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Fully Funded PhD and PostDoc Positions @ Sprekeler Lab (Berlin)
by Sprekeler, Henning March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

Job Openings: Fully Funded PhD and PostDoc Positions in Computational Neuroscience of Inhibitory Circuits @ TU Berlin We are seeking two highly motivated researchers (PhD and/or postdoctoral level) to join our group. You'll become part of a collaborative research center focused on inhibitory interneuron circuits in the mammalian brain. Our contribution to the center involves applying computational models and advanced data analysis methods to investigate how inhibitory circuits support neural computation, in close collaboration with experimental colleagues in Berlin and Freiburg (Germany). We aim to fill these positions as soon as possible. The salary is competitive and should allow a comfortable life in Berlin. Please find further details about the positions and how to apply here: <https://www.sprekelerlab.org/jobs/> Jobs/Theses<https://www.sprekelerlab.org/jobs/> sprekelerlab.org<https://www.sprekelerlab.org/jobs/> [sigmoid_c_f.png] <https://www.sprekelerlab.org/jobs/> <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179761> Job Posting IV-104/24: Research Assistant - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen – Job Postings at Technische Universität Berlin<https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179761> jobs.tu-berlin.de<https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179761> [apple-touch-icon-26abb8730d7df74d7ff522205626a7fbdcee47d6c003e0fc06c34855389d19f7.png] <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179761> <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179757> Job Posting IV-103/24: Research Assistant - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen – Job Postings at Technische Universität Berlin<https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179757> jobs.tu-berlin.de<https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179757> [apple-touch-icon-26abb8730d7df74d7ff522205626a7fbdcee47d6c003e0fc06c34855389d19f7.png] <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179757> The application deadline is March 22th, 2024. Best wishes, Henning ---------- Prof. Dr. Henning Sprekeler Modelling of Cognitive Processes Technische Universität Berlin Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience www: https://www.sprekelerlab.org

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Gordon Research Conference on The Frontal Cortex - August 4-9 2024
by David Moorman March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

Dear Colleagues, We would like to bring your attention to the 2024 Gordon Research Conference on the Frontal Cortex <https://www.grc.org/frontal-cortex-conference/2024/>, which will be held on *August 4-9, 2024* in Holderness, New Hampshire. We have put together an outstanding line-up of speakers including established leaders in the field as well as up-and-coming future leaders. The conference topics are designed to be inclusive across subject matter, ranging from cognitive control and decision making, to emotional regulation, to motivated behavior, and more, including emphases on computational interpretations and translational outcomes. There will be poster sessions, and ample time for networking and social activities. We're still finalizing the schedule, but you can get a sense of the schedule from our 2022 meeting: https://www.grc.org/frontal-cortex-conference/2022/ *Applications can be submitted until July 7, 2024* and can be submitted here: https://www.grc.org/frontal-cortex-conference/2024/ Please spread the word widely and get in touch with any questions. Hope to see you there! - David Moorman and Becca Shansky, Co-Chairs ---------- David Moorman (he/him) Associate Professor Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences University of Massachusetts Amherst +1.413.545.0663 moorman(a)umass.edu www.moormanlab.org Gordon Research Conference on The Frontal Cortex - August 4-9 2024 <https://www.grc.org/frontal-cortex-conference/2024/>

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PostDoc position @TU Berlin on Computational Cognitive Neuroscience, of Language
by Anuja Negi March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

*Job Opening: PostDoc position @TU Berlin on Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Language.*We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to join our group for an ERC-project that focus on the development of computational models to understand how linguistic information is represented in the human brain. Computational encoding models in combination with deep learning-based machine learning techniques will be developed, compared, and applied to identify linguistic representations in the brain. Please find further details about the positions and how to apply here: https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179468 <https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/179468> Employer: TU Berlin Salary grade: TV-L 13 Berliner Hochschulen Starting date: Immediately The application deadline is March 29th, 2024. For informal inquiries please contact Fatma Deniz (deniz(a)tu-berlin.de< mailto:deniz@tu-berlin.de>) directly. Best, Anuja -- Anuja Negi PhD candidate Technische Universität Berlin Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science Marchstr. 23, D-10587 Berlin Room 5.039 anujanegi.me

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Neuromatch Academy Applications are Open!
by Courtney Dean March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

Hello, We're thrilled to announce our lineup of immersive courses at Neuromatch Academy! Whether you're a student eager to dive into cutting-edge topics or a seasoned researcher looking to contribute as a Teaching Assistant, we have opportunities tailored for you. 3-week Courses (July 8-26, 2024): <https://neuromatch.io/courses/> - Computational Neuroscience: Explore the intricacies of the brain's computational processes and join an engaging community of learners. - Deep Learning: Delve into the world of artificial intelligence to uncover the principles and applications of deep learning. 2-week Courses (July 15-26, 2024): <https://neuromatch.io/courses/> - Computational Tools for Climate Science: Uncover the tools and techniques driving climate science research in this dynamic two-week course. - NeuroAI (Inaugural Year!): Be part of history as we launch our first-ever NeuroAI course, designed to explore the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Key Dates: - TA Applications Close: Sunday, March 17th, midnight in the last time zone on Earth - Student Applications Close: Sunday, March 24th, midnight in the last time zone on Earth Application Link: Apply on Neuromatch Academy <https://neuromatch.io/courses/> Additional Information: - All courses will be conducted exclusively online, providing flexibility and accessibility. - Detailed information about course fees can be found here <https://neuromatchacademy.github.io/widgets/cola.html>. - Teaching Assistants will lead small groups of students, fostering collaborative learning. - TA positions offer financial compensation; detailed rates can be found here <https://neuromatchacademy.github.io/widgets/ta_cola.html>. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with experts in the field, and contribute to the success of our courses. Apply today and join us on a journey of discovery! *Please share this opportunity with your networks!* Cheers, The Neuromatch Team -- *Courtney Dean (she, her) * Project Manager Schedule a meeting with me! <https://calendly.com/courtney-s-dean> c. 720.371.6559

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Nencki Open Lab Optics and Microscopy Workshop - May 10-12th, Goniądz, Poland
by Mateusz Kostecki March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce the third edition of our Optics and Microscopy Workshop! This time we will meeting one of the most beautiful places in Poland – Biebrza marshes! The workshop will be a *thorough, hands – on introduction to optics and microscopy*. With our instructor, Fred Marbach from Crick Institute, we will start from absolute basics – *photons, ray diagrams and lenses*; then move to building simple optical system, just to *end up building DIY bright-field and fluorescent microscopes.* We will image neurons (hopefully!), and understand every last bit of how that image came to be (this is a certainty!). During the workshop you will build an intuition for optics, allowing you to reason about optical systems found in the lab (and in publications): you will understand the equipment you are using on a much deeper level. Workshop will take place *May 10-12th in Goniądz*, in Dwór Bartla, overlooking the beautiful Biebrza river, which at this time of the year provides great opportunities for birdwatching. The deadline for registration is April 5th,* the cost of the workshop is EUR 250 (but we provide fee waivers if needed)*. The cost includes the r*egistration fee, accommodation, breakfast and lunch.* Please find the registration form and more info here - https://nenckiopenlab.org/optics-and-microscopy-workshop-2024/ Best! NOL Team -- --- Mateusz Kostecki PhD Student Knapska Laboratory Nencki Institute 02-093 Warsaw, Pasteura 3, Poland https://twitter.com/mtkostecki https://evolvingbehavior.blog/

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First Announcement: 9th Int. Summer School on Neuroengineering 'Massimo Grattarola’, June 10th – 14th, 2024 Genova ITALY
by Michela Chiappalone March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Dear comp-neuro students, Dear colleagues, Join us in the beautiful city of Genova for a transformative experience at the 9th International Summer School on Neuroengineering. The 2024 edition is dedicated to 'Neuroengineering for health and disease: a multi-scale approach'. Three macro-subjects—Neuroscience, Technology, and Computation—will be at the forefront, promising a comprehensive exploration of the field's vast potential: http://neuroengineering.unige.it/ About the School: The school is named after the visionary Prof. Massimo Grattarola, who was a pioneer in the fields of neuroengineering and bioelectronics and prematurely passed away in 2002. This biennial summer school serves as a hub for experts, students, and young researchers. What Awaits You: * Engaging Lectures: Delivered by leading experts shaping the future of neuroengineering. * Interactive Workshops: Hands-on experiences to deepen your understanding. * Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and enthusiasts passionate about neuroengineering. * Poster session: Present your work in front of scientists in the field. Confirmed Speakers: Matteo Cerri (University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy) Egidio D’Angelo (University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy) Elisa Donati (University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland) Tommaso Fellin (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy) David J. Guggenmos (University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA) Viktor Jirsa (Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France) Jean-Charles Mariani (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Rovereto, Italy) Maurizio Mattia (Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma, Italy) Alberto Mazzoni (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna Pisa, Italy) Silvestro Micera (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna Pisa, Italy & EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland) Farshad Moradi (Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark) Yuval Nir (Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel) Domenico Pellegrini-Giampietro (University of Firenze, Firenze, Italy) Cristina Tassorelli (University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy) Nicola Toschi (University of Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy) Valter Tucci (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy) Organizers: * Gabriele Arnulfo, Michela Chiappalone, Marco Fato, Paolo Massobrio, Sergio Martinoia (University of Genova, Genova, Italy) * Lino Nobili (IRCCS Ospedale Giannina Gaslini & University of Genova, Genova, Italy) * Egidio D’Angelo (University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy) * Alberto Mazzoni (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy) Feel free to get in touch with us to get more information at this email address: info(a)neuroengineering.unige.net<mailto:info@neuroengineering.unige.net> Registrations will open very soon!!! Looking forward to having you in Genova, Best regards, Michela Chiappalone, on behalf of the organizing committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Michela Chiappalone, PhD Associate Professor of Bioengineering Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Systems Engineering - DIBRIS UNIVERSITY OF GENOVA Via all’Opera Pia 13A, 16145 Genova E-mail: michela.chiappalone(a)unige.it<mailto:michela.chiappalone@unige.it> Researcher Rehab Technologies IIT-INAIL Lab ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova E-mail : michela.chiappalone(a)iit.it<mailto:michela.chiappalone@iit.it>

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[reminder] Birmingham-Leiden Summer School in Computational Social Cognition 2024
by Lei Zhang March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

(Apologies for cross-posting) FINAL REMINDER: We are delighted to welcome applications for the first edition of the Birmingham-Leiden summer school in Computational Social Cognition (CSC). <https://www.compsoccog.com/> The summer school is hosted at the University of Birmingham (UK), in collaboration with Leiden University (NL), and will take place from 15th-17th July 2024. Apply by *14th March 2024* (see information below)! Attending the Birmingham-Leiden CSC Summer School will equip a diverse cohort of early career researchers (trainees through to junior faculty members) with the ability to understand, program and interpret the output of a range of computational models of social cognition. Attendees will receive different types of training aimed at understanding modelling as well as the theoretical and practical inferences that can be drawn from computational models. For more information about this year’s training program, including criteria and application instructions, please visit our website <https://www.compsoccog.com/>. The deadline is March 14, 2024. We hope to see you this summer in Birmingham! Keynote speakers: - Cecilia Heyes, University of Oxford (UK) - Christian Ruff, University of Zurich (CH) - Wolfram Schultz, University of Cambridge (UK) Instructors (alphabetical): - Matt Apps, University of Birmingham (UK) - Jo Cutler, University of Birmingham (UK) - Anna Van Duijvenvoorde, Leiden University (NL) - Romy Froemer, University of Birmingham (UK) - Arkady Konovalov, University of Birmingham (UK) - Patricia Lockwood, University of Birmingham (UK) - Ili Ma, Leiden University (NL) - Lei Zhang, University of Birmingham (UK) Anna & Lei, on behalf of the CSC 2024 organization team --- Dr. Lei Zhang Associate Professor Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham w: lei-zhang.net t: @lei_zhang_lz <https://twitter.com/lei_zhang_lz>

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Postdoc Position in Moral Artificial Intelligence (Jointly sponsored by Duke and CMU)
by Dr Jana Schaich Borg, Ph.D. March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Postdoc available in our interdisciplinary Moral AI group! Description: We have an opening for a joint two-year postdoctoral position at the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University and the Social Science Research Institute, Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, and Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University (with the possibility of renewal for a third year). The postdoc can be employed through any of these departments in either University, depending on their preference. The candidate is expected to live in either Pittsburgh or Durham depending on their chosen home department, but will be asked to travel occasionally to the other location. The focus of the position is on conducting impactful research on moral artificial intelligence, addressing problems such as: Designing artificial intelligence systems to model and predict human moral judgments Designing effective elicitation mechanisms and interfaces to capture moral preferences Developing techniques for implementing and evaluating AI systems that are based on these modeled preferences, and assessing the dynamic impact of these systems on the preferences and behavior of users who interact with them Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, mathematics, computational neuroscience, computational cognitive science, or related technical fields and have expertise in Machine Learning and AI / statistics / data science. Additional background in moral psychology, moral philosophy, (AI or other) ethics, HCI, social decision-making and/or social science is preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should apply online <https://apply.interfolio.com/113237> <https://apply.interfolio.com/113237> (https://apply.interfolio.com/113237) or contact Dr. Jana Schaich Borg via email (js524(a)duke.edu) including a CV and statement of research interests, and the name of three referees that can provide letters of recommendation. We are strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and place high priority on attracting underrepresented candidates.

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Multiple PhD positions in Cognitive Neuroscience at SISSA - application deadline 28 March
by Eugenio Piasini March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Up to 6 PhD positions in Cognitive Neuroscience are available at SISSA, Trieste, starting October 2024. SISSA is an elite postgraduate research institution for Maths, Physics and Neuroscience, located in Trieste, Italy. SISSA operates in English, and its faculty and student community is diverse and strongly international. The Cognitive Neuroscience group (https://phdcns.sissa.it/) hosts 7 research labs that study the neuronal bases of time and magnitude processing, visual perception, motivation and intelligence, language and reading, tactile perception and learning, and neural computation. Our research is highly interdisciplinary; our approaches include behavioural, psychophysics, and neurophysiological experiments with humans and animals, as well as computational, statistical and mathematical models. Students from a broad range of backgrounds (physics, maths, medicine, psychology, biology) are encouraged to apply. This year, one of the PhD scholarships is set aside for joint PhD projects across PhD programs within the Neuroscience department (https://www.sissa.it/research/neuroscience) The selection procedure is now open. The application deadline is 28 March 2024. To learn how to apply, please visit https://phdcns.sissa.it/admission-procedure . Please contact the PhD Coordinator Mathew Diamond (diamond(a)sissa.it) and/or your prospective supervisor for more information and informal inquiries. Best wishes, Eugenio Piasini -- Eugenio Piasini International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) Via Bonomea 265, 34136 Trieste - Italy https://people.sissa.it/~epiasini

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Call for Participation & Papers ACAIN 2024 - 4th Int. Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, September 22-25 2024, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy -> Deadline: March 23
by Giuseppe Nicosia March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

Call for Participation & Call for Papers (apologies for multiple copies) _______________________________________________________________ The 4th International Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, September 22-25, 2024, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy W: https://acain2024.icas.events E: acain(a)icas.cc FB: https://www.facebook.com/ACAIN.LakeDistrict/ Symposium Deadlines Paper Submission (Symposium): by Saturday March 23, 2024 (AoE). https://acain2024.icas.events/symposium-call-for-papers/ https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=acain2024 Notification of Decision for Papers (Symposium): by Wednesday July 10, 2024. Camera Ready Submission (Symposium): by Monday July 20, 2024. Author Registration (Symposium): by July 20, 2024. Regular Registration (Symposium): by Saturday March 23, 2024. Late Registration (Symposium): from Sunday March 24, 2024. Course Deadlines Regular Registration (Course): by Saturday March 23, 2024. https://acain2024.icas.events/registration/ Late Registration (Course): from Sunday March 24, 2024. Oral Presentation Submission (Course): by Saturday March 23, 2024. Notification of Decision for Oral Presentation (Course): by August 31, 2024. SCOPE & MOTIVATION: ACAIN 2024: AI meets Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Science The ACAIN 2024 symposium and course is an interdisciplinary event featuring leading scientists from AI and Neuroscience, providing a special opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in the fields of AI, Neuroscience, Neuroscience-Inspired AI, Human-Level AI, and Cognitive Science. The 4th Advanced Course and Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience (ACAIN) is a full-immersion four-day Course and Symposium in Tuscany on cutting-edge advances in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. The Course provides a stimulating environment for academics, early career researchers, Post-Docs, PhD students and industry leaders. Participants will also have the chance to present their results with oral talks or posters, and to interact with their colleagues, in a convivial and productive environment. Two days of keynote talks and oral presentations, the ACAIN Symposium, (September 24-25), will be preceded by lectures of leading scientists, the ACAIN Course, (September 22-23). Bringing together AI and neuroscience promises to yield benefits for both fields. The future impact and progress in both AI and Neuroscience will strongly depend on continuous synergy, exchange, collaboration and efficient cooperation between the two research communities. These are the goals of the International Course and Symposium - ACAIN 2024, which is aimed both at AI experts with interests in Neuroscience and at neuroscientists with an interest in AI. ACAIN 2024 accepts rigorous research that promotes and fosters multidisciplinary interactions between artificial intelligence and neuroscience. The Advanced Course is suited for scholars, academics, early career researchers, Post-Docs, PhD students and industry leaders. The Event (Course and Symposium) will involve a total of 36-40 hours of lectures. Academically, this will be equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students and the Master Students attending the Event. LECTURERS https://acain2024.icas.events/course-lecturers/ * Maria Eckstein, Google DeepMind, London, UK * Auke Jan Ijspeert, EPFL, Switzerland * Zeb Kurth-Nelson, Google DeepMind & UCL, London, UK * Loic Matthey, Google DeepMind, London, UK * Kevin J. Miller, DeepMind & UCL, London, UK * Thomas Parr, Oxford University, UK * Melika Payvand, Institute of Neuroinformatics, University of Zurich & ETH Zurich, Switzerland * Alessandro Treves, International School for Advanced Studies, Italy More Lecturers TBA COURSE DESCRIPTION: https://acain2024.icas.events/course-description/ SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS: https://acain2024.icas.events/symposium-call-for-papers/ SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM COMMITTEE (partial list, confirmed members): https://acain2024.icas.events/program-committee/ ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: https://acain2024.icas.events/symposium-committee/ VENUE & ACCOMMODATION: https://acain2024.icas.events/venue/ ACAIN 2024 is a *Residential Conference*, all participants (invited speakers, authors, organizers, chairs, participants) must book and stay at the Riva del Sole Resort and Spa. No exceptions are allowed. https://lod2024.icas.events/lod-2024-a-residential-conference/ Riva del Sole Resort & SPA a: Località Riva del Sole - Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) CAP 58043, Tuscany - Italy p: +39-0564-928111 f: +39-0564-935607 e: booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it w: www.rivadelsole.it/en ACTIVITIES: https://acain2024.icas.events/activities/ REGISTRATION: https://acain2024.icas.events/registration/ See you in Tuscany in September! ACAIN 2024 Organizing Committee. E: acain(a)icas.cc W: https://acain2024.icas.events FB: https://www.facebook.com/ACAIN.LakeDistrict --

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PhD position, Comp Neuro, Moreno Bote Lab, Barcelona
by Ruben Moreno Bote March 10, 2024

March 10, 2024

PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience, Ruben Moreno-Bote Lab Center for Brain and Cognition, University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain 1 fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Theoretical and Cognitive Neuroscience of Ruben Moreno-Bote in the Center for Brain and Cognition at the University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain. We are looking for excellent candidates with Physics, Mathematics or Machine Learning background interested in developing the foundations of behavior and intelligence. Knowledge of Computational Neuroscience or Neuroscience would be ideal, but it is not necessary. The candidate will develop state of the art theory and models of behavior, cognition and intelligence by using neural networks, reinforcement learning, machine learning, data analysis and/or multielectrode neural data. The main research topic of our lab is decision-making, from a multidisciplinary angle. The candidate will benefit from the stimulating environment of Barcelona area in Theoretical and Systems Neuroscience and will have the opportunity of enjoying a lively city. Our lab (https://www.upf.edu/web/tcn) forms part of a larger network of neuroscience labs in Barcelona. Financial support is provided by the Spanish MINECO. APPLICATION: A full CV in pdf format and an extract of grades for degree and master studies should be sent to the following address: ruben.moreno(a)upf.edu DEADLINE: until the position is filled STARTING DATE: any time between September 2024 and January 2025

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Postdoc positions in Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Psychiatry and Developmental Psychology, University of Tuebingen, Germany
by Susan Fischer March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

**Apologies for cross-posting** Dear colleagues, The "Developmental Computational Psychiatry" lab and the W3 professorship "Computational Psychiatry" led by Tobias Hauser at the University of Tübingen (Germany) is currently hiring new postdocs. The focus of the lab is to better understand the computational and neural mechanisms underlying decision making and learning, and how these processes go awry in patients with mental illnesses. The successful candidates will have the chance to work in a highly dynamic and inspiring environment and to collaborate closely with Prof Peter Dayan and the Max-Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. Concretely, we are looking for the following candidates: * Postdoc with developmental psychology background: https://t.ly/_AOEG * Postdoc with experimental & neuroimaging (MEG / MRI) background: https://t.ly/2YcE1 More information about the positions can be found here: https://devcompsy.org/join-the-lab/ Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Tobias Hauser directly to informally discuss the positions. Best regards, Susan. ************************************************ Susan Fischer Coordinator Alexander von Humboldt Professorship Prof Peter Dayan & W3-Professorship ‘Computational Psychiatry’, Prof Tobias Hauser Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics & Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen & Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie AI Research Building R 20-7/A21 Maria-von-Linden-Str. 6 72076 Tübingen Germany susan.fischer(a)tue.mpg.de ************************************************

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EPFL - 6 PhD positions in computational and theoretical neuroscience
by Wulfram Gerstner March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

The EPFL PhD program in neuroscience has 6 openings for PhD positions in the labs of Gerstner, Herzog, Mathis, Petersen, Ramdya, Schrimpf, https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edne-neuroscience/edne-open-positions/ interested candidates are should please apply directly via https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edne-neuroscience/edne-how-to-apply/ The EPFL is located in Switzerland in the lake Geneva region and offers a vibrant research community. kind regards A. Mathis and W. Gerstner -- Wulfram Gerstner Laboratory of Computational Neuroscience EPFL, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland

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*DEADLINE in one week!* Junior Scientists Workshop in Theoretical Neuroscience, 3-7 June 2024, Trieste (Italy)
by Francesca Mastrogiuseppe March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

** Abstract submission deadline in one week! Travel grants available for participants selected for contributed talks. See below ** We are delighted to announce the upcoming "Workshop on Recent Advances in Theoretical Neuroscience" taking place from June 3rd to 7th, 2024, at ICTP in Trieste, Italy. The workshop is addressed to early- and mid-career researchers, and will explore the topics of dynamics, plasticity, and computation in neural circuits. *Program overview* The program is structured around a series of in-depth morning presentations delivered by invited speakers, with an emphasis on both mathematical tools and biological implications. In the afternoons, participants will share their own research through contributed talks and poster presentations. The primary objective of this program is to foster a collaborative and prolific exchange of ideas among emerging scientists in the field of Theoretical Neuroscience. *Invited speakers* - Blake Bordelon, Harvard University, USA - Alex Cayco Gajic, Ecole Normale Superieure, France - Lea Duncker, Stanford University, USA - Rodrigo Echeveste, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina - Sukbin Lim, New York University Shanghai, China - Laureline Logiaco, MIT, USA - Marcelo Mattar, New York University, USA - Ulises Pereira, Allen Institute, USA - Alessandro Sanzeni, Bocconi University, Italy - Marine Schimel, Cambridge University, UK - James Whittington, Stanford University, USA *Venue* The workshop will be held at the ICTP Adriatico Guesthouse, a conference facility nestled beside the charming Grignano harbor, just a few minutes' walk from the iconic Miramare Castle. *Registration* There is no registration fee. Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, **travel grants** for participants that have been selected for contributed talks will be available. *Abstract submission* All participants are encouraged to submit an abstract summarizing their ongoing research, eligible for consideration for a poster presentation or a contributed talk. Applications can be submitted via the event website: https://indico.ictp.it/event/10481/ Application deadline is Friday **March 15th**, 2024. Please feel free to reach out with questions or requests. We look forward to your participation for an exciting week together! Best regards, The organizers: Agostina Palmigiano, Francesca Mastrogiuseppe, Alessandro Ingrosso, Sebastian Goldt

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Virtual NEST Conference 2024 / Abstract Submission and Registration Open
by Hans Ekkehard Plesser March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

Dear Colleagues, The NEST Initiative is excited to invite everyone interested in Neural Simulation Technology and the NESTSimulator to the NEST Conference 2024. The NEST Conference provides an opportunity for the NEST Community to meet, exchange success stories, swap advice, learn about current developments in and around NEST spiking network simulation and its application. We explicitly encourage young scientists to participate in the conference! This year's conference will again take place as a virtual conference on Monday/Tuesday 17/18 June 2024. We are delighted to welcome * Tadashi Yamazaki (University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo) * Behnam Ghazinouri (Ruhr University Bochum) * Benedetta Gambosi (Politecnico di Milano) * Tobias Gemmeke (RWTH Aachen University) as keynote speakers at the conference. Registration and submission of contributions are now open! We are inviting contributions to the conference, including talks, "posters" and workshops on specific topics. Please register and submit your contribution(s) via the conference website https://nest-simulator.org/conference. Important dates 15 April 2024 - Deadline for submission of contributions 26 April 2024 - Deadline for NEST Initiative membership applications eligible for fee reduction 08 May 2024 - Notification of acceptance 07 June 2024 - Registration deadline 17 June 2024 - NEST Conference 2024 starts We are looking forward to seeing you all in June! Hans Ekkehard Plesser and the conference organizing committee -- Prof. Dr. Hans Ekkehard Plesser Department of Data Science Faculty of Science and Technology Norwegian University of Life Sciences PO Box 5003, 1432 Aas, Norway Phone +47 6723 1560 Email hans.ekkehard.plesser(a)nmbu.no<mailto:hans.ekkehard.plesser@nmbu.no> Home http://arken.nmbu.no/~plesser

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Network Neuroscience Satellite 2024: Call for contributions
by Daniele Marinazzo March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

We are excited to invite your participation in Network Neuroscience 2024. Submit your talk or poster by March 22nd 11:59pm AOE. Currently in its 10th year, Network Neuroscience is a satellite affiliated with the NetSci conference. Themes in the Network Neuroscience remit include but are not limited to: (i) Interactome networks; (ii) Transcriptional and gene regulation networks; (iii) Structural brain networks (imaging); (iv) Functional brain networks (imaging); (v) Brain networks – theory, modeling and analysis; (vi) Signal processing and information flow; (vii) Circuit dynamics; (viii) Brain-behavior interactions; (ix) Systems neuroscience; (x) Brain-body network science; (xi) Classical and deep learning for brain networks. All themes apply to any species. Check our website for updates to the schedule, we will be announcing speakers shortly. We look forward to seeing you in Québec City! Network Neuroscience 2024: https://networkneuroscience.github.io/ NetSci 2024: https://netsci2024.com Submit your abstract: https://netneurosci2024.sciencesconf.org/

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PhD and postdoc positions in computational neuroscience and machine learning
by pedro goncalves March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

Dear all, Our lab was recently founded at the Neuro-Electronics Flanders (NERF), Belgium, and is also co-affiliated with the VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology. We are currently exploring a range of exciting topics at the intersection between computational neuroscience and probabilistic machine learning. In this context, we are looking for a PhD and a postdoc interested in developing machine learning methods and applying them to neuroscience problems. More details about the positions and the lab can be found at https://jobso.id/hz2b https://jobso.id/hz2e Best wishes, Pedro Gonçalves --------------- Pedro Gonçalves Principal Investigator at NERF, a joint research initiative by imec, VIB, and KU Leuven Co-affiliated PI at VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology https://goncalveslab.sites.vib.be/en

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Postdoc/Junior researcher positions in Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project
by Jaroslav Hlinka March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024

*Postdoc/Junior researcher positions in Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project* Several postdoctoral positions are available in the *Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (COBRA) at the Institute of Computer Science, Prague (Czech Republic)*. These positions are part of a larger, interdisciplinary consortium project that has recently been awarded (OPJAK BRADY). The project topics include: *Topic 1*: Detailed biophysical modelling of neurotransmitter action (supervised by Pavel Sanda). *Topic 2*: Computationally efficient mean-field models of cortical microcircuits (supervised by Helmut Schmidt). *Topic 3*: Whole-brain dynamics with applications particularly to schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (supervised by Gustavo Deco). *Topic 4*: Data-driven model inversion and personalized parameter identification (supervised by Nikola Jajcay). *Topic 5*: Modelling interventions into arousal dynamics (supervised by Jaroslav Hlinka). Other related topics may be considered based on their fit to the overall project. Further information can be found here: https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/brady. 1. Conditions * Positions are available from 01. 03. 2024 or as negotiated thereafter. * Contract is for 12-36 months duration. * Possibility of extension until end of project (30.6.2028), support for transition to tenure-track or external funding applications. * Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the positions are filled. * This is a full-time fixed term contract appointment. Part time contract negotiable. * Competitive monthly gross salary: 50 000 - 66 000 CZK based on qualifications and experience (net salary approx. 40 000 - 52 000 CZK). _Cost Of Living Comparison <http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp>_ * Bonuses and travel funding for conferences and research stays depending on performance. * No teaching duties. * Applicants should: 1. Hold a PhD; up to 7 years from PhD defense at the start of employment. 2. Have a strong background in the fields related to computational neuroscience - mathematical, statistical skills, experience with data analysis, machine learning, computer programming (the exact combination depends on the particular topic, see above). 3. Be fluent in English. * *We seek curious, self-motivated, hard-working, team-spirited researchers.* * *Prior experience with time series and network analysis is advantageous, but not required. * * The applications are to be sent to bradyadmin(a)cs.cas.cz <mailto:bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz>and should contain: 1. Curriculum Vitae. 2. Two letters of recommendation. The referees should send their recommendations directly to bradyadmin(a)cs.cas.cz. 3. A proof of the obtained degree. 4. Mention the *Ref. No. 2024/4*. *Do not hesitate to contact the project Scientific Coordinator for informal inquiries: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D. hlinka[at]cs.cas.cz, http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/. * -- Jaroslav Hlinka Head of the Department of Complex Systems Institute of Computer Science Czech Academy of Sciences Pod Vodarenskou vezi 2 Prague 8, 182 00, Czech Republic Tel: (+420) 26605 3808 E-mail: hlinka(a)cs.cas.cz Web: http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/ Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics Group (COBRA): http://cobra.cs.cas.cz

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ICANN 2024 - Second Call for Papers
by Sebastian Otte March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

ICANN 2024 - SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS ======================================================================= The International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN) is the annual flagship conference of the European Neural Network Society (ENNS). In 2024, the ICANN will take place in Lugano, Switzerland. Conference Dates: September 17 to September 20, 2024 Conference Venue: Campus of the University of Southern Switzerland and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Via la Santa 1, 6962 Lugano-Viganello, Switzerland. Conference Webpage: https://icann2024.org The ICANN 2024 features three conference tracks, namely AI and Machine Learning, Bio-Inspired Computing, and the Applications Track, making it a unique forum to bring together researchers across a wide range of disciplines related to Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks. ======================================================================= We invite prospective authors to submit original and innovative papers in the following areas: AI and Machine Learning: Theory and Foundations of Neural Networks, Novel Neural Network Architectures, Topics in Neural Networks, Large Language Models, Explainable AI, Graph Methods, Graph Neural Networks, and Clustering, Reinforcement Learning, Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Bio-Inspired Computing: Brain-Inspired Computing, Cognitive and Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience Applications: Human-Computer Interaction, Biosignal Processing, Medicine and Physiology, Speech and Language Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, Climate and Environment, General Applications of Machine Learning Workshops: - AI in Drug Discovery - Deep Learning for Neuro-heuristic Brain Analysis - Reservoir Computing Special Sessions: - Spiking Neural Networks and Neuromorphic Computing - Accuracy, Stability, and Robustness in Deep Neural Networks - Antifragile dynamical systems: beyond robustness, resilience, and adaptiveness - Neurorobotics For details and updates, as well as for the final list of workshops and special sessions, consider the current version of the list at: https://e-nns.org/icann2024/conference-programme/conference-topics The ICANN 2024 will be an in-person conference. We expect that at least one co-author of each paper will be physically present in Lugano to give his or her presentation. We will also enforce a no-show rule, in order to encourage an optimal quality of the scientific discussion here in Lugano. Papers must be written in English language and must conform to the format defined in the Author’s Kit, available on the conference webpage at: https://e-nns.org/icann2024/submission Both short papers (6-11 pages) and full papers (12-15 pages) can be submitted. Papers shorter than 6 pages will not be accepted to the main conference, please check special submission rules for the conference workshops on the webpage of the respective workshop if you plan to submit there. Papers will undergo rigorous peer review; the Program Committee will make the final decision which papers will be included in the conference program. For papers with conflicting reviews, or which are on the borderline between acceptance and rejection, a short rebuttal phase is foreseen. Full papers will usually be assigned to oral sessions (15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes questions), short papers may be assigned to oral or poster sessions, depending on the quantity of submissions; this assignment does in no way incur a judgment on paper quality. Note that presentation rules for workshops and special sessions may differ. All accepted papers will be published in the Springer LNCS series. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Jürgen Schmidhuber, IDSIA USI-SUPSI, Switzerland, and KAUST AI Initiative, Saudi Arabia Tanja Schultz, University of Bremen, Germany Walter Senn, University of Bern, Switzerland Henry Markram, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland CONFERENCE COMMITTEE General Chairs Jürgen Schmidhuber, IDSIA USI-SUPSI, Switzerland, and KAUST AI Initiative, Saudi Arabia Igor Tetko, HGMU Munich, Germany Program Chairs Michael Wand, IDSIA USI-SUPSI, Switzerland Kristína Malinovská, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Honorary Chair Stefan Wermter, University of Hamburg, Germany Full list of the organization committee: https://e-nns.org/icann2024/organization/organising-committee IMPORTANT DATES - Opening of submission portal: Feb 15 2024 - Deadline for full paper submission: March 15 2024 - Notification of Acceptance or Rebuttal: May 15 2024 - Deadline for rebuttal: May 31 2024 - Final notification of Acceptance or Rejection after Rebuttal: June 10 2024 - Camera-ready paper upload and author registration: June 30 2024 Contact: For questions, please contact program-committee(a)icann2024.org. Link to this call: https://e-nns.org/icann2024/call-for-papers

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Registration is now open for BrainNet 2024 Workshop!
by Gonzalo Uribarri March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Dear all, We are thrilled to announce the third BrainNet+ workshop. If you're interested in exploring the latest network-level techniques for non-invasive human brain data analysis, we cordially invite you to attend the BrainNet+ 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden on May 13th to 15th. Leading researchers will showcase the state-of-the-art network-level methods for analyzing and interpreting MRI and E/MEG data, offering insights from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. The event is hybrid, you can participate either in person or virtually. For on site participants, you can submit an abstract for giving a contributed talk! Registration closes on 5th of April. The confirmed keynote speakers for the event are: - Dr. David Dahmen <https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=AZa4K5QAAAAJ&hl=de>, Institute for Advanced Simulation, Research Centre Jülich, Germany. - Prof. Jacobo Diego Sitt <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=01sft6QAAAAJ&hl=en>, Paris Brain Institute (ICM), INSERM, ICM institute, Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, France. - Prof. Marcel Oberlaender <https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=VFoPFi0AAAAJ&hl=de>, Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior, Bonn, Germany. - Prof. Marcus Kaiser <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ha_ZNlkAAAAJ&hl=en>, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. This is a unique opportunity to learn from world-renowned experts and connect with researchers from all over the world. You can find all the details, including the full schedule, speaker list, and registration link, on the official BrainNet 2024 webpage at https://brainnet2024.carrd.co/ <https://ibd2023.carrd.co/>. We look forward to seeing you there! Please distribute the link in your networks for anyone who might be interested in attending. Best regards, The BrainNet 2024 Organizing Committee: Barbara Mahler Christoffer Olsson Gonzalo Uribarri Henri Riihimäki Jason Smith Pascal Helson

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PhD candidate EOI: Exploring how intrinsic biological rhythms influence brain activity
by Jodie Naim-Feil Feil March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Dear All, We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to join our team! The project will utilize cutting-edge neuromodulatory and cognitive techniques combined with multi-modal neuroimaging assessments to investigate how long term intrinsic biological cycles influence patterns of the brain. This is a highly multidisciplinary project across the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre at the University of Melbourne, Australia and will be co-supervised by Dr. Pip Karoly, Dr. Jodie Naim-Feil, Prof Andrew Zalesky and Dr. Robin Cash. EOI's are currently open here: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/opportunity/1266-exploring-how-intrinsi… Thanks, Jodie Dr. Jodie Naim-Feil | Senior Research Fellow Graeme Clark Institute | Biomedical Engineering Level 1, Building 261, 203 Bouverie St The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia

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Workshop: Tools and Methods for Next Generation Electrophysiology - Edinburgh 27-31 May
by Matthias Hennig March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Dear Ephys and Spike Sorting Community, We are thrilled to announce the "Tools and Methods for Next Generation Electrophysiology" event, happening in Edinburgh from 27. to 31 May 2024. Schedule: 27 May: Talks on advances in electrophysiology tools and analysis 28 May: Spike sorting training with SpikeInterface and more 29-31 May: Developer hackathon: help us to improve SpikeInterface! New methods, more documentation, more testing, any help is welcome. Speakers will include: Andrew Shelton (Allen Brain) - NP-Ultra Cole Hurwitz (Columbia) - DartSort and Dredge Luca Berdondini (IIT Genova) - SiNAPS probe Olivier Winter (Champalimaud) - IBL data Pierre Yger / Samuel Garcia (SortingComponents + Spyking Circus 2) Gabe Stine (MIT) - NHP Neuropixels Luiz Tauffer - Cloud deployments Participation is free of charge, but capacity is limited (especially for the hackathon). More information: https://spikeinterface.github.io/spikeinterface-events/spikeinterface-works… Register here: https://forms.gle/6dEdeR7sD7u6u8rU8 Best wishes, Matthias -- Matthias H Hennig http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/mhennig/ The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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Funding opportunity: Energy and Information Processing in Biological Organisms (FY25 MURI)
by GREENWALD, HAL S DR-04 USAF AFMC AFOSR/RTA March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

The US Department of Defense's Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) funds grants for basic research on topics that change annually. These grants, which provide up to $1.5M/year for up to 5 years, are awarded to multidisciplinary teams from US institutions of higher education. Topic 3, Energy and Information Processing in Biological Organisms, aims to support investigations of relationships between energy consumption and information processing in biological organisms with a goal of identifying strategies that could have implications for human and computer performance in energy-constrained environments. Research concentration areas may include but are not limited to the following: 1) information processing strategies observed in biological organisms that trade reduced energy consumption or metabolic demands with graceful degradations in computation and information, 2) factors impacting the metabolic/energetic cost of an information bit, 3) predictions from biophysically-realistic models of information processing, 4) implications for human perceptual and cognitive performance under moderate to severe caloric restrictions, and 5) information theory-based computational strategies for artificial systems in energy-constrained conditions. For details about this and the other 25 topics in this year's solicitation as well as deadlines and other requirements, please see the FY25 MURI Funding Opportunity Announcement at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352609. Hal S. Greenwald, Ph.D. Program Officer, Cognitive & Computational Neuroscience Program Officer (Acting), Computational Cognition & Machine Intelligence Air Force Office of Scientific Research 875 N. Randolph St. Arlington, VA 22203-1768 (703) 588-8441 Out-of-office messages are not sent to non-.mil/.gov domains.

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FREE DOWNLOAD OF COMPLEX NETWORKS 2023 PROCEEDINGS
by Hocine Cherifi March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Dear, We are delighted to inform you that the four volumes of the proceedings and the book of abstracts of COMPLEX NETWORKS 2023 are available *for free* for* three weeks*. You can *download* the four volumes from the following page of the conference website: https://2023.complexnetworks.org/proceedings/ The page is password protected The password is: CNA2023Menton@@! The four volumes of the proceedings contain *155 papers*. We wish you a pleasant lecture. *Feel free to disseminate.* Best regards Hocine Cherifi Join us at COMPLEX NETWORKS 2024 <https://www.complexnetworks.org/> *-------------------------* Hocine CHERIFI University of Burgundy Franche-Comté Laboratoire* I*nterdisciplinaire *C*arnot de *B*ourgogne - ICB UMR 6303 CNRS Editor in Chief Plos Complex Systems <https://plos.org/complex-systems-research-journal/#:~:text=PLOS%20Complex%2….> Founding & Adisory Editor Applied Network Science <https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/> Editorial Board member PLOS One <https://journals.plos.org/plosone/>, IEEE ACCESS <https://ieeeaccess.ieee.org/?http%3A%2F%2Fieeeaccess_ieee_org%2F>, Scientific Reports <https://www.nature.com/srep/>, Journal of Imaging <https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jimaging>, Quality and Quantity <https://www.springer.com/journal/11135/>, Computational Social Networks <https://computationalsocialnetworks.springeropen.com/>, Complex Systems <https://www.complex-systems.com/>

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How to Promote Equality? Celebrating Women Leaders in EDI - Online panel discussion International Women's Day – 7th March, 12h GMT/13h CET
by Sidarus, Nura March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Hi, Can you please advertise the following event. Thank you in advance, Nura Sidarus. ------ Thursday, 7th March, 12h GMT / 13h CET – online How to Promote Equality? Celebrating Women Leaders in EDI To commemorate International Women's Day, Women in Cognitive Science-Europe invite you to an online panel discussion showcasing women who have been working to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within cognitive science, and who will share with the audience some specific actions they have been leading. We thus hope to inspire and empower the audience to replicate similar actions within their research areas/countries/departments and help promote EDI more widely. Our inspiring panel from different countries and career stages, will discuss actions to promote EDI at various levels, from departmental, to institutional, to international: * Professor Mª Carmen Herrera – Vice-Dean of Students and Equality Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, Spain * Dr Tahnée Engelen – Former leader of the DEC Equality & Diversity committee Cognitive Science Department (DEC), Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), Paris, France * Professor Marisa Matias – Active member of the EU funded RESET Project (Redesigning Equality and Scientific Excellence Together) Faculty of Psychology, University of Porto, Portugal * Professor Željka Krsnik – Chair of the ALBA Network, a global network of neuroscientists committed to promoting equity and diversity in the brain sciences Croatian Institute for Brain Research, University of Zagreb, Croatia Chaired by Dr Nura Sidarus, the talks will be followed by an open Q&A. Details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-promote-equality-celebrating-women-le… This email, its contents and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. In certain circumstances, it may also be subject to legal privilege. Any unauthorised use, disclosure, or copying is not permitted. If you have received this email in error, please notify us and immediately and permanently delete it. Any views or opinions expressed in personal emails are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Royal Holloway, University of London. It is your responsibility to ensure that this email and any attachments are virus free.

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