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MIT challenge and workshop (July 19-20): The Algonauts project - explaining brain data with computational models
by Yalda Mohsenzadeh April 9, 2019

April 9, 2019

Dear community, The Algonauts Project has launched its first Challenge, Explaining the Human Visual Brain<http://algonauts.csail.mit.edu/>, inviting you to come up with a computer model of how the human brain sees and recognizes objects. Participants who develop the best models will be invited to present their work at a workshop July 19-20 at MIT in Cambridge, Mass. The overall goal of the Algonauts Project is to explain brain data with computational models, and to bring biological and AI researchers together on a common platform to advance human and machine intelligence research. To enter the 2019 Explaining the Human Visual Brain Challenge, download the development kit and data here: http://algonauts.csail.mit.edu/challenge.html The deadline to submit a model is June 22, 2019. Please also join us July 19-20 at MIT for the Algonauts’ Explaining the Human Visual Brain Workshop. The workshop will feature student tutorials, presentations from Challenge winners, and talks by pioneers in neuroscience, cognitive science and computer science. Good luck with your submission and we look forward to seeing you at the workshop in July! Best, The Algonauts Project team Organizers: Radoslaw Cichy, FUB Aude Oliva, MIT Gemma Roig, SUDT

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Nottingham Fellowships in: Mathematical Neuroscience, Computational Imaging
by Stephen Coombes April 8, 2019

April 8, 2019

Nottingham Research and Anne McLaren Fellowship Opportunities in the Precision Imaging Beacon Fellowships in: Mathematical Neuroscience Computational Imaging - AI https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/NARFB2019X2 <https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/NARFB2019X2> This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team in the Precision Imaging Beacon of Excellence, which is driving the discovery and translation of new imaging tools which will transform non-invasive diagnosis, improve the outcomes for patients, and allow better evaluation of the success of medical interventions. Our prestigious internal fellowship schemes are a fundamental part of the University of Nottingham’s Research Vision and support its aim to recruit the next generation of outstanding research leaders. We will be recruiting a diverse cohort of 100 Nottingham and Anne McLaren Research Fellows by the end of 2022, and as part of this we are particularly interested to recruit outstanding candidates to the Precision Imaging Beacon. Beacon fellows will be supported to develop an independent research career, whilst actively contributing to the aims of the Beacon Research Programme and are expected to become active members of the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC). We support applicants with diverse career paths and backgrounds and also welcome applications from those wishing to work part-time in order to combine the fellowship with personal responsibilities. Each fellowship offers: Three years independent funding, (nominal start date October 2019), to conduct research while based at the University of Nottingham. Extensive career development support, including participation in a mentoring scheme Competitive salary set on the Clinical Academic Salary Scale or Research and Teaching Staff Scales Level 5 The linking of the Fellowship to an established academic post for scientists Research expenses totalling £75,000. Additional childcare costs of up to £5,000 per annum Relocation expenses of up to £1,500 The opportunity to spend periods of time at University of Nottingham Campuses in China and Malaysia. Closing Date Wednesday, 8th May 2019 ----------------------------------------------------- Stephen Coombes Professor of Applied Mathematics School of Mathematical Sciences Nottingham, UK Tel: 0115 846 7836 http://www.maths.nott.ac.uk/~sc/ ----------------------------------------------------- This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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Post-doctoral Research Scientist or PhD candidate in Cochlear Implant Psychoacoustics and (neural) Modeling
by Seeber, Bernhard April 6, 2019

April 6, 2019

Dear List, we are inviting applications for a post-doctoral research scientist or a PhD candidate to join our team in cochlear implant research/psychoacoustics. Main responsibilities are: - Research on binaural hearing and auditory scene analysis with users of auditory neuronal prostheses (cochlear implants) - Development of listening tests and stimulation strategies using direct stimulation of cochlear implants - Measurement and modeling of neuronal processing and statistical analysis of the results - Publication in English-language scientific journals and presentations at conferences - Supervision of student projects, assistance with teaching and with raising external funding. The position is full time and will start at the earliest convenient date. Qualifications: - (Interest in completing a) Doctoral degree (PhD) in one of the following areas: psychoacoustics, medical physics/audiology, neuroscience, audio technology, acoustics, signal processing, or a related area - Knowledge and experience desirable in designing and analyzing psychoacoustic experiments, direct stimulation of cochlear implants, algorithms for hearing devices, auditory scene analysis, binaural hearing, models of the auditory system, audio signal processing - Very good programming skills in Matlab, Python, or C/C++ - Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as experience with scientific publications - Knowledge and command of the German language desirable for working with cochlear implant users - Interest in basic research and the development of technical systems for medical applications - Flexibility and good interpersonal skills - Interest in supervising students, helping with teaching and raising external funds. We offer... you the opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team, to work with up-to-date technical equipment including sound booths equipped with direct stimulation hardware for cochlear implants, an anechoic chamber hosting an audio-visual virtual reality system, and to learn about the latest methods in hearing research. Our close interaction with the Bernstein Centre for Computational Neuroscience Munich (www.bccn-munich.de) the Munich School of BioEngineering (www.bioengineering.tum.de) the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de) the Hearing Research Network Munich, our extensive cooperation with industry and with scientific partners, and the numerous courses offered at TUM create an attractive environment with excellent perspectives for personal development. Please find further information at www.aip.ei.tum.de. Employment is according to the state employees salary scheme (TV-L/E13) and is initially for 1 year and intended to be extended. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply. Severely handicapped persons will be favored if they are equally qualified. In principle, the position could also be filled part-time. Munich - the city famous for the Oktoberfest, high-end cars and its unique location to the Alps - is a bustling, international and interesting place to live which offers a wide range of opportunities to engage in cultural and leisurely activities - from opera to skiing. Interested? I look forward to answering your questions on the phone (+49 89 289 28282) or by email. Please send your expressive application stating research interests preferably by email no later than 12 May 2019 to: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Seeber Professorship of Audio Information Processing Technical University of Munich Arcisstrasse 21 80333 Munich, Germany Email: aip(a)ei.tum.de. Data Protection Information: When you apply for a position with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you are submitting personal information. Please take note of TUM's data protection information for collecting and processing the personal data contained in your application in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have acknowledged the above data protection information. The job advertisement can be downloaded from: http://www.aip.ei.tum.de/fileadmin/w00bmm/www/Stellenanzeigen/BCCN_Post_Doc… Kind regards, Bernhard -- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernhard U. Seeber Audio Information Processing Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technische Universität München Arcisstrasse 21 D-80333 Munich, Germany Office: +49 89 289-28282 Fax: +49 89 289-28211 Mobile: +49 (0)174 928 6338 Visitors: Theresienstrasse 90, building N5, room N6504 Web: www.aip.ei.tum.de

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Post-doctoral associate machine learning and human auditory neuroscience
by Jochem Rieger April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019

Dear list, The DFG-funded cluster of Excellence "Hearing 4 All" has an open post-doctoral position in project "Characterizing central neural speech processing in normal and hearing impaired listeners using machine learning". The aim of the project is to combine neurophysiological measurements (fMRI and/or MEG/EEG) with data driven machine learning to characterize cortical consequences of hearing loss. We offer an international and interdisciplinary research environment and access to up-to-date research facilities. The position is available from June 1st, 2019 until October 31st, 2022. Salary level German TV-L E13, full time. The salary includes an experience dependent component. Application deadline is April 20th 2019 The full job announcement can be found here: https://uol.de/stellen/?stelle=66544 Contact for further questions is jochem.rieger(a)uol.de Oldenburg is a city in northern Germany with high quality of life. It is located 1h from the north sea and 30 min from Bremen. Please forward this message to people who might be interested Regards, Jochem -- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jochem Rieger Head of Applied Neurocognitive Head of Neuroimaging Unit Psychology Faculty VI Carl-von-Ossietzky University 26111 Oldenburg Germany Phone: +49(0)4417984533 Fax: +49(0)4417983865

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Barcelona summer school for Advanced Modelling of Behavior (BAMB!), September 4-10, 2019
by Alexandre Hyafil April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019

The new Barcelona summer school for Advanced Modelling of Behavior (BAMB! <http://www.bambschool.org>) teaches advanced techniques in model-based analysis of behavior (humans and other species) to cognitive and computational neuroscientists at PhD and early career levels. This will be achieved through structured lectures, talks, hands-on tutorials and group project aimed at making knowledge obtained directly applicable to the participants' own research. We want the trainees to acquire both the conceptual bases and the technical skills that will enable them to pursue a full modelling approach on their own when they come back to their lab. The course is intended for PhD students and postdocs in cognitive and computational neuroscience with solid background in computational/quantitative analysis to benefit maximally from the advanced training offered by the course. Proficiency in either Python or Matlab is also required. We will seek a nice blend of experimentalists (cognitive psychology / neuroscience) and theoreticians (with or without experience in cognitive modeling). Female scientists and scientists from underrepresented countries are especially encouraged to apply. Organizers: Chris Summerfield (Oxford / Deepmind) Klaus Wimmer (CRM, Barcelona) Alex Hyafil (UPF/CRM, Barcelona) Confirmed Faculty: Jean Daunizeau (ICM, Paris) Alex Hyafil (UPF/CRM, Barcelona) Kerstin Preuschoff (Geneva) Alfonso Renard (Champalimaud) Maneesh Sahani (UCL) Chris Summerfield (Oxford / Deepmind) Klaus Wimmer (CRM, Barcelona) Angela Yu (UC San Diego) Dates and location: September 4-10 2019, downtown Barcelona, Spain Applications are open until June 3rd. Please see the course website for further details: www.bambschool.org. The summer school benefits from the generous support of the William K. and Katherine W. Estes Fund <https://www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awards-and-honors/estes-fund>, from the Sociedad Española de Neurociencia <http://www.senc.es/> and from the Centre de Recerca Matemática <http://www.crm.cat>.

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MSc in Computational and Systems Neuroscience – University of Leicester
by CSN April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019

MSc in Computational and Systems Neuroscience – University of Leicester We are delighted to introduce a new one-year, full-time postgraduate degree covering theoretical and practical aspects of modern computational neuroscience, and their applications in areas of cellular, systems and cognitive neuroscience. Students will learn the basics of neuroscience and how to apply different approaches from artificial intelligence and machine learning into neuroscience data modelling and analysis. The MSc Project will provide substantial experience with the main steps of undertaking a neuroscience research project, including experimental design, data acquisition, analysis and result interpretation. The programme will take advantage of the expertise of Centre for Systems Neuroscience (CSN) staff, whose research bridges the experimental and theoretical worlds. Applications for October 2019 entry will be accepted in May 2019. We welcome applicants with a background in Psychology, Biological Sciences (or related disciplines), Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics. Further details can be found on our webpage: https://le.ac.uk/courses/computational-and-systems-neuroscience-msc/2019 Please contact Joy Kocik on msccn(a)le.ac.uk or +44 (0) 116 373 6264 for more information. With best regards, Dr Hernan Rey Programme Lead University of Leicester

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Postdoc position in computational neuroscience at the Gatsby Unit
by Peter Latham April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019

The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, a world-class centre for theoretical neuroscience and machine learning, invites applications for one or more postdoctoral training fellowships in theoretical neuroscience. We are looking especially for someone with an interest and/or background in synaptic plasticity and learning. Candidates should have a very strong analytical background in physics, mathematics, statistics, or machine learning, with an emphasis on the use of Bayesian methods in neuroscience, a detailed knowledge and understanding of the literature, and a publication record in highly ranked conferences and journals. Candidates must also have a PhD in a relevant subject area by the agreed start date of the position. Training fellowships are funded by the Wellcome Trust, and are part of a continuing program of training postdoctoral researchers. The position is available for an initial period of two years, and may be renewed to a maximum of three years. To apply, go to http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/vacancies/index.html and click on Research Fellow (Training Fellowship in Theoretical Neuroscience or Machine Learning) Please be sure to attach to your online application a copy of your CV, statement of research interests, and full contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three academic referees. CVs should include education history, details of current or most recent position, and details of previous employment or fellowships. For further details of our research, go to http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/research.html Questions should be directed to Peter Latham, pel(a)gatsby.ucl.ac.uk

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Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship: Computational Modeling of Brain Networks
by Christina Atkinson April 4, 2019

April 4, 2019

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF BRAIN NETWORKS   Currently Available: The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in computational modeling of human brain imaging data using deep neural networks. The successful candidate will be involved in a multidisciplinary project that seeks to develop novel computational frameworks for robust identification of neurobiological signatures of psychiatric and neurological disorders combining deep learning and convolution networks and dynamic brain circuit analyses with task and resting-state fMRI. Clinical disorders currently under investigation include autism, ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders, learning disabilities, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease. We seek talented and highly-motivated individuals with a strong background in at least one of these areas: deep learning algorithms and optimization (theory and practical implementations); computational modeling, statistical inference, and machine learning, especially as applied to fMRI and MRI data. The candidate will have access to multiple large datasets and state-of-the-art computational resources, including HPCs and GPGPUs. Please email a CV, statement of research interests and relevant background, and have three letters of reference sent to Drs. Vinod Menon and Aarthi Padmanabhan at scsnl.stanford+postdoc(a)gmail.com<mailto:scsnl.stanford@gmail.com>

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Full PhD scholarship on Research in areas of Machine Learning and Data Science, Western Sydney University, Australia
by Oliver Obst April 4, 2019

April 4, 2019

We are offering a research scholarship and tuition fee waiver to a highly motivated PhD student at the Centre for Research in Mathematics, Western Sydney University. Our team conducts research both in the theoretical aspects of data science, such as computational statistics and machine learning methods (for example deep learning and reinforcement learning), as well as in problems arising from applications across a very broad spectrum of partners in business and government. Required qualifications are a first class honours or a Master degree with a research component, in relevant areas of Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or Statistics. For details, please see the full information here: http://bit.ly/2UkpCvS and contact me at o.obst(a)westernsydney.edu.au<mailto:o.obst@westernsydney.edu.au> to discuss potential projects. Applications close 30 Apr 2019 (11:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time). -- Oliver Obst, Associate Professor in Data Science Centre for Research in Mathematics Director for Research, Quality, and Innovation School of Computing, Engineering, and Maths Western Sydney University, Parramatta +61 2 9685 9429 http://www.oliverobst.eu/

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Call for proposals to host CNS*2021
by Sharon Crook April 3, 2019

April 3, 2019

The Organization for Computational Neurosciences requests proposals from candidate local organizers to hold CNS*2021, preferably at a location in Europe, but all applications will be considered. Groups or individuals interested in organizing the 2021 meeting should submit a proposal following the on-line instructions and using the on-line templates at: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2021-local-organizer Proposals should be submitted by email to OCNS President Volker Steuber at president(a)cnsorg.org no later than October 1, 2019. The OCNS Board Members will consider the proposals, contact local organizers for more information if necessary, and select a location in a timely agreement between OCNS and the potential local organizers. As usual, the selected location will be officially announced in at the CNS Meeting in July of 2020. An earlier email to the OCNS President declaring the intent to submit a proposal would be appreciated, but is not required. The OCNS Board thanks you for your support. ________________________________ Organization for Computational Neurosciences • 2885 Sanford Ave SW #15359, Grandville, Michigan 49418, United States

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Reminder - Course announcement : CAMP@Bangalore 2019
by Bhanu Priya April 3, 2019

April 3, 2019

We would like to announce CAMP@Bangalore 2019 from 27 June 2019 to 12 July 2019. CAMP (Computational Approaches to Memory and Plasticity at NCBS, Bangalore) is a 16-day summer school on the theory and simulation of learning, memory and plasticity in the brain. The course consists of four modules covering sub-cellular electrical models, micro-circuits and network models, detailed models with electrical and chemical components, and systems level models, all with an emphasis on learning, memory and plasticity. The flavor of this edition of CAMP will be Synaptic Plasticity. Students worldwide are encouraged to apply. Accommodation and food will be free for the selected students. There is no registration fee. Students are advised to obtain independent travel grants. Application deadline : 6 April, 2019. Referee letters must reach by 8 April, 2019 Please check the course website http://camp.ncbs.res.in/ for more details. Course Organizers: Arvind Kumar (KTH Stockholm) Rishikesh Narayanan (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore) Suhita Nadkarni (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune) Upinder Bhalla (National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore) -- Bhanu Priya S Graduate Student Dr. Upinder Bhalla Lab National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India

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Awesome-computational-neuroscience a list of researchers at graduate institutions
by Eli Selkin April 1, 2019

April 1, 2019

To all researchers, I’ve started a list of computational and theoretical neuroscience programs, including a list of researchers at each institution and a link for easy access to their research. It is in its very infancy and needs everyone’s help to flesh out schools in regions around the world. The list can be found here: https://github.com/eselkin/awesome-computational-neuroscience My motivation for starting the list was to find institutions with researchers who had interests even tangentially related to my own. Searching through publications only yielded limited matches and institution pages are generally outdated or not complete. Additionally, there doesn’t seem to be any centralized list that gives an overview of what institutions value computational or theoretical neuroscience. I wanted to change that. GitHub is a very stable and functional way to change this. Similar to a wiki, everyone has the opportunity to participate on an open repository. Additionally most labs have someone who is familiar with git if not GitHub in particular. The list has a code of contribution with rules about formatting. This style guide allows the list to be consistent between institutions. Additional information about how to apply to the school is welcome. I have found that schools, even in the US, have very diverse admission criteria. If you are looking to attract students who are interested in your work, please add yourself and your institution. Many thanks! Sincerely, Eli Selkin ejselkin(a)cpp.edu https://github.com/eselkin -- --- Eli Selkin, L.C.S.W. MS'18 http://www.cpp.edu/~ejselkin https://www.github.com/eselkin https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliselkin https://eliselkin.com

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Research Position in NeuroComputing / Computational Neuroscience at TU Chemnitz (Germany)
by Julien Vitay March 27, 2019

March 27, 2019

A PostDoc or Ph.D. position is available at the Chemnitz University of Technology in the Department of Computer Science. The position is initially until 31.12.2021, starting as soon as possible. The research position is funded by the state of Saxony AI initiative. The goal in our project is to develop brain-inspired cognitive architectures, particularly regarding recurrent dynamics in the prefrontal cortex and their shaping by reinforcement learning processes in the basal ganglia. The proposed neuro-computational approach will rely on reward-modulated recurrent networks (reservoir computing) using closed-loop interactions with the basal ganglia and the thalamus. The model will be tested against behavioral and physiological data and its functional properties will be compared to classical machine learning approaches. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in neural networks, neurocomputing or computational neuroscience and sufficient programming experience. Very good English reading and speaking skills are required. German language skills are not required, but the willingness to learn German would be useful. The salary is according to German standards (E 13 TV-L, 75%). The university is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will receive priority in case they have equal qualifications. Chemnitz is the third-largest city of the state of Saxony and close to scenic mountains. Major cities nearby are Leipzig and Dresden with a rich tradition of music and culture. Applications should be sent by email (preferably in PDF format) to ( fred.hamker(a)informatik.tu-chemnitz.de) as soon as possible. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Prof. Dr. Fred Hamker Künstliche Intelligenz Fakultät für Informatik TU Chemnitz 09107 Chemnitz www: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/informatik/KI/index.php.en

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PhD position in Machine Learning at Imperial College London
by MyPAJudith March 27, 2019

March 27, 2019

PhD position in Machine Learning in the Clopath lab under the joint supervision of Dr Claudia Clopath (Imperial College London) and Dr Razvan Pascanu (DeepMind London) -----------------Description-------------- This is a 3-year, fully-funded PhD position at Imperial College London. The position will be co-supervised by Dr. Claudia Clopath (head of the lab) and Dr. Razvan Pascanu (Research Scientist at DeepMind). The student will be based in the Clopath lab. The focus of the PhD will be on machine learning while drawing inspiration from computational neuroscience. In particular, the main themes will revolve around Deep Learning and Deep Reinforcement Learning. The research will be published at conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML or ICLR. An *incomplete* list of topics of interest could include: Theory of Deep Learning/Deep Reinforcement Learning Understanding learning dynamics Representational power of neural networks Exploiting our understanding of dopamine for training RL systems Topics around introducing structure in neural networks (e.g. Graph-Nets) Optimization for neural networks (theory/application) Understanding memory in recurrent models/attention based models (improve the memory capacity of RNNs) Meta-learning/Continual learning or exploration in RL systems Although we welcome the student’s suggestion for potential projects. ---------------Requirements-------------------- The perfect candidate has a strong background in maths, physics, engineering or related fields. Machine Learning background is a plus but not necessary. The candidate should have strong programming skills (knowledge of tensorflow/pytorch would be a plus but not required). Interest in neural networks research and experience is a plus. Due to the funding requirement of the position, the candidate should be an *EU or British citizen*. The funding/position will not be affected by the Brexit outcome. ------------ The lab ------------ The Computational Neuroscience Laboratory is very young and dynamic, and publishes in prestigious journals and conferences. It is part of the Department of Bioengineering, which conducts state-of-the-art multidisciplinary research. The lab is at Imperial College London, the 3rd ranked university in Europe, is in the top 10 worldwide, and is located in the city centre of London. More information can be found at: http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/c.clopath/ DeepMind is a company focusing on AI and ML research, with world-wide recognized expertise. Its research centers around Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning, with successes such as AlphaGo, first AI winning against a human professional at the game of Go. More information here: https://deepmind.com/about/. For more info on Razvan Pascanu’s work see https://sites.google.com/view/razp. ----------------- How to apply:----------------- Candidates should send a single pdf file, consisting of a 1 to 2-page motivation letter followed by a CV (including publication list) to judith(a)mypajudith.com, with the subject containing 'PhD_ML_2019'. In addition, candidates should organize two letters of reference to be sent to judith(a)mypajudith.com, with the subject containing 'PhD_ML_2019'. The position is open until filled but the earlier applications will be considered first (first round of consideration will take applications sent before April 10th).

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2019 NEURON Summer Course
by Carnevale, Nicholas March 25, 2019

March 25, 2019

The 2019 NEURON Summer Course will be held at the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota, from Monday, June 10, through Saturday, June 15. The course will present a thorough introduction to computational modeling of neurons and networks with NEURON, and is suitable for individuals at all levels of expertise. The registration deadline is Friday, May 31, 2019. No applications will be accepted after that date, and there will be no on-site registration. Space is limited, and applications will be considered in the order received. For more information and the on-line registration form, see https://neuron.yale.edu/neuron/static/courses/summer2019/summer2019.html --Ted

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The Virtual Brain - Node #8 Workshop [Marseille, May 20-21]
by Jan Fousek March 25, 2019

March 25, 2019

Get up to speed about the fundamental principles of full brain network modeling using the open-source neuroinformatics platform The Virtual Brain (TVB) at our 2-day workshop held in Marseille on May 20-21, 2019 . TVB NODE#8 takes place ahead of NeuroFrance2019; be sure to register for both! TVB enables biologically realistic modeling of network dynamics using Connectome-based approaches across different brain scales. Generate macroscopic neuroimaging signals including fMRI, intracranial and stereotactic EEG, surface EEG and MEG for single subjects. Personalized brain network models can be derived from an individual’s MRI data. Researchers from different backgrounds can benefit from an integrative software platform including a supporting framework for data management (generation, organization, storage, integration and sharing) and a simulation core written in Python. Applications to use cases in the healthy and diseased brain are explicitly presented. Workshop program overview: * Theoretical background of large scale brain network modeling * Architecture of The Virtual Brain * Interacting with TVB using GUI and Python CLI * Preprocessing neuroimaging data, or how to obtain a TVB dataset * Clinical applications of The Virtual Brain: modeling epilepsy * Modeling brain dynamics in brain tumor patients * Fitting the brain model parameters to the functional data * Modeling resting state networks * Modeling brain stimulation and mouse brains * Modifying TVB code and implementing new features * Optional: bring your own data LOCATION Aix-Marseille Université - Faculté de Médecine Campus La Timone Bâtiment Pédagogique 27 Boulevard Jean Moulin Marseille, France 13005 REGISTER HERE: https://tvb-node8.eventbrite.ca The workshop is organized with interleaved oral presentation and hands-on sessions. Attendants will have the time to ask questions. The hands-on sessions will let you immediately apply the concepts from the lectures to your simulations in TVB. *Bring your own device.* Refreshments will be available during the breaks and lunch will be provided. *WORKSHOP HAS LIMITED ATTENDANCE* *Registration will be closed on April 29th.* More information: https://www.thevirtualbrain.org/tvb/zwei/newswire-event-single/243713-works… Please contact Jan Fousek (jan.fousek at univ-amu.fr) if you have any questions. Jan Fousek INS - Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes UMR INSERM 1106, Aix-Marseille Université 27 Bd Jean Moulin 13005 Marseille France https://ins-amu.fr/

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Course announcement : CAMP@Bangalore 2019
by Bhanu Priya March 24, 2019

March 24, 2019

We would like to announce CAMP@Bangalore 2019 from 27 June 2019 to 12 July 2019. CAMP (Computational Approaches to Memory and Plasticity at NCBS, Bangalore) is a 16-day summer school on the theory and simulation of learning, memory and plasticity in the brain. The course consists of four modules covering sub-cellular electrical models, micro-circuits and network models, detailed models with electrical and chemical components, and systems level models, all with an emphasis on learning, memory and plasticity. The flavor of this edition of CAMP will be Synaptic Plasticity. Students worldwide are encouraged to apply. Accommodation and food will be free for the selected students. There is no registration fee. Students are advised to obtain independent travel grants. Application deadline : 6 April, 2019. Please check the course website http://camp.ncbs.res.in/ for more details. Course Organizers: Arvind Kumar (KTH Stockholm) Rishikesh Narayanan (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore) Suhita Nadkarni (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune) Upinder Bhalla (National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore) -- Bhanu Priya S Graduate Student Dr. Upinder Bhalla Lab National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India

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post-doc position, Moreno-Bote lab, Barcelona
by Ruben Moreno Bote March 23, 2019

March 23, 2019

*Post-doctoral position* *Computational Neuroscience, Moreno-Bote Lab * *University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain* We are looking for strong post-doctoral candidates interested in joining the group of Theoretical and Cognitive Neuroscience of Rubén Moreno-Bote lab. We are looking for excellent post-doctoral candidates with Physics, Mathematics or Machine Learning background, ideally with knowledge of Neuroscience or Computational Neuroscience, and interested in theory and applications. The publication record of the candidate should be very strong in his/her respective discipline. The candidate will develop state of the art mathematical techniques to understand neuronal dynamics and will have access to multielectrode recording neural data. He/she could also be involved in the design of electrophysiology experiments through our collaborators. The candidate will benefit from the stimulating environment of Barcelona area in Theoretical and Systems Neuroscience and will have the opportunity of enjoying a lively city. Our lab (http://www.upf.edu/pdi/ruben-moreno-bote) forms part of a larger network of neuroscience labs in Barcelona. Financial support is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Spanish MINECO. APPLICATION: A full CV in pdf format, a 1 page-long project in pdf format, and names and email addresses of 2 referees should be sent to the following address: ruben.moreno(a)upf.edu Informal inquiries are welcome. DEADLINE: up to the position is filled STARTING DATE: preferably any time between September 2018 and January 2019 -- Rubén Moreno Bote Serra Húnter & ICREA Academia Professor Center for Brain and Cognition & Dept. of Information and Communications Technologies University Pompeu Fabra Campus Ciutadella c\ Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27 Mercè Rodoreda building, 3th floor (room 24.331) 08005 Barcelona, Spain http://www.upf.edu/pdi/ruben-moreno-bote

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Job opening in Computational Neuroscience: Scientist for press and public relations work - focus on designing public presentations on a part-time basis
by Martina Reske March 22, 2019

March 22, 2019

The Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM) at Forschungszentrum Jülich, investigates the structure and function of the human brain on different spatial and temporal scales within the research program “Decoding the Human Brain”. The INM focuses on the structure and function of the healthy and diseased human brain, its variability, and its development during a lifetime. It aims to understand the structural and functional changes caused by neurological and psychiatric disorders and thus to improve their early diagnosis and treatment. Scientists from various disciplines have therefore joined forces, employing state-of-the-art imaging techniques such as structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), microanatomy, cell biology, genetics, and the methods used in physics and information science. The INM-6, Computational and Systems Neuroscience, develops mathematical models of the dynamics and function of neural circuits. These include model-driven analysis of brain activity and structure, and the simulation of biologically realistic models. The subinstitute is also part of the Institute of Advanced Simulation (IAS-6, Theoretical Neuroscience) and hosts the coordination office (BCOS) of the national Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience. The INM-6 is strongly involved in the EU flagship project "Human Brain Project" (HBP, http://www.humanbrainproject.eu/) and leads several work packages in the subproject Theoretical Neuroscience as well as in the platforms Neuroinformatics, Brain Simulation and High-Performance Analytics and Computing. Together with its partners, the INM-6 develops leading codes for simulation (http://www.nest-initiative.org/) and data analysis (https://python-elephant.org/) on the brain scale with the resolution of individual nerve cells in an open source approach. We are looking to recruit a Scientist for press and public relations work - focus on designing public presentations on a part-time basis Your Job: * Development of the communication strategy and communication management of the institute * Development of concepts for graphic presentations and public relations of the institute as well as their creative implementation for various PR formats and scientific journals and media * Creation of popular scientific articles, placement of announcements in the media, design of texts, presentations and graphics in compliance with the corporate design * Inspection, analysis and evaluation of very complex, technically difficult and thematically diverse scientific information for the provision of information tailored to the target group * Planning and design of scientific graphics, figures, texts and audiovisual or interactive media for the visualization of scientific contents of the institute as well as their integration into the international scientific community * Development of new concepts for the institute website and for social media channels, including the creation and maintenance of a Twitter or Instagram account for the institute * Identification of high-profile research results and their preparation for the internet * Reworking of material prepared by scientists, e.g. image, text, video and graphic data, according to the target group * Preparation, revision and editing of scientific and non-scientific publications and presentations in German and English language * Graphic creation and preparation of scientific talks and lectures * Coordination and participation in the creation of posters and institute flyers * Taking scientific photographs or films and editing them digitally * Coordination of the work with the graphic service units of the research centre * Preparation, organization and monitoring of internal and external scientific events * Training of executives and scientists in dealing with the media Your Profile: * A university degree in physics, mathematics or biology or alternatively a university degree in communication & media sciences and very good knowledge of physics, mathematics and biology * Very experienced handling of graphics and video software such as GIMP, Inkscape as well as common Adobe applications * Good experience in dealing with the media and social media * Experience in writing German and English scientific and/or administrative texts * Experience with Linux, LaTeX and Python is desirable * Very good knowledge of layout and website editing systems * Very good knowledge of written and spoken English * Very independent and proactive working style * Pertinence and sensitivity to the specific needs of the customer Our Offer: * Exciting working environment on an attractive research campus with excellent infrastructure, located between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen * International and interdisciplinary working atmosphere * Working in a creative team with an international perspective * World-class work at the interface between neuroscience and technology on the most complex known systems * A comprehensive further training programme * Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and private life * A part-time job with 19,5 hours per week * Limited for 2 years with possible longer-term prospects * Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD) Forschungszentrum Jülich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. We look forward to receiving your application, preferably online<https://www.hrecruiting.de/obf2/bewerbermanagement.php?kunden_nr=t5ChjatkIf…> via our online recruitment system on our career site until 14.04.2019, quoting the reference number 2019-126. Questions about the vacancy? Contact us by mentioning the reference number 2019-126: career(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:career@fz-juelich.de?Subject=Questions%20about%20the%20vacancy%202019-126&body=You%20can%20use%20this%20field%20to%20send%20us%20questions%20about%20the%20job%20advertisement%20you%20have%20selected.%20If%20you%20would%20like%20to%20apply%20for%20the%20position%2C%20please%20note%20that%20this%20is%20only%20possible%20via%20our%20online%20application%20portal.> Please note that for technical reasons we cannot accept applications via email. -- Dr. Martina Reske Scientific Coordinator Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-6) Computational and Systems Neuroscience & Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-6) Theoretical Neuroscience Jülich Research Centre and JARA Jülich, Germany Work +49.2461.611916 Work Cell +49.151.26156918 Fax +49.2461.619460 www.csn.fz-juelich.de<http://www.csn.fz-juelich.de> Office hours: TU & FR 9.00-17, WE & TH 9.00-13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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Junior Scientist Workshop on Advanced Neural Data Analysis 2019 in NYC
by Rainer Engelken March 20, 2019

March 20, 2019

*Junior Scientist Workshop on Advanced Neural Data Analysis 2019 <https://ctn.zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/junior>* August 26th - 29th 2019, New York City, USA Hosted by the Center for Theoretical Neuroscience <https://ctn.zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/> at Columbia University Apply HERE <https://goo.gl/forms/xqlaJYZA7tiuhlWX2> by May 15 (11:59 p.m. EST): This workshop is intended for PhD students and postdocs who want to learn and share with their peers new advanced techniques in data analysis and apply them to complex neural datasets. During the workshop, attendees will present their research projects, followed by a hands-on programming tutorial on the computational techniques used in their work. The purpose is to gain a detailed understanding of the complexity of data and of the appropriateness of the different analysis techniques. The ideal participants are theoreticians with experience in analyzing experimental data as well as computationally minded experimentalists. By mixing a group of scientists with a diverse background but with overlapping goals of uncovering structure in neural data, the participants will learn an array of techniques and foster fruitful collaborations. The workshop will include presentations, tutorial sessions and lots of time and space for unfiltered in-depth discussions and data hacking sessions. We envision tutorials both on advanced data analysis as well as on specific experimental techniques and data processing. Participants are therefore expected to contribute with code or data to share and a reasonable dose of energy for giving tutorials on their work. Data and/or code can come in any format, including artificially generated data, but we encourage to make them available in a form that everyone can explore them with minimal overhead. Any data is shared only within the workshop. In order to foster an interactive atmosphere and allow everyone to give a detailed description and tutorial of their work, the workshop will be limited to a small group of participants. Participants will be provided with funds to cover travel, accommodation, and meals. We encourage applications from female scientists and those belonging to underrepresented minorities. The Junior Scientist Workshop is organized in partnership with the NeuroNex Theory Team at the University of Houston <https://neuronex.org/projects/13> and funded by NSF's NeuroNex <https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242652> initiative. The 2019 workshop will be held at Columbia University's Jerome L Greene Science Center <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jerome+L.+Greene+Science+Center/@40.81685…>. Organizers: Fabio Stefanini, Mario Dipoppa, Rainer Engelken, Krešimir Josić, and Ashok Litwin-Kumar. ************************************************************* Rainer Engelken Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute Columbia University pgp fingerprint: F94E 83D9 77AB 76F6 15E9 1503 3AD6 FCDC 410B 14F2 re2365(a)columbia.edu ctn.zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu *************************************************************

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PhD Positions Available in Computational Neuroscience at Simula/UiO
by Kimberly McCabe March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019

The Simula School for Research and Innovation seeks applicants for 3 *PhD positions* offered as part of a larger collaborative PhD programme between Simula, the University of Oslo (UiO), and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). This programme has been named SUURPh (the Simula-UiO-UCSD Research and PhD training programme), and more details can be found on the programme home page <https://www.simula.no/education/educational-partnerships/suurph-programme>, and on the page for SUURPh applicants <https://www.simula.no/education/educational-partnerships/suurph/suurph-appl…> . Detailed descriptions of the projects being offered can be found on the Projects Page <https://www.simula.no/education/educational-partnerships/suurph/available-s…>. Each project will require slightly different expertise and experience, but all are within the scope of *computational biology *and medicine. Thus, Simula and UiO are seeking motivated and independent students from a wide range of training backgrounds, but particularly with a strong working knowledge in computational and quantitative sciences to take up these doctoral fellowships. The duration of SUURPh doctoral fellowships will be 3 years, and the time of initiation will vary depending on the project but can be as early as August 1st 2019. All Simula-based SUURPh fellows will be enrolled as PhD students at the University of Oslo Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty. An additional unique feature of the SUURPh programme is that SUURPh fellows will be required to conduct a portion of their doctoral research in San Diego. As such, all applicants should be prepared and eager to spend a portion of their degree (generally 6 months – 1 year) at UCSD. Applicants are also obligated to meet academic standards for PhD students at UiO, including receipt of a Master’s Degree by June 30, 2019. The deadline for applications is April 15, with hiring decisions expected by mid-June. Details regarding available projects, application requirements, and the hiring process can be found through our online application portals (through Simula <https://www.simula.no/about/job/simula-school-research-and-innovation-seeks…> or UiO <https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/166324/phd-fellowships-avail…>). UiO is separately advertising 4 PhD positions for this programme, and applicants are welcome to rank projects from both the Simula and UiO sections during the application process. Please feel free to forward this announcement to those who may be interested. If you have any questions, you may direct them to the programme coordinator Kim McCabe (kimberly(a)simula.no) Best, Kim Kimberly McCabe SUURPh Programme Coordinator Simula School for Research and Innovation

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post-doc positions at UCL, Space and Memory group of Neil Burgess
by Bicanski, Andrej March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019

Two post-doc positions at University College London, in the Space and Memory group, with Neil Burgess Two post-doc positions are available at the UCL Inst of Cognitive Neuroscience with Neil Burgess’ Space and Memory group (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/icn/people/neil-burgess) Posts are until Sept 2021 in the first instance, extension contingent on further funding. Candidates will perform research in human cognitive and computational neuroscience that should complement the group’s current work, which includes: MEG decoding of sequential planning [1]; 3T and 7T fMRI of neural mechanisms in imagery, memory, navigation [2-4]; the effects of emotional content on memory [5]; intracranial recording in epilepsy patients [6]; computational modelling of imagery, memory and the roles of grid and place cells [7,8]. Researchers will collaborate with related work on grid and place cells in rodent virtual reality [9] and related groups at the ICN, Welcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour and the wider UCL neuroscience community. For details and to apply, please see https://tinyurl.com/yyhr3kzr The deadline is 9th April. selected recent publications: 1. Kornysheva et al (2019) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2019.01.018 2. Horner et al (2016) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2016.01.042 3. Horner et al (2015) https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms8462 4. Grande et al (2017) http://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/4376/presentation/7698 5. Bisby & Burgess (2017) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cobeha.2017.07.012 6. Bush et al (2017) https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1708716114 7. Bicanski & Burgess (2018) https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.33752.001 8. Bicanski & Burgess (2019) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2019.01.077 9. Chen et al (2019) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-08550-1 Dr. Andrej Bicanski Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience University College London 17 Queen Square, WC1N 3AZ London, UK www.andrejbicanski.com<http://www.andrejbicanski.com>

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Tenure-track position: Theoretical and Computational Neurophysics, University of Calgary, Canada
by Nicola, Wilten March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019

Tenure-track position: Theoretical and Computational Neurophysics, University of Calgary, Canada The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of theoretical and computational neurophysics. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program related to the fundamentals of brain and neural dynamics at the intersection of physics and neuroscience. Theoretical, computational and data-driven areas of interest in modeling neural systems include neural dynamics, plasticity, information propagation, and network neuroscience. Link: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/3670741-assistant-professor-theoretical-an… Deadline: May 31, 2019 --- Dr. Jörn Davidsen Associate Professor of Physics & Humboldt Research Fellow University of Calgary www.ucalgary.ca/complexity/davidsen<http://www.ucalgary.ca/complexity/davidsen>

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MSc Neuroscience program University of Freiburg, Germany
by Carsten Mehring March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019

MSc program in Neuroscience - University of Freiburg, Germany We are inviting applications for the interdisciplinary MSc program in Neuroscience at the University of Freiburg, Germany. The program provides theoretical and practical training in neuroscience, covering both the foundations and the latest research in the field. It is taught by lecturers from an international scientific community from three faculties and two neuroscience research centres. The modular course structure caters to the specific backgrounds and research interests of each individual student and we offer specialisations in computational neuroscience, neuro-/optophysiology, neurotechnology and genes,circuiots & behaviour. All courses are taught in English. We welcome applications with a background in natural sciences, mathematics, behavioural sciences, computer science or engineering sciences. The deadline for applications for the October 2019 entry is the 31st of May 2019. Further details can be found on our homepage http://www.mscneuro.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.mscneuro.uni-freiburg.de/> Please contact mscneuro@uni-freiburg,de for further questions. With kind regards Carsten Mehring University of Freiburg

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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE, Beijing, August 2019
by Rava A. da Silveira March 16, 2019

March 16, 2019

*CNeuro**: International Summer School and Workshop* *in Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience* *Tsinghua University, Beijing (August 2019)* *Background* How intelligence and behavior emerge from complex and intricate interactions within the brain remain important and unsolved mysteries in modern science. In the last decade, we have seen rapid progress in experimental tools that now make it possible to monitor and manipulate brain circuits in unprecedented detail. This research area presents both challenges and opportunities for experimentalists and theoreticians. The complexity and dynamics of the brain make it difficult to tackle its mechanisms and functions with experimental approaches alone. Mathematical theory is pivotal for obtaining new insights and for guiding experiment, as well as for identifying and unifying concepts and principles of brain functions. The aim of the two-week summer school and workshop will be to introduce students with strong quantitative background (e.g., in mathematics, theoretical physics, computer science, or engineering) to the emerging field of theoretical and computational neuroscience. The course will also bring together leading scientists in theoretical and computational neuroscience. We envision a collaborative environment where faculty and students will have in-depth discussions on topics in the frontier of neuroscience. The course will be a pedagogical basis for new students, introducing them to advanced mathematical methods and modeling approaches that are currently being used and developed to understand brain functions. *Time* 15 – 29 August 2019 *Location* The summer school will be held at the Tsinghua Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence (THBI), at Tsinghua University, in Beijing. THBI is a flagship project of the university. It is a new interdisciplinary research institute recently established by Tsinghua University, with dedicated faculty positions and research space. The institute aims to conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research across the fields of systems and computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The institute occupies three floors in a newly renovated building with large classrooms for teaching and computer labs, and ample offices for visiting scholars. *Organizers* Xiaoqin Wang, Johns Hopkins University and Tsinghua University Aravi Samuel, Harvard University Rava Azeredo da Silveira, Ecole Normale Supérieure Quan Wen, University of Science and Technology of China Sen Song, Tsinghua University *Faculty* Yoram Burak, The Hebrew University Dmitri Chklovskii, Flatiron Institute, Simons Foundation Michael Hausser, University of College London Yu Hu, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Dezhe Jin, Penn State University Jian Liu, University of Leicester Cengiz Pehlevan, Harvard University Aravi Samuel, Harvard University Rava Azeredo da Silveira, Ecole Normale Supérieure Sen Song, Tsinghua University Louis Tao, Peking University Srinivas Turaga, Janelia Research Campus Xiaoqin Wang, Johns Hopkins University and Tsinghua University Quan Wen, University of Science and Technology of China Kechen Zhang, John Hopkins University *Applications* Please send a CV and a statement of purpose to thbi(a)tsinghua.edu.cn Application deadline: *20 May 2019* *Housing* International students will be housed on the Tsinghua University campus.

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