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Special Issue “Industrial Big Data and Process Modelling for Smart Manufacturing

by Barna Iantovics

Dear Colleague, The Open Access journal Mathematics (ISSN2227-7390; IF 1.747) is currently running a Special Issue “IndustrialBig Data and Process Modelling for Smart Manufacturing”: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/mathematics/special_issues/Industrial_Big_Data… We (Prof. Hatem Ghorbel, University of Applied Sciences and ArtsWestern Switzerland; Prof. Stefano Carrino, University of Applied Sciences andArts Western Switzerland; Dr. Ivana Budinská, Institute of Informatics SlovakAcademy of Sciences, Slovakia; Prof. Vicente Rodríguez Montequín, University ofOviedo, Spain) are serving as its Guest Editor. All of us are currently takingpart of one of the CHIST-ERA projects funded underthe Big data and process modelling for smart industry (BDSI) call.The topics included in the special issue are aligned with this call, as well asother calls like Object recognition and manipulation by robots: Datasharing and experiment reproducibility (ORMR). We cordially invite you to submit one feature paper to the SpecialIssue. It could be a full review or an original research article. We will behonored if you are able to participate. The submission deadline is 31 October 2021. You maysubmit your manuscript now or up until the deadline. If you plan to submit, ifpossible, we expect to receive your tentative title and submission date. Adiscount over the article processing charge may be considered according to therelevance of the paper and submission date. Don’t hesitate to contact me forfurther details. Yours faithfully, Prof. Hatem Ghorbel University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Social Network of Machines (SOON) Project Coordinator Project funded under the CHIST-ERA BDSI call

March 30, 2021

PhD in computational neuroscience

by Eirini Mavritsaki

Dear colleagues, Please find below a PhD opportunity in our lab. Best wishes, Eirini Title: An EEG and computational modelling investigation into cultural differences in visual perceptual learning Supervisory Team: Professor Eirini Mavritsaki, Dr Panagiotis Rentzelas, Professor Maxine Lintern, Professor Zoe Kourtzi (University of Cambridge), Stephanie Chua Visual perceptual learning (VPL) refers to the acquisition of visual skills through training which improves our ability to detect useful information in cluttered scenes. Individualism and independence in Western cultures have been associated with differential processing and attentional styles. This research will be based on understanding cross-cultural differences on VPL using EEG and computational modelling work. The ideal applicant should have a good first degree in Psychology/Computer Science. Previous experience in conducting neuropsychological experiments and/or computational modelling work will be highly desirable. Link: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/social-sciences/research/phd_opportunities Contact information: Prof. Eirini Mavritsaki Eirini.mavritsaki(a)bcu.ac.uk<mailto:Eirini.mavritsaki@bcu.ac.uk> 0121 3316361 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prof. Eirini Mavritsaki, Ph.D., CPsychol , SFHEA Professor of Cognitive Psychology Director of Research and Enterprise for the School of Social Sciences Director of Postgraduate Research Studies for the School of Social Sciences Department of Psychology Faculty of Business Law and Social Sciences Birmingham City University The Curzon Building 4 Cardigan Street Birmingham B4 7BD eirini.mavritsaki(a)bcu.ac.uk<mailto:eirini.mavritsaki@bcu.ac.uk> 0121 331 6361 Please use the link below if you want to book a meeting with me https://calendly.com/eirini-mavritsaki ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

March 30, 2021

CFP Workshop on Competitive and Cooperative Social Interactions @ IJCAI2021

by Pablo Vinicius Alves De Barros

Call For Papers - The Workshop on Competitive and Cooperative Social Interactions @ IJCAI2021 I. Aim and Scope In this workshop, we put together the top-tier researchers on machine learning, in particular social signal processing, and human-robot interaction to discuss, understand and propose possible solutions for our overall topic “Competition and Cooperation: How to integrate machine learning and human-robot interaction in meaningful applications?”. Our intention is to leverage an enriching discussion of the existing problems on competitive and cooperative interactions on the multidisciplinary view of our contributors, and not to present individual solutions for each of the related topics. Our invited speakers, all experts in their respective areas, will discuss the open problems involving social agents' interactions within their specialty. We also invite the submissions of position papers that present a critical view on this topic to complement and widen our discussions. More information: https://www.whisperproject.eu/compcoop II. Potential Topics Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Supervised, Unsupervised, and Self-supervised models for social signal processing. - Reinforcement Learning for Multi-agent interaction. - Representation Learning and Decision Making applied for - Competitive and/or Cooperative Scenarios. - Human-Robot interactions in Real-world Competitive and/or Cooperative scenarios. - Ethical aspects of artificial agents and social interactions. - Affective Computing Models and Applications for Multi-Agent Interactions. - Cognitive Models for Social Interaction. - Lifelong and Continual Learning for Interactions with Humans. - Learning with Humans in the Loop. - Developmental Learning for Social Signal Processing. - Explainable Social Agents. - Social Impact of novel Developments on Artificial Agents and Social Interactions. - Cognitive models for Social Interaction. III. Submission The workshop holds a public call for short (up to 4 pages) and long papers (up to 8 pages) that address any of the related topics. We encourage the participants to submit not only contribution papers but also position arguments about the current problems involving any of the related topics. The authors should follow the IJCAI paper template. - Paper submission deadline: May 4, 2021 - Decisions: May 18, 2021 - Camera-ready papers due: June 14, 2020 Submission website: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CompCoop2021 IV. Organizers Pablo Barros, Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Italy Doreen Jirak, Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Italy Francisco Cruz, School of IT, Deakin University, Australia German I. Parisi, McD Tech Labs, USA ---------------------------------------- Dr. Pablo Barros Postdoctoral Researcher - CONTACT Unit Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia – Center for Human Technologies Via Enrico Melen 83, Building B 16152 Genova, Italy email: pablo.alvesdebarros(a)iit.it website: https://www.pablobarros.net<http://www.pablobarros.net><https://www.p> twitter: @PBarros_br

March 29, 2021

Two Lectureships at the University of St Andrews

by Tom Otto

Dear Colleagues, The School of Psychology and Neuroscience at St Andrews is offering two lectureships with one position in Neuroeconomics/Decision Making and the other in Behavioural Neuroscience (please see links to the adverts below). Closing Date: 23 April 2021 All the best, Tom https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/3505/0/293925/889/lectur… https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/3193/0/293921/889/lectur… -- Dr. Thomas Otto University of St Andrews School of Psychology and Neuroscience St Mary’s Quad, South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9JP, Scotland Phone: +44 (0)1334 462091 http://lclab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/

March 29, 2021

AMAM2021 (Adaptive Motion of Animals and Machines) Call for Abstracts

by Auke Ijspeert

*AMAM 2021 Call for Abstracts* The International Symposium on Adaptive Motion of Animals and Machines (AMAM, http://adaptivemotion.org/ <http://adaptivemotion.org/>) is dedicated to stimulate fruitful interactions among biologists and engineers interested in adaptive motion. It aims at bringing together researchers in robotics, biomechanics, neuroscience, sports science, and other fields related to behavior in biological and artificial systems. This year AMAM is holding a virtual, asynchronous conference to highlight work done by early career researchers. The meeting will consist of an online poster session with access to asynchronous chats, a pre-recorded audio or video poster presentation, and synchronous virtual meeting times scheduled by each participant to encourage live conversation and connection across time zones. In addition there will be the traditional hardware demonstration (the Robot Zoo) in a non-traditional promotional video format. The meeting will be held June 22^nd – 25^th . Abstract deadline will be April 1^st 2021. More information can be found at https://amam2021.squarespace.com/ <https://amam2021.squarespace.com/> and will be updated regularly. Please use the contact tab on the webpage if you have any questions at all.

March 28, 2021

Postdoc position in computational neuroscience at Georgia Tech

by Choi, Hannah

Dear all, A postdoctoral researcher position is available in Hannah Choi's group in the School of Mathematics at Georgia Tech. We are a new computational neuroscience group studying the link between structure, dynamics, and computation in data-driven neural networks at multiple scales. We utilize various mathematical tools to probe how efficient neural computation emerges from the underlying network dynamics and architecture, in close collaboration with leading experimental groups. More information about the group is available at hannahchoi.math.gatech.edu. The ideal candidate should have a strong quantitative background, with a PhD in computational neuroscience, applied math, physics, computer science, or other related fields. Previous experience in neuroscience and/or machine learning is preferred but not required. The position would ideally start as soon as possible (Summer or Fall 2021). To apply, please send a CV, a research statement, and the contact information for three references to hannahch(a)gatech.edu<mailto:hannahch@gatech.edu> with the subject line "postdoc application". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Georgia Tech's campus is in the heart of midtown Atlanta, which has a thriving and collaborative computational neuroscience community spanning multiple institutions and departments. Georgia Tech is an equal education/employment opportunity institution dedicated to building a diverse community, priding itself on its technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Best, Hannah ************************ Hannah Choi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor School of Mathematics Georgia Institute of Technology

March 28, 2021

Paid internships in computational neuroscience

by Salvador Dura

Two paid internships position in computational neuroscience are available in the Dura-Bernal Lab <http://dura-bernal.org/> at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University. Students will have the opportunity to gain research experience and learn cutting edge methods in computational neuroscience: large-scale modeling of neuronal cortical circuits to study brain function and disease; machine learning applied to neuroscience; development of neuroscience software tools. For more details see Research<http://dura-bernal.org/research> and Current Collaborations<http://www.dura-bernal.org/people#collaborators>. For details please see: http://dura-bernal.org/internships. -- Salvador Durá-Bernal, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Research Scientist IV, Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research Lab web: dura-bernal.org<http://dura-bernal.org/>

March 27, 2021

CFP 30th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2021, Sept 14-17, ONLINE, Deadline extension

by Paolo Masulli ENNS

30th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN 2021 https://e-nns.org/icann2021 *ONLINE EVENT* 14 - 17 September 2021 *Deadline extended to April 15, 2021* ============================================================= The International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN) is the annual flagship conference of the European Neural Network Society (ENNS). In 2021 the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics (FMPI), Comenius University in Bratislava, together with the Slovak Society for Cognitive Science, organize the 30th ICANN Conference from the 14th to the 17th of September 2021. *Online event:* Due to the uncertainty regarding the re-opening of Europe during 2021, *ICANN is going fully online this year*. We will still have keynote talks, contributed talks and poster sessions, and nothing changes regarding the conference proceedings in Springer LNCS. * **CONFERENCE TOPICS* ICANN 2021 is a dual-track conference featuring tracks in Brain Inspired Computing and Machine Learning and 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. Brain Inspired Computing: Cognitive models, Computational Neuroscience, Self-organisation, Reinforcement 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, 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 2021 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 PAPERS* Authors willing to present original contributions in either 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/icann2021/ *IMPORTANT DATES* Opening of contribution submissions: 15 Feb 2021 Deadline for full paper and extended abstract submission: 15 Apr 2021 Notification of acceptance: 25 May 2021 Camera-ready paper and registration opening: 15 June 2021 Deadline for early registration at discount rate: 30 June 2021 *BEST PAPER AWARDS* ENNS will sponsor a maximum of four best paper awards. *ORGANISATION* General Chairs: Igor Farkaš (FMPI, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia) Ľubica Beňušková (FMPI, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia) Organising Committee Chairs: Kristína Malinovská (FMPI, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia) Sebastian Otte (University of Tübingen, Germany) Alessandra Lintas (ENNS Lausanne, Switzerland) Honorary Chairs: Stefan Wermter, University in Hamburg, Germany (ENNS President) Věra Kůrková, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia (past ENNS President) Communication Chair: Paolo Masulli (Technical University of Denmark, ENNS)

March 26, 2021

Research Associate Position at Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre

by Jiaxiang ZHANG

[Apologize for cross-posting] Dear all, We are seeking an enthusiastic early-career scientist for a research associate position at Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC). The successful candidate will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary research team to work on the neurocognitive mechanisms of human decision-making, integrating multimodal brain imaging (MEG, functional MRI and diffusion MRI) and computational modelling. The post holder will develop computational models that describe data from behavioural and brain imaging experiments, in particular to take a lead role in integrating large-scale computational simulations with imaging results from multiple modalities. The research aims to understand the computational and neurocognitive processes of human decision-making, and how decision deficits may arise due to brain injury or neurodegeneration. The research associate will also be expected to collaborate with other researchers in the team on imaging data analyses and data curation. You will have access to imaging facilities at CUBRIC and several multimodal imaging datasets. Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) houses a unique combination of state-of-the-art facilities and world-leading expertise, with 4 human MRI systems (2 x Siemens Prisma, 1 x Siemens Connectom, 1 x Siemens 7T), MEG, EEG, TMS, tDCS, clinical research units and testing labs. Further details of CUBRIC can be found on our webpage (http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/cubric) This is a full-time, fixed-term position until February 2023, available to start now. Remote working is possible if COVID-19 restrictions are in place. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Jiaxiang Zhang ( zhangj73(a)cardiff.ac.uk) A formal application needs to be submitted via the link online ( https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CEQ831/research-associate) *Application deadline: April 6th, 2021.* *Essential Criteria* 1. A PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics or psychology) 2. Research experience or a strong interest in human decision-making 3. Strong experience in computational models of cognitive processes and/or macroscopic neural systems, including the use of neural mass models or neural field models 4. Experience of analysing brain imaging data in one or more modalities (e.g., diffusion MRI, BOLD functional MRI, MEG/EEG), using common software packages 5. Strong programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, C/C++ or R) 6. Experience with Unix/Linux environment for data analysis, including bash scripting and parallel computing on high-performance clusters 7. Proven ability to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed academic journals 8. Knowledge of software development cycles and best programming practices, including coding standards, version control administration, debug and code sharing, with strong commitments to open science practices 9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by publications and/or conference presentations 10. Strong interpersonal skills, including proven ability to work cooperatively within a team while also being able to take the initiative *Desirable Criteria * 1. Experience of brain functional and structural connectivity analyses 2. Experience in statistical methods (e.g., GLM, mixed models, multivariate statistics, hierarchical models and Bayesian statistics) and/or machine learning methods 3. Experience in deep learning models of imaging processing --- Dr. Jiaxiang Zhang Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) School of Psychology Cardiff University Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ https://ccbrain.org

March 25, 2021

INCF Assembly 2021: abstract submission closes March 31!

by Helena Ledmyr

Join us virtually for the 2021 INCF Assembly on April 19-27, with an exciting program <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/2021/program> covering different aspects of FAIR neuroscience! Abstract submission <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/abstract-submission> is open until March 31, and registration <https://neuroinformatics.incf.org/2021/registration> is now open . Members of INCF enjoy heavily discounted registration fees, which are already lowered due to the meeting being virtual this year. You can sign up for membership and see the other benefits here <https://www.incf.org/join-incf/individuals> - one year costs 20 USD for students and postdocs, and 50 USD for regular members. The INCF Assembly 2021 aims to provide the neuroscience community with approaches that can be used today to implement the FAIR principles in their research. It also aims to provide tool developers and infrastructure providers with an opportunity to interact with the user community and to interact with other practitioners to advance the field of neuroinformatics. The 2021 INCF Assembly will address topics around FAIR neuroscience such as: - FAIR approaches for neuroscience in general, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and computational neuroscience - Electrophysiology and computational neuroscience - Data science - Showcase of tools and infrastructures - Open innovation and intellectual property - Information about ongoing work in INCF councils and committees - Funders and publishers roundtable - Workshops on developing standards and a roadmap for FAIR neuroscience The INCF Assembly is the only international meeting that focuses on providing researchers with hands-on training experiences and enabling interaction with software developers and infrastructure providers. We hope to see you online in April! ----------------------------- Helena Ledmyr, PhD *Director* *Development and Communications* International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility Secretariat Karolinska Institutet. Nobels väg 15A, SE-171 77 Stockholm. Sweden Email: helena.ledmyr(a)incf.org Phone: +46 8 524 870 35 incf.org neuroinformatics.incf.org

March 25, 2021

Network Neuroscience Satellite at Networks2021 online conference - Call for contributions

by Daniele Marinazzo

The 2021 Network Neuroscience Satellite <https://netneurosci.github.io/networks2021satellite> of the Networks2021 <https://networks2021.net/> conference will happen online between June 28 and July 2, with the most likely dates being June 30/July 1 (TBC soon). *Background and Motivation:* Recent technological developments have enabled mapping and recording of neural systems with unprecedented coverage and detail. Increasingly, the brain’s structure and function are approached from the perspective of complexity and networks, with theoretical and empirical/computational studies that conceptualize the brain as a complex system, composed of elements and interactions that are dynamically and functionally integrated. Network science offers important conceptual tools, insights, and robust computational methods for dynamic network systems’ analyses. At the intersection of networks and brain science, the interdisciplinary field of Network Neuroscience is now addressing a broad range of both basic and applied scientific questions, regarding many aspects of brain architecture and function. This satellite will provide an opportunity for participants with diverse backgrounds to present cutting-edge research, discuss latest network findings and exchange ideas. *Invited speakers:* - Maurizio Corbetta (University of Padua, Italy) - Plamen Ch. Ivanov (Boston University, United States) - Mariangeles Serrano (University of Barcelona, Spain) - Carolyn Parkinson (University of California Los Angeles, United States) - Dimitri Van De Ville (EPFL and University of Geneva, Switzerland) *Organizing and program committee:* - Richard F. Betzel (Indiana University, United States) - Fabrizio De Vico Fallani (INRIA, France) - Katja Heuer (Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Germany) - Daniele Marinazzo (Ghent University, Belgium) - Olaf Sporns (Indiana University, United States) - Roberto Toro (Pasteur Institute, France) - Emma Towlson (University of Calgary, Canada) - Robin Wilkins (University of North Carolina, United States) The satellite will include a number of* poster and oral presentations* contributed by submission. For the poster sessions we are working to provide a friendly, robust, and inclusive platform to maximize the quality of the interactions. If you would like to present your work, please, follow this link to <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=netneuro2021>Easychair <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=netneuro2021>, select the type of contribution and submit your abstract by *April 9th*. Abstracts should be in pdf format and no longer than 1 page (about 500 words). Please note that we have only a limited number of slots available for oral presentations, and encourage you to consider submitting your work as a poster. We will be holding a dedicated session for the posters. Oral presentations (“Contributed Talks”, 15 minutes) will be selected by the program committee. We welcome submissions from all areas of Network Neuroscience, to include (but not limited to): - Brain transcriptional and gene regulation networks; - Structural brain networks; - Functional brain networks; - Network theory, modeling and analysis; - Network communication and information flow; - Circuit dynamics; - Brain-behavior interactions; - Systems neuroscience; - Clinical applications. Please note that as per the rules of Networks2021, you may not deliver the same oral presentation in this satellite as at the main conference. Posters, however, may be presented at the satellite and at the main conference if appropriate. Communication of accepted submissions and invitations for oral “contributed talks” will be sent by *April 23rd*. The early deadline for registration at the Networks2021 conference is *May 1st*. Please don't forget to visit our webpage <https://netneurosci.github.io/networks2021satellite>, and add yourself with your interests and keywords to the brainweb <https://brain-web.github.io/community/>! -- Daniele Marinazzo Department of Data Analysis Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University Postal address: Henri Dunantlaan 2, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium Office address: Henri Dunantlaan 1, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (directions in the link below) +32 (0) 9 264 6375 <http://www.da.ugent.be/>http://users.ugent.be/~dmarinaz/ Twitter @dan_marinazzo <https://twitter.com/dan_marinazzo> Directions to the office <https://soleway.ugent.be/routes/1250> http://helpdesk.ugent.be/e-maildisclaimer.php

March 25, 2021

Postdoc and research assistant positions in Florida. Sleep and memory spike dynamics

by Carmen Varela

Two positions (*one postdoc and one research assistant/post-bac*) in the laboratory of Dr. Carmen Varela (Psychology Department, Florida Atlantic University; https://www.varelalab.org/) to investigate the role of the thalamus in sleep-dependent memory consolidation. *Keywords*: behaving rodent extracellular electrophysiology, cell population dynamics, thalamic circuits, learning and memory, sleep consolidation, synaptic plasticity, mRNA translation. Start date flexible within 2021. *Project 1 (postdoc; 3 years with possibility of extension):* Cell population dynamics of spike activity in thalamic cells during learning and subsequent NREM sleep consolidation. *Project 2 (research assistant; 1-2 years with possibility of extension):* Synaptic changes evoked by thalamic activity during sleep-dependent memory consolidation. **** Requirements **** Interested candidates please send your curriculum and a brief description of your research interests to varelac(a)fau.edu We are looking for team-oriented candidates, ideally with prior experience with rodent behavior and electrophysiology. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide contact information for up to three references. **** What you get **** · Work on exciting and impactful projects to understand the contribution of higher order thalamic cells to learning and memory. · Develop research skills using state-of-the-art systems, molecular and computational neuroscience techniques. · 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. Best, Carmen Varela, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Psychology Department Florida Atlantic University MC-19, room 106 Jupiter, FL 33458

March 22, 2021

Open Post-doctoral Position in Human Perceptual Neuroscience at NYU

by Hardstone, Richard

The Perception and Brain Dynamics Laboratory (PI: Biyu J. He, Ph.D.) at New York University is currently recruiting for a post-doctoral fellow to study neural mechanisms of human perception and the interaction between perceptual and cognitive systems. We are looking for a candidate with independent critical thinking, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and good interpersonal skills. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in using advanced neuroimaging data analyses to test theories in perceptual/cognitive neuroscience, and/or candidates with experience in large-scale computational modeling. Our laboratory is located on the medical campus of New York University in Manhattan, NY, and is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute, Departments of Neurology, Neuroscience & Physiology, and Radiology. The position is expected to start in fall 2021. We provide competitive salary and benefits that adjust for cost of living in New York City. To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter, a statement of scientific and career goals, and names and contacts of three referees to Prof. Biyu Jade He (email: biyu.jade.he(a)gmail.com<mailto:biyu.jade.he@gmail.com>) with the subject line “post-doctoral application 2021”. ------------------------------------------------------------ This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. =================================

March 17, 2021

3x Positions in Reinforcement Learning & Comp Cogn Neuroscience for Healthcare

by Aldo Faisal

Dear All We are looking for machine learning, causal statistics and computational neuroscience minded people to join our rapidly growing team around developing Reinforcement Learning for medical interventions. Recruitment is on a rolling basis, but for administrative purposes we have a first cut-off end of this month. If you want to move beyond Atari games and work on intervention-based Machine Learning that will have impact on medial practice and eventually patient lives - do join us as we have received the unique opportunity to join us to work on the Machine Learning, Computational Cognitive Science and a rapidly growing team working on the hospital IT, regulatory and clinical side of our AI for Healthcare testbed for "Level 2 autonomous medical treatment”. Details below Kind regards Aldo — 3 x Postdoctoral Positions in Reinforcement Learning for Healthcare (AI Clinician) @ Imperial College Job Summary Research Associate salary: £40,858 - £48,340 per annum* Full-time, Fixed term to start ASAP for 2 years with the possibility for extension Our vision is to establish the computational foundations for an „AI clinician“, an AI system informed by millions of patient records that is using Reinforcement Learning (RL) to learn optimal treatment policies for critically ill patients (Komorowksi et Faisal, 2018, Nature Medicine; Gottesman et al, 2019, Nature Medicine). Prof Aldo Faisal, has been awarded a prestigious UKRI Turing AI Fellowship in Reinforcement Learning for Healthcare for which are recruiting up to 3 post-doctoral Research Associates. Our machine learning research goal is centred on developing what is needed as a theoretical foundation for taking our „AI clinician“ proof-of-principle all the way to clinical deployment, and expanding its capabilities and responsibilities. Our Research Associates doing fundamental work will be supported by a team of experienced Researchers and a program grant to take the AI Clinician through the regulatory and technical challenges of clinical deployment. The AI Clinician programme is grounded in the established foundations of clinical decision support systems, which will run as a bed-side recommender system watching over the patients state second-by-second and prompting specific clinical interventions to undertake as the patient state evolves. We are uniquely placed to take our machine learning developments into a meaningful clinical setting, as we have been awarded with generous funding by the UK’s Ministry of Health/NHS-X to setup a globally unique AI for Healthcare testbed for reinforcement learning interventions in 4 intensive care units across Central London. On the clinical side of the AI Clinician we are collaborating with world-leading intensive care clinicians (Anthony Gordon & Matthieu Komorowksi) also at Imperial College. Our project has the support of regulatory experts and specialised medical device units that support us in taking our entire research program all the way to clinical deployment in a live hospital environment. The overall research environment is corresponding to our ambition, the Departments where Aldo Faisal’s research group is based has been consistently ranked top 3 in the UK, and Imperial College has been consistently ranked in the top-10 universities world-wide. Imperial College boasts a world-leading ecosystem of AI for Healthcare research across the breadth of both AI and Medicine, and hosts among other things the pioneering UKRI Centre in AI for Healthcare (directed by Aldo Faisal), as well as the AI network, comprising over 200 faculty and 1000 Research Associates and PhD Students at Imperial that work in AI. Duties and responsibilities The aim of the project is the advancement of foundational Reinforcement Learning methods with the immediate application to clinical intervention and involves the unique opportunity to develop core machine learning theory and see it evaluated with clinical end-users as needed. We are therefore searching for our UKRI Turing AI research programme areas at the interface of: 1. Causal Inference & Reinforcement Learning Despite the parallels between optimal sequential decision making in Causal Inference (Dynamic Treatment Regimens) and continuous control in RL, there has only been some initial work linking these (Barenboim & Pearl, 2016; Johnson et al 2017; Gottesmann et Faisal…, 2019, Nature Med) and we are keen to synthesize these into a common theory. 2. Foundations of Reinforcement Learning Advancing RL methods to cope with partial observability, risk, sparseness or the size of vast data sets, (including Distributional RL & Fusing Off-policy & On-Policy learning; Off-Policy Learning in POMDPs; Neural ODEs for RL), e.g. see Li & Faisal, 2021, AAAI; 3. Explainable AI & Cognitive Neuroscience We believe that Explainability in AI requires us to develop empirical methods for measuring how well humans were explained and how much trust this explanation has caused, establishing a clear link to cognitive neuroscience. E.g. see Beyret, Shafti & Faisal, IROS 2019, Shafti et Faisal, IROS 2020. Location: London Salary: £40,858 to £48,340 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract Placed On: 2nd March 2021 Closes: 31st March 2021 Job Ref: ENG01585 How to apply For further details on this opportunity visit https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/ <https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/> and search using vacancy reference number ENG01585. Candidates should also attach: A full CV A short statement indicating what you see are interesting issues relating to the above post and why your expertise is relevant Informal enquiries regarding post please contact Aldo Faisal: aldo.faisal(a)imperial.ac.uk <mailto:aldo.faisal@imperial.ac.uk> For queries regarding the application process contact Jamie Perrins: j.perrins(a)imperial.ac.uk <mailto:j.perrins@imperial.ac.uk> Closing Date: 31st March 2021 (midnight) Apply <https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/ENG01585/3-x-research-associate> — Aldo Faisal, PhD Professor of AI & Neurocscience UKRI Turing AI Fellow Director, UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Healthcare Director, Behaviour Analytics Lab, Data Science Institute Dept. of Bioengineering & Dept. Of Computing Imperial College London SW7 2AZ London UK @FaisalLab www.FaisalLab.org aldo.faisal(a)imperial.ac.uk http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/people/a.faisal

March 16, 2021

Full-time Research Assistant posion on funded project investigating the neural basis of conscious vision -- Brascamp lab

by Brascamp, Jan

Our lab is seeking to hire a Research Assistant for a funded project investigating the neural basis of conscious vision. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in many aspects of the study including recruiting and scheduling participants, collecting behavioral and neuroimaging data, and organizing and analyzing study data. In addition, this position will involve general lab management, including maintaining ethical protocols, and there will be opportunity to contribute to other ongoing projects in the lab. The research assistant will also have the opportunity to prepare scientific results for publication and presentation, and there will be ample opportunity to learn methods in functional neuroimaging, visual psychophysics, and eye tracking/pupillometry. Accordingly, this position should be viewed as a stepping stone toward gaining entry into graduate or professional school. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, organized, and capable of working independently, have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related discipline. Individuals interested in the psychology and neuroscience of visual perception are especially encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field, and previous (undergraduate or post-undergraduate) experience in human subjects research. Experience with vision research is highly desirable. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is essential. Experience using a programming language (Python, Matlab) is desired, but not necessary. Preference will be given to those who can commit to two years of service. The start date is flexible. Interested applicants should e-mail Dr. Jan Brascamp at brascamp(a)msu.edu and include all required application materials: 1) 1-2 page letter of interest, including interests and long-term career goals/plans. 2) CV 3) Transcript (unofficial or official) 4) Contact information (phone and email address) for three individuals who can provide a reference Applications will be reviewed starting immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Jan Brascamp at brascamp(a)msu.edu

March 16, 2021

Scientific Liaison Officer position at Jülich Supercomputing Centre, Germany

by Abigail Morrison

Dear Colleagues, We have a position open for a Scientific Liaison Officer for EBRAINS at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre, Jülich Research Centre, Germany. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a strong scientific background and computing skills to both promote EBRAINS in the neuroscience community, and drive development activities within the Human Brain Project to ensure the requirements of the community are being met. For a full description and details of how to apply, please see the announcement on our website: https://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dna/2021-103-E… Closing date: 30 March 2021 All the best, Abigail Morrison -- Prof. Dr. Abigail Morrison IAS-6 / INM-6 / SimLab Neuroscience Jülich Research Center & Computer Science 3 - Software Engineering RWTH Aachen http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-6 http://www.fz-juelich.de/ias/jsc/slns http://www.se-rwth.de Office: +49 2461 61-9805 Fax # : +49 2461 61-9460 Pronouns: she/her ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.-Ing. Harald Bolt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

March 16, 2021

Funded PhD position in modelling biological neuro-muscular control in dynamic locomotion with a link to biorobotics (Biomechanics / Biomedical Engineering / (Bio-)physics)

by Compsens

FUNDED PHD POSITION IN MODELLING BIOLOGICAL NEURO-MUSCULAR CONTROL IN DYNAMIC LOCOMOTION WITH A LINK TO BIOROBOTICS (BIOMECHANICS / BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING / (BIO-)PHYSICS) We are currently seeking a highly motivated PHD STUDENT (F/M/D) WE OFFER a FUNDED RESEARCHER POSITION FOR 36 MONTHS in our project „Neuro-muscular contraction in dynamic locomotion“. The project has a strong focus on basic research investigating the function of biological muscles in locomotion and how to transfer important characteristics to novel bio-inspired robotic systems. You will be part of an interdisciplinary multi-center research group with muscle physiology and biorobotics researchers in a team of at least three PhD students. Your contribution will be focused on modelling and simulation of neuro-muscular control. Your contract should start in the first half of 2021. Salary will be based on previous experience. ABOUT US You will become a member of the group /Multi-Level Modeling in Motor Control and Rehabilitation Robotics/ at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (HIH) in Tübingen. The project is in collaboration with the /Dynamic Locomotion Group/ at Max-Planck-Institute for Intelligent Systems and the /Department of Motion and Exercise Science /at the University of Stuttgart. Our joint research environment offers an excellent research infrastructure and outstanding graduate schools fostering the development of your career. REQUIREMENTS, CORE SKILLS The ideal candidate should have * A background in BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, (BIO-)PHYSICS, COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE, or closely related * a Masters (or equivalent) degree from a recognized university. Near completion can be considered; * Prior knowledge in multi body dynamics modeling, dynamical systems, system identification, learning, or optimization, is a plus; * Proficient programming experience in Matlab, Python, or similar * Prior experience with neuro-muscular or musculo-skeletal modeling is a plus; * Excellent grades and analytical skills; * Proficient oral and written English skills; * Outstanding candidates with different backgrounds are encouraged to apply To apply The position is will remain open until filled. Applications sent before March 21st will be prioritised. Please send a Cover letter, CV, and transcript of records, along with contact details of two researchers or teachers who would be willing to write a letter of reference (we will contact them directly) to: DANIEL.HAEUFLE(a)UNI-TUEBINGEN.DE HTTPS://WWW.HIH-TUEBINGEN.DE/EN/MOCOM/ I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR APPLICATION! DANIEL HäUFLE

March 16, 2021

Sponsored competition announcement: the Multi-Agent Behavior Challenge

by Ann Kennedy

We are excited to announce the Multi-Agent Behavior (MABe) Challenge, a competition to build improved tools for the detection of multi-agent behaviors in neuroscience data! What: A machine learning competition to build supervised behavior classification tools, hosted on AIcrowd. When: The Challenge runs from March 8 2021 - April 30 2021 Where: https://www.aicrowd.com/challenges/multi-agent-behavior-representation-mode… Why: To understand the brain, we must understand how it controls behavior. The study of that behavior has classically relied on manual annotation of large volumes of videos. Automating the behavior annotation process would allow researchers to increase the speed, volume, and objectivity of their experiments, and to investigate new behaviors they otherwise would not have time to study. What's in it for me: the three challenge tasks share a $9000 prize pool sponsored by Northwestern University and Amazon SageMarker. The first 50 submissions to exceed any task baseline by at least 5% will receive $200 in Amazon SageMaker credits (max 2/team). Top performing teams will also be invited to present their work at the Multi-Agent Behavior Workshop at CVPR 2021 in June (workshop details coming soon). The challenge consists of three tasks: 1) develop methods to classify human-defined behaviors from tracked pose trajectories in a large dataset of videos of socially interacting mice, 2) fine-tune classifications to different annotator styles, and 3) learn to recognize new behaviors of interest from limited training examples. Relevant techniques include supervised learning, many-to-one time series modeling, style transfer/transfer learning, few-shot learning, domain-sensitive data augmentation, and unsupervised feature learning/clustering. Organized by Ann Kennedy (Northwestern University), Jennifer J. Sun (Caltech), Yisong Yue (Caltech), and Pietro Perona (Caltech), with data contributed by Tomomi Karigo and other members of the David Anderson lab (Caltech). Happy classifying!

March 15, 2021

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Reproducible Neuroimaging Analysis in Toronto

by Sean Hill

The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (PI Dr. Sean Hill, http://krembilneuroinformatics.ca/) Toronto, is looking to hire a Post-Doctoral Fellow with a strong background in Neuroimaging and Software Engineering. The successful candidate shall spearhead the group's efforts in developing a comprehensive open science platform that captures a range of experimental data, produces a semantic representation that links related scientific content, and provides users with data discovery tools. Working jointly between the Krembil Centre and Radiologics, the successful candidate will be involved cutting-edge development an electronic laboratory notebook platform that enables reproducible human neuroscience workflows. This work will support a global collaborative effort for Accelerating research on Consciousness: An adversarial collaboration to test contradictory predictions of Global Neuronal Workspace and Integrated Information Theory. Led by Dr. Lucia Melloni this project will accelerate research on consciousness by providing decisive, field-transformative evidence in favor of one theory and against the other. It will also establish a groundbreaking model for scientific practices in cognitive neuroscience at large, by demonstrating the impact of team-based adversary research and open data. This will address major riddles in the field, much like established practices in other fields such as physics and genomics have done. Thus, this project may dramatically change the landscape of research—that is, the social practices and norms—in the field of cognitive neuroscience. Full posting details: https://www.camh.ca/-media/files/radiologics__kcni_postdoctoral_fellow_post… For inquiries, please email Dr. Sean Hill (sean.hill(a)camh.ca<mailto:sean.hill@camh.ca>) with the title “Post-Doctoral Fellowship Reproducible Neuroimaging Platform” in the subject line. 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. AVIS DE CONFIDENTIALITÉ : Ce message électronique, ainsi que tout fichier qui y est joint, est reserve à l'usage exclusif du destinataire visé et peut contenir des renseignements confidentiels et privilégiés. Toute lecture, utilisation, divulgation ou distribution non autorisée est interdite. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire visé, veuillez en aviser l'expéditeur par retour de courriel et détruire toutes les copies du message original.

March 15, 2021

You are invited to register for the Neuroscience Workshops!

by Mary

Dear researchers, neuroscientists, electrophysiologists and enthusiasts, ScienceBeam Academy has the pleasure to invite you to register for upcoming neuroscience online courses as described below: 1) “Deep Dive into Event Related Potentials (ERPs) Technique” Online Course Prospective overview of the sessions: 1. Basics of EEG signal and EEG recordings ➢ Overview of the theory behind neural signals (History) ➢ Generation and Propagation of ERP and EEG ➢ Different EEG Recording Systems with its specifics (Amplifier, Electrodes etc.) ➢ 10/20 Electrode System, Reference, Montages, Impedance, etc. ➢ Brain Rhythms and Cognition (Based on Clinical and Research Studies) 2. Basics of ERP Components ➢ ERP Components (MMN, P300, N400, N170, VPP, CNV, Sensory ERP Components, etc.) ➢ Difference Wave, Forward-Inverse Problem ➢ Challenges in ERP Source Localization ➢ Peaks and Components 3. EEG-ERP Prepossessing with Various Preprocessing Pipelines ➢ Basic Principles and Challenges ➢ Filtering, Baseline Correction, Interpolation, Artifact Rejection and Correction, Re-referencing, ICA etc. ➢ Pipelines: MAKATO, HAPPE, BEAP and etc. 4. Experimental Design ➢ Principles of Experimental design for ERP in Clinical and Research Settings ➢ Significance of Measurement Window ➢ Common Design Problems and Solutions ➢ Case Studies on research articles with good and bad design 5. Basic Analysis ➢ Quantifying ERP Amplitudes and Latencies ➢ Introduction to the Analysis tool boxes (EEGLAB, ERPLAB) ➢ FFT, Time Frequency Analysis 6. Common Mistakes (in lack of parameters) ➢ Overlapping ➢ Filtering ➢ Epoching ➢ Baseline Correction ➢ Measurement Window • Instructor: Mrs. Pragati Gupta, M.Sc. in Neuro-psychology from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, India and a Student Member at Indian Academy of Neuroscience • Course Length: 7-sessions online course • Introductory webinar: https://sciencebeam.com/erplab-webinar/ • Registration: https://sciencebeam.com/pragati-gupta-course/ o Deadline: March 25, 2021 2) “Modeling Electrophysiological Activities: From Single Neuron to Nervous Tissue” Online Course. Theoretical and experimental hands-on course including lab sessions, in which you will learn about extracellular recording from rat models and also working with single-unit and Local Field Potential (LFP) data. Prospective overview of the sessions: 1. Session 1: ➢ Systems and complex system in neurosciences ➢ Origins of electrophysiological signals and measurements ➢ Electrophysiology and relevant features for computational modeling: o Membrane potential o Raster plot o Local field potential 2. Session 2: ➢ Understanding the time evolution of the electrophysiological signals from a dynamical systems point of view. ➢ Introduction to dynamical systems for neurosciences: o Differential equations o Phase space representation o Stability and domain of attraction ➢ Unidimensional and bidimensional models o Dynamics of integrate-and-fire models o Repertoire of 2 D models o Reduction of Hodgkin-Huxley model 3. Session 3: ➢ 2D and Higher dimensions models: o Particular role of the reset o Possibility of chaos ➢ Models of synapses ➢ Limits of models: o Biophysical and mechanistic description o Phenomenology ➢ Introduction to the first lab session (with Brian2 simulator) 4. Session 4: ➢ First Lab Session: o Repertoire of electrophysiological patterns o Models of networks o Global measure on simulations 5. Session 5: ➢ Second lab session: o analysis of the results o relations to the data ➢ Conclusive discussion • Instructor: Dr. Damien Depannmaecker, Post-Doc researcher at Department of Integrative and Computational Neuroscience, Paris Saclay Institute of Neuroscience, France • Course Length: 5-sessions hands-on online course • Introductory webinar: https://sciencebeam.com/modeling-electrophysiological-activities/ • Registration: https://sciencebeam.com/online-course-modeling-electrophysiological-activit… o Deadline: April 1st, 2021 If you require any further information, feel free to contact me: workshop(a)sciencebeam.com Mary Reae Human Neuroscience Department Manager www.sciencebeam.com WhatsApp Num.: 008613380781282

March 15, 2021

Several funded PhD positions - in Computational Cognition at the interface of Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, and AI.

by Prof. Pipa

We offer in total 8 funded PhD positions associated with the graduate school on "Computational Cognition" (https://www.comco-cms.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/open_positions.html) , at the interface between Cognitive Science, Machine learning, Computational Neuroscience, and AI. The RTG Computational Cognition aims at reintegrating Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence. PhD students of the RTG will be educated in both subjects in order to combine the findings of these fields and thus to get a better understanding of human and machine intelligence. Research fields involved in the RTG are Neuroinformatics, NeuroBioPsychology, Bio-Inspired Computer Vision, Knowledge-Based Systems, Cognitive Natural Language Processing & Communication, Cognitive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Psycho/Neurolinguistics, Computational Linguistics and Cognitive Computing. The RTG focuses on the integration of two research fields. Further information on the RTG is available at www.comco.uni-osnabrueck.de. Detailed information on the core areas of the offered PhD projects can be obtained from the spokesmen of the RTG, Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa (gpipa(a)uni-osnabrueck.de) and Prof. Dr. Peter König (pkoenig(a)uni-osnabrueck.de) The RTG is incorporated into the Cognitive Science PhD program founded in 2002. PhD students of the RTG will take advantage of an interdisciplinary environment, which nevertheless focuses on a common research topic and offers a broad range of methodological synergies between the projects. Required Qualifications: Applicants are expected to have an academic degree (Master/Diploma), experience in at least one of the domains listed above, proven experience in interdisciplinary work as well as a good command of the English language. Osnabrück University is committed to helping working/studying parents balance their family and working lives. Osnabrück University seeks to guarantee equality of opportunity for women and men and strives to correct any gender imbalance in its schools and departments. If two candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the candidate with disability status. Applications with the usual documentation should be submitted by e-mail in a single PDF file to the director of the Institute of Cognitive Science, Prof. Dr. Gunther Heidemann (gheidema(a)uni-osnabrueck.de) with a cc to office(a)ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de no later than April 19, 2021. To inquire additional information on for example specific research projects you can contact the coordinator Gabriela Pipa (gapipa(a)uos.de) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Professor and Chair of the Neuroinformatics Department Dr. rer. nat. Gordon Pipa Institute of Cognitive Science, Room 50/218 University of Osnabrueck Wachsbleiche 27, 49090 Osnabrück, 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 research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gordon_Pipa/?ev=prf_act linkedin: https://de.linkedin.com/in/gordon-pipa-47771539 Personal Assistent and Secretary of the Neuroinformatic 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

March 15, 2021

Modellers Workshop for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox, Final Call

by Stewart Heitmann

Modellers Workshop for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox, Final Call Final Announcement. The Modeller’s Workshop is an online course for simulating custom dynamical models using the Brain Dynamics Toolbox (bdtoolbox.org<http://bdtoolbox.org>). Participants learn the art of programming differential equations in Matlab and how to use the toolbox to solve those equations interactively. Topics include Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Delay Differential Equations (DDEs), Stochastic Differential Equations (SDEs), Auxiliary Plot Functions and command-line tools. Example code is provided in all cases. Course Website https://bdtoolbox.org/p/modellers-workshop/ Important Dates Enrolments close Saturday 20th March 2021. 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.

March 15, 2021

Faculty Positions at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

by Kenji Doya

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (https://www.oist.jp) invites applications for new faculty positions as part of its planned expansion. Applications are invited in, but not limited to, the targeted areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and smart machines. Excellent scholarship and creativity are the main criteria for appointment. Successful candidates are expected to establish an active and independent research program, supervise Ph.D. students, teach graduate courses, and perform university services as required. Appointments will be Tenure-Track or Tenured. The starting date is negotiable. The application deadline is April 30, 2021. Please refer to application information: https://groups.oist.jp/facultypositions OIST offers a world-class research environment with an international research community and opportunities for interdisciplinary research, with currently 81 Research Units and no departmental boundaries (https://www.oist.jp/research-units) Each faculty will run an independent Research Unit with generous internal funding, including funds for several research staff. OIST provides cutting-edge core research facilities, including imaging, sequencing, instrumentation, nanofabrication, and high-performance computing, with dedicated support staff. Research and teaching are conducted in English. The campus is situated in a beautiful subtropical setting in Okinawa, Japan. Please see the video: https://www.oist.jp/news-center/videos/university-future The University strongly encourages applications from women and other underrepresented groups. Inquiries: Dr. Milind Purohit Dean of Faculty Affairs faculty-recruiting(a)oist.jp ---- 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

March 14, 2021

Postdoc positions in the cognitive computational neuroscience of decision making

by Ollie Hulme

We are searching for two researchers to contribute to an ambitious experiment addressing how risky decisions are made & why. Candidates to be at a postdoc level, though those without a PhD can be considered. One position is based at the London Mathematical Laboratory <https://lml.org.uk/>(behavior & theory focus), the other is based in Copenhagen at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance <https://www.drcmr.dk/>(neuroimaging focus). There will be substantive opportunities for exchange visits between sites, and (COVID-permitting) summer school training in Italy. Interdisciplinary training will be central to both positions. For more details on the London position see here <https://lml.org.uk/research/economics/research-positions-in-ergodicity-econ… > and for the Copenhagen position see here <https://drcmr.dk/vacancies/item/1114-postdoc-researcher-position-neuroecono…> . Twitter thread here <https://twitter.com/hulme_oliver/status/1369677808872603652?s=20>. -- Ollie Hulme Senior Researcher at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance <https://www.drcmr.dk/> Group leader: Computational neuroscience of reward group <https://www.drcmr.dk/reward-and-homeostasis> External Fellow at the London Mathematical Laboratory <https://lml.org.uk/> (+45) 2339 1399

March 12, 2021

Laboratory research coordinator position in systems/cognitive neuroscience

by Ella Striem-Amit

*Laboratory research coordinator position in systems/cognitive neuroscience* The Sensory and Motor Plasticity lab (SAMP Lab, PI: Ella Striem-Amit) at Georgetown University is looking for a full-time laboratory research coordinator. We examine the balance between innate brain organization and experience-dependent plasticity by studying people with sensory and motor deprivation (e.g., blindness, dysmelia) using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques. The Laboratory Research Coordinator will work on projects involving behavioral and fMRI testing of sensorimotor and visual processing, as well as perform administrative duties. The position is particularly suited for a recent graduate from a Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related undergraduate program who is seeking to work in an innovative research environment in preparation for graduate school. The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include: · Running Experiments for the lab: Recruit and interact with study participants and run experiments in the lab (behavioral, fMRI), as well as online behavioral experiments (e.g. Amazon Mechanical Turk). Administrative responsibilities associated with these experiments, including maintaining lab records, participant reimbursements, uploading and organizing data, and managing IRB documentation and reviews. · Maintaining Infrastructure: Responsibility for purchasing and maintaining lab equipment and managing data storage, including fMRI equipment, lab computers, and lab accounts on software and storage services. · Research Projects: Responsibility for carrying out independent research projects and assistance with the research projects of students and postdocs. These projects will involve a combination of behavior and fMRI of actions in healthy and special populations. The laboratory research coordinator will be expected to participate in all aspects of experiment design, analysis, and communication, including creating stimuli and experimental protocols, collecting and analyzing data, writing up results for publication, and presenting findings at conferences. · Additional administrative duties: Interaction with outside vendors, maintenance of laboratory records, assistance with coordinating lab meetings, conference trips and visits. Position duration: *At least two years of commitment is required. * Start time: Flexible, preferably May to August 2021 Requirements: BA/BS in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related scientific field Experience with scientific computing (Matlab, Python, or R) An ability to solve technical problems independently Strong organizational skills Ability to work well with others Some prior research experience (experience with fMRI analyses an advantage) *To learn more or apply for this position, please email your CV to Ella Striem-Amit (**striemamit(a)fas.harvard.edu* <striemamit(a)fas.harvard.edu>*) with the subject line: **Lab research coordinator **position.* Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. -- *Ella Striem-Amit (she/her)* Sensory and Motor Plasticity (SAMP) Lab Edwin H. Richard and Elisabeth Richard Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience Georgetown University Medical Center 3970 Reservoir Rd., NW Washington, DC 20007 http://samp-lab.facultysite.georgetown.edu/

March 11, 2021