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IMRF2020 postponed to June 07-10 2021 in Ulm, Germany

by Marc Ernst

Dear participants of the IMRF, Although, the COVID-19 situation is getting better in some places around the world, it is still getting worse in a lot of other places, and travelling to and from Germany is still far away from normal. Additionally, distancing restrictions apply and will likely apply for quite some more time (maybe until a vaccination has been found), which would not allow us to host as many people as anticipated at the venue we reserved in October 2020. As many other conferences, we also considered moving to an online format for the IMRF meeting (https://cops.ifp.uni-ulm.de/imrf2020/ <https://cops.ifp.uni-ulm.de/imrf2020/>). However, we feel the community would not benefit as much as having a meeting in person. Therefore, we decided to postpone the IMRF meeting once again (and hopefully for the last time) to June 07-10, 2021. Abstract submission and registration will stay open. All abstracts already submitted will further be considered. However, as there may be new data or insights gathered even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can of course log on and adapt your abstracts until the new deadline for abstract submission. Same applies for the symposia already accepted. However, as the symposia have already gone through a review process, we would check these changes again and in case of substantial revisions we would probably re-review them again. We will announce the new deadlines for submission and registration in due time. The abstract submission and registration page can be found here: https://cops.ifp.uni-ulm.de/imrf2020/index.php/imrf-2020/registration-submi… <https://cops.ifp.uni-ulm.de/imrf2020/index.php/imrf-2020/registration-submi…> Also for those who already registered, your registrations will stay valid. Others can register at any time. The new registration deadlines will also be announced soon. Sorry for the inconvenience this second postponement may cause and thanks for your understanding. Be safe and stay healthy!!!! Best, Mac Ernst on behalf of the IMRF Organizers.

July 15, 2020

Professorship position in explainable/interpretable Machine Learning

by Jörg Lücke

Dear list, Let me draw your attention to a currently advertised position on explainable / interpretable learning algorithms. The position is in the Health Sciences but researchers with a data analysis background interested in developing in the direction of health data analysis are of interest. Also candidates with a computational neuroscience background or a robotics background are of interest. So the spectrum of potential candidate profiles is relatively broad. Please see the following link for the official advertisement. https://uol.de/stellen/?stelle=67364 The position is a German W2 Professorship position (similar Associate Professor). Thanks and best wishes, Jörg Lücke -- Jörg Lücke (PhD) Professor and Head of the Machine Learning Lab Department of Medical Physics and Acoustics School of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Oldenburg 26111 Oldenburg Germany www.uol.de/ml

July 15, 2020

CNS*2020 Workshop on "Multi-disciplinary approaches to quantify and model calcium signaling in nervous systems and beyond", July 21-22, 2020 (8.30 am-5 pm BST / GMT+1)

by Maurizio De Pittà

Dear colleagues, Please share it with your contacts. I am delighted to be able to share with you the finalized program of the forthcoming Workshop on "Multi-disciplinary approaches to quantify and model calcium signaling in nervous systems and beyond," July 21-22, 2020 (8.30 am-5 pm BST / GMT+1) as part of the CNS*2020 Virtual Conference. Workshop website: https://sites.google.com/view/cns2020-calcium-workshop/home We are joining together some of the prominent scientists in the field, touching a whole range of topics and approaches, ranging from techniques and machine learning tools to acquire calcium signals in living systems, to modeling in neurons, synapses, glial and other systems of the body. Confirmed speakers (in alphabetical order): Amit Agarwal, Heidelberg University, Germany Johnatan Aljadeff, University of California at San Diego, USA Alexey Brazhe, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia Pengxing Cao, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne, Australia Evan Cresswell-Clay, National Institute of Health, USA & The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics, Spain Silvina Ponce Dawson, Department of Physics, FCEN-UBA & IFIBA, CONICET-UBA, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Martin Falcke, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine Berlin, Germany Johannes Friedrich, Simons Foundation, USA Andrea Giovannucci, UNC-Chapel Hill/North Carolina State University, USA Michael Graupner, Université de Paris, CNRS, SPPIN, France Shawn Means, School of Natural and Computer Sciences, Massey University, New Zealand Vijai Rajagopal, University of Melbourne, AUS Leonid Savtchenko & Dimitri Rusakov, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, UK Simon Schultz, Centre for Neurotechnology and Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, UK Alexey Semyanov, Shemyakin and Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia Ivo Siekmann, Department of Applied Mathematics, Liverpool John Moores University, UK Alexander Skupin, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg James Sneyd, The University of Auckland, New Zealand Ghanim Ullah, University of South Florida, USA Agne Tilūnaitė, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne, Australia Ruediger Thul, The University of Nottingham, UK Attendance to the online Workshop is FREE but requires registration to the CNS*2020 meeting (this year free of charge). More Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N45m5I4lZ4wUX4kOkxgPqEK4yeIdADuKgdqPuBF… Schedule of the Workshop's talks, along with Crowdcast links for individual sessions may be found on the Sched page of CNS*2020: https://cns2020online.sched.com/overview/type/Workshop/W02%3A+Calcium+signa… CALCIUM WORKSHOP webpage: https://sites.google.com/view/cns2020-calcium-workshop/home Thank you for your consideration. The workshop organizers: Pengxing Cao, University of Melbourne, Australia Maurizio De Pitta, Basque Center for Applied Mathematics, Spain Ivo Siekmann, Liverpool John Moores University, UK ----- Maurizio De Pitta' Research Fellow MCEN -- Group of Mathematical, Computational and Experimental Neuroscience BCAM -- Basque Center of Applied Mathematics https://sites.google.com/site/mauriziodepitta/home

July 14, 2020

Postdoc position at the Research Center Juelich

by Daun, Silvia

Dear All, I have a Postdoc postion to offer in my lab: "Researchers at the subinstitute Cognitive Neuroscience (INM-3) investigate the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive (dys-) function in healthy subjects and patients suffering from neurological and psychiatric disorders. Functional imaging (PET, MRI) and electrophysiological methods (EEG, TMS, tDCS) are combined with computational approaches. The successful candidate will investigate how neural information processing within the human motor system is impaired by (non-)pathological aging under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Silvia Daun. We are looking to recruit a Postdoc - Cognitive Neuroscience / Computational Neurology at the Research Center Juelich Your Job: • Design, acquisition and analysis of EEG data from healthy subjects and stroke patients • Development of analysis algorithms and mathematical models • Presentation and publication of the results • Interaction with team members and collaborators from Psychology, Medicine, and Computational Neuroscience Your Profile: • Completed study in Computer Science, Computational Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering including an excellent doctoral degree • Significant programming skills (preferably in Matlab or Python) • Keen interest in cognitive and systems neuroscience • Experience with the conduction of EEG experiments • Proven scientific achievements as evidenced by publications in international, peer-reviewed journals • Interest in combining basic research and translational research on stroke patients • Good command of English • High social competence and organizational talent • High motivation Our Offer: • Exciting working environment on an attractive research campus with excellent infrastructure, located between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen • A stimulating, collaborative, and international research environment • A comprehensive further training programme • Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and private life • Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours • Limited for 3 years with possible longer-term prospects • Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade EG 13 TVöD-Bund Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations. We also welcome applications from disabled persons." To apply, please follow the link: https://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dna/2020-212-E… All the best, Silvia Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Silvia Daun Kognitive Neurowissenschaften Institut für Neurowissenschaften und Medizin (INM-3) Forschungszentrum Jülich Leo-Brandt-Str. 5 52425 Jülich Telefon: 02461-61-8638 Telefax: 02461-61-9853 Email: s.daun(a)fz-juelich.de und Professorin für Computational Neuroscience - Modeling Neural Network Function Zoologisches Institut Universität zu Köln Biowissenschaftliches Zentrum, Zi. 1.104 Zülpicher-Straße 47b 50674 Köln Telefon: 0221-470-3829 Telefax: 0221-470-4889 Email: silvia.daun(a)uni-koeln.de http://www.neuro.uni-koeln.de/neuro-gruhn-staff-sg.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 13, 2020

job post: machine learning research scientist at NIMH

by Francisco Pereira

*** HIRING: machine learning research scientist The Machine Learning Team at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Bethesda, MD, has an open position for a machine learning research scientist. The NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders and neuroscience, and part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). *** About the NIMH Machine Learning Team Our mission is to help NIMH scientists use machine learning methods to address a diverse set of research problems in clinical and cognitive psychology and neuroscience. These range from identifying biomarkers for aiding diagnoses to creating and testing models of mental processes in healthy subjects. We work with many different data types, including very large brain imaging datasets from various imaging modalities, behavioral data, and picture and text corpora. We have excellent computational resources, both of our own (tens of GPUs for deep learning) and shared within the NIH (a cluster with hundreds of thousands of CPUs, and hundreds of GPUs). As a machine learning research group, we develop new methods and publish in the main machine learning conferences (e.g. NeurIPS and ICLR), as well as in psychology and neuroscience journals. Many of our problems require devising research approaches that combine imaging and non-imaging data, and leveraging structured knowledge resources (databases, scientific literature, etc) to generate explanations and hypotheses. You can find more about our work and publications at https://cmn.nimh.nih.gov/mlt *** About the position We are seeking candidates who are capable of combining machine learning, statistical, and domain-specific computational tools to solve practical data analysis challenges (e.g. designing experiments, generating and testing statistical hypotheses, training and interpreting predictive models, and developing novel models and methods). Additionally, candidates should be capable of visualizing and communicating findings to a broad scientific audience, as well as explaining the details of relevant methods to researchers in a variety of domains. Desirable experience that is not required, but will be considered very favorably: - neuroimaging data processing and analysis (any MRI modality, as well as MEG and EEG) - other types of neural data (e.g. neural recording, calcium imaging) - modelling of human and animal learning and decision-making - Bayesian statistical modelling Finally, you should have demonstrable experience coding in languages currently used in data-intensive, scientific computing, such as Python, MATLAB or R. Experience with handling large datasets in high performance computing settings is also very valuable. Although this position requires a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline, we will consider applicants from a variety of backgrounds, as their research experience is the most important factor. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to establish a research career in method development and applications driven by scientific and clinical needs. Given our access to a variety of collaborators and large or unique datasets, there is ample opportunity to match research interests with novel research problems. We also maintain collaborations outside of the NIH, driven by our own research interests. If you would like to be considered for this position, please send francisco.pereira(a)nih.gov a CV, with your email serving as cover letter. If you already have a research statement, please feel free to send that as well. There is no need for reference letters at this stage. Other inquiries are also welcome. Thank you for your attention and interest!

July 12, 2020

Two Research (PhD) Positions in Machine Learning Theory and Applications - Oldenburg University, Germany

by Jörg Lücke

The Machine Learning Lab at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, is seeking to fill two positions for doctoral researchers Our Machine Learning Lab conducts mathematically grounded research on novel approaches in Machine Learning with a focus on probabilistic generative approaches including deep generative models. Examples are deep variational autoencoders, deep mixture models, and Bayesian networks. Our research projects are conducted in collaboration with leading international labs, and we publish in leading international journals and present on leading conferences. Our interests are in understanding methods and in developing novel approaches to solve difficult problems in Machine Learning. We are interested in problems with strong data corruptions, strong noise and in problems with few data or few labels. Furthermore, we are in general interested in the development of novel approaches that significantly improve learning efficiency (with applications to Big Data). At the same time, we model neural information processing using Machine Learning models in order to understand the nature of biological intelligence. The two positions will both allow for basic research, and they will both allow for applications to data for tasks such as data enhancement (denoising, inpainting, deblurring), unsupervised and semi-supervised learning, super-resolution, outlier detection etc. Part of one position has a focus on addressing such tasks for medical data. Ideal candidates have a strong background in a theoretical subject and/or a high interest in further advancing Machine Learning methods such as variational optimization. Example degrees that qualify for the positions are degrees in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, in the Data Sciences or degrees of related disciplines. Strong programming skills are a big plus. Candidates have to hold a MSc degree or have to be sufficiently close to obtaining one. Interested researchers are invited to apply for both positions simultaneously (please indicate in the cover letter). This is an informal description of the positions. The only officially relevant descriptions can be found here (please follow the instructions therein): https://uol.de/stellen/?stelle=67425 https://uol.de/stellen/?stelle=67430 Both positions are funded for 2.5 / 3 years with an intention for extensions. Oldenburg is a nice and affordable place to live, and is located within 40mins travel time of the North Sea coast. It is part of the Bremen/Oldenburg metropolitan region of Germany with close cultural and academic links to Dutch cities like Groningen across the German/Dutch border. The application deadline for the positions is July 19, 2020. -- Prof. Dr. Jörg Lücke Leiter Abteilung Machine Learning Department für Medizinische Physik und Akustik Fakultät für Medizin und Gesundheitswissenschaften Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg D-26111 Oldenburg www.uol.de/ml

July 10, 2020

Workshop: Open data, tools, and models from the Allen Institute supporting systematic computational studies in neuroscience

by Anton Arkhipov

Dear Colleagues, The Workshop “Open data, tools, and models from the Allen Institute supporting systematic computational studies in neuroscience” will take place online on July 21-23, 2020, as a part of the 29th Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting (CNS*2020). Join us at the Workshop to learn about unique open datasets, software tools, and computational models from the Allen Institute and to discuss how the community can utilize these free resources to support and inform computational and theoretical work. To attend, please register for CNS*2020 at https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2020 <https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2020%0b>The registration is free. When: July 21-23, 2020, 8:00am-12:00pm, Pacific Time Workshop Reference: W6 Workshop Organizers: Anton Arkhipov (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Saskia de Vries (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Nuno da Costa (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Confirmed Speakers: Michael Buice (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Forrest Collman (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Eva Dyer (Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA) Gaute Einevoll (University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway) Michael Hawrylycz (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Tim Jarsky (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Jerome Lecoq (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Gabriela Michel (Janelia Research Campus, Ashburn, VA) Stefan Mihalas (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Lydia Ng (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Blake Richards (McGill University, Montreal, Canada) Josh Siegle (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Bosiljka Tasic (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Jennifer Whitesell (Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA) Joel Zylberberg (York University, Toronto, Canada) Further details: https://alleninstitute.org/what-we-do/brain-science/events-training/2020-cn… We hope to see you there! Best wishes, Anton. Anton Arkhipov Associate Investigator T: 206.548.8414 [cidimage001.png(a)01D5F0E2.E3F24C00] www.alleninstitute.org<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alleni…>

July 10, 2020

9th International Summer School in Biomedical Engineering (2020)

by Dölker Eva-Maria TU Ilmenau

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that we have an excellent list of lecturers at the 9th International Summer School in Biomedical Engineering (2020) hold from 5th-11th August 2020 in Augustinerkloster in Erfurt, Germany. The program can be found on the summer school webpage: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/bmti/wissenschaftliche-veranstaltungen/summer-sch… We are currently accepting PhD students and advanced Master students applications. Registration info can be found at the point "General Information". Please send any enquiries to Eva-Maria Dölker <eva-maria.doelker(a)tu-ilmenau.de<mailto:eva-maria.doelker@tu-ilmenau.de>>. Best regards, Eva-Maria Dölker Organization of the Summer School

July 9, 2020

FENS Workshop on Glial interfaces: Technology & Methods to uncover the 4D glial role in brain function & dysfunction

by Maurizio De Pittà

Dear colleagues, please mark it on your calendar and disseminate among your contacts: https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/fens2020/attendee/confcal/show/session/281 This year's FENS Forum of Neuroscience, which will take place online due to the ongoing Covid19 health emergency, will feature a multidisciplinary workshop on "Glial Interfaces: Technology & Methods to uncover the 4D glial role in brain function & dysfunction" on Saturday, July 11, 2020, 9 am-11.30 am (BST: British Summer Time, GMT+1). *** Program at a glance: Multiscale excitation and recording of astrocytes signaling and conductance by nanostructured devices, Valentina Benfenati, National Research Council, CNR-ISOF, Italy, Exposure to graphene oxide alters astrocyte homeostasis and astrocyte-to-neuron communication, Fabrizia Cesca, University of Trieste, Italy. Lessons learned from a tissue-engineered 3D model of the glial scar, Ana Paula Pêgo, Institute for Bioengineering (INEB), and Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (I3S), Portugal. Reverse engineering neuron-glial interactions: An overarching approach from cellular biophysics to medicine, Maurizio De Pitta, Basque Center for Applied Mathematics, Spain. Exploring the structure, neuronal content, and functional significance of astrocytic domains of behaving animals with CLARITY and 2-photon imaging, Adi Doron, The Hebrew University, Israel. The color of pain: Technology advances allowing the future objective quantification, Mark Hutchinson, University of Adelaide, Australia. *** A Live Q&A session will follow the workshop. For further information: https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/fens2020/attendee/confcal/show/session/281 Thank you for your consideration. Maurizio De Pitta ----- Maurizio De Pitta' Research Fellow MCEN -- Group of Mathematical, Computational and Experimental Neuroscience BCAM -- Basque Center of Applied Mathematics https://sites.google.com/site/mauriziodepitta/home

July 9, 2020

Call for papers: GEM 2021 - workshop on generative episodic memory

by Vinita Samarasinghe

Call For Papers: *GEM 2021**- Generative Episodic Memory: Interdisciplinary perspectives from psychology, neuroscience and philosophy* https://for2812.rub.de/gem2021 16-18 February 2021 /Ruhr University Bochum, Germany/ The DFG-funded research consortium “FOR 2812 – Constructing scenarios of the past” https://for2812.rub.de is proud to announce a call for papers for its first workshop on generative episodic memory. Depending on the public health situation in February next year, the workshop will be in-person, virtual or a hybrid event. We invite submissions for talks and posters https://easychair.org/cfp/gem2021. Episodic memories are widely regarded as memories of personally experienced events. Early concepts about episodic memory were based on the storage model, according to which experiential content is preserved in memory and later retrieved. However, overwhelming empirical evidence suggests that the content of episodic memory is – at least to a certain degree – constructed in the act of remembering. Even though very few contemporary researchers would oppose this view of episodic memory as a generative process, it has not become the standard paradigm of empirical memory research. This is particularly true for studies of the neural correlates of episodic memory. Further hindering progress are large conceptual differences regarding episodic memory across different fields, such as neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology. This interdisciplinary workshop therefore aims to bring together researchers from all relevant fields to advance the state of the art in the research on generative episodic memory. FOR 2812 “Constructing scenarios of the past: A new framework in episodic memory” consists of 9 researchers. Seven from the Ruhr University Bochum and two from the University of Münster. The consortium adopts an interdisciplinary approach and investigates generative episodic memory from a conceptual, modeling, and experimental perspective using a common conceptual framework: scenario construction. Keynote Speakers: Karl-Heinz Bäuml - University Regensburg, Germany Dorthe Berntsen - Aarhus University, Denmark Amy Criss - University of Syracuse, USA Dorothea Debus - University of Konstanz, Germany David Huber - University of Massachusetts, USA Sarah Robins - University of Kansas, USA Deadlines [GMT +1 (CET)]: Abstract submission - 15.11.2020 Notification of acceptance - 19.12.2020 Submission guidelines: Abstracts must be submitted in English and be no longer than 1 page. Submitted work must be original and unpublished. Abstracts must be submitted electronically through the GEM 2021 paper submission site on EasyChair https://easychair.org/cfp/gem2021. Authors will receive confirmation of receipt of their abstracts including an ID number after submission. You can edit your submission at any time before the deadline. We will consider only the final version. Program committee: Nikolai Axmacher - Faculty of Psychology - Ruhr University Bochum Sen Cheng - Institute for Neural Computation - Ruhr University Bochum Gerald Echterhoff - Faculty of Psychology - University of Münster Albert Newen - Faculty of Philosophy - Ruhr University Bochum Ricarda Schubotz - Faculty of Psychology - University of Münster Markus Werning - Faculty of Philosophy - Ruhr University Bochum Laurenz Wiskott - Institute for Neural Computation - Ruhr University Bochum Oliver Wolf - Faculty of Psychology - Ruhr University Bochum All questions regarding the workshop should be emailed to for2812(a)rub.de Coordinator - Vinita Samarasinghe Secretary - Christiane Dahl -- Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26 Postfachnummer 110 Universitätstr. 150 44801 Bochum Tel: +49 (0) 234 32 27996 Email: samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de

July 9, 2020

Fully funded Ph.D. Studentship in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience

by Wong-Lin, Kongfatt

Applications are invited for a fully funded 3-year Ph.D. studentship in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience at Ulster University, UK. This Ph.D. project aims to develop computational modelling techniques to understand brain and behavioural data across primate species, and to apply techniques in computational neuroscience particularly biologically based neural network modelling to elucidate the mechanisms underlying abstract decision making. This Ph.D. project is part of an externally funded international collaboration: Prof. Michael Shadlen at Columbia University (USA), Prof. Stephan Bickel at Northwell-Hofstra School of Medicine (USA), Prof. Redmond O'Connell at Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), Prof. Simon Kelly at University College Dublin (Ireland), and Dr. KongFatt Wong-Lin at Ulster University (UK). Some relevant references: (i) O'Connell RG, Shadlen MN, Wong-Lin K, Kelly SP. Bridging Neural and Computational Viewpoints on Perceptual Decision-Making. Trends Neurosci. 2018;41(11):838‐852. doi:10.1016/j.tins.2018.06.005 (ii) Atiya NAA, Rañó I, Prasad G, Wong-Lin K. A neural circuit model of decision uncertainty and change-of-mind. Nat Commun. 2019;10(1):2287. doi:10.1038/s41467-019-10316-8 (iii) O'Connell RG, Dockree PM, Kelly SP. A supramodal accumulation-to-bound signal that determines perceptual decisions in humans. Nat Neurosci. 2012;15(12):1729‐1735. doi:10.1038/nn.3248 This timely and exciting project is available in the Computer Science Research Institute and is tenable in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Magee Campus. The successful Ph.D. candidate will benefit from the expertise of Ulster’s Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning, and Computational Biology communities, and will interact closely with experimental collaborators. The student will gain valuable skills and knowledge in computational and mathematical modelling, biological signal processing, machine learning, high-performance computing, mathematics/statistics, and brain sciences. All applicants should hold a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Neuroscience, Biology, or a cognate area. Applications will be considered on a competitive basis with regard to the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and interests. Successful candidates will enrol as of 1st January 2021, on a full-time programme of research studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The Ph.D. studentship will comprise fees together with an annual stipend and will be awarded for a period of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress. Additional financial support may be available from research funding. If you wish to discuss your proposal or receive advice on this project please contact: Dr. KongFatt Wong-Lin, email: k.wong-lin(a)ulster.ac.uk . Procedure: For more information on applying: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege Apply online: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd?type=funded The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 31st August 2020. Interviews will be held in September 2020, and starting date is on 1st January 2021. ------------------- Dr. KongFatt Wong-Lin Reader Intelligent Systems Research Centre School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems Ulster University, UK https://www.ulster.ac.uk/staff/k-wong-lin This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information which is covered by legal, professional or other privilege. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager at postmaster(a)ulster.ac.uk and delete this email immediately. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ulster University. The University's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried out on them may be recorded to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Ulster University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of a separate attachment, the text of email is not intended to form a binding contract. Correspondence to and from the University may be subject to requests for disclosure by 3rd parties under relevant legislation. The Ulster University was founded by Royal Charter in 1984 and is registered with company number RC000726 and VAT registered number GB672390524.The primary contact address for Ulster University in Northern Ireland is Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry BT52 1SA

July 8, 2020

PhD Position at the Brain Circuits and Behavior Lab, IDIBAPS, Barcelona

by DE LA ROCHA, JAIME(IDIBAPS)

We are offering a PhD position in the Brain Circuits and Behavior Lab (IDIBAPS, Barcelona) to participate, under the supervision of Jaime de la Rocha, in the ERA-NET project titled A neurocomputational biomarker assay for schizophrenia based on E/I-balance. The project aims to perform perceptual discrimination experiments in mice lacking the GluN1 subunit of NMDA receptors in PV cells, a known murine model for schizophrenia (SCZ). High-throughput behavioral experiments will be combined with neural population recordings and optogenetic manipulations to elucidate the relation between NMDA hypofunction, altered E/I balance in cortical circuits and perceptual discrimination deficits. The candidate will be part of the Brain Circuits and Behavior Lab in IDIBAPS (Barcelona) an interdisciplinary group led by Albert Compte and Jaime de la Rocha, which integrates students from different backgrounds and combines human and animal experiments with computational modeling to address questions related with perceptual decision making, learning and working memory (see braincircuitsbehavior.org<http://braincircuitsbehavior.org/>). IDIBAPS is a well-recognized biomedical research institute in Spain, located in the heart of Barcelona (www.clinicbarcelona.org/en/idibaps<http://www.clinicbarcelona.org/en/idibaps>). Our group is also an active member of the BARCCSYN community, a large and lively network of Systems and Computational Neuroscience Groups in Barcelona which offers a rich and stimulating environment for international students and postdocs (see barccsyn.org<http://barccsyn.org/>). The PhD project will take place in the context of a broader ERA-NET consortium formed by Philpp Sterzer (Charité), Tobias Donner (Univ. Hamburg UKE), Peter Uhlhaas (Univ. of Glasgow) and Srdjan Ostojic (Ecole Normale Supérieure). The goal of the full project is to use theoretical circuit models, human EEG/MEG experiments in SCZ patients and population recordings in mice to identify behavioral and neurophysiological biomarkers of SCZ. The candidate should have completed two degrees: a bachelor degree in either Biology, Psychology, Physics or Computer Science (or related), and a Masters in Neuroscience (or similar). She/he should have a strong interest in carrying out animal experiments, learning modern electrophysiology methods together with state-of-the-art quantitative data analysis techniques. She/he should contact Jaime de la Rocha (jrochav(a)clinic.cat<mailto:jrochav@clinic.cat>) and provide a motivation letter, a CV and the name of at least two referees. Gross annual salary will be 21.7k€ and the position’s starting date will be October 1st, although exceptions may apply. Students from under-represented ethnical groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications will be evaluated from July 31st on, until the position is filled. ******************************* Jaime de la Rocha Group Leader at IDIBAPS c. Rosselló 149-153 Barcelona, 08036 Spain Tel. (+34)932275400 (4307)

July 8, 2020

[announcement] Dynamics Days Digital 2020: 24-26 August 2020

by desroche

Dear All, We are pleased to announce Dynamics Days Digital 2020 https://www.danieleavitabile.com/ddd2020/ <https://www.danieleavitabile.com/ddd2020/> Participation to the event is free of charge, but registration to our website is mandatory. Oral contributions are now closed, but poster submissions remain open through our website, until the 12th of July 2020. We confirm participation from the following plenary speakers: * Albert-László Barabási (Northeastern University, USA) * Nancy Kopell (Boston University, USA) * Corinna Ulcigrai (University of Zürich, Switzerland) Accepted minisymposia include: * Network dynamics in biological systems * Stochastic Oscillators * New Twists on Reaction-Diffusion Phenomena * Data-driven modeling of stochastic nonlinear dynamics: theory and computing * Symmetry breaking in collective behavior: swarming, flocking and chimeras * Complex network approaches for modelling system dynamics * Dimensional Reduction Methods for Coupled Oscillator Networks: Future directions * Dynamics of complex networks: from nature to technology * Complex dynamics in biological and synthetic cells * Dynamic properties from observations - mathematical methods and applications * Coordination of biological processes via traveling waves * Nonlinear wave patterns in biology * Singular Limits and Asymptotics-Adapted Numerical Schemes for Nonlinear Wave Equations * Smooth ergodic theory * Modelling the dynamics of Covid-19 Pandemic * Multiple scales in mathematical neuroscience We look forward to hosting you. The Organising Committee: Daniele Avitabile (chair) Peter Ashwin Christian Bick Mathieu Desroches

July 8, 2020

CNS*2020 Online Meeting starts **July 18**

by Martin Zapotocky

Organization for Computational Neurosciences 2885 Sanford Ave SW #15359 Grandville, MI 49418 USA* * The *29th Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting (CNS*2020) *will take place online on *July 18--22*. *Registration is free of charge*. In addition to the Main Meeting sessions, the conference hosts 10 tutorials/showcases and 10 workshops, for a total of *over 200 oral and 200 poster presentations*. Keynote addresses will be given by Matt Botvinick, Zhaoping Li, Geoff Goodhill, and Daniel Polani. To gain access to the meeting schedule and the online sessions, please register at https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2020 You can then use the CNS*2020 Sched instance to assemble a personalized meeting agenda. We hope that you will join us and the 1,200 already registered participants at the CNS*2020 Online Meeting. -- Martin Zapotocky, Ph.D. Institute of Physiology, Czech Academy of Sciences Videnska 1083 14220 Prague 4, Czech Republic URL: www.biomed.cas.cz/~zapotocky Tel: +420-241-062-708 Email: zapotocky(a)biomed.cas.cz Upozorneni: Neni-li v teto zprave vyslovne uvedeno jinak, ma tato E-mailova zprava nebo jeji prilohy pouze informativni charakter. Tato zprava ani jeji prilohy v zadnem ohledu ustavy AV CR, v.v.i. k nicemu nezavazuji. Text teto zpravy nebo jejich priloh neni navrhem na uzavreni smlouvy, ani prijetim pripadneho navrhu na uzavreni smlouvy, ani jinym pravnim jednanim smerujicim k uzavreni jakekoliv smlouvy a nezaklada predsmluvni odpovednost ustavu AV CR, v.v.i. Disclaimer: If not expressly stated otherwise, this e-mail message (including any attached files) is intended purely for informational purposes and does not represent a binding agreement on the part of Institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The text of this message and its attachments cannot be considered as a proposal to conclude a contract, neither the acceptance of a proposal to conclude a contract, nor any other legal act leading to concluding any contract; nor does it create any pre-contractual liability on the part of Institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

July 8, 2020

Postdoc position in computational neuroscience at University of Pittsburgh

by Chengcheng Huang

The Huang group at the University of Pittsburgh has a postdoc position available immediately for computational modeling to understand how recurrent connections with synaptic plasticity shape the time scales in the auditory cortex. This position is part of a collaboration with Prof. Tobias Teichert and Prof. Dean Salisbury from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. This project aims to use a combination of modeling, electrophysiology and EEG recordings to investigate the circuit mechanisms underlying auditory refractoriness, as well as auditory dysfunction in Schizophrenia. In general, our group is interested in how different task and stimulus contexts change neuronal responses and the implications on neural coding. Other ongoing projects in the group include circuit models of interneuron subtypes and attentional modulation on information flow. The position is funded for two years, with an initial one-year appointment, and it can be possibly extended to three years. The project is funded by a Brain Initiative grant. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field, such as computational neuroscience, mathematics, physics or engineering. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from under-represented groups. Interested applicants should email a CV and a brief research statement to Dr. Chengcheng Huang (huangc(a)pitt.edu) -- Dr. Chengcheng Huang Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience and Department of Mathematics University of Pittsburgh

July 7, 2020

Two PhD positions in computational neuroscience at the University of Amsterdam

by Jorge Mejias

Dear all, We have two PhD positions in computational neuroscience available at the Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Group at the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam (the Netherlands). Both positions are funded by the Human Brain Project (HBP-SGA3) and will be co-supervised by Cyriel Pennartz, head of the Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Group, and Jorge Mejias, Principal Investigator of Computational Neuroscience. Position #1: The main objective of this PhD project is to develop a large, biologically plausible model of a cortical architecture that is trained for predictive object and scene representations and performs cognitive operations on these representations, such as scene segmentation, object categorization and object constancy in the face of variable sensory input. The candidate will closely collaborate with other computational neuroscientists, experimental neuroscientists, theoreticians and machine learning experts across different research teams in Europe. For this position, we are seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate with a Master's degree in computational neuroscience or closely related field with a strong background in modeling neural networks or, alternatively, a MSc in machine learning/AI or biomedical, electronic or automation engineering, computer science, physics or a closely related field with a clear background or affinity for brain-inspired modeling. Strong programming skills in Python and experience in machine learning and (deep) neural network modeling is desirable. English is the official language of the lab, therefore good English communication skills are expected. Position #2: The main objective of this PhD project is to develop a biologically realistic computational model of multi-area cortical circuits involved in multisensory perception, categorization and sensory prediction. We will build a model constrained by state-of-the-art neuroanatomical data, which will include biologically relevant information such as cortical laminar structure, multiple cell types, and biologically realistic learning rules for synaptic plasticity. The model will be able categorize stimuli in simple multisensory tasks and will provide computational predictions on neural activity which we will compare to experimental data from collaborators. The candidate will also closely collaborate with other computational neuroscientists, experimental neuroscientists, theoreticians and machine learning experts across different research teams in Europe. For this position, we are seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate with a Master's degree in computational neuroscience or closely related field (with a focus on modeling biological neural systems) or, alternatively, an MSc in physics, mathematics or a closely related field and a clear background or affinity for brain modeling. Strong mathematical skills including calculus, linear algebra, dynamical systems and complex systems, as well as strong computational skills (Python, NEST) are desirable. English is the official language of the lab, therefore good English communication skills are expected. For both positions, we offer a full-time appointment for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive performance evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance to courses and (international) meetings. The gross monthly salary will range from €2,395 in the first year to €3,061 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scale for PhD candidates. Additional benefits include a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus (8% and 8.3% of the gross annual salary, respectively) and generous vacation, pension and social security conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. Candidates coming from abroad might also be eligible for highly attractive tax benefits. The lab is located in the state-of-the art facilities of the Science Park at the University of Amsterdam, with good communications with other academic facilities and research centers in the city. The University of Amsterdam is a top research university with a strong focus on the research area of brain and cognition. As one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, Amsterdam has a rich historical and cultural heritage that includes the UNESCO World Heritage city center and canals, dozens of world-class museums and restaurants, and an exciting nightlife. The city promotes a healthy lifestyle with plenty of outdoor life, parks and recreational areas, an excellent bicycle path network, and an expat-friendly environment. The application deadline for both positions is July 24th, 2020. Candidates may apply to both positions, but they are asked to indicate their preference for any of them. Applications may only be submitted online by following the links below (where more detailed information about both positions is provided): Position #1: https://sils.uva.nl/shared/uva/en/vacancies/2020/06/20-352-phd-candidate-in… Position #2: https://sils.uva.nl/shared/uva/en/vacancies/2020/06/20-353-phd-candidate-in… Please include a letter of motivation and a CV, combined in one single pdf document. Make sure to mention the months (not just years) in your CV when referring to your education and work experience. To enable us to process your application immediately, please quote the vacancy number for the position you are applying for (20-352 for project #1, 20-353 for project #2). For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Jorge Mejias (j.f.mejias at uva.nl). Kind regards, Jorge F. Mejias, PhD Assistant Professor of Computational Neuroscience Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Group Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences University of Amsterdam, 1098XH Amsterdam The Netherlands www.ugr.es/~jmejias -- Jorge F. Mejias, PhD Assistant Professor Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences University of Amsterdam, 1098XH Amsterdam The Netherlands www.ugr.es/~jmejias

July 7, 2020

Virtual Telluride Neuromorphic Engineering Workshop (July 27-31 2020)

by Emre Neftci

We are happy to announce a Virtual Telluride Neuromorphic Cognition Engineering Workshop 2020 (https://tellurideneuromorphic.org/) this year in replacement of our usual Workshop in Telluride. The workshop will take place from July 27 to July 31 (8am to 10am PDT, or 17:00 to 19:00 CET). The format will be a week of lectures and tutorials on current topics in neuromorphic engineering (two hours per day) followed by four hands-on, collaborative challenges which will be carried out in the month of August. The results of the challenges will be presented on September 10 and 11. More up-to-date information on the list of speakers and the challenges can be found at the 2020 Neuromorphic Workshop website (https://sites.google.com/view/telluride2020/home) The workshop is free to attend and is open to everyone upon registration. Please pass this announcement to other interested parties. Regards, The Telluride Neuromorphic Cognition Engineering 2020 Organizing Committee -- Emre Neftci, PhD, Assistant Professor, Neuromorphic Machine Intelligence Lab (http://nmi-lab.org/) Department of Cognitive Sciences, 2308 Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway Building, UC Irvine 92697-5100

July 7, 2020

PhD Position on the Brain, Language and Multilingualism

by Narly Golestani

With the launch of a new ‘NCCR Evolving Language’ (http://www.snf.ch/SiteCollectionDocuments/nfs/Faktenblatt_NCCR_evolvinglang…) which involves nearly 40 different research groups from a large variety of disciplines across Switzerland, we seek to fill a PhD position for a four-year project, starting in September or October 2020. Our goal is to make progress in understanding language giftedness from cognitive, psychological and neural perspectives. To this end, we plan to carry out a set of studies involving acquisition of both behavioral measures of cognitive and language-related abilities (e.g. auditory/perceptual abilities, phonemic perception and production, inductive learning, working memory etc) and of brain imaging measures (fMRI and sMRI). The project will be supervised by Narly Golestani (University of Geneva) and Raphael Berthele (University of Fribourg), and will be done in collaboration with a postdoctoral fellow. Data will be collected with Francophone (mono- and multilingual) subjects. Applicants should hold have a background in cognitive neuroscience or psychology, with solid experience in brain functional neuroimaging (ideally fMRI), behavioral testing and strong statistics skills. Command of the French and English languages is essential. Given hiring restrictions due to Covid19, priority will be given to European applicants, at least for now. The NCCR places great emphasis on gender diversity and we particularly encourage women to apply. Applicants may send a pdf file including a cover letter, a CV, names and contact information of 3 references as well as any other relevant documents to Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch<mailto:Narly.Golestani@unige.ch> and Raphael.berthele(a)unifr.ch<mailto:Raphael.berthele@unifr.ch>. Deadline for application: July 22nd 2020 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brain and Language Lab Prof. Narly GOLESTANI Department of Psychology Campus Biotech 9 Chemin des Mines, 1202 Genève +41 22 379 53 52 <https://outlook.unige.ch/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=5WTo-p-J-W9FrDydU-0WU4PdMytUGs…>http://www.brainandlanguagelab.org https://twitter.com/brain_lang_lab ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <https://outlook.unige.ch/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=5WTo-p-J-W9FrDydU-0WU4PdMytUGs…>

July 6, 2020

Offer of a PhD position

by Daun, Silvia

Dear All, I have a PhD position to offer in my lab: "Researchers at the subinstitute Cognitive Neuroscience (INM-3) investigate the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive (dys-) function in healthy subjects and patients suffering from neurological and psychiatric disorders. Functional imaging (PET, MRI) and electrophysiological methods (EEG, TMS, tDCS) are combined with computational approaches. The successful candidate will investigate how neural information processing within the human motor system is impaired by (non-)pathological aging under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Silvia Daun. We are offering a PhD Position - Cognitive Neuroscience / Computational Neurology at the Research Center Juelich Your Job: * Acquisition and analysis of EEG and fMRI data from healthy subjects and stroke patients * Implementation of analysis algorithms * Presentation and publication of the results * Interaction with team members and collaborators from Psychology, Medicine, and Computational Neuroscience Your Profile: * Excellent University degree (Diploma/Master) in Computational Neuroscience, Physics, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering or a related field * Solid programming skills (preferably in Matlab or Python) * Keen interest in cognitive and systems neuroscience * Good command of English Our Offer: * Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure – ideal conditions for successfully completing a doctoral degree * A highly motivated group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe`s largest research establishments * An attractive research campus, situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen * Chance of participating in (international) conferences and project meetings * Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor * Doctoral degree conferred by University of Cologne * Participation in overarching seminars including certificate * Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. via a comprehensive further training programme * Pay in line with 65 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). Pay higher than the basic pay may be possible * Information on employment as a PhD student at Forschungszentrum Jülich can be found here http://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations. We also welcome applications from disabled persons." To apply, please follow the link: https://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dna/2020D-071-… All the best, Silvia Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Silvia Daun Kognitive Neurowissenschaften Institut für Neurowissenschaften und Medizin (INM-3) Forschungszentrum Jülich Leo-Brandt-Str. 5 52425 Jülich Telefon: 02461-61-8638 Telefax: 02461-61-9853 Email: s.daun(a)fz-juelich.de und Professorin für Computational Neuroscience - Modeling Neural Network Function Zoologisches Institut Universität zu Köln Biowissenschaftliches Zentrum, Zi. 1.104 Zülpicher-Straße 47b 50674 Köln Telefon: 0221-470-3829 Telefax: 0221-470-4889 Email: silvia.daun(a)uni-koeln.de http://www.neuro.uni-koeln.de/neuro-gruhn-staff-sg.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 6, 2020

9th International Summer School in Biomedical Engineering (2020)

by Dölker Eva-Maria TU Ilmenau

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that we have an excellent list of lecturers at the 9th International Summer School in Biomedical Engineering (2020) hold from 5th-11th August 2020 in Augustinerkloster in Erfurt, Germany. The program can be found on the summer school webpage: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/bmti/wissenschaftliche-veranstaltungen/summer-sch… We are currently accepting PhD students and advanced Master students applications. Registration info can be found at the point “General Information”. Please send any enquiries to Eva-Maria Dölker <eva-maria.doelker(a)tu-ilmenau.de<mailto:eva-maria.doelker@tu-ilmenau.de>>. Best regards, Eva-Maria Dölker Organization of the Summer School

July 3, 2020

Explainable AI: Overcoming problems of Deep Learning problems with Adaptive Resonance

by Grossberg, Stephen

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

July 2, 2020

Postdoctoral fellowships at the Neuromathematics Center in Sao Paulo State, Brazil

by Antonio Roque

Positions for Postdoctoral Researchers The Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center for Neuromathematics (NeuroMat), hosted by the University of São Paulo, Brazil, and funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), is offering *three post-doctoral fellowships* for recent PhDs with outstanding research potential. The research will involve collaborations with experimental and theoretical groups and laboratories associated to NeuroMat. The research to be developed by the post-doc fellows shall be strictly related to ongoing research lines developed by the NeuroMat team. The project may be developed at USP (main campus, São Paulo), USP campus Ribeirão Preto or University of Campinas (UNICAMP). We seek candidates capable to develop independent research in one of the research lines below: 1. Stochastic and/or computational modeling of the brain functioning; 2. Acquisition, processing and quantitative analysis of electrophysiological data; 3. Biomedical devices for neuroscience research. Candidates to the first research line are required to have at least one of the profiles below: - A strong background in probability theory with emphasis on stochastic processes. Previous knowledge of rigorous statistical mechanics or random graphs will be favorably considered; and/or - A strong mathematical and / or computational background and experience with computers and programming. Previous experience with development and / or simulation of neural brain models, complex networks and parallel computing will be favorably considered. Candidates to the second research line are required to have at least one of the profiles below: - A strong background in neuroscience with previous experience in neurophysiological data acquisition, processing and analysis, and knowledge of computer programming; and/or - A strong background in computer science with experience in the development of algorithms, software tools and data bases. Previous research experience in neuroscience or related areas will be favorably considered. Candidates to the third research line are required to have at least one of the profiles below: - A strong background in electromagnetism and biomedical engineering. Previous knowledge of transcranial magnetic stimulation or magnetic / electric field simulation will be favorably considered; and/or - A strong background in computer science and control software development expertise. Previous experience with neuroscience and neuronavigation systems will be favorably considered. Previous experience with multidisciplinary research teams is welcome for all the above research lines. The initial appointment is for one year, with a possible extension to up to four years, conditional on research progress. The fellowship is competitive at international level, and fellows benefit from extra funds for travel and research expenses plus limited support for relocation expenses. *Application Instructions* Applicants should complete and submit the application form (https://neuromat.numec.prp.usp.br/postdoc/new/) The following documents and information are requested (please see the form for further details): - Summary of the CV, in the FAPESP format (see http://www.fapesp.br/en/6351 for instructions); - List of publications, with links to those available online; - A summary of the research plan for the next year, up to 5 pages length. It should explicitly state for which of the three above profiles the candidate is applying. It should also address its place within the framework of the NeuroMat research program ( https://neuromat.numec.prp.usp.br/scientific-project/) - Pointers to other research related output, such as software, web pages, and so forth. Candidates should be willing to send copies of publications, if requested; - Any further information deemed relevant to the application. In addition to the above, we require at least 2 recommendation letters. Those should be mailed by the recommenders directly to postdoc-appl(a)numec.prp.usp.br. FAPESP requirements: The candidate should have concluded a doctorate less than seven years before the beginning of the PD fellowship. The fellowship demands full-time dedication to the research project (except under conditions outlined in resolution PR Nº 13/2009, 15 July 2009). The fellowship holder may not hold any formal or informal employment nor receive, during the term of the fellowship, a fellowship from another entity, salary or remuneration deriving from the exercise of activities of whatever nature (except under conditions outlined in the decree PR Nº 13/2009, 15 July 2009). *Timetable* Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience until August 16, 2020. Appointments are expected to start by November 1st, 2020. The initial period of the position lasts for 12 months, with possible renovations for up to three years. This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidates will be awarded FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowships in the amount of R$ 7,373.10 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the fellowship, which should be spent in items directly related to the research activity. Check the rules of FAPESP post-doctoral fellowships at: http://www.fapesp.br/en/5427. -- Dr. Antonio C. Roque Professor Associado Departamento de Fisica FFCLRP, Universidade de Sao Paulo 14040-901 Ribeirao Preto-SP Brazil - Brasil E-mails: antonior(a)usp.br <antonior(a)ffclrp.usp.br> aroquesilva(a)gmail.com URL: www.sisne.org Tels: +55 16 3315-3768 <+55%2016%203315-3768> (sala/office); +55 16 3315-3859 <+55%2016%203315-3859> (lab) FAX: +55 16 3315-4887 <+55%2016%203315-4887>

July 1, 2020

[SOFTWARE] Open-Source Neurodynamic Modeling Software PyRates

by Richard Gast

The Brain Networks Group and Neurophysics Department of the Max-Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Leipzig released an open-source Python software for neural network and dynamical systems modeling: PyRates (https://github.com/pyrates-neuroscience/PyRates, https://www.cbs.mpg.de/departments/neurophysics/software/pyrates) Main features of PyRates are: - Intuitive and re-usable model definitions via YAML files or purely in Python - networkx representations of each model allows to compute graph theoretic measurements on the fly (https://networkx.github.io/) - Efficient numerical simulations via scipy, numpy and tensorflow - evolutionary model parameter optimization - large-scale parameter sweeps on single machines and compute clusters - parameter continuation and bifurcation analysis via auto-07p For a full list of features and their documentation, check out the PyRates documentation at https://pyrates.readthedocs.io/en/latest/. For feedback and contributions, contact us via our GitHub repository: https://github.com/pyrates-neuroscience/PyRates. Install instructions can be found there as well!

July 1, 2020

Opening for Research Associate

by Paola Malerba

The Malerba Lab at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute Battelle Center for Mathematical Medicine in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a new Research Associate. The lab focuses on brain rhythms, especially during sleep, and their role in cognition (memory and motor skills). We are looking for a detail-oriented, adaptable and curious mind, who has graduate-level training and at least one year of experience working in a research lab. The position (initially for one year, with possible extension tied to lab funding) will be centered on high-level quantitative EEG analysis and simulations of neural network dynamics related to ongoing research projects. Demonstrated proficiency in programming (Matlab and python) is required, and so is interest in how brain dynamics is tied to behavior. Some neuroscience training is desirable. A small part of the position will be to screen and coordinate research subjects for participation to ongoing studies, hence timeliness and people skills are necessary. The Research Institute at NCH is a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, that strives to apply the most modern knowledge to challenging questions with high impact. The Malerba lab is part of the Center for Mathematical Medicine, and contributes to the Chronic Brain Injury collaborative at Ohio State University and the Neurodevelopmental Research Interest Group at NCH. We have collaborations at local, national and international level and are developing strategies to introduce brain dynamics during sleep to the toolbox of medical interventions. Link to the full ad and application page: https://external-nationwidechildrens.icims.com/jobs/24247/research-associat… Informal inquiries to MalerbaLab(a)nationwidechildrens.org are welcome. Paola Malerba, PhD Principal Investigator, Battelle Center for Mathematical Medicine Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Assistant Professor, Ohio State University Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine Biophysics Graduate Program Neuroscience Graduate Program Malerba Lab at BCMM <https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/research/areas-of-research/battelle-cen…> 575 Children’s Crossroad WB5145 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 355-5894

June 30, 2020

Bernstein Conference 2020 - abstract submission deadlines extended

by a.dorrn＠fz-juelich.de

Each year the Bernstein Network invites the international computational neuroscience community to the annual Bernstein Conference for intensive scientific exchange. It has established itself as one of the most renown conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss new scientific discoveries. This year’s Bernstein Conference will take place September 29 – October 1, 2020 and will be held entirely online for the first time. It will be followed by the online Bernstein PhD Symposium on October 2, 2020 www.bernstein-conference.de<http://bit.ly/BC_online> ____ NEWS * Participation will be free of charge * Registration will open mid-July * Abstract submission deadlines have been extended: * July 17, 2020: deadline for submission of abstracts to be considered for Contributed Talks * August 21, 2020: deadline for abstract submission * Find more information here: bit.ly/BC20abstracts<http://bit.ly/BC20abstracts> * Selected satellite workshops are now published: bit.ly/BC20workshops<https://bit.ly/BC20workshops> * more information regarding the PhD symposium will follow soon ____ INVITED SPEAKERS William Bialek (Princeton University, USA) Michael Brecht (Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany) Laura Busse (LMU Munich, Germany) Megan Carey (Champalimaud Center for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal) Rosa Cossart (Institut de neurobiologie de la méditerranée, Marseille, France) Ann Hermundstad (Janelia Research Campus, Ashburn, USA) Roozbeh Kiani (New York University, New York City, USA) Vanessa Ruta (The Rockefeller University, New York City, USA) David Sussillo (Google AI, Mountain View, USA) Srdjan Ostojic (L'École normale supérieure, Paris, France) Fred Wolf (Max-Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, Göttingen, Germany) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Udo Ernst (Conference Chair) Elad Schneidmann (Program Chair) Julijana Gjiorgjieva (Program Vice Chair) Tim Vogels (Workshop Chair) Marion Silies (Workshop Vice Chair) Henning Sprekeler (Conference Host) Danielle Bassett, Matthew Botvinick, Peter Dayan, Alain Destexhe, Tim Gollisch, Stephanie Palmer, Nathalie Rochefort, Nicole Rust, Gasper Tkacik ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Volker Rieke Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

June 30, 2020