see the world and act upon it. We have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring Group Leader who is a creative and independent scientist with leadership capabilities and who increases the diversity of the staff. Can you develop a productive and innovative research program and establish an independent research group through a combination of core funding and extramural funding? Can you complement our research program, which is dedicated to understanding the circuits of the brain? Would you enjoy working in close collaboration with other research groups at our institute? And do you have a clear vision on how to approach current challenges in neuroscience? Then this job may be for you. We are looking for a candidate whose research fits with that of our current groups and who harmonizes with us by contributing conceptual and methodological bridges. If you are using innovative ways to analyze brain circuits at any level from synaptic plasticity to sensation and behavior, you could strengthen the institute’s portfolio. Our groups use state of the art electrophysiology, in vivo microscopy, transgenic and viral techniques, gene expression profiling as well as high-density EEG and 3T and 7T functional MRI. Ideal candidates are passionate about sharing these approaches and would contribute with their own excellence in, for example, computational, big data, molecular, cell biological or behavioral approaches. Job description You would have the following responsibilities: • coordinate and conduct research in one of the above mentioned fields • acquire external research funding • mentor PhD students and postdocs • make an inspiring and complementary contribution to the NIN • actively collaborate with the diverse groups at the NIN Desired skills and experience • you preferably have obtained your PhD degree no longer than 10 years ago. We will deduct a 1.5 year period for each child when comparing productivity across candidates to account for the family investment involved in maternity • you have an excellent and demonstrable track record in scientific research, and publications in relevant journals, • experience in acquiring external funding for research, • excellent communication skills, • ability to work and troubleshoot independently and collaboratively. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage those who are underrepresented in neuroscience to consider our employment opportunities. Team The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (www.nin.nl<http://www.nin.nl>) is the country’s leading fundamental neuroscience research institute. It provides a critical mass of scientists in the neuroscience techniques, together with a dynamic multi-cultural environment. English is the working language of all research groups. Amsterdam is an internationally-oriented city and an attractive, progressive and easy-to-integrate environment. The research groups have members from more than 27 nations with backgrounds ranging from philosophy to engineering, but with an emphasis on biology and psychology. Appointment We offer an exciting job at a dynamic research institute and an attractive package of fringe benefits. Based on seniority, the position is either tenure track with predefined evaluation criteria or tenured. The salary is in accordance with the regulations for academic personnel, and will range from €67,000 up to a maximum of €89,000 per year before tax, (including holiday and end of year allowance) based on a full-time appointment, and depending on expertise and previous experience. Gross monthly salaries are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities. <http://www.vsnu.nl/en_GB/cao-universiteiten.html> Additionally, the housing department of the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience assists foreign employees and students in finding accommodation. Starting date Summer 2019 Application and time schedule Applications should be submitted via email (to vacatures(a)nin.knaw.nl<mailto:vacatures@nin.knaw.nl>): · * a cover letter and a statement summarizing your research interests and motivation (max 1 page); * * a curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications and a list of your five best papers; * * your previous research accomplishments and your future research goals (max 2 pages); * * the name and email addresses of up to three referees * * a completed excel file with specific questions that you download from https://nin.nl/form.xlsx The deadline for applications is 15 May 2019. Pre-selection of candidates will be completed 31 May 2019 by a gender-balanced panel of peers from the institute. Applicants will be emailed about pre-selection outcomes by 3 June 2019. Pre-selected candidates will be invited for a 2-day visit to our institute in Amsterdam on the 24th and 25th of June 2019 for presentations, discussions and interviews. For further information on our institute please visit our website: https://nin.nl/ or contact Pieter Roelfsema p.roelfsema(a)nin.knaw.nl<mailto:p.roelfsema@nin.knaw.nl>; General Director, Ronald van der Neut r.van.der.neut(a)nin.knaw.nl<mailto:r.van.der.neut@nin.knaw.nl>; Managing director, or Dorien Bisselink d.bisselink(a)nin.knaw.nl<mailto:d.bisselink@nin.knaw.nl>; head human resources department. Any acquisition further to this advertisement will not be appreciated Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience Meibergdreef 47 1105 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands Present on: Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday|Thursday|Friday [Logo]

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Fully funded PhD positions in Frankfurt, Germany
by Martin Vinck April 9, 2019

April 9, 2019

Apologies for cross-posting: The laboratory of Dr. Martin Vinck at the Ernst Struengmann Institute for Neuroscience in Cooperation with Max Planck Society <http://www.esi-frankfurt.de/esi-frankfurt/>is seeking multiple candidates for computational neuroscience Ph.D. positions to be filled in Spring/Early Summer 2019. Positions are fully funded. These positions encompass following projects: 1) Theoretical and data-analytical approaches to population coding in the nervous system. These include: - Mathematical approaches to understand the relationship between rate and temporal coding. - Development of unsupervised machine learning techniques to study neuronal patterns in high-dimensional state-spaces, with an emphasis on temporal sequencies in neural activity. This work builds further on our recent Plos Computational Biology paper. <https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1006283> - Study of state-space trajectories on short time-scales. 2) Study of travelling wave patterns from electrode arrays. The goal here is to detect different kinds of spatio-temporal travelling wave patterns and understand how they relate to behavior and sensory stimulation. 3) The study of predictive coding using deep learning network models. These projects include: - Use of deep learning models for predictive coding models, and optimization of learning strategies in unsupervised learning models. - Predicting features of neural activity from these models. 4) Development of algorithms and open-source platform for efficient analysis of high-dimensional neural datasets on high-performance computing clusters and GPUs in Julia or Python. The focus is on the extraction of network correlation measures in high-dimensional spiking datasets, and the development of new tools to quantify Granger-causality and spike-field coherence. PhD students will work together with experimental neuroscientists in our laboratory and apply methods and models on experimental datasets from primate and rodent animal models. Experiments in the laboratory include multi-areal electrophysiology with sillicon probes together with optogenetics. It is also possible for PhD students to participate actively in these experiments. We are primarily looking for students with training in a quantitative discipline (physics, electrical or biomedical engineering, computer science, mathematics, etc.), or neuroscientists with additional quantitative training. Some experience with neuroscience, or a proven interest in neuroscience, is a pre, but not a must. Frankfurt is an internationally oriented city with many prestigious neuroscience institutes in the neighbourhood, e.g. the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research <http://brain.mpg.de/home.html>, the FIAS <https://fias.institute/> and the Interdisciplinary Center for Neuroscience <https://www.izn-frankfurt.de/en/>. Major collaborator on this project is Dr. Francesco Battaglia from the Donders Centre, Nijmegen. ------------------------------ Interested candidates are invited to send their application materials in electronic form (PDF format) to martin.vinck(a)esi-frankfurt.de Applications should contain a letter of intent, a detailed curriculum vitae, lists of university courses completed with marks obtained, and the names of at least two scientists who can give references (or at least two reference letters). Please indicate which projects are of your core interest. First deadline is 15th of April. The advertisement will be valid until positions are filled.

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