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Call for Participation: International Artificial Intelligence Summer School – IAISS 2025, Sept 21-25, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA @ Tuscany * Registration: by April 23 *

by Giuseppe Nicosia

* Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks! * IAISS2025, A Residential Summer School in AI & Generative AI for Science and Engineering IAISS 2025 is a full-immersion 5-day Summer School in Tuscany on cutting-edge advances in AI and Generative AI with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. Riva del Sole Resort & SPA @ Tuscany, Italy, Sept 21-25, 2025 https://2025.iaiss.cc iaiss(a)icas.cc REGISTRATION: by April 23 (AoE) https://2025.iaiss.cc/registration/ Oral Presentation Submission Deadline: by April 23 (AoE) Applicant *may* submit (during the Registration Process) a research abstract (max 2 pages; any format) for presentation. School directors and the scientific committee will review the abstracts and will recommend for poster and/or short talk. Abstract must be submitted by April 23 during the registration process. LECTURERS: Each Lecturer will hold up to four lectures on one or more research topics. Yuki Asano, University of Technology Nuremberg, Germany Pierre Baldi, University of California, Irvine, CA,USA Lucas Beyer, OpenAI, Zürich, Switzerland Wessel Bruinsma, Microsoft Research Amsterdam, The Netherlands Sam Buchanan, Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago, USA Floris Geerts, University of Antwerp, Belgium Sven Giesselbach, Fraunhofer Institute - IAIS, Germany & Telecom Systems Chin-Wei Huang, Microsoft Amsterdam, The Netherlands Vicky Kalogeiton, Ecole Polytechnique Paris, France Thomas Kipf, Google DeepMind, USA Yi Ma, University of California, Berkeley, USA Abigail See, Google DeepMind, London, UK Michal Valko, Meta Paris, France More Speakers TBA TUTORIAL SPEAKERS: Druv Pai, University of California, Berkeley, USA Yaodong Yu, University of California, Berkeley, USA Peng Wang, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA https://2025.iaiss.cc/lecturers/ https://2025.iaiss.cc/lectures/ VENUE: https://2025.iaiss.cc/venue/ Riva del Sole Resort & SPA Località Riva del Sole‚ Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) CAP 58043‚ Tuscany‚ Italy p: +39-0564-928111 e: booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it w: https://www.rivadelsole.it/en/ REGISTRATION: https://2025.iaiss.cc/venue/ CERTIFICATE & 8 ECTS: The International Artificial Intelligence Summer School – IAISS 2025 is a full-immersion five-day Summer School at the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA (Castiglione della Pescaia – Grosseto – Tuscany, Italy) on cutting-edge advances in AI and Generative AI with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. The Summer School provides a stimulating environment for PhD students, Post-Docs, junior academics (only up to assistant professors), early career researchers, and industry leaders (and highly motivated, promising and brilliant Master students / BSc students). Participants will also have the chance to present their results with talks, and to interact with their colleagues, in a convivial, professional and productive environment. PhD students, PostDocs, Industry Practitioners and Junior Academics (only up to assistant professors) will be typical profiles of the IAISS attendants. The Summer School will involve a total of 36–40 hours of lectures, according to the academic system the final achievement will be equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students (and some strongly motivated Master Student – BSc Student) attending the Summer School. Language: English. To participate in the IAISS 2025, all attendants must (1/2) register for the school (by April 23, 2025) and (2/2) book accommodation at the school venue, “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA” (by July 23, 2025); all attendants must stay at the “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA”. Once accommodation has been booked at “Riva del Sole Resort & SPA“, the participant must send this information (including the Booking Number) to the IAISS organizing committee (iaiss(a)icas.cc) IAISS is a residential school, so all lecturers and participants must reside in the same Hotel (Riva del Sole Resort & SPA). No exceptions are made. For privacy reasons, the Hotel cannot match people. If you have someone to share the apartment with, please send to the Hotel ( booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it ) the name, surname and email address. Otherwise the solution is to book an apartment in single use. IAISS is organized as a non-profit scientific event. Please note that only IAISS registered participants can book a room (in hotel or apartment) at the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA with the accommodation form attached in the registration email and with the IAISS Discounted Rates. The Booking Office of the Riva del Sole Resort & SPA will verify the names of the participants and the corresponding registration number to confirm the booking. Anyone interested in participating in IAISS 2025 should register as soon as possible: https://2025.iaiss.cc/registration/ See you in Riva del Sole in September! IAISS 2025 Organizing Committees. https://2025.iaiss.cc iaiss(a)icas.cc Obviously, this is only a Call for Participation, to have complete and updated information we recommend you access the relevant website: https://2025.iaiss.cc the News Section: https://2025.iaiss.cc/category/news/ and the FAQ: https://2025.iaiss.cc/faq/ * Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks! *

April 3, 2025

Apply Now: EITN EBRAINS Fall School 2025

by DEPANNEMAECKER Damien

Dear All, Applications are now open for the EITN EBRAINS Fall School in Computational Neuroscience 2025, which will take place November 19–28, 2025, in Marseille, France. This intensive course is designed for Master’s students, PhD candidates, and postdocs looking to deepen their expertise in computational neuroscience. 🔹 Application deadline: June 4, 2025 (Anywhere on Earth) All application details, including course topics, required documents, and IBRO fellowship information, are available on our webpage: 🌐 https://www.ebrains.eu/news-and-events/eitn-ebrains-fall-school-2025 We look forward to your applications! Best regards, The EITN EBRAINS Fall School Team 📧 eitn2025(a)proton.me

April 3, 2025

The Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars (CNS) Program

by Joern Davidsen

The Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars (CNS) Program The Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars (CNS) Program is now accepting Notices of Intent for the 2025 recruitment cycle. Up to 10 scholars will be awarded $70,0000 per year for up to two years, plus access to training and mentorship from CNS Program partners. Who is eligible? The applicant must: * Be affiliated with a Canadian post-secondary institution * Have less than 5 years of full-time training after completion of a doctoral degree * Current PhD students can apply if their degree will be completed before the program start date The proposed supervisor must: * Hold a full-time faculty position at a degree-granting research institution in Canada, such as the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) at the University of Calgary which is one of the Partner Institutes of the CNS Program (potential supervisors in Computational Neuroscience at the HBI can be found here<https://hbi.ucalgary.ca/computational-neuroscience/graduate-specialization/…>) * Conduct research primarily in the field of neuroscience * Only supervise one scholar awarded from this competition; i.e., a supervisor can only be associated with a single applicant NOI Deadline: June 6, 2025 12 pm (noon) MT Interested in learning more? Visit https://www.albertaneuro.ca/funding-programs/canadian-neuroanalytics-schola… This program is made possible by generous funding from the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, and from support by our partners at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, The Ontario Brain Institute and The Neuro. We are pleased to collaborate with Canada's centres for excellence in AI/ML as training partners: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute (Mila). If you have any questions about the program, we would love to hear from you at abneuro(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:abneuro@ucalgary.ca>. --- Dr. Jörn Davidsen Professor of Physics & Humboldt Research Fellow University of Calgary www.ucalgary.ca/davidsen<http://www.ucalgary.ca/davidsen>

April 2, 2025

2 PhD/postdoc positions in computational/cognitive neuroscience/neuroAI/precision psychiatry in Tübingen

by Trang-Anh Nghiem

Dear All, I am pleased to announce that my research group at the Hertie Institute for AI in Brain Health (Hertie AI, https://hertie.ai/) within the Eberhard Karls University in Tübingen, invites applications for *two PhD students or postdoctoral researchers (f/m/d)*. My group will investigate the neural mechanisms of altered brain dynamics and function in neuropsychiatric disorders, leveraging biophysical whole-brain models personalized to each patient using AI and model inference methods. Research questions for PhD/postdoctoral projects will be chosen from a range of topics in *computational neuroscience / neuro-AI / precision psychiatry / cognitive neuroscience * including: - Whole-brain biophysical modeling of resting-state brain dynamics in neuropsychiatric disorders, personalized to each patient using evolutionary algorithms and simulation-based inference approaches, and - Whole-brain biophysical modeling of brain function and dysfunction in tasks tied to core symptoms of disorders, including sensory salience paradigms *Required qualifications*: MSc in neuroscience, physics, data science, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics or similar. *Preferred qualifications*: experience with whole-brain or neural network modeling, with neuroimaging data analysis, and/or with model inference. Recruited researchers will be expected to start in Sept 2025 for a duration of 3 years with the possibility of extension. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If interested, please get in touch and send me your CV and statement of research interests (limited to 2 pages). Looking forward to hearing from you! Best, Trang-Anh Nghiem https://scholar.google.fr/citations?user=2PlcVlIAAAAJ&hl=en

April 2, 2025

Postdoctoral and PhD Positions -- modeling/analysis of dopamine in rhythm perception

by Jonathan Cannon

Postdoctoral and PhD Positions in modeling and analyzing intracranial dopamine data from rhythm perception experiments McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario The METRE lab (Models and Experiments in Timing, Rhythm, and Entrainment, metre.mcmaster.ca), led by Jonathan Cannon (joncannon.net) is initiating a collaboration with Dan Bang’s group at University of Aarhus, Denmark, funded by the Human Frontier Science Program. The project will collect electrophysiological and electrochemical data from human basal ganglia during deep brain stimulator implantations while patients listen to and entrain movement to auditory rhythms. Data will be used to evaluate and develop models of the role of dopamine in rhythm perception, movement, and prediction. Dr. Cannon is looking to welcome at least one postdoctoral researcher and multiple PhD students over the next two years. These lab members will help to refine rhythm experiments, analyze intracranial electrical and chemical data, and develop both neurophysiological and interpretive (Bayesian predictive processing, reinforcement learning) models of rhythm perception. They may also pursue other projects at the intersection of computational neuroscience/cognition, experimental neuroscience/psychology, and music perception, in a rapidly growing new Canadian lab focused on rhythm in the brain and what it can tell us about the experience of being human. About the Postdoctoral Position(s) - Duration: One year with possibility of one- or two-year extension - Start Date: ASAP - Salary: $55k CAD, potentially negotiable - Location: McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario, Canada About the PhD Positions(s) - Program: Psychology, Neuroscience, or Computational Science/Engineering - Start Date: Summer or fall 2026 — earlier start date could be discussed - Stipend: Program dependent, top-up negotiable - Location: McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario, Canada Research Environment The METRE lab is a rapidly growing, international group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Graduate students and postdocs generally attend at least one conference per year, which may include computational neuroscience or auditory/music/rhythm-focused conferences. Postdocs will have access to teaching and professional development opportunities through the McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Fellows Teaching & Leadership Program <https://mccallmacbain.mcmaster.ca/>. Hamilton is a family-friendly city with hiking trails everywhere. 1-2hrs to Toronto by car or public transportation. A living costs calculator can be found here: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Hamilton Application Process *Please submit* a cover letter, a CV, and email addresses for two academic references. We will notify applicants before contacting references. *Send materials by email* to Jonathan Cannon: cannoj9(a)mcmaster.ca *Subject line:* HFSP postdoc/phd positions The postdoc selection process may begin as early as May 1, but feel free to reach out after that! PhD inquiries will be evaluated in fall 2025 except in unusual circumstances, but it’s never too early to establish contact!

April 1, 2025

Reminder for the BrainNet 2025 workshop, end of the week deadline for contributed talk abstracts!

by Pascal Helson

Dear all, This is a reminder for the fourth BrainNet workshop. If you're interested in exploring how analysis of brain data, network science and different imaging methods can explain more about the brain and its functioning, we cordially invite you to attend the BrainNet 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, from May 5th to 8th. The event is hybrid, you can participate either in person or virtually. For on-site participants, you have until 6th of April 2025 to submit an abstract for giving a contributed talk https://brainnet2025.carrd.co/. The confirmed speakers are: Adrián Ponce-Alvarez, Polytechnic University of Catalonia Roxana Zeraati, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics Michael Winding, Francis Crick Institute Matthieu Gilson, Faculty of Medicine, Aix-Marseille University Barbara Hollunder, Charité - University Medicine Berlin Jacob Vogel, Lund University Alex Bhogal, UMC Utrecht Andrew Lehr, University Medical Center Göttingen Sacha van Albada, Research center Jülich Lida Kanari, Laboratory for topology and neuroscience, EPFL Grégoria Kalpouzos, Karolinska Institutet Katharina Heining, Karolinska Institutet Annegret Habich, Karolinska Institutet Rodrigo Moreno, KTH Dhrubaditya Mitra, Nordita, Stockholm University Josefine Waldthaler, Karolinska Institutet This is a unique opportunity to connect with the experts and the participants as the event is structured with ample time for discussions. You can find all the details – including the preliminary schedule, speaker list and abstracts, and registration link – on the BrainNet 2025 webpage at https://brainnet2025.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 2025 Organizing Committee: Pascal Helson, KTH Arvind Kumar, KTH Henri Riihimäki, Nordita, Stockholm University Jason Smith, Nottingham Trent University Gonzalo Uribarri, KTH Sarah Vandenbulcke, KTH

April 1, 2025

Postdoc/student workshop at Washington University in St Louis

by Goodhill, Geoffrey

Opportunity for postdocs and senior graduate students! The Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (ctcn.wustl.edu) at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications from postdocs and senior graduate students, who are using primarily theoretical and computational techniques to study the principles of brain organization and function, for its third Computational Neuroscience Next Generation symposium, September 15-16th 2025: https://ctcn.wustl.edu/2025-next-gen-symposium The CTCN will pay travel expenses for successful applicants. Participants will engage with researchers at CTCN-participating departments over two days, including: - Presenting their work during the symposium, which will also feature leading WashU neuroscientists. - One-on-one meetings with faculty. - Informal discussions with the Washington University computational and theoretical neuroscience community. Being selected as a Next Generation Symposium speaker is an exciting opportunity s to share your research with Washington University computational neuroscientists, to receive feedback, to explore postdoctoral opportunities including CTCN postdoctoral fellowships (https://ctcn.wustl.edu/postdoc-fellows) and to form professional and intellectual relationships with peers, mentors and potential future collaborators. The application form is available at https://ctcn.wustl.edu/next-gen-symposium. The application deadline is May 16th. Professor Geoffrey J Goodhill Departments of Developmental Biology and Neuroscience Director, Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (ctcn.wustl.edu) Affiliate appointments: Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electrical and Systems Engineering Washington University School of Medicine 4370 Duncan Ave. St Louis, MO 63110 g.goodhill(a)wustl.edu<mailto:g.goodhill@wustl.edu> https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/people/geoffrey-goodhill-phd

April 1, 2025

Postdoc positions in computational neuroscience and biology the Mathematical and Computational Biosciences Collective at NJIT

by Rotstein, Horacio G

Research at the interface of theory/computations & experiments *Position Summary:* Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the field of mathematical and computational biology in the recently created Mathematical & Computational Biosciences Collective (MCBC) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. The start date is September 1, 2025, or earlier. *Essential Functions:* Conduct research in mathematical and computational biology at the interface of theory and experiments, take part in seminars, group meetings, journal clubs, help mentor students, and other research activities of the MCBC and the associated Departments of Mathematical and Biological Sciences. The ideal candidate would have an interest in building successful interactions with experimental scientists and experience in one or more of the following areas: (i) neuroscience, (ii) systems biology / biochemical systems, (iii) collective behavior, and (iv) machine learning / artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will be co-mentored by a theorist and an experimentalist and will have the opportunity to interact with researchers in the pharmaceutical industry, IBM Research, and other industrial partners. In addition to research duties, the Postdoctoral Fellow might have the opportunity to teach one course per semester, subject to availability. *Prerequisite Qualifications:* A candidate should hold a PhD in the areas of applied mathematics, computer science, data science, quantitative biology, or other relevant disciplines. *How to Apply:* Please email (1) a cover letter with a brief research statement, (2) a CV, and (3) names and email addresses of three references to Profs. Casey Diekman (diekman(a)njit.edu) and Horacio G. Rotstein (horacio(a)njit.edu) with the subject line “MCBC Postdoctoral Fellow Application”.

March 31, 2025

Workshop on AI / ML for the analysis of single-cell spatial transcriptomics 15-17 Oct 2025 Lyon (France)

by Hugues Berry

///// Registration to the workshop is now open ///// ///// as well as a call for contributed talks and live sessions ///// 15th-17th OCTOBER, 2025 A 2.5 day workshop on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning of the analysis of single-cell spatial transcriptomics, in Lyon, France. Information, registration and submissions at https://ai4singlecell.sciencesconf.org/?lang=en https://ai4singlecell.sciencesconf.org/ Confirmed invited speakers: Xiang Zhou <https://xiangzhou.github.io/>, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA Per Uhlén <https://ki.se/en/research/research-areas-centres-and-networks/research-grou…>, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden Genevieve Stein O’Brien <https://www.steinobrienlab.org/>, Johns Hopkins University, USA Sergio Sarnataro <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FJD-UagAAAAJ&hl=it>, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Lyon, France Yvan Saeys <https://saeyslab.sites.vib.be/en>, Ghent University, Belgium Marianna Rapsomaniki <https://www.chuv.ch/en/bdsc/research/our-groups/ai-ml-for-biomedicine>, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland Franck Picard <https://franckpicard.github.io/>, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Lyon, France Guillaume Marcy <https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=BZ9YK6gAAAAJ&view_op=list_w…>, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France Laura Cantini <https://research.pasteur.fr/en/member/laura-cantini/>, Pasteur Institute, Paris, France Quentin Blampey <https://github.com/quentinblampey>, Paris-Saclay University, France The program will feature both general introductory talks and expert-level methodology-oriented presentations. As well as live sessions demos of application packages for concrete illustration of use cases! This event is organized by Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 <https://www.univ-lyon1.fr/en>, with support from the Spatial-Cell-ID <https://spatial-cell-id.ens-lyon.fr/> national equipment.

March 31, 2025

Workshop on Modern Applications of Control Theory and Reinforcement Learning (to complex adaptive systems) 20-21 May, 2025 at CWI, Amsterdam, Netherlands

by Aditya Gilra

Dear all, Announcing an exciting Workshop on Modern Applications of Control Theory and Reinforcement Learning, particularly to complex adaptive systems including neuroscience:https://www.cwi.nl/en/events/cwi-research-semester-programmes/workshop-on-modern-applications-of-control-theory-and-reinforcement-learning/ Applications of control theory and reinforcement learning are increasingly diverse. This workshop aims to foster the transfer of methods of control and RL across upcoming domains, especially complex adaptive systems such as climate-socio-economics, neuroscience, and similar.Dates: 20-21 May 2025Venue: CWI (Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science), Amsterdam, NetherlandsRegistration deadline: 1 May 2025Posters are welcome! We have distinguished speakers covering a wide variety of application domains:Diederik Roijers, VU Brussel, BelgiumElena Rovenskaya, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), AustriaHerke van Hoof, University of Amsterdam, NetherlandsMarcel van Gerven, Radboud University Nijmegen, NetherlandsMarta Kwiatkowska, University of Oxford, United KingdomSander Bohté, CWI, University of Amsterdam, NetherlandsSander Keemink, Radboud University Nijmegen, NetherlandsTimm Faulwasser, University of Stuttgart, GermanyWolfram Barfuss, University of Bonn, Germany Please register as soon as possible!https://www.cwi.nl/en/events/cwi-research-semester-programmes/workshop-on-modern-applications-of-control-theory-and-reinforcement-learning/ This workshop is part of a research semester programme on Control Theory and Reinforcement Learning at CWI, Amsterdam, NL. It follows a Spring School (17-21 March - deadline 10 March) and a Workshop on Themes (24-25 March - deadline 1 March) and is followed by an upcoming Workshop on Theory (19-20 June). Download and advertise the poster. Looking forward to seeing you!On behalf of the organizers.

March 31, 2025

[jobs] Postdoc Position in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience at TU Dresden

by Kiebel, Stefan

Dear colleagues, We are hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Chair of Cognitive Computational Neuroscience, TU Dresden (Germany). The position is part of a DFG-funded project on neurocomputational mechanisms of decision-making through forward planning and state abstraction. Project highlights: * Modeling human learning and decision-making using probabilistic approaches * Analyzing behavioral and fMRI data * Collaborative work with experimentalists and theorists * Opportunity to design and run experiments We’re looking for: * A strong background in physics, computer science, mathematics, or related fields * Programming skills in Python * Interest in cognitive neuroscience and modeling * Experience with probabilistic programming (PyMC, Stan, Pyro) is a plus 🗓️ Start date: July 1, 2025 (or soon after) 📅 Application deadline: April 30, 2025 📍 Location: TU Dresden, Germany 💼 Duration: Until Oct 2027, with extension possible This is a great opportunity for quantitatively strong researchers interested in cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience. Even applicants with limited neuroscience background are encouraged to apply if they have strong modeling skills. For details, please see the full job ad https://tud.link/9d2n92 or reach out to julia.herdin(a)tu-dresden.de<mailto:julia.herdin@tu-dresden.de>. Best regards, Stefan Kiebel TU Dresden – Chair of Cognitive Computational Neuroscience -- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Stefan J. Kiebel Professur für Kognitive Computationale Neurowissenschaft Technische Universität Dresden 01062 Dresden https://tu-dresden.de/mn/psychologie/ifap/ccns

March 31, 2025

ICONIP2025 Call for Papers

by Kenji Doya

We are pleased to announce the 32nd International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP) 2025. Date: November 20 to 24, 2025 Venue: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST): https://www.oist.jp Web site: https://iconip2025.apnns.org Keynote Speakers: • Asako Kanezaki, Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan • Yew Soon Ong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore • Jun Tani, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan Honorary Chairs: Shun-ichi Amari, Kunihiko Fukushima General Chairs: Kenji Doya, Maryam Doborjeh We invite paper submissions across a broad spectrum of topics in machine learning, computational neuroscience, and neural network applications. The conference will be in person. All presenters must be on-site. We use OpenReview for paper submission and reviewing. Accepted papers are published in Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) or Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS), and become open access in OpenReview. For more details, please visit the Call for Papers page: https://iconip2025.apnns.org/call-for-papers Important Dates Tutorial proposal deadline: May 1st Paper submission deadline: May 15th Notification of acceptance: July 15th Camera ready submission: August 15th Registration deadline: August 15th Conference dates: November 20-24 We look forward to receiving diverse and high-quality submissions from researchers around the world! Inquiry: iconip2025(a)apnns.org ---- Kenji Doya <doya(a)oist.jp> Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan Phone: +81-98-966-8594; Fax: +81-98-966-2891 https://groups.oist.jp/ncu

March 30, 2025

Call for Participation & Papers - ACAIN 2025 - 5th International Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, September 21-24 2025, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Tuscany * Course Registration: April 23 * Paper Submission: May 23 *

by Giuseppe Nicosia

Call for Participation & Call for Papers (apologies for multiple copies, please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks!) The 5th International Advanced *Course* & *Symposium* on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, September 21-24, 2025, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy W: https://acain2025.icas.events E: acain(a)icas.cc Symposium Deadline: Paper Submission (Symposium): by May 23 (AoE) https://acain2025.icas.events/symposium-call-for-papers/ https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=acain2025 Course Deadline: Regular Registration (Course): by April 23 (AoE) https://acain2025.icas.events/course-description/ https://acain2025.icas.events/registration/ https://2025.iaiss.cc/deadlines/ LECTURERS: Panos Pardalos, University of Florida, USA Jose Principe, University of Florida, USA Maneesh Sahani, University College London, UK Jonathon Shlens, Google DeepMind, USA Dimitra Thomaidou, Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Greece Marina Vidaki, University of Crete, Medical School, Crete, Greece More Speakers TBA https://acain2025.icas.events/course-lecturers/ SCOPE & MOTIVATION: ACAIN: AI meets Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Science The ACAIN 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 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 23-24), will be preceded by lectures of leading scientists, the ACAIN Course, (September 21-22). 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, which is aimed both at AI experts with interests in Neuroscience and at neuroscientists with an interest in AI. ACAIN 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. SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM COMMITTEE (partial list, confirmed members): https://acain2025.icas.events/program-committee/ ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: https://acain2025.icas.events/symposium-committee/ VENUE & ACCOMMODATION: https://acain2025.icas.events/venue/ ACAIN 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. 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://acain2025.icas.events/activities/ REGISTRATION: https://acain2025.icas.events/registration/ See you in Tuscany in September! ACAIN Organizing Committee. E: acain(a)icas.cc W: https://acain2025.icas.events FB: https://www.facebook.com/ACAIN.LakeDistrict Obviously, this is only a Call for Participation & Call for Papers, to have complete and updated information we recommend you access the relevant website: https://acain2025.icas.events * Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks! *

March 28, 2025

AE Spring Summit on Open Problems for AI, Shibuya, Tokyo, April 9-11th AIの未解決問題に関する会議

by Battleday, Ruairidh

Dear all, We are holding an event in Tokyo in two weeks' time that we think might be of interest to your members. Please pass on the details, below my signoff, to others you might think interested. 2 週間後に東京でイベントを開催する予定ですが、これは貴社の会員の皆様にとって興味深いものになると思います。ご興味がおありそうな方に、私の署名の下に詳細をお伝えください。 Our sincere thanks, Ruaridh and the team ------- Global Summit on Open Problems for AI. Sakura Deeptech, Shibuya Sakura Stage, Tokyo, Japan, 9-11th April 2025. What are the next set of challenges for AI algorithms? What are the open problems in regulation & application? AI技術のこれからの課題は？ AIアルゴリズムの開発、倫理、社会実装において世界をリードする専門家が議論します We are most excited to announce the Algorithmic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Summit on Open Problems for AI <http://www.algopreneurship.ai>. Sakura Deeptech, Shibuya Sakura Stage, Tokyo, Japan, 9-11th April 2025. Join world-leading AI researchers, policy makers, and entrepreneurs in this global Summit over three days of keynote talks, panels, and breakout sessions. 基調講演、パネル、分科会セッションで構成される 3 日間にわたるグローバルサミットに、世界をリードする AI 研究者、政策立案者、起業家が参加します。日本語でライブ文字起こし Day 1 - Algorithms アルゴリズム We ask what the fundamental challenges for developing AI algorithms are, as well as promising avenues for overcoming them. AI アルゴリズムの開発における根本的な課題は何か、またそれを克服するための有望な道筋は何かを尋ねます。 We’ll be hearing from Dr Shane Gu (Google DeepMind), Prof. Taro Toyoizumi (Riken CBS), Prof. Masanori Koyama (University of Tokyo), Dr Kai Arulkumaran (Araya Inc.), Dr Emityaz Khan (Riken AIP), Professor Masanori Koyama (University of Tokyo), Prof. Yunzhe Liu (Beijing Normal University), Dr Jad Tarifi (Integral AI), Kiran Mysore (University of Tokyo UTEC), Dr Jiaxian Guo (Google DeepMind), Dr James Whittington (Stanford & Oxford University & Zyphra), Dr Lucy Lai (Harvard University), Dr Yusuke Iwasawa (University of Tokyo), Dr Sam Passaglia (Cohere) Panel on “Is Scale all we need?” 「スケールだけが必要なのでしょうか？」 Panel on “What is the next big breakthrough in AI?” 「AI における次の大きな進歩は何でしょうか?」 Day 2 - Ethics 倫理と社会 We ask what the fundamental ethical challenges and opportunities are for AI. AIにとって根本的な倫理的課題と機会は何かと問う。 Keynotes: Prof. Yuko Harayam (Tohoku University; GPAI), Prof. Arisa Ema (University of Tokyo & RIKEN CAIP), Prof. Toshie Takahashi (Waseda University), Prof. Yuko Itatsu (University of Tokyo), Dr Colin Rowat (Rakuten, Cambridge), Dr Joe Ledsam (Google Health), Kenny Song (Citadel AI), Kevin Loi-Heng (Avalon AI), Chris Lengerich (Context Fund), Evan Burkosky (Kimaru AI), Tiffany Kayo (Coral Capital) Panel: Micro Ethics - What Can Individual Researchers Do for Ethical AI? 倫理的な AI のために個々の研究者は何ができるでしょうか? Chair: Nicolay Hagen (NTNU) Panel: Meso Ethics - What Can Organizations Do for Ethical AI? 組織は倫理的な AI のために何ができるでしょうか? Chair: Prof. Skyler Wang (McGill) Panel: Macro Ethics - If AI is the answer, what is the question? AIが答えなら、疑問は何でしょうか? Chair: Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday (Harvard & MIT) Day 3 - Applications and entrepreneurship 社会実装 We ask what the fundamental challenges and opportunities are in applications for social good and entrepreneurship. 私たちは、社会貢献と起業家精神への応用における根本的な課題と機会は何かを問います。 Keynotes: Prof. Yukie Nagai (University of Tokyo), Dr Hiroaki Kitano (CTO of Sony Group Corporation), Robert Lange (Sakana AI), Dr Daisuke Okanohara (Preferred Networks), Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday (Harvard & MIT), Dr Aran Komatsuzaki (Eleuther AI), Dr Conglong Li (Google Deepmind), Takahiro Matsumoto (Cisco / Robust Intelligence), Dr Jungo Kasai (Kotoba Tech), Dr Nick McGreivy (Princeton University), Dr Andrew Fyfe (Neutone), Elizabeth Oda (Braid AI), Ilya Kulyatin (Tokyo AI; TAI), Dr Tiago Ramalho (Recursive), Francis Hamilton (Tektome Inc), Dr Qi Chen (Paragraph), Kosuke Arima (Stockmark), Dr Yoshitaka Ushiku (NexaScience) Run in partnership with the Matsuo-Iwasawa Lab, the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, and Tokyo AI (TAI). 松尾・岩澤研究室、人工知能に関するグローバルパートナーシップ、東京 AI と提携して運営されます。 This should be an exciting and productive event, and we expect an audience of 200 of Japan’s best AI researchers and entrepreneurs at student, early-stage, and full career levels. これは刺激的で生産的なイベントになるはずであり、学生、初期段階、フルキャリアレベルの日本最高の AI 研究者や起業家 200 名が参加すると予想しています。 Student tickets: $20 for all three days ¥3000 学生3日間入場 General tickets: $20 per day ¥3000 1日一般入場 Reserve your place now! <http://www.algopreneurship.ai> 席を予約してください <http://www.algopreneurship.ai> Ruairidh <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruairidh-battleday-648a2b65/>, <https://www.jcrwhittington.com/>Lucy <https://lucylai.com/>, and James <https://www.jcrwhittington.com/> Thinking About Thinking <https://www.thinkingaboutthinking.org/> -- Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday BMBCh (Oxon) PhD President Thinking About Thinking, Inc <https://thinkingaboutthinking.org> Postdoctoral Research Fellow Center for Brain Science, Harvard University Center for Brains, Minds, and Machines, MIT

March 27, 2025

Call for PhD scholarship - Social Coding in Mouse Cortex with Longitudinal Imaging and Computational Modeling

by Lorenzo Fontolan

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the opening of a PhD position at INMED (Aix-Marseille University) through the SCHADOC program, focused on the neural coding of social interactions and memory in the cortex of behaving mice. The project will investigate how social behaviors essential for cooperation, mating, and group dynamics are encoded in the brain, and how these processes are disrupted in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. ————— Project Overview This project uses longitudinal calcium imaging and population-level data analysis to study how cortical circuits encode social interactions in mice. Recordings from mPFC and S1 in wild-type and Neurod2 KO mice will be used to extract neural representations of social memory. The candidate will develop and apply computational models of neural dynamics and representational geometry to uncover how these codes evolve over time and are disrupted in social amnesia. Key features • Combination of systems neuroscience, data analysis, and computational modeling • High-density, longitudinal calcium imaging in freely behaving animals • Strong quantitative and analytical component • Integration in an international and interdisciplinary research environment Supervision • Supervisor: Dr. Lorenzo Fontolan, INMED (Aix-Marseille University) • Co-supervisor: Dr. Antoine de Chevigny, INMED (Aix-Marseille University) • Consultant: Leo Guignard, IBDM (Aix-Marseille University) The ideal candidate will have a strong background in neuroscience, physics, engineering, or applied mathematics, with experience or interest in data analysis, computational neuroscience, and systems-level brain function. ————— More information here: https://schadoc.univ-amu.fr/en/call-candidates/call-candidates/health-well-… https://schadoc.univ-amu.fr/en/call-candidates/call-candidates/health-well-… We would appreciate it if you could circulate this opportunity to interested students or relevant mailing lists. For any further information, feel free to get in touch. Best regards, Lorenzo Fontolan — Group Leader CENTURI Institute de Neuroscience de la Mediterranée (INMED) Centre de Physique Théorique (CPT) Aix-Marseille University Campus scientifique de Luminy 13009 Marseille, France

March 27, 2025

Reminder: Eresfjord Summer School on Mathematical Methods in Computational Neuroscience

by Nicolai Waniek

Dear all, This is a reminder for the Eresfjord Summer School 2025 on "Mathematical Methods in Computational Neuroscience"! The application deadline is 31. March 2025. The summer school will take place from 7 July to 25 July 2025 at the Fred Kavli Knowledge Center in beautiful Eresfjord, Norway. We will cover some of the most important methods used in computational neuroscience research through both main lectures and scientific seminars. For more information, visit https://www.compneuronrsn.org/ The confirmed speakers and lecturers are Sara Solla, Northwestern University, USA Predrag Cvitanović, Georgia Tech, USA Carina Curto, Brown University, USA Soledad Gonzalo Cogno, NTNU, Norway Juan Gallego, Imperial College London, UK Inés Samengo, Balseiro Institute, Argentina Valeria Fascianelli, Columbia University, USA Christian Machens, Champalimaud, Portugal Nicolai Waniek, NTNU, Norway Iván Davidovich, NTNU, Norway Federico Stella, Donders Institute, the Netherlands Melvin Vaupel, NTNU, Norway Yoram Burak, ELSC, Israel Best, Nicolai -- on behalf of the organizers

March 26, 2025

Fwd: [CNE-Announce:] GU-TUM Neuroengineering summer school "Neuroengineering for Return to Function" (application deadline 4/8/2025)

by Ella Striem-Amit

(Apologies for cross-posting) ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Center for Neuroengineering <neuroengineering(a)georgetown.edu> Date: Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM Subject: [CNE-Announce:] GU-TUM Neuroengineering summer school "Neuroengineering for Return to Function" (application deadline 4/8/2025) To: <cne-announce(a)georgetown.edu> *3rd annual GU-TUM Neuroengineering Summer School <https://cne.georgetown.edu/2025-summer-school/>* *Georgetown University* *Washington, DC* *June 16-20, 2025* *Application deadline: April 8, 2025* The Georgetown-TUM Summer Schools in Neuroengineering started in 2023 with the rollout of the Center for Neuroengineering (CNE) <https://cne.georgetown.edu/> and the first summer school at Georgetown, followed by the “TUM-GU Summer School in Neuroengineering” at the Technical University of Munich, Germany in 2024. This year’s edition is back at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The theme is “Neuroengineering for Restoration to Function”, highlighting ways in which neuroengineering approaches can aid in restoring function after injury- or disease-related impairment. The goal of neuroengineering is to apply engineering principles and techniques to understand, repair, replace, and enhance the nervous system. The interdisciplinary nature of the field requires a close collaboration between neuroscientists (spanning approaches from cellular to cognitive) and engineers (including biomedical, computer science, electrical, mechanical…), and the goal of the summer school is to bring together students (from advanced undergraduate to graduate), postdocs and faculty from all these areas. After the great response to the pre-summer school workshops in Munich last year, this summer school for the first time includes a number of workshops. Summer school participants will work in small groups and gain hands-on experience in solving neuroengineering-related problems. In addition, as in previous years, there will be a range of talks from speakers in the CNE alliance (GU, TUM, Lawrence Livermore National Labs) and other institutions, discussion panels (on “the future of neuroengineering in the clinic” and “neuroethics”), as well as social activities. Get ready for an exciting week! Applications using the *online form* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUUkBh8DYGgEHNMc6iyjgZBap8io6WDtc…> are due April 8. Participation fees are $50 and scholarships can be provided. Breakfasts and lunches are included. Participants are responsible for travel to DC as well as housing (note that we have reserved housing in on-campus dorms). If you have questions about the summer school, please contact *neuroengineering(a)georgetown.edu* <neuroengineering(a)georgetown.edu>. We hope to see you in DC! -- CNE Team Georgetown University 202-687-3730 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Center for Neuro Engineering Announcements" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cne-announce+unsubscribe(a)georgetown.edu. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/georgetown.edu/d/msgid/cne-announce/CAPa2tZdnQQ… <https://groups.google.com/a/georgetown.edu/d/msgid/cne-announce/CAPa2tZdnQQ…> . -- *Ella Striem-Amit (she/her)* Sensory and Motor Plasticity Lab (SAMPL) Edwin H. Richard and Elisabeth Richard Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience Georgetown University Medical Center 3970 Reservoir Rd., NW Washington, DC 20007 http://samp-lab.facultysite.georgetown.edu/

March 25, 2025

Summer Course Application deadlines extended to March 30th

by Bonnen, Kathryn

Dear Colleagues, Reminder to apply for Neuromatch summer courses. Application deadlines have been extended to March 30th. This is a great opportunity to learn computational concepts and modeling with students from around the globe. Courses are available in Computational Neuroscience, NeuroAI, Deep Learning and Computational Climate Science. You can apply as a student or a TA (TA positions offer financial compensation). Please share with students/postdocs and your departments. More information below. Thanks, Kate Bonnen -- Kathryn Bonnen Assistant Professor School of Optometry, Department of Cognitive Science, Program in Neuroscience Indiana University kbonnen(a)iu.edu<mailto:kbonnen@iu.edu> https://bonnenlab.github.io COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT We’re excited to announce that applications are open for students and Teaching Assistants. 3-week Courses (July 7-25): * Computational Neuroscience<https://neuromatch.io/computational-neuroscience-course/>: Explore the intricacies of the brain's computational processes and join an engaging community of learners. * Deep Learning<https://neuromatch.io/deep-learning-course/>: Delve into the world of artificial intelligence to uncover the principles and applications of deep learning. 2-week Courses (July 14-25): * Computational Tools for Climate Science<https://neuromatch.io/computational-tools-for-climate-science-course/>: Uncover the tools and techniques driving climate science research in this dynamic two-week course. * NeuroAI<https://neuromatch.io/neuroai-course/>: Explore the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence through the lens of generalization. Application Info: * Close: Sunday, March 23rd, at midnight in your local time zone * Decisions: Mid-April * Requirements: * Students are expected to be familiar with Python and have foundational science skills in math/science. * Teaching Assistants should have strong Python skills and a background in the relevant topic. See the course pages for more information. * Link: Apply Here<https://portal.neuromatchacademy.org/> Additional Information: * All courses are synchronous but will be conducted exclusively online, providing flexibility and accessibility. * Participation fees are lower than those of other courses to make education affordable to everybody, no matter their financial background. They are also adjusted for national economic factors. 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>. * Students and TAs who complete the course are eligible to apply to our Impact Scholars Program<https://impact-scholars.neuromatch.io/impact-scholars/intro.html>, a 4-month supported research program 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! Should you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to us at nma(a)neuromatch.io<mailto:nma@neuromatch.io>.

March 25, 2025

[PhD] Embodied decision making and the emergence of concepts

by Nicolas P. Rougier (inria)

Title: Embodied decision making and the emergence of concepts What: PhD in computer science Where: Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases / Inria Bordeaux, France When: October 1st, 2025 -- October 1st 2028 Who: Nicolas P. Rougier (https://www.labri.fr/perso/nrougier) The goal of this PhD is to explore a minimal model of decision making using a simulated agent in a contiguous environment (T-Maze like). The goal for the agent is to learn to alternate between left and right, independently of the geometry of the maze, even though topology remains the same. This will be done using an echo state network of limited size in order to be able to perform a thorough analysis of its dynamics and representations from three different perspectives (sensory-motor space, external behavior and neural activity). The goal is to find the conditions for the emergence of concepts such as left, right using a manifold-based approach and to prove for their existence independently an external observer. Application (before May 5, 2025) https://adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?langue=&site=edmi&matricule_prop=6… -- Nicolas P. Rougier —— www.labri.fr/perso/nrougier Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Bordeaux

March 25, 2025

[jobs] Professor/Assoc. Professor/Assist. Professor/Lecturer- AI/ML/Robotics at Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Thailand

by Poramate Manoonpong

Dear colleagues, The School of Information Science and Technology (IST) at Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Thailand, offers a full-time position (Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Lecturer (Tenure Track)). We are expanding our faculty to support the Sense-Think-Act initiative, which focuses on the next generation of AI-driven systems capable of perceiving their environment, reasoning effectively, and acting autonomously. We seek faculty members from diverse fields, including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics, and Biomedical Engineering, to drive innovation in AI, robotics, and intelligent systems. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.vistec.ac.th/recruitment/30 Best regards, Poramate Manoonpong Professor of School of Information Science & Technology Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science & Technology (VISTEC) Wangchan, Rayong 21210 Thailand e-mail: poramate.m(a)vistec.ac.th

March 25, 2025

Introducing the NeuroAI Emerging Leaders Webinar Series – Join Us!

by Moein Khajehnejad

Dear colleagues, Following the very successful *NeuroAI Workshop @ NeurIPS 2024*, we are delighted to see such widespread enthusiasm and engagement from researchers in the field. To continue fostering discussions, collaborations, and knowledge exchange, we are excited to introduce the *NeuroAI Emerging Leaders Webinar Series* – a platform to stay connected and updated on the latest advancements in our field while showcasing the work of early-career researchers who are shaping the future of NeuroAI. This monthly webinar series will feature emerging early-career researchers sharing insights into their latest groundbreaking work, followed by a live Q&A session and an informal online social gathering. If you are interested in broader intersections of neuroscience, intelligence, and computation, this is an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge ideas and build meaningful connections in the community. *First Webinar:* 3rd April 2025, 5-6 PM EST / 9-10 PM GMT *Registration Link: *[Register for free <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds3VRDTUKdkKd3g6dXHHvXZsWHzfCM-Te…> ] *Webinar Link:* [Join here <https://monash.zoom.us/j/85798268827?pwd=Zc9R2cwvlRj2arSSeiaOE0aGanj65O.1>] *Speaker:* Aran Nayebi <https://anayebi.github.io/>, Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University *Topic:* *Using embodied agents to help answer “why” questions in systems neuroscience* Stay Updated and Connect: Discord NeuroAI Website <https://neuroai-workshop.github.io/NeuroAI_Webinar/> Youtube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/@NeuroaiNeurips2024> Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/neuro-ai.bsky.social> X <https://x.com/NeuroAI_NeurIPS> Best wishes, Moein Khajehnejad, Forough Habibollahi, and Adeel Razi

March 24, 2025

NeuroBridges 2025 Deadline approaching

by Ahmed El Hady

*NeuroBridges 2025* *A Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Summer School in Neuroscience* *Deadline to apply: April 15, 2025* NeuroBridges 2025 is a summer school which will take place between September 7 and September 18, 2025 in Le Centre de Conferences Internationales de Cluny, France (CCIC) <https://streaklinks.com/B3KEKFd397UPDx5n8gyfD1BJ/https%3A%2F%2Fcollegecluny…>. The school will provide an overview of theoretical and experimental frameworks used to study a variety of decision making processes. It will cover different model systems from rodents to humans and a plethora of decision making mechanisms. Another objective of NeuroBridges is to bring together Mediterranean and Middle Eastern scientists, in order to promote scientific cooperation between young researchers from these countries. The organizers of NeuroBridges are convinced that such scientific collaborations can lead to personal relations, which eventually may alleviate the political distress in the Middle East. The school is intended for graduate students and postdocs, primarily, but not only, from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, either working in their home countries or abroad. Applicants should have some background in related fields in neuroscience or cognitive psychology. All costs of registration and accommodation will be covered by the organizers. A limited number of travel grants will also be available. *Faculty:*** * Alaa Ahmed (U. Colorado) <https://www.colorado.edu/mechanical/alaa-ahmed> * Rava Azeredo da Silveira (IOB) <https://www.silveira-lab.com/rava-azeredo-da-silveira> * Ahmed El Hady (Max Planck Institute) <https://www.ab.mpg.de/person/111828> * David Hansel (CNRS) <https://incc-paris.fr/people/david-hansel/> * Mehdi Khamassi (CNRS) <https://pages.isir.upmc.fr/mkhamassi/> * Carole Levenes (CNRS) <https://incc-paris.fr/people/carole-levenes/> * Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew U.) <https://elsc.huji.ac.il/people-directory/faculty-members/yonatan-loewenstei…> * Zach Mainen (Champalimaud), TBC <https://mainenlab.org/> * Israel Nelken (Hebrew U.) <https://elsc.huji.ac.il/people-directory/faculty-members/israel-nelken/> * Drazen Prelec (MIT) <https://mitsloan.mit.edu/faculty/directory/drazen-prelec> * Reza Shadmehr (John Hopkins U.) <https://www.shadmehrlab.org/> NeuroBridges is co-organized by Ahmed El Hady (Max Planck Institute and University of Konstanz), David Hansel (CNRS, Paris), Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel), Carole Levenes (CNRS, Paris), Shir Shapira (Hebrew University of Jerusalem). NeuroBridges 2025 is supported by the Simons Foundation, the Cyril Taylor Charitable FoundationELSC, and is in partnership with VVTNS (https://www.wwtns.online/ <https://www.wwtns.online/>). For more information and application, visit our website: https://neurobridges.net/ <https://neurobridges.net/>

March 23, 2025

Postdoctoral position in circuit neuroscience at LMU Munich

by Schröder, Anna

Description of the Schroeder Lab The newly established group of Prof. Dr. Anna Schroeder at LMU Munich is seeking an excellent candidate for a postdoctoral position in neuroscience. For more information, visit www.annaschroederlab.com Our lab investigates the neural circuits underlying emotions, motivations, and physiological needs, focusing on how these internal states shape behavior in dynamic environments. Specifically, we study the subthalamic circuits of the zona incerta, an enigmatic brain region that integrates internal states, external sensory cues, and past experiences to adapt behavior flexibly. To dissect the neural circuit mechanisms driving behavior, we employ cutting-edge methodologies including: * In vivo calcium imaging with 2-photon microscopy or Miniscopes * Whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology * Single-cell RNA sequencing * Optogenetics * Chemogenetics * Viral circuit tracing * State-driven behavioral paradigms * Transgenic mouse models * Advanced machine learning techniques Our ultimate goal is to advance understanding of brain function and develop novel therapeutic strategies for psychiatric disorders through neuromodulation. Prof. Dr. Schroeder is deeply committed to training, mentorship and career development for lab members. The lab offers state-of-the-art neuroscience in a very supportive environment. Your tasks and responsibilities: * Conduct independent research within the scope of the Schroeder lab's focus using advanced neuroscience techniques * Contribute to teaching within the Faculty of Biology and the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences<https://www.gsn.uni-muenchen.de/index.html> * Take a leading role in training and supervising students * Proactively apply for external funding (e.g. Marie Curie, EMBO, HFSP, Alexander von Humboldt) * Attend lab meetings and conferences to present their work and offer constructive feedback to peers * Collaborate with the team, the broader Munich neuroscience community, and beyond * Help foster an inclusive, hardworking and supportive lab environment What we offer * The best environment for neuroscience in Germany: * LMU Munich is often ranked as the best university<https://www.shanghairanking.com/rankings/arwu/2024> in Germany and is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities worldwide,<https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/lmu-munich> both overall and for life sciences specifically * According to the Nature Index<https://www.nature.com/nature-index/supplements/nature-index-2024-neuroscie…>, LMU Munich is the top academic institution in Germany for neuroscience * Advanced neuroscience research with cutting-edge tools in state-of-the-art facilities * Collaborative and inclusive environment, including partnerships with leading local institutions (e.g., Max Planck Institutes, DZNE, Helmholtz Institutes, TU Munich) all connected via the Munich Center for Neurosciences * Mentorship and career development support from Prof. Dr. Schroeder, a young and highly motivated PI who is genuinely invested in the success of her team members * Opportunity to live in Munich, a vibrant, international city near lakes and mountains with one of the world's strongest neuroscience communities and a very high quality of life<https://www.mercer.com/en-be/insights/total-rewards/talent-mobility-insight…> * Remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L) in E13<https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/allg?id=tv-l-2025&matrix…> * Various LMU corporate benefits<https://www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu/working-at-lmu/additional-services/corporat…> Eligibility requirements Candidates must meet the following criteria: * Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., biology, psychology, medicine, physics) * A proven track record (including peer-reviewed publications or pre-prints) * Relevant experience with at least one advanced circuit technology (e.g., in vivo calcium imaging, electrophysiology, optogenetics) * Competence in quantitative data analysis and scientific programming * Proficiency in English Beneficial qualifications: * Practical experience with rodents (e.g., stereotactic surgeries, behavioral experiments) How to apply Applications must provide the following and can be sent to Prof. Dr. Schroeder by email at anna.schroeder(a)bio.lmu.de<mailto:anna.schroeder@bio.lmu.de>: * Cover letter detailing prior research experience, future career goals and why you'd like to join the Schroeder lab * CV * Names and contact details for 2-3 referees * A copy of a publication (or pre-print) you authored The application deadline is April 15, 2025. The start date for this position is flexible.

March 21, 2025

Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuromorphic Computing at the University of Calgary

by Wilten Nicola

The University of Calgary is looking for applicants for a recently approved Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuromorphic Computing for the 2026 CERC competition (see link below), which would generously fund an established researcher through the CERC program (see info below). For additional information, please feel free to contact me at wilten.nicola(a)ucalgary.ca *Link to Application * https://research.ucalgary.ca/research/our-impact/canada-excellence-research… *More info on the CERC program* https://www.cerc.gc.ca/about-au_sujet/index-eng.aspx *Launched in 2008, the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program supports Canadian universities in their efforts to build on Canada's growing reputation as a global leader in research and innovation. The program awards world-renowned researchers and their teams either $8 million or $4 million over eight years to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. These awards are among the most prestigious and generous available globally. * *CERC in Neuromorphic Computing at Calgary* *The human brain is a hyper-efficient computer, capable of rapidly performing the operations necessary for movement, interaction and memory by using biological networks of neurons and other neural cells. Human performance requires that complex computations are done nearly instantaneously using relatively little power. Inspired by biological systems, neuromorphic computational solutions are poised to dramatically increase the types of computational problems we can answer using energy-efficient approaches. Neuromorphic systems consist of a range of new technologies that mimic brain cells and brain function in their design and implementation of computing hardware, software and algorithms. Distinct from current computing approaches, which are powered by discretized mathematical operations running on digital transistor-based solutions, neuromorphic computing promises leaps forward in both computing power and energy efficiency.* *A Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Neuromorphic Computing Systems will develop and refine biologically inspired hardware, software, and algorithmic solutions that harness the efficiencies of brain-inspired computing to solve complex problems that would otherwise require prohibitive amounts of classical computing power.* *Candidates will have an established track record of expertise in neuromorphic computing systems. Relevant domains include, but are not limited to, 1) hybrid digital implementations/emulation of analog neural systems (e.g., spiking neural networks implemented in specialized hardware, such as field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASICs), 2) direct analog systems which use circuits of electrical elements (e.g., resistors/memristors) to mimic brain cells and operations, or 3) smart materials, which can provide brain-like computation with radically different computational elements (e.g., nanowire networks), and 4) energy-efficient brain-inspired hardware, software and algorithm design.* *CERCs are international leaders in their field, and it is expected that applicants will have an excellent track record of securing national and international grant support, publications with demonstrated impact across a range of appropriate technical journals and alongside other higher impact forums and have contributed to the training of a large and diverse group of trainees. A clear vision of the broad societal impact of their research is essential, as is a commitment to collaborative inter- and trans-disciplinary research.* *The University of Calgary’s Neuromorphic Computing Program <https://hbi.ucalgary.ca/computational-neuroscience> has emerged from our well-established and international recognized Brain and Mental Health Strategy. Led by the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (hbi.ucalgary.ca <http://hbi.ucalgary.ca>) in partnership with other faculties, including the Cumming School of Medicine, the Faculty of Science, and the Schulich School of Engineering, the Brain and Mental Health Strategy coordinates the research and education a multidisciplinary group of over 350 faculty and 1,500 staff and trainees across brain and mental health scholarship. The successful CERC will join, build upon and meaningfully contribute to the activities in our computational neuroscience initiative that includes a rapidly growing group of transdisciplinary researchers working across many relevant and highly complementary areas including computational modeling of brain function, perception and behavior; assessment of complex, dynamical systems; and advanced application of network neuroscience, machine learning and brain computer interface approaches and methodologies. *

March 20, 2025

REMINDER – Application deadline approaching for the Systems Vision Science Summer School: Aug. 11-22, 2025 in Tuebingen, Germany

by Pavlovic, Maria

Systems Vision Science Summer School & Symposium: Aug. 11-22, 2025 in Tübingen, Germany -------------------------------- REMINDER – SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2025! -------------------------------- Applications are invited for our third edition of Systems Vision Science (SVS) summer school since 2023, designed for everyone interested in gaining a systems level understanding of biological vision. We plan a coherent, graduate-level, syllabus on the integration of experimental data with theory and models, featuring lectures, guided exercises and discussion sessions. The summer school will end with a Systems Vision Science symposium on frontier topics on August 20-22, with additional invited and contributed presentations and posters. All summer school participants are invited to attend, and welcome to submit contributions to the symposium. -------------------------------- Invited lecturers and speakers include: Marco Bertamini, David Brainard, Peter Dayan, Andrea van Doorn, Roland Fleming, Pascal Fries, Wilson S Geisler, Robbe Goris, Sheng He, Tadashi Isa, Tomas Knapen, Jan Koenderink, Larry Maloney, Keith May, Marcello Rosa, Jonathan Victor, Li Zhaoping. We are pleased to announce our symposium's keynote speaker: Tadashi Isa, on the topic of blindsight in monkeys. The keynote speech will be on August 20, 2025. -------------------------------- Please find the application procedure here https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/application<https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/application/> and apply by March 31, 2025. Click here <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/contributions-for-symposium/> if you ONLY want to participate in the symposium. Check out our webpage https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org to find more out about the program, our invited lecturers/speakers, and other details. Please direct inquiries to svs.summerschool(a)tue.mpg.de<mailto:svs.summerschool@tue.mpg.de> -------------------------------- Organizing team: Li Zhaoping Maria Pavlovic Junhao Liang Vladislav Aksiotis Ali Gholamzadeh Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics University of Tuebingen www.lizhaoping.org<http://www.lizhaoping.org>

March 20, 2025