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Abstract reminder for the 1st Conference of the Timing Research Forum

by teki

Dear all, The abstract deadline for the 1st Conference of the Timing Research Forum (TRF1: https://trf-strasbourg.sciencesconf.org) is only a week away! We look forward to receiving your abstracts for symposia, talks and posters by the deadline of May 1, 2017. Please submit your abstracts via the conference website - https://trf-strasbourg.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/16 Early-bird registration is now open - https://trf-strasbourg.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/17 *Call for Symposia (deadline: May 1, 2017)* 8 Symposia will be selected from submitted proposals. Each symposium must be focused on a single topic and will include 3 oral presentations of 20 minutes (+ 5 minutes questions) organized by a chairperson, who can also be a presenter. There can be 4 oral presentations if preferred, but the total duration of the symposium should not exceed 1 hour and 15 minutes. The chairperson is responsible for submitting the symposium proposal and for recruitingspeakers. Symposia on current topics and of a multidisciplinary nature are encouraged. Symposium proposals should include the following: 1. The name, contact information, and affiliation of the symposium chairperson. 2. Title 3. A brief abstract describing the symposiums objective and topics to be covered (maximum 500 words, references included). 4. Up to 5 keywords. 5. The title of each presentation, with a list of proposed speakers, their affiliations and contact information. For multi-author papers, please underline the presenter. 6. A short abstract for each presentation (max 150 words with references) 7. Abbreviations must be spelled out in full at their first use. Do not use abbreviations in the title. Use only standard abbreviations. If your symposium proposal is not accepted, the abstracts will be automatically re-considered for poster or oral presentation. *Call for Abstracts for Talks & Posters (deadline: May 1, 2017)* There will be two short oral sessions, each containing 6 presentations of 12 minutes (+ 3 minutes for questions) and two poster sessions, and around 15 posters will be selected for oral blitz presentation (5 minutes). Abstracts for poster and oral presentations should include the following: 1. A title that clearly defines the work addressed. 2. Name and affiliation of the authors. For multi-author papers, please underline the presenter and provide their contact information. 3. An abstract describing the specific goal of the study, the methods used, a summary of the results, and a conclusion. The abstract should not exceed 300 words (references included). 4. Up to 5 keywords. 5. Abbreviations must be spelled out in full at their first use. Do not use abbreviations in the title. Use only standard abbreviations. 6. Do not add formatting. Italic, bold, tabs or extra spaces will not appear in the final program. 7. Your preference of oral or poster presentation. 8. Specify whether you apply for a student travel grant (see below). All selected abstracts and symposium proposals will be published in a special issue of the Timing and Time Perception Reviews <http://www.brill.com/node/37536> journal. For any queries, please contact Anne Giersch at: trf.strasbourg(a)orange.fr We look forward to seeing you in Strasbourg! With best wishes, Sundeep Teki & Argiro Vatakis (on behalf of Timing Research Forum) --- Sundeep Teki PhD Sir Henry Wellcome Fellow University of Oxford sundeepteki.org

April 25, 2017

Nine Research Positions in the Dutch Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1.0 FTE)

by Verhoef, J.P. (Julia)

Nine Research Positions in the Dutch Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1.0 FTE) Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' Vacancy number: 30.02.17 Application deadline: 21 May 2017 Responsibilities We are looking for highly motivated candidates to enrich a unique research consortium aiming to unravel the neurocognitive mechanisms of language at multiple levels. The goal is to understand both the universality and the variability of the human language faculty from genes to behaviour. Currently, our consortium advertises 4 Postdoc and 5 PhD positions. These positions provide the opportunity for conducting world-class research as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Each position has its own requirements and profile. Click here for more information on the advertised positions.<http://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/BQsecond.html> www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/BQsecond.html<https://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/BQsecond.html> Work environment The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language sciences. The Language in Interaction research consortium, sponsored by a large grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), brings together many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands with a research programme on the foundations of language. In addition to excellence in the domain of language and related relevant fields of cognition, our consortium provides state-of-the-art research facilities and a research team with ample experience in the complex research methods that will be invoked to address the scientific questions at the highest level of methodological sophistication. These include methods from genetics, neuroimaging, computational modelling, and patient-related research. This consortium realises both quality and critical mass for studying human language at a scale not easily found anywhere else. We have identified five Big Questions (BQ) that are central to our understanding of the human language faculty. These questions are interrelated at multiple levels. Teams of researchers will collaborate to collectively address these key questions of our field. Our five Big Questions are: BQ1: The nature of the mental lexicon: How to bridge neurobiology and psycholinguistic theory by computational modelling? BQ2: What are the characteristics and consequences of internal brain organization for language? BQ3: Creating a shared cognitive space: How is language grounded in and shaped by communicative settings of interacting people? BQ4: Variability in language processing and in language learning: Why does the ability to learn language change with age? How can we characterise and map individual language skills in relation to the population distribution? BQ5: How are other cognitive systems shaped by the presence of a language system in humans? Successful candidates will be appointed at one of the consortium’s home institutions, depending on the position applied for. All successful candidates will become members of our Big Question teams. The research is conducted in an international setting at all participating institutions. English is the lingua franca. What we expect from you Each position has its own requirements and profile. Detailed information on: www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/BQsecond.html<https://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/BQsecond.html> General requirements for all positions are: · a degree in one of the fields indicated for the positions; · strong motivation; · excellent proficiency in written and spoken English. What we have to offer · employment: 1.0 FTE; · you will be appointed at one of the consortium’s home institutions, depending on the position applied for; · terms of employment depend on the embedding institution; · the institutes involved have regulations in place that enable their staff to create a good work-life balance. Other Information All institutes involved are equal opportunity employers, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourage applications from women and minorities. Would you like to know more? Further information on LiI consortium: http://www.languageininteraction.nl/ Further information on the different positions, including terms of employment and contacts: www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/BQsecond.html<https://www.languageininteraction.nl/jobs/BQsecond.html> Are you interested? You should upload your application (attn. of Prof. P. Hagoort) exclusively via: http://www.ru.nl/applyonline?tk=uk&recid=597242 Your application should include (and be limited to) the following attachment(s): · a cover letter quoting at the top the number of the position you apply for; · your curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the names of at least two persons who can provide references. Please apply before 21 May 2017, 23:59 CET. You may apply for more than one position. No commercial propositions please.

April 24, 2017

Postdoctoral position in visuomotor control of catching and throwing – Rome, Italy

by Andrea d'Avella

Postdoctoral position in visuomotor control of catching and throwing – Rome, Italy ** A postdoctoral position is available in the group led by Prof. Andrea d’Avella (a.davella(a)hsantalucia.it) in the Laboratory of Neuromotor Physiology directed by Prof. Francesco Lacquaniti, at the Santa Lucia Foundation in Rome, Italy. The researcher will be involved in ongoing studies performed under the interdisciplinary project CogIMon, funded by the H2020 program of the European Union. The project CogIMon aims at a step change in human-robot interaction, and comprises leading robotics, computational neuroscience, and human motor control European research groups. Research will be focused on investigating strategies for prediction, coordination, and control during interactive human-human and human-robot catching and throwing. Experiments are conducted with real balls in a large motion capture setup and with virtual balls in an immersive multisensory virtual environment where ball impact is rendered with a haptic device, and human and robotic agents are simulated. Applicants should have a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, a real interest in human sensorimotor control, and strong quantitative and programming skills. Experience with collection and analysis of experimental data, psychophysics in virtual environments, computer graphics and avatar animation are valuable assets. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applicants should provide a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for references. The position is available starting on May 1^st 2017 and open until filled. -- Andrea d'Avella, Ph.D. Laboratory of Neuromotor Physiology IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia Via Ardeatina 306 00179 Roma, Italy tel : (+39) 06-51501153 fax : (+39) 06-51501482 E-mail: a.davella(a)hsantalucia.it -- <http://www.hsantalucia.it/5x1000-sostieni-la-nostra-ricerca> ------------------------------ Le informazioni contenute in questo messaggio sono riservate e destinate esclusivamente alla/e persona/e o all'ente sopra indicati. E' vietato ai soggetti diversi dai destinatari qualsiasi uso, copia e diffusione di quanto in esso contenuto sia ai sensi dell'art. 616 del codice penale che ai sensi della L. 196/03 (privacy). Se questo messaggio Vi e' pervenuto per errore, Vi preghiamo di non leggerlo, di distruggerlo e di comunicarci l'errore via e-mail o telefonando al numero +39 06515011. The information contained in this message is confidential and is intended for the exclusive use of the person(s) or company(s) above addessed. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are expressly prohibited from using, copying and distributing this message or any part of it in accordance with art. 616 of the criminal code and the law 196/03 (privacy). If you receive this message please don't read it but destroy it and then inform us by e-mail or by phone - number +39 06515011.

April 24, 2017

Reminder: Call for applications: Brains for Brains Young Researchers' Computational Neuroscience Award 2017

by Kerstin Schwarzwaelder

Dear colleagues, Please let me remind you that, for the eighth time, the Bernstein Association for Computational Neuroscience<http://www.nncn.de/en/bernstein-association> is announcing the "Brains for Brains Young Researchers' Computational Neuroscience Award". The call is open for researchers of any nationality who have contributed to a peer reviewed publication (as coauthor) or peer reviewed conference abstract (as first author) that was submitted before starting their doctoral studies, is written in English and was accepted or published in 2016 or 2017. The award is endowed with a travel grant of 2.000 € to cover a trip to Germany, including participation in the Bernstein Conference 2017 in Göttingen (www.bernstein-conference.de<http://www.bernstein-conference.de>), and an individually planned visit to up to two German research institutions in Computational Neuroscience. Deadline for application is April 27, 2017 (2:00 p.m. CET). Detailed information about the application procedure can be found under: www.nncn.de/en/bernstein-association/brains-for-brains-2017<http://www.nncn.de/en/bernstein-association/brains-for-brains-2017> For inquiries please contact bernstein.network(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.network@fz-juelich.de> Best regards, Kerstin Schwarzwälder -- Dr. Kerstin Schwarzwälder Scientific Coordination / Management Officer Please note: Our email addresses have changed. Please use k.schwarzwaelder(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:k.schwarzwaelder@fz-juelich.de> Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience | Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS) Branch Office of the Forschungszentrum Jülich at the University of Freiburg Hansastr. 9A | 79104 Freiburg, Germany phone: (+49) 0761 203 9589 mail: k.schwarzwaelder(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:k.schwarzwaelder@fz-juelich.de> web: www.nncn.de<http://www.nncn.de> Twitter: NNCN_Germany<https://twitter.com/NNCN_Germany> YouTube: Bernstein TV<https://www.youtube.com/user/BernsteinNetwork> Facebook: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, Germany<https://www.facebook.com/BernsteinNetwork/> LinkedIn: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, Germany<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernstein-network-computational-neuroscien…> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernstein-network-computational-neuroscien…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

April 24, 2017

Call for papers: First International Workshop on Grounding Language Understanding (GLU 2017)

by Jean Rouat

Call for papers GLU 2017 ==================== Apologies for cross posting. Please forward to your colleagues and peers. The **First International Workshop on Grounding Language Understanding (GLU 2017)** will be held at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, on August 25, 2017. http://www.speech.kth.se/glu2017/ The purpose of this workshop is to bring together researchers from different disciplines (linguistics, language, robotics, systems neuroscience, cognitive science, signal processing, etc.) working with modeling different aspects of grounding language acquisition and understanding. Although speech and language technology have reached a level of maturity, machines still fall short of human performance, especially when considering flexibility and robustness. It is therefore desirable to extend the machine learning approach which has been applied to speech and language technology, and emulate more closely the way humans and living systems acquire language. Desirable properties of the new learning approaches would include: * being less dependent on annotated data, * acquiring knowledge from multimodal inputs (acoustic, visual, tactile), * learning from interaction, * relating learning to the situational context, * grounding language in the perceptual, emotional and sensorimotor experience of the agent This requires a highly multidisciplinary approach, combining the field of human language processing, speech technology, machine learning, developmental robotics and cognitive and systems neuroscience. Confirmed keynote speakers: ======================== * Emmanuel Dupoux, École des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris, France. * Katerina Pastra, Cognitive Systems Research Institute, Athens, Greece Scientific Area Topics ================= * Language Learning via Grounded Dialogue * Language Generation for Embodied Tasks * Grounded Knowledge Representations * Skill Learning via Interactive Dialogue * Aligning and Translating Language to Situated Actions * Instructions for Navigation/Articulation/Manipulation * Mapping Language and World * Grounded Reinforcement Learning * Language-based Game Playing for Grounding * Structured and Deep Learning Models for Embodied Language * New Datasets for Embodied Language * Better Evaluation Metrics for Embodied Language Important Dates ============= Paper Submission: **Wednesday, 31 May 2017** Paper Notification Acceptance: **Wednesday, 28 June 2017** Publication of Full Programme: **Wednesday, 12 July 2017** Camera-ready Paper Due: **Wednesday, 26 July 2017** Registration Deadline: **Wednesday, 2 August 2017** Workshop: **Friday, 25 August 2017** Submission and Format =================== We invite original submissions from 3 pages to 4 pages of text, plus one page (maximum) for references in the INTERSPEECH format. Each submission will be reviewed by at least two members of the Scientific Review Committee. Submit your paper through EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=glu2017 Proceedings and Publication ======================= Accepted papers will be published in the open access GLU2017 (indexed) proceedings. Registration ========== We are trying to keep the costs as low as possible. Registration fees should be around 150€. These will include the lunch, coffee breaks and the evening dinner on the day of the workshop. Sponsors ======== GLU2017 is supported by the CHIST-ERA/IGLU consortium and is an ISCA sponsored event and a satellite event for Interspeech 2017 in Stockholm. MORE Details at the workshop website: http://www.speech.kth.se/glu2017/ ----------------------------------------------- Jean Rouat, Prof., coord. IGLU, http://iglu-chistera.github.io Université de Sherbrooke Université de Montréal Member of the centre for Interdisciplinary research Professeur titulaire, Professeur associé in Music Media and Technology NECOTIS: Computational Neurosciences Vision, neuroscience Lab McGill Schulich School of Music and Intelligent Signal Processing FAS- Sciences biologiques 527 Sherbrooke St. West Faculté de génie, GEGI, C1-3108 90 avenue Vincent-d’Indy Montreal, Qc, 2500 boul. de l'université Montréal, Qc, Canada, H3A 1E3 Sherbrooke, Québec Canada, H3C 3J7 Canada, J1K 2R1 Tél.: +1(819)-821-8000 ext. 63864 http://www.gel.usherbrooke.ca/rouat http://bio.umontreal.ca/repertoire-departement/vue/rouat-jean/ http://www.gel.usherbrooke.ca/necotis http://www.usherbrooke.ca/gelecinfo/fr/pers/profs/rouj-fr/ Jean.Rouat(a)umontreal.ca ou Jean.Rouat(a)usherbrooke.ca

April 23, 2017

Fully funded PhD Position at IIT Rovereto - Computational approaches to study the neural code

by Stefano Panzeri

We are seeking candidates for a fully funded PhD position at the Italian Institute of Technology’s Neural Computation Laboratory ( http://cncs.iit.it/labs/neural-computation ) directed by Stefano Panzeri and located in Rovereto (Trento), Italy. IIT collaborates with Università degli studi di Trento and finances these positions at the PhD course in Cognitive and Brain Sciences. The PhD project is entitled “Computational approaches to study the neural code*”* Interested candidates are invited to informally approach *as soon as possible* Prof. Stefano Panzeri (stefano.panzeri(a)iit.it) by emailing their CV and briefly explaining their interest in this position. In order to formally apply to the PhD Position, candidates will then need to refer to the call published by Università degli Studi di Trento and available at the following link: http://web.unitn.it/en/drcimec/38030/2017-selection-announcement-topic-spec… *Deadline for formal application is 16 may 2017* Topic description: Computational approaches to study the neural code. This project will develop a mathematical analysis framework, based on the principles of information theory, to identify neurons that transform sensory information into behavioral choices. Ideally the candidate should have a background in a numerate discipline and a keen interest in neuroscience. For further information, please see Panzeri S, et al (2017) Cracking the neural code for sensory perception by combining statistics, intervention and behavior. Neuron 93: 491-507 The successful candidate will have the opportunity to both develop new advanced methods and to analyze experimental data in collaboration with experimental neuroscience laboratories. The applicant should have a strong background in numerate sciences, and have a strong propensity for interdisciplinary research. No extensive previous experience in neuroscience is needed. However, a keen interest in understanding the brain is essential. For further information about the application see: PhD Application summary: http://web.unitn.it/en/drcimec/10141/application-summary-and-process <https://mail.iit.it/owa/redir.aspx?REF=hFWMrmQ81c9b8DyWuH-FKc0o2U8ec2QMk-G9…..> PhD Application link: https://www5.unitn.it/Apply/en/Web/Home/dott <https://mail.iit.it/owa/redir.aspx?REF=mvIGJaIQ3UO7GUlfSxUVk81RpBfT3kS_MYi-…..> PhD Application deadline: *Tuesday May 16, 2017, at 4pm *(Italian time) Regards Stefano Panzeri

April 23, 2017

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT - Machine Learning meets Biology: Algorithms and Cortical Mechanisms

by Muller Eilif Benjamin

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT "Machine Learning meets Biology: Algorithms and Cortical Mechanisms" Thurs. May 4th, 2017 09h00 - 18h00 B1 6th Floor Campus Biotech Chemin des Mines 9 1202, Geneva Switzerland OVERVIEW EPFL's Blue Brain Project invites you to participate in a day of scientific talks presented by leading experts in the fields of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and simulation neuroscience. In addition to the talks, the workshop will include informal, round-table style discussions, and opportunities for networking. This event aims to encourage informal discussion and exchange of ideas between the simulation neuroscience and machine learning communities through open discourse. We thereby hope to facilitate ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between outcome and performance-oriented research in the field of machine intelligence, and the mechanistic and process-oriented focus of fundamental neuroscience, while providing an opportunity for synergistic collaboration. REGISTRATION ?For additional information and registration, please see our event webpage: http://bluebrain.epfl.ch/page-143786-en.html Alternatively, to register immediately, click the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/e7uRbHLtLbAqqLNt1? Registration is free, and open to the public. We hope you will join us for this unique event. On behalf of the organizing committee: Taylor Newton, Fabien Delalondre, Marc-Oliver Gewaltig, Eilif Muller, Henry Markram ------------- Dr. Eilif Muller Section Manager - Simulation Neuroscience - Cells & Circuits Task Leader - Community Engagement - HBP Brain Simulation SP EPFL - Blue Brain Project Biotech Campus Chemin des Mines 9 1202 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 21 693 0698 Fax: +41 21 693 5350 www: http://bluebrain.epfl.ch/page-77926-en.html www: http://neuralensemble.org/people/eilifmuller

April 21, 2017

Neural Networks - Postdoc Position - Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany - Deadline extended!

by samarasinghe＠ini.rub.de

The deadline for the position below has been *extended *until *07.05.2017*. Pending funding approval, Prof. Sen Cheng in the Institute for Neuroinformatics at Ruhr University Bochum, invites applications for a full time position of *Postdoctoral Scholar (TV-L E13) in Computational Neuroscience*. The position starts on 1st July 2017 and is funded for 3 years. The research focuses on the neural bases of episodic memory and spatial navigation in rodents, including the development of quantitative models of the hippocampus. Further information can be found at https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/computational_neuroscience/. The working language at the institute is English. There is no teaching obligation. *Your Profile:* Candidates should have an excellent degree in neuroscience, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Competence in mathematical modeling, and excellent programming skills (e.g. Python, C/C++, Matlab) are mandatory. Experience with interdisciplinary research in integrative neuroscience and cognitive science and with collaborative research would be a further asset. Please send your applications, including CV, transcripts and research statement electronically, as a single PDF file, to samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de by 07.05.2017. Please quote the job ID number *BO-2017-03-17-108925.* In addition, at least two academic references may be sent independently to the above email address. Travel costs for interviews will not be reimbursed. The Ruhr-University Bochum provides a dynamic research environment in neuroscience and cognitive science. The Institute for Neural Computation unifies various core competencies extending from experimental and theoretical neuroscience to machine learning and robotics. The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities. Contact person: Vinita Samarasinghe -- Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26 Universitätstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27316 Email: samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de Hours: Monday 9-12 & 14-16; Friday 9-12 & 14-16; Wednesday 12 - 16

April 21, 2017

Postdoctoral Position - Ruhr University Bochum, Germany - Deadline extended!

by samarasinghe＠ini.rub.de

The deadline for the position below has been *extended *until *07.05.2017*. Pending funding approval, Prof. Sen Cheng in the Institute for Neuroinformatics at Ruhr University Bochum, invites applications for a full time position of *Postdoctoral Scholar (TV-L E13) in Computational Neuroscience*. The position starts on 1st July 2017 and is funded for 3 years. *Job description* Analyze the learning dynamics in neural and psychophysiological data as well as behavioral data that will be collected by other projects within the framework of a collaborative research group. Comparing the learning dynamics between individuals, species, learning phases and learning paradigms. Develop algorithms to analyze the learning dynamics. Coordinate research with other participating projects. Further information can be found at https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/computational_neuroscience/. The working language of the institute is English. There is no teaching obligation. *Your Profile:* Candidates should have an excellent degree in neuroscience, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Competence in mathematical modeling, and excellent programming skills (e.g. Python, C/C++, Matlab) are mandatory. In addition, relevant research experience in neuroscience or a related field is required. Experience in the study of learning dynamics and in working within a collaborative research group would be a further asset. Please send your applications, including CV, transcripts and research statement electronically, as a single PDF file, to samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de by 07.05.2017. Please quote the job ID number *BO-2017-03-17-108926. *In addition, at least two academic references may be sent independently to the above email address. Travel costs for interviews will not be reimbursed. The Ruhr-University Bochum provides a dynamic research environment in neuroscience and cognitive science. The Institute for Neural Computation unifies various core competencies extending from experimental and theoretical neuroscience to machine learning and robotics. The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities. Contact person: Vinita Samarasinghe -- Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26 Universitätstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27316 Email: samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de Hours: Monday 9-12 & 14-16; Friday 9-12 & 14-16; Wednesday 12 - 16

April 21, 2017

call for applications - several funded PhD and postdoc positions in Ghent, Belgium

by Daniele Marinazzo

Dear all, We (Tom Verguts, Marcel Brass, Daniele Marinazzo, Wim Fias) are a team with broad and complementary expertise in different aspects of cognitive and computational neuroscience. We are currently seeking several PhD students and postdocs to collaborate on a project funded by Ghent University, called “Connections for cognition: A cognitive neurocomputational perspective on human flexibility”. The aim of the project is to study how connections between brain areas can be flexibly recruited for the implementation of working memory and cognitive control. We seek researchers with interest and expertise in at least one of the following methods: EEG, fMRI, tACS, computational modeling, or statistical connectivity analysis. More information can be obtained on the website https://www.ugent.be/pp/bind/en. Informal inquiries about the project can also be directed to one of us. If you are interested in applying for one of the positions, please send your CV (including names and email addresses of two references) and motivation letter to Tom Verguts (Tom.Verguts(a)UGent.be) PhD positions are funded for 4 years; postdoc positions for 2 years. Salaries conform to standard Belgian regulations. Recruitment will start in May 2017; the project will start in Sept-Oct 2017. -- Daniele Marinazzo -- Department of Data Analysis Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences, Ghent University Henri Dunantlaan 1, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium +32 (0) 9 264 6375 <http://www.da.ugent.be/>http://users.ugent.be/~dmarinaz/ https://twitter.com/dan_marinazzo http://helpdesk.ugent.be/e-maildisclaimer.php

April 20, 2017

PhD/Postdoc position at Bielefeld University in the area of hybrid neuromorphic systems

by elisabetta chicca

Dear colleagues, A PhD/postdoc position in the area of hybrid neuromorphic systems is available at the Cognitronics and Sensor Systems Group ( http://www.ks.cit-ec.uni-bielefeld.de) Center of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology at Bielefeld University. Combining concepts from biology, physics, electrical engineering and computer science, the research will focus on new methods for the development of hybrid systems, coupling living neurons and neuromorphic systems. In close cooperation with researchers from the different domains you will assist in establishing a new collaborative research group targeting hybrid neuromorphic systems. Tasks include the analysis of new methods for electrode/neuron interfacing, evaluation of the energy efficiency of living cells, and the realization of small neural networks based on memristors. In addition to research, 20% of the position is dedicated to teaching in the respective areas. For the positions we look for candidates with a M.Sc. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or biology with a technical focus and a PhD or significant experience in one of the areas neuromorphic systems, nanoelectronics, neurobiology, or biological cybernetics. Fluency in English – written and oral – as well as good German skills are required. We offer a position (100% German salary level: TV-L E13, limited to one year) to do research in a stimulating environment with excellent facilities. Your application should include: motivation letter, CV, copy of degrees, and transcript of grades. Details can be found at http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/Universitaet/Aktuelles/Stellenausschreibungen/A… Please submit your application in a single pdf file via e-mail to cheidbrede(a)cit-ec.uni-bielefeld.de before 20.04.2017. Best regards, Elisabetta -- JProf. Dr. Elisabetta Chicca CITEC - Bielefeld University Inspiration 1 33619 Bielefeld - Germany Tel.: +49 521 106-12043 Fax : +49 521 106-12348

April 19, 2017

Workshop on High Performance Computing at OCNS 2017 meeting

by Ted Carnevale

What: Workshop on High Performance Computing Resources for Large Scale Simulations When: 14:00 - 18:00 on Thursday, July 20, 2017 Where: CNS 2017 meeting in Antwerp, Belgium Who: Organized by A Majumdar and S Sivagnanam (UCSD) and T Carnevale (Yale) See how neuroscientists engaged in large scale simulation projects, and developers of powerful tools for computational neuroscience research, are making productive use of high performance computing resources. Learn about the tools they are developing. Find out how you can use those tools in your own research. Speakers to include S Dura-Bernal, S Neymotin, W Lytton (SUNY Downstate) M Migliore, C Lupascu, L Bologna, R Migliore (NRC, Palermo) P Gleeson (UCL) A Peyser (Juelich) C Weaver (Franklin and Marshall) M Bezaire (BU) For abstracts and other information see http://www.nsgportal.org/NSGWorkshop-OCNS-2017.html --Ted

April 18, 2017

Research Staff and PostDoc : Deep Learning for Speech Recognition, Enhancement, Synthesis, and Dialogue

by Soo-Young Lee

We are seeking a strong and motivated candidate for positions of PostDoc and Research Fellow in the area of Deep Learning theory and applications. Especially, we are looking for energetic people for speech recogntion and synthesis, language understanding and emotional dialogues. Candidate are expected to have PhD or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or related fields. Please send your CV to bsrc(a)neuron.kaist.ac.kr and sylee(a)kaist.ac.kr with "[Research Positions]" at the "RE" lie. Soo-Young Lee Professor of EE, Director of Center for AI Research, Director of Brain Science Research Center

April 16, 2017

Postdoctoral positions in theoretical neuroscience

by Brent Doiron

Postdoctoral positions in theoretical neuroscience The Doiron group at the University of Pittsburgh is currently seeking up to two postdoctoral fellows to work on cutting edge problems in theoretical neuroscience. Research topics include: 1) The genesis and consequences of neuronal variability in cortical networks 2) Biologically realistic modeling of assembly formation in cortical circuits 3) Information transfer in the primary visual system 4) How learning and memory impact population codes All projects will involve heavy collaboration with several prominent experimental groups (primate and rodent) both in Pittsburgh as well as abroad. The positions are 3-year terms (contingent upon satisfactory progress) with competitive salary and benefits packages offered by the University of Pittsburgh. The successful candidate will join the Mathematics department at the University of Pittsburgh and will have strong ties to the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition in Pittsburgh (joint between Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University). Candidates should have a Ph.D. in computational neuroscience, mathematics, physics, or engineering and have an excellent track record of scholarship. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from under-represented groups. Interested persons should send their CV, a cover letter stating research interests and career goals, and names and contact information of two references to bdoiron(a)pitt.edu . The competition will remain open until the positions are filled. Reasons to move to Pittsburgh - one of 15 dynamic cities for 2016 (*Worth Magazine* <http://www.worth.com/destinations-2016/>*)* - 2016 Best Places to Live (Men’s Journal) - one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S (*US News* <http://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/slideshows/the-20-best-affordable-…> ) - #1 food city for 2015 (Zagat) - 3rd most affordable city for music lovers (Redfin <https://www.redfin.com/blog/2016/03/most-affordable-cities-for-music-lovers…> ) - among the cities that give the most bang for your buck (Forbes.com <http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http%3A//www.forbes.com/picture…> ) - 8th on list of most hipster U.S. cities (Infogroup <http://www.infogroup.com/defining-the-hippest-us-cities>) - third best U.S. city for stretching a dollar (CareerCast.com <http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Strategy/SM-Top-10/Top-10-Cities-for-Stre…> ) - top 10 cities where techies should consider moving (Huffington Post) - 5th best city for an active lifestyle (WallHub <https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-an-active-lifestyle/881…> ) - 7th Friendliest City in America, (Travel + Leisure*)* - 3rd most secure large city in the US <http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/farmers-insurance-study-ranks-the-m…> (Farmers Insurance) - 0 steel mills and the most bridges, more trees/sq. mile, more park per capita in the US - www.fitt.co/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-best-city to read more reasons to move to Pittsburgh -- Associate Professor of Mathematics Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition University of Pittsburgh 301 Thackeray Hall Pittsburgh, PA, 15260 www.math.pitt.edu/~bdoiron

April 15, 2017

Postdoctoral position on modelling and neural analysis of flexible perceptual decision-making at IDIBAPS / UPF (Barcelona)

by Alexandre Hyafil

A postdoctoral research position in computational neuroscience is available to work with Jaime de la Rocha at IDIBAPS (Barcelona) and Alexandre Hyafil at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona). The postdoctoral fellow will be a vital member of the interdisciplinary research team led by Jaime de la Rocha that studies perception and cognition using combined theoretical and experimental approaches. More specifically, the fellow's work will be part of an ERC-funded project aiming to unravel the behavioural principles and the neural mechanisms underlying how recent experience shapes perception and guides decisions. The fellow will (1) characterize the behavioural influence of recent history onto perceptual choices in rats and humans performing acoustic discrimination tasks, (2) analyze population recordings from cortical neurons obtained from rats to uncover the traces of recent history decision biases and (3) build dynamical models of behaviour based on the population recordings using a variety of machine learning tools. Behavioural and neural data is currently being acquired by other researchers in the lab. The work will be co-supervised between Jaime de la Rocha, head of the Cortical Circuit Dynamics Group (http://neuro.fcrb.es/delaRochaLab/) and Alexandre Hyafil who is establishing his new laboratory in the nearby UPF, and has in the last years develop a set analysis techniques fitted for our data. Both groups are part of the vibrant computational neuroscience community of Barcelona, which promotes the interaction among groups by organizing multiple internal activities. Applicants should have a strong background in computational neuroscience or applied mathematics and have a keen interest in interdisciplinary approaches that integrate modeling and experimental research. Programming proficiency (Matlab and/or Python) is required. Experience in machine learning methods, advanced statistics as well as nonlinear dynamical systems will be valued. Ability to collaborate in a pluridisciplinary team is essential. Initial appointment for this position is for two years. The salary is competitive and negotiable depending on the candidate's experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants, please send a resume, names and contact of 3 references and a cover letter explaining your interest and research experience to jrochav(a)clinic.cat and alexandre.hyafil(a)gmail.com.

April 13, 2017

CFP: ICACCI conference workshop on computational neuroscience

by Dr. Shyam Diwakar

Dear Colleagues, Apologies for cross-posting. I would like to invite you to participate at the Workshop on Bioinspired modeling and Computational Neuroscience - From neurons, circuits to models and devices ( BioCompNeuro'17 ) to be held at Manipal, India 13-16 September, 2017. The workshop is co-affiliated with Sixth International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics ( ICACCI-2017 ). Please see: http://icacci-conference.org/2017/biocompneuro Prospective authors are invited to submit their manuscripts reporting original work. Further guidelines for submission are posted at http://icacci-conference.org/2017/content/paper-submission-guidelines Key Dates Papers Due: May 30, 2017 Acceptance Notification: June 30, 2017 Final Paper Deadline: July 31, 2017 Accepted and presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore as well as other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases. Shyam -- Shyam Diwakar, Ph.D. Sir Visvesvaraya Faculty Fellow - MeitY, Govt of India Associate Professor and Lab Director- Computational Neuroscience Lab, Amrita School of Biotechnology Faculty Fellow - Amrita Center for International Programs Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University) Amritapuri, Clappana P.O. Kollam, India. Pin: 690525 Ph:+91-476-2803116 Fax:+91-476-2899722 http://www.amrita.edu/compneuro Disclaimer : The information transmitted in this email, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. Any views expressed in any message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of Amrita University. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and destroy any copies of this information.

April 13, 2017

4 Available PhD Positions in Artificial Intelligence and Neuro/Cognitive Robotics, Ritsumeikan University, Japan

by Amir Aly

**Apologies for Cross Posting ** *4 Available PhD Positions in Artificial Intelligence and Neuro/Cognitive Robotics at the Emergent Systems Laboratory, Ritsumeikan University, Japan* The Emergent Systems Laboratory [Link <http://www.em.ci.ritsumei.ac.jp/en>] at Ritsumeikan University in Japan (nearby Kyoto) announces 4 available PhD positions in artificial intelligence and neuro/cognitive robotics for the new projects: *R-GIRO* “AI and Semiotics” and* KAKEN* “AI and Brain”. *1-* *R-GIRO *“AI and Semiotics”: (3 Positions) *"**The Next-generation of Artificial Intelligence and Semiotics**"* The successful PhD candidates will be involved in a research about: *Developing AI Technologies for Enhancing Everyday Human-Robot Collaboration*, under the supervision of Tadahiro Taniguchi (Project Coordinator) [Link <http://www.tanichu.com/profile>]. *** Further details about the available positions and admission procedures are available on: * R-GIRO Project "AI and Semiotics" <http://www.em.ci.ritsumei.ac.jp/info/call-for-funded-phd-candidates-researc…>* *2-* *KAKEN* “AI and Brain”: (1 Position) *"**Correspondence and Fusion of Artificial Intelligence and Brain Science* *"* The successful PhD candidate will be involved in a research about: *Understanding Neural Computation for Double Articulation Analysis Bridging Sensory-Motor Information and Natural Language in Human Brain*, under the supervision of Tadahiro Taniguchi [Link <http://www.tanichu.com/profile>]. *** Further details about the available position and admission procedures are available on: * KAKEN Project "AI and Brain" <http://www.em.ci.ritsumei.ac.jp/info/call-for-a-funded-phd-candidate-for-ka…>* *I. Candidate Profile* - Good mathematical background. - English communication skills for daily discussion and writing papers: IELTS 6 (TOEIC 740). - Programming skills in C++, Python, Matlab for machine learning and intelligent robots. Knowledge about the related frameworks or libraries (e.g., tensorflow, scikit-learn, ROS, etc.) will be highly appreciated. - Applicants are expected to be interested in natural language, language acquisition, and the human neural system for cognition and social behavior [for the KAKEN Project] (preferably with an academic background). *II. Application* Please send your application to (adm(a)em.ci.ritsumei.ac.jp) no later than *10 May** 2017*, including (refer to the project applied for clearly at the top of the email): - Curriculum vitae. - List of publications. - Copies of major publications (Maximum 3). - Outline of past research (free format). - Motivation letter (free format). - Outline of prospective research (free format). - 2 Reference letters. Ritsumeikan University is a fast growing international research environment with interdisciplinary research areas, and is the biggest private university in the west of Japan. The College of Information Science and Engineering is the biggest college in the field of Information Science in Japan, and the Graduate School receives a large number of KAKENHI Japanese governmental research grants. *III. Related Papers* [1] Tadahiro Taniguchi, Takayuki Nagai, Tomoaki Nakamura, Naoto Iwahashi, Tetsuya Ogata, and Hideki Asoh, Symbol Emergence in Robotics: A Survey, Advanced Robotics, Vol.30, (11-12) pp. 706-728 .(2016) DOI:10.1080/01691864.2016.1164622 [2 Tadahiro Taniguchi, Ryo Nakashima, Hailong Liu and Shogo Nagasaka, Double Articulation Analyzer with Deep Sparse Autoencoder for Unsupervised Word Discovery from Speech Signals, Advanced Robotics, Vol.30 (), (11-12) pp. 770-783 .(2016) DOI:10.1080/01691864.2016.1159981 [3] Tadahiro Taniguchi, Shogo Nagasaka, Ryo Nakashima, Nonparametric Bayesian Double Articulation Analyzer for Direct Language Acquisition from Continuous Speech Signals, IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems, Vol. PP (99) .(2016) DOI: 10.1109/TCDS.2016.2550591 -- Amir Aly, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate Ritsumeikan University Emergent Systems Laboratory College of Information Science and Engineering 1-1-1 Noji Higashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577 Japan

April 13, 2017

Exciting opportunity in data analysis at the Allen Institute for Brain Science

by Anton Arkhipov

Dear Colleague, A new Scientist position is open at the Allen Institute for Brain Science: https://alleninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=498777&… (or, see the posting "Scientist I - Data Analysis in Experiments and Models" at http://www.alleninstitute.org/what-we-do/brain-science/careers/job-search/) This is an exciting opportunity to join a large team of experimentalists and modelers working together to improve our understanding of the cortex. This scientist will be uniquely positioned to bridge our extensive, standardized experimental datasets (in vivo recordings as well as in vitro characterization of cortical cell types and connections) with datasets obtained from large-scale, data driven simulations of cortical activity and computations. We are collecting vast amounts of data, and this position will be essential for converting such data to knowledge. Please see the job description below. Potential applicants should feel free to email Nathan Gouwens (nathang(a)alleninstitute.org<mailto:nathang@alleninstitute.org>) with any questions. Applications should be submitted at the link above. We are looking for excellent candidates! Job description. We are seeking a Scientist to be an essential team member in our ongoing efforts to investigate how the brain extracts and processes information. The core responsibility for this position will be the analysis of neural activity recorded in high-throughput electrophysiological and optophysiological experiments, as well as in large-scale, realistic simulations of the cortex. The major focus will be on characterizing detailed circuits in the visual cortex of the mouse, with a particular emphasis on bridging experimental and modeling work in a team setting. Job Responsibilities: * In a close collaboration between experimentalists and modelers, work as a team member to analyze massive amounts of multimodal data representing visual responses in the cortex. * Develop and maintain analysis techniques and associated software tools, and contribute scientific ideas based on the analysis results. * Work closely with other team members to gain insights on the structure-function relationships in the specific cortical circuits investigated in depth via experiments and modeling. * Publish/present findings in peer-reviewed journals/scientific conferences. * Present a periodic summary of progress to the research community in the organization. Basic Qualifications: * PhD degree in Neurobiology, Bioengineering, Biophysics or related discipline. * Strong computational/data analysis skills; in particular, substantial experience programming in Python and/or MATLAB. * Strong publication record. * Ability to meet aggressive timelines and deliverables in a collaborative environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Extensive experience in systems neuroscience (especially, being involved in experimental work) is preferred. * Experience with modeling is a plus. Thank you! Anton. Anton Arkhipov Assistant Investigator T: 206.548.8414 [cid:image001.png@01D2B38E.6F4AD9B0] www.alleninstitute.org<http://www.alleninstitute.org/>

April 12, 2017

G-Node Short Course on Neural Data Analysis 2017

by Thomas Wachtler

G-Node Short Course on Neural Data Analysis 2017 July 31 - Aug 4, 2017 in Munich, Germany The German Neuroinformatics Node organizes its eighth international one-week course on neural data analysis (formerly known as the G-Node Winter Course) at the LMU in Munich. The course offers hands-on experience in state-of-the-art methods for analyzing complex neural data to PhD students and postdocs from both theoretical and experimental backgrounds. Applicants should have an elementary understanding of linear algebra and statistics, as well as basic programming knowledge in either Matlab or Python. Faculty: Jan Grewe · Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Jannis Hildebrandt · Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg Hendrikje Nienborg · Centre for Integrative Neuroscience Tübingen Fabian Sinz · Baylor College of Medicine Houston Topics: · Spectral analysis · Mutual information · Machine learning · Neural tuning and decoding · Signal Detection Theory · Multi-Channel Recording Analysis · Population Dynamics · Synchronization · Noise · Deadline for application: May 15, 2017 For more information visit http://www.g-node.org/dataanalysis-course-2017

April 12, 2017

Call for Participation: UCL Medical Image Computing Summer School (MedICSS) - 03-07 July 2017

by Andre Altmann

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the 3rd edition of University College London (UCL) Medical Image Computing Summer School (MedICSS) which will be between the 3rd and 7th of July this year. UCL MedICSS aims to offer young researchers from the international community an exciting opportunity to engage with world-renowned experts in a diverse range of medical image computing topics and learn about the state-of-the-art in the field. Overall, there is a strong neuroimaging theme. The programme will blend lectures by scientific and clinical leaders, with activity-based learning, such as interactive breakout sessions, to foster interaction among the participants and promote critical thinking and scientific discovery. A limited number of scholarships, to cover the registration fee, will be offered based on the submission of a CV and personal statement. The deadline for scholarship applicants is the 1st May 2017, and the final application deadline is 2nd June 2017. However, spaces are limited, so registration will close when the spaces are filled. UCL MedICSS is sponsored by the UCL Centre for Medical Image Computing and UCL's EPSRC funded Centre for Doctoral Training in Medical Imaging. Website: http://medicss.cs.ucl.ac.uk/ Kind Regards Andre Altmann and Matt Clarkson at UCL.

April 12, 2017

PhD studentship in EEG dynamics and dementia - Newcastle (UK)

by Luis Peraza

A PhD position is available at the Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK). The project will investigate the utility of quantitative EEG as a confirmatory biomarker of dementia with Lewy bodies versus Alzheimer's disease, and will also include multimodal neuroimaging with DTI and MRI. This is a 3-year PhD funded by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Newcastle University. The potential candidate will be based within the Lewy body Lab at the Campus for Ageing and Vitality (www.lewybodylab.org) with a strong collaboration with the Dynamic Connectome Lab ( http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/) The PhD candidate will be supervised by Dr Luis R. Peraza, Dr John-Paul Taylor and Prof Marcus Kaiser. Information for interested researchers can be found here: https://www.findaphd.com/search/PhDDetails.aspx?CAID=3457 http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/brc01.html Best regards, Luis R. Peraza

April 11, 2017

MSc Neuroscience - University of Freiburg, Germany

by Carsten Mehring

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 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 developmental neuroscience. 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 2017 entry is the 31st of May 2017. 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 — Bernstein Center Freiburg & Faculty of Biology University of Freiburg

April 11, 2017

Conference: Coupling & Causality in Complex Systems

by Michael von Papen

============================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS (Deadline: June 01, 2017) http://c3s.uni-koeln.de ============================================================== INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: *Coupling and Causality in Complex Systems* September 25-27, 2017, Cologne, Germany -------------------------------------------------------------- The interdisciplinary conference Coupling and Causality in Complex Systems (C3S) is hosted by the Competence Area 3: Quantitative Modeling of Complex Systems of the University of Cologne (UoC), Germany. It is organized by the Institute of Geophysics & Meteorology, UoC, the Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Psychology, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf and the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Research Center Juelich. -------------------------------------------------------------- *Abstract* Complex systems such as the human brain, Earth’s climate and economy are characterized by a multitude of coupled processes on different spatial and temporal scales. In order to better understand the dynamics of the system at hand each scientific area has developed specific tools to identify, model and quantify these processes. The conference Coupling and Causality in Complex Systems (C3S) will present a collection of these approaches with the aim to provide scientists with new analysis strategies for their field. The conference focuses on how to characterize a complex system and on the methods for estimating and modeling of statistical coupling (e.g. network coherence, creation and modulation of small networks and local or long-range synchronization by cross frequency phase-phase and phase-amplitude coupling) and causality (e.g. Granger causality, transfer entropy). Therefore, data analysts from different study fields including neuroscience, mathematics, physics, biology, and economy will present their approaches with a particular focus on the methods they use. The aim of this conference is to foster discussions and the transdisciplinary exchange of advanced techniques, methods, and algorithms, thereby stimulating potential future collaborations. -------------------------------------------------- *Invited Speakers* Elissa Aminoff - Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA Jörg Breitung - Macroeconomic Policy Institute, University of Cologne, Germany David Gross - Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne, Germany Philip Holmes - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Princeton, USA Ankit Khambhati - Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, USA Laura Marzetti - Department of Neuroscience, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti - Pescara Arkady Pikovsky - Institute of Physics and Astronomy, University Potsdam, Germany Michael Rosenblum - Institute of Physics and Astronomy, University Potsdam, Germany Jakob Runge - The Grantham Institute for Climate Change, Imperial College London -------------------------------------------------- *Preliminary Session Program* We will have different sessions with differing topics and each session will be opened by one of the invited speakers. Here is a preliminary version of our program: Session 1 Synchronization I Arkady Pikovsky Session 2 Synchronization II Silvia Daun Session 3 Coupled oscillators I Phil Holmes Session 4 Coupled oscillators II Michael Rosenblum Session 5 Phase coupling Laura Marzetti Session 6 Network structures I Elissa Aminoff Session 7 Network structures II Ankit Khambati Session 8 Bayesian networks David Gross Session 9 Granger causality I Jörg Breitung Session 10 Granger causality II Esther Florin Session 11 Causal network measures Jakob Runge Further topics of interest for the conference include, amongst others, research and methods development on: functional connectivity, (partial directed) coherence, network topology, graph-theoretic measures, directed graphs, nonlinear dynamics of complex systems, complex spatio-temporal systems, mutual information and transfer entropy. -------------------------------------------------------------- *Scientific Organizing Committee* Silvia Daun - Institute of Zoology, University of Cologne, Germany; Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Research Center Jülich, Germany Esther Florin - Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Psychology, Düsseldorf, Germany Joachim Gross - Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Glasgow, UK Michael von Papen - Institute of Geophysics & Meteorology, Cologne, Germany; Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Research Center Jülich, Germany -------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION Authors are invited to submit conference abstracts with up to 400 words. Authors of exceptional abstracts will be given the opportunity to present their research in a talk. However, poster sessions will be provided with ample time for discussions. For your submission, please use the conference website c3s.uni-koeln.de. To register, please send an email with the subject "registration" to c3s-conference(a)uni-koeln.de. Please be sure to include your full name, your affiliation and whether you qualify as student (also PhD candidates) or not. The registration fee will cover snacks and refreshments during coffee breaks, lunch and a dinner with all participants. Early-bird registration is available until July 10 with a reduced fee of 120 EUR (60 EUR for students), after July 10 the registration fee will be 240 EUR (120 EUR for students). -------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT DATES Paper Submission deadline: June 01, 2017 Author Notification: mid June, 2017 Early-bird registration: July 10, 2017 Conference: September 25-27, 2017 ============================================================== Please find the call for papers and more information at the conference website: http://c3s.uni-koeln.de. For questions regarding the conference feel free to contact us via c3s-conference(a)uni-koeln.de. -- ------------------------------------------ UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE Institute of Geophysics & Meteorology Coordinator of Competence Area III: Quantitative Modeling of Complex Systems Dr. Michael von Papen Email: m.papen(a)uni-koeln.de http://www.uni-koeln.de/~vpapenm http://complexsystems.uni-koeln.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. 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April 11, 2017

Senior Postdoc for the Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1.0 FTE)

by Verhoef, J.P. (Julia)

Senior Postdoc for the Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1.0 FTE) Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' Maximum salary: € 4,691 gross/month Vacancy number: 30.01.17 Application deadline: 17 April 2017 [Logo NWO] [Logo] Responsibilities The Language in Interaction research consortium invites applications for a senior postdoctoral position. You will contribute to the integration of empirical research in our consortium. You will act in close collaboration with Peter Hagoort, programme director of the consortium. This position provides the opportunity for conducting world-class research as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Moreover, it will provide the opportunity to contribute to developing a theoretical framework for our understanding of the human language faculty. Work environment The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language sciences. The Language in Interaction research consortium, which is sponsored by a large grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO), brings together many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands in a research programme on the foundations of language. In addition to excellence in the domain of language and related relevant fields of cognition, our consortium provides state-of-the-art research facilities and a research team with ample experience in the complex research methods that will be invoked to address the scientific questions at the highest level of methodological sophistication. These include methods from genetics, neuroimaging, computational modelling, and patient-related research. This consortium realises both quality and critical mass for studying human language at a scale not easily found anywhere else. We have identified five Big Questions (BQ) that are central to our understanding of the human language faculty. These questions are interrelated at multiple levels. Teams of researchers will collaborate to collectively address these key questions of our field. Our five Big Questions are: BQ1: The nature of the mental lexicon: How to bridge neurobiology and psycholinguistic theory by computational modelling? BQ2: What are the characteristics and consequences of internal brain organization for language? BQ3: Creating a shared cognitive space: How is language grounded in and shaped by communicative settings of interacting people? BQ4: Variability in language processing and in language learning: Why does the ability to learn language change with age? How can we characterise and map individual language skills in relation to the population distribution? BQ5: How are other cognitive systems shaped by the presence of a language system in humans? You will be appointed at the Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (Radboud University, Nijmegen). The research is conducted in an international setting at all participating institutions. English is the lingua franca. What we expect from you We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and talented candidate to enrich a unique consortium of researchers that aims to unravel the neurocognitive mechanisms of language at multiple levels. The goal is to understand both the universality and the variability of the human language faculty from genes to behaviour. The selection criteria include: · a PhD in an area related to the neurobiology of language and/or language sciences; · expertise/interest in theoretical neuroscience and language; · an integrative mindset; · a theory-driven approach; · good communication skills; · excellent proficiency in written and spoken English. What we have to offer · employment: 1.0 FTE; · a maximum gross monthly salary of € 4,691 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 11); · in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus; · you will be appointed for an initial period of 18 months, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 30 months; · the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities is applicable; · you will be classified as Researcher, level 3 in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO); · the Dutch universities and institutes involved have a number of regulations that enable employees to create a good work-life balance. Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions<http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden?kn>? Other Information The institute involved is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourages applications from women and minorities. Would you like to know more? Further information on: Language in Interaction<http://www.languageininteraction.nl/> Further information on: Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour<http://www.ru.nl/donders/> For more information about this vacancy, please contact: Prof. dr. Peter Hagoort, programme director Language in Interaction and director of DCCN Telephone: +31 24 3610648, +31 24 3521301 E-mail: p.hagoort(a)donders.ru.nl<mailto:p.hagoort@donders.ru.nl> Are you interested? You should upload your application (attn. of Prof. dr. P. Hagoort) exclusively using the button 'Apply' below. Your application should include (and be limited to) the following attachment(s): · a cover letter · your curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the names of at least two people who can provide references Please apply before 17 April 2017, 23:59 CET. [Apply]<http://www.ru.nl/applyonline?recid=597054&tk=uk> No commercial propositions please.

April 11, 2017

PI 'Neural basis of Language' in Dutch Consortium Language in Interaction (1, 0 fte)

by Verhoef, J.P. (Julia)

PI 'Neural basis of Language' in Dutch Consortium Language in Interaction (1,0 fte) Language in Interaction Consortium Maximum salary: € 5.523,65 gross/month Application deadline: April 17, 2017, 23:59 CET Responsibilities The NWO Gravitation consortium 'Language in Interaction' invites applications for a PI position. We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and talented researcher who is able to establish a PI group on 'the neural basis of language'. You and your group will enrich a unique consortium of researchers that aims to unravel the neurocognitive mechanisms of language at multiple levels. The goal is to understand both the universality and the variability of the human language faculty from genes to behaviour. You will be given the opportunity to establish your own independent research group, and you will have free access to the scanning facilities at Donders Institute. You will be expected to conduct research in one or more research areas relevant to the position applied for. Supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD projects will be part of your responsibilities. Administrative duties will include local and/or national and international committee memberships. You will be provided with budgetary resources for a PhD candidate or technician, materials and travelling. You will be eligible to apply for further funding both internally and externally. Work environment The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language sciences. The research consortium 'Language in Interaction', sponsored by a large grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific research (NWO) brings together many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands with a research programme on the foundations of language. Excellence in the domain of language and related relevant fields of cognition is combined with state-of-the-art research facilities and a research team with ample experience in complex research methods and utilization. This consortium achieves both quality and critical mass for studying human language at a scale not easily found anywhere else in the world. The position will be embedded in the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at Radboud University. Both institutes conduct research in an international setting. English is the lingua franca. Your primary working environment is the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging. What we expect from you You should have in-depth expertise in the application of advanced MEG and/or MR techniques (network analysis, diffusion weighted imaging, cortical thickness imaging, resting state measurement, voxel based morphometry, etc.) to the study of the 'language networks' in the brain. You should also have a solid neuroanatomical knowledge. The selection criteria include: - a PhD degree in any relevant field; - an interest in and focus on the language system; - relevant structural imaging expertise; - relevant neurophysiological expertise; - solid neuroanatomical knowledge; - leadership potential and experience with successfully applying for external funding; - an excellent scientific track record; - excellent organizational and communicative skills; - excellent skills in written and spoken English. What we offer We offer you: - employment: 1,0 fte (39-hour working week); - starting salary will be based on Tarifvertrag im Öffentlichen Dienst (TVöD Bund), Entgeltgruppe 13; - the starting salary depends on qualifications and experience; - in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance; - budget for a PhD position as a start-up for your research group; - you will be appointed for a period of 48 months with a trial period of 12 months; - after four years, there will be good prospects for continuation if your performance is evaluated positively - the Max Planck Institute involved has a number of regulations that make it possible for employees to create a good work-life balance. Other Information The two institutes involved are equal opportunity employers, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourage applications from women and minorities. Would you like to know more? Further information on: Language in Interaction Consortium Further information on: Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour Further information on: Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics Prof. dr. Peter Hagoort, programme director Language in Interaction and director of MPI Telephone: +31 24 3610648, +31 24 3521301 E-mail: peter.hagoort(a)mpi.nl Prof. dr. David Norris, director of the Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging Telephone: +31 24 3610649 E-mail: d.norris(a)donders.ru.nl<mailto:d.norris@donders.ru.nl> Applications Are you interested? You should send your application (attn. of Prof. dr. Peter Hagoort) to Julia Verhoef (j.verhoef(a)donders.ru.nl) Your application should include (and be limited to) the following attachments: • a cover letter; • your curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the names of at least two people who can provide references; Kind regards, Julia Verhoef Secretary - Language in Interaction Consortium Radboud University | Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (DCCN) | room 0.013 Kapittelweg 29, 6525 EN Nijmegen, The Netherlands | P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands | T: +31 (0)24 3666272 | E: J.Verhoef(a)donders.ru.nll|<mailto:C.Lorenz@donders.ru.nl%7C> Office hours: 9-14 hr on Mon - Fri

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