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Announcement of BrainCriticality 2024 3-day conference Nov 6 - 8, 2024, NIH, USA

by Plenz, Dietmar (NIH/NIMH) [E]

Brain Criticality Hybrid Meeting November 6 - 8 2024 (in person/virtual) For registration and details see: https://braincriticality.org/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbraincrit…> This hybrid meeting will take place at the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA with ~25 speakers over the course of 3 days. Contributions will cover recent developments in the fields of systems neuroscience and collective phenomena in complex systems with focus on the role of criticality and its implications for normal and abnormal brain dynamics. Dietmar Plenz, Ph.D. Senior Investigator Section on Critical Brain Dynamics National Institute of Mental Health USA "Complexity from simple rules"

Oct. 5, 2024

Call for Abstracts/Papers - ICICIP2025, Muscat, Oman, February 6-11, 2025

by Pub Conference

*Call for Abstracts/Papers* Conference website: https://conference.cs.cityu.edu.hk/icicip/ The 13th International Conference on Intelligent Control and Information Processing (ICICIP2025) will be held in Muscat, Oman, February 6-11, 2025, following the successes of previous events. As the capital of Oman, Muscat is Oman's largest city with a population of over four million people and numerous tourist attractions. ICICIP2025 aims to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, engineers, and educators to present the state of the art of research and applications in related fields. The conference will feature plenary speeches given by world-renowned scholars, regular sessions with broad coverage, special sessions focusing on popular topics, and post-conference workshops/tutorials in the region. Prospective authors are invited to contribute high-quality papers to ICICIP2025. In addition, proposals for special sessions within the technical scopes of the symposium are solicited. Special sessions, to be organized by internationally recognized experts, aim to bring together researchers in special focused topics. Papers submitted for special sessions are to be peer-reviewed with the same criteria used for the contributed papers. Researchers interested in organizing special sessions are invited to submit formal proposals to ICICIP2025. A special session proposal should include the session title, a brief description of the scope and motivation, names, contact information, and brief biographical information on the organizers. Authors are invited to submit abstract only or full-length papers (8 pages maximum) by the submission deadline through the online submission system. Potential organizers are also invited to enlist five or more papers with cohesive topics to form special sessions. The submission of a paper implies that the paper is original and has not been submitted under review or is not copyright-protected elsewhere and will be presented by an author if accepted. All submitted papers will be refereed by experts in the field based on the criteria of originality, significance, quality, and clarity. The authors of accepted papers will have an opportunity to revise their papers and take consideration of the referees' comments and suggestions. All accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements. Selected high-quality papers will be included in several journal special issues. The abstract and paper submission system is now open. Abstract and Paper Submission link: https://openreview.net/group?id=IEEE.org/ICICIP /2025/Conference&referrer=%5BHomepage%5D(%2F)#tab-your-consoles *Abstract Only or Paper Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024*

Oct. 5, 2024

Open Faculty Positions at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: Apply by Oct. 15, 2024

by Kenji Doya

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is calling for applications to the tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in Mathematical Sciences, including applied math, statistics, and data sciences. OIST provides innovative, international and interdisciplinary research environment with strong internal funding for research units. Please check the web page for details: https://www.oist.jp/careers/faculty-positions The application deadline is October 15th, 2024. Best wishes, Kenji ---- 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

Oct. 5, 2024

Open neuroimaging position E13 100%

by Jochem Rieger

Dear all, we have an open position as project coordinator and developer for open neuroimaging enthusiasts! The E13 salary level position is in our DFG-funded device center "Tools and practices for open neuroimaging". We are looking for a person with neuroimaging experience at the doctoral or pos-doctoral level who will coordinate the project with our international network and develop software tools along the neuroimaging data (pre-)processing pipeline. The announcement is here: https://uol.de/en/job/scientific-software-engineer-or-data-scientist-mfd-fo… The application deadline is October 15th If you have further questions on how you could build your career in the open neuroimaging ecosystem from here please contact jochem.rieger(a)uni-oldenburg.de Looking forward to your application, Jochem -- Jochem Rieger Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Applied Neurocognitive Psychology DFG Center for Open and Reproducible Neuroscience Tools NFDI sections ELSA and metadata DFG Cluster of Excellence Hearing4All Carl-von-Ossietzky University Oldenburg Phone: +49 (0)441 798 4533 Web:https://uol.de/en/applied-neurocognitive-psychology github:https://github.com/ANCPLabOldenburg

Oct. 4, 2024

PhD candidate or Post-doctoral research scientist (m/w/d) in cochlear implant research

by Bernhard Seeber

Dear List, For research on Cochlear Implant Modelling and Algorithms we are looking for a PhD candidate or Post-doctoral research scientist (m/w/d) as a full-time position to start at the earliest convenient date (open call). Your responsibilities: - Modeling auditory nerve responses to electrical stimulation and development of neural-model based stimulation strategies for users of auditory neuronal prostheses (cochlear implants) - Developing listening tests to measure performance with novel stimulation strategies in complex listening situations - Statistical analysis of the results - Publication in English-language scientific journals and presentations at conferences - Supervision of student projects, assistance with teaching and with raising external funding. Your qualifications: - (Interest in completing a) Doctoral degree (PhD) in one of the following areas: auditory neuroscience, psychoacoustics, medical physics/audiology, audio technology, signal processing, or a related area - Knowledge and experience desirable in neural modeling and models of the auditory system, designing and analyzing psychoacoustic experiments, direct stimulation of cochlear implants, algorithms for hearing devices, auditory perception, audio signal processing - Very good programming skills in Matlab, Python, or C/C++ - Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as experience with scientific publications - Knowledge and command of the German language desirable for working with cochlear implant users - Flexibility and good interpersonal skills and interest in basic research and medical applications - Interest in supervising students, helping with teaching and raising external funds. Our offer: We offer you the opportunity to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team, to work with up-to-date technical equipment including sound booths equipped with direct stimulation hardware for cochlear implants, an anechoic chamber hosting an audio-visual virtual reality system, and to learn about the latest methods in hearing research. Our close interaction with the Bernstein Centre for Computational Neuroscience Munich, the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences, the Hearing Research Network Munich, our extensive cooperation with industry and with scientific partners, and the numerous talks and courses offered at TUM create an attractive environment with excellent perspectives for personal development. Please see www.aip.cit.tum.de, http://y2u.be/yN7vD1khTOI and www.tum.de for information. We offer a full-time position as academic staff with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. Salary is according to the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (TV-L/E13, 100%). The position is initially for 1 year and intended to be extended. TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance. Your application: I look forward to answering your questions on the phone (+49 89 289 28282) or by email. Please send your expressive application by email no later than 03 November 2024 to Prof. Bernhard Seeber, aip(a)ei.tum.de. As part of your application, you provide personal data to the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Please view our privacy policy on collecting and processing personal data in the course of the application process pursuant to Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR) at https://portal.mytum.de/kompass/datenschutz/Bewerbung. By submitting your application you confirm to have read and understood the data protection information provided by TUM. Best, Bernhard -- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernhard U. Seeber Audio Information Processing Department of Computer Engineering School of Computation, Information and Technology Technische Universität München Arcisstrasse 21 D-80333 Munich, Germany Office: +49 89 289-28282 Fax: +49 89 289-28211 Mobile: +49 (0)174 928 6338 Visitors: Theresienstrasse 90, building N5, room N6504 Web: www.aip.cit.tum.de https://www.youtube.com/@audioinformationprocessing Key affiliations: Department of Computer Engineering, CIT Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Munich Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE) Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI)

Oct. 4, 2024

AE Autumn Summit on Open Problems in AI (Oct 23-24th, Euston, London)

by Battleday, Ruairidh

AE Autumn Summit on Open Problems for AI. Friends House, Euston, London, Oct 23-24. What are the next set of challenges for AI algorithms? What are the open problems in application? Join the UK’s leading AI researchers, policy makers, and entrepreneurs in this global summit. We are pleased to announce our final line-up and reduced ticket prices! www.algopreneurship.org Day 1 (Oct 23rd) - Algorithms We’ll be hearing from Professor Karl Friston <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_J._Friston> (UCL & Verses.ai <http://verses.ai/>), Professor Claudia Clopath <https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/c.clopath> (Imperial), Dr Katja Hofmann <https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/people/kahofman/> (Microsoft), Dr Martin Riedmiller <https://sites.google.com/view/riedmiller/home> (Google DeepMind), Professor Tim Rocktäschel <https://rockt.github.io/> (Google DeepMind & UCL) Panels on Fundamental AI research challenges (University of Oxford, DeepMind, Meta <https://ai.meta.com/research/fair-paris/>, XTX Markets <https://xtxmarkets.com/>); New Kinds of AI Research Institution (Kings AI Institute <https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ai>, <https://www.aria.org.uk/>Alan Turing Institute <https://www.turing.ac.uk/>, Advanced Research and Invention Agency <https://www.aria.org.uk/>, Ellison Institute <https://eit.org/>, <https://www.airstreet.com/>Cambridge Consultants <https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/>) Day 2 (Oct 24th) - Applications Professor Sana Khareghani <https://rai.ac.uk/team/professor-sana-khareghani-2/> (RAI <https://rai.ac.uk/> & KCL), James Donovan <https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-donovan-111a7a122/> (OpenAI), Professor Mounia Lalmas <https://research.atspotify.com/2020/09/mounia-lalmas-roelleke/> (Spotify), Professor Eiman Kanjo <https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/e.kanjo> (tinyML/Imperial/Nottingham Trent), Danny Gray <https://jaaq.org/creator/35911> (Just Ask A Question <https://jaaq.org/home>), Tarig Hilal <https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarighilal/> (Akord AI <https://cdi.akord.org/>), Ashley Ramrachia <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-ramrachia-0988675/> ( Academy <https://academy.tech/>), Dr Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe <https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanukiseresinhe/> (Boon/beautifulplaces.ai) Future Leaders Breakout Rooms (UKRI, Future Leaders Development Network <https://www.flfdevnet.com/>, No, 10 Downing Street Data Team, Tony Blair Institute <https://www.institute.global/>, Zeki <https://www.thezeki.com/>, Octopus ventures <https://octopusventures.com/>, Entrepreneur First <https://www.joinef.com/>), Panels on AI and Education Panel (Raspberry Pi <https://www.raspberrypi.org/>, Inversity <https://inversity.co/welcome>, micro:bit <https://microbit.org/>, memrise <https://www.memrise.com/en-us/>, Five Arrows <https://www.rothschildandco.com/en/five-arrows/>); Challenges for AI in Biomedicine Panel (KCL, QMU, Alan Turing Institute, Sonus AI <https://decorte.co.uk/>, RedAlpine <https://www.redalpine.com/>) Student tickets: £10 General: £30 This should be an exciting and productive event, and we expect an audience of 1000 of the UK best AI researchers, policy makers, and entrepreneurs, at student, early stage, and full career levels. There will be breakouts, and a final reception. We hope to see you there! -- 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

Oct. 4, 2024

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Neuromorphic Computing at the University of Calgary

by Wilten Nicola

*Please note that the Job ad below has been extended until the end of October. * Canada Research Chair (Tier II), *Neuromorphic Technologies,* Biomedical Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering Position Description The Schulich School of Engineering, in partnership with the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI), at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2025. The selected candidate will be nominated for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Neuromorphic Technologies. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada’s CRC website ( <https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx> https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx) <https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx> including eligibility criteria. The successful candidate will be appointed to a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and will be a full member of the HBI. In alignment with the University of Calgary's *Ahead of Tomorrow* strategic plan and in support of its strategic academic and research priorities, the successful candidate will actively contribute to research, student/postdoc supervision, undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as curriculum development. In time, the successful candidate is expected to grow into a leadership role within the department, school, institute, and university. The successful candidate will also provide service to the department, faculty, institute, university, and community and contribute to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces. The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong research program in the area of neuromorphic technologies within BME and the HBI computational neuroscience initiative, with the potential to achieve national and international recognition in the next five to ten years. They will be expected to attract competitive external funding to support their research activities and to attract excellent trainees and staff. They will also be expected to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, related to their area of expertise. In alignment with the University of Calgary's strategic vision, and in support of its strategic priorities of leadership, teaching and research integration, the successful applicant will actively contribute to teaching and curriculum development. The successful candidate will be an emerging scholar with an original, creative, innovative, and forward looking research program, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to become an international leader in the field. Applicants must have earned a PhD in engineering, life sciences, or equivalent. They must have demonstrated evidence of scholarly impact, research productivity, research funding, transdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to lead a productive independent research group. The ability to attract, supervise and mentor graduate students is essential. Applicants should also show that they have experience in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level and contributing to their department/school/community. The successful candidate’s research program will focus on advancing one or more areas in the field of Neuromorphic Technologies. Research areas and applications of interest to BME and the HBI include developing 1) new brain-inspired algorithms and neuromorphic hardware, and 2) sensory processing systems suitable for brain-computer applications. Candidates with other related activities in the computational neuroscience/brain computer interface/neuromorphic technologies space are also valued by the University of Calgary and these applicants are encouraged to apply. The research area exemplifies the University of Calgary’s vision of research that is built around areas of excellence, entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, advanced technology, and strong connections to industry and community. The successful candidate will have a mandate to establish a research program that advances critically required knowledge for neuromorphic technologies, that will attract competitive external funding, and to contribute to teaching and graduate student supervision at the University level. They are expected to be or become eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) ( <https://www.apega.ca/> https://www.apega.ca/) <https://www.apega.ca/>. If any candidates require further information about this criterion, they are encouraged to contact the BME Department Head. The University of Calgary is committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests and talents feel welcome and included. In 2016, the Schulich School of Engineering was recognized with the KNOVO Award of Distinction to honour the school’s commitment to diversity and equity. The new Biomedical Engineering Department, with new teaching labs and renovated research labs, is the home of undergraduate (BSc) and graduate (MEng, MSc, PhD) programs and is an anchor for cross-campus transdisciplinary activities in Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering activities occur across multiple faculties at the University of Calgary (ucalgary.ca/bme <http://www.ucalgary.ca/bme>) <http://www.ucalgary.ca/bme> and involve more than 300 faculty members with current annual research funding exceeding $75M. The university has made significant investments in Biomedical Engineering to date, including the allocation of six Tier 1 and nine Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs. A strong culture of collaboration and cross-disciplinary research excellence is enabled by significant research infrastructure located in multiple centers across campus. The University of Calgary’s transdisciplinary Biomedical Engineering research initiative drives innovations that are saving lives and revolutionizing health care. Biomedical Engineering is led by the Schulich School of Engineering, with the Cumming School of Medicine, and the faculties of Kinesiology, Nursing, Science, and Veterinary Medicine. With collaborative teams focused on human mobility, health monitoring and management including ehealth, advanced biomedical imaging, precision bio-diagnostics, regenerative medicine and novel medical technologies, our researchers are transforming health services and quality of life. The HBI is an institute based in the Cumming School of Medicine that leads the university’s Brain and Mental Health (BMH) research initiative which brings together over 300 full members working in this area from across the university. Following from its vision “Healthy Brains for Better Lives”, the strategic goals of the HBI are to make key, internationally recognized discoveries and transform clinical research in the neurosciences and mental health. To achieve this goal the HBI has created a “NeuroDiscovery Framework”, which aligns research within three themes of Brain & Behaviour, Neural Injury & Repair and Healthy Brain Aging. Each theme is composed of BMH Teams organized in a translational continuum, which includes biomedical, clinical, population and public health researchers. The teams take advantage of several key technology platforms, core facilities (such as optogenetics, neurostimulation, and advanced microscopy) and programs that support them in the pursuit of their research goals, including a nationally recognized computational neuroscience initiative. This highly enriched environment is ideally suited to foster research excellence. The successful candidate will benefit from a rich academic ecosystem, which includes world-class scholars, a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, and an equitable, diverse, and inclusive university community that supports transdisciplinary research, partnerships and collaborations, and education excellence. The Schulich School of Engineering Strategic Plan, Schulich Momentum, identifies four pillars: 1) Indigenous Engagement, Inclusivity and Reconciliation; 2) Fostering a Community through Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility; 3) Preparing Tomorrow’s Engineering Changemakers; and 4) Elevating Research and Innovation Impact. Similarly, research and educational activities in the Hotchkiss Brain Institute are supported by its “Creating Impact: The Hotchkiss Brain Institute Strategy 2023-2027". The Schulich School of Engineering and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute are both key contributors to the University of Calgary *Ahead of Tomorrow *strategic plan, which emphasizes transdisciplinary scholarship, deeper community integration, and future-focused program delivery. For more information, please visit the Schulich School of Engineering <https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/> <https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/>or Hotchkiss Brain Institute <https://hbi.ucalgary.ca/> <https://hbi.ucalgary.ca/>websites. How to Apply *Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link*. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents, such as publications): • Cover letter and curriculum vitae, as well as the name and contact information of three referees • Statement of research interests, accomplishments and vision (maximum 2 pages) • Statement of teaching philosophy promoting student learning and success (maximum 2 pages). This can include information on teaching experience, training, and mentoring inside and outside the classroom at the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels • Statement on equity, diversity and inclusion (maximum 2 pages) ( <https://www.ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion> https://www.ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion) <https://www.ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion> *Applications are accepted until September 1, 2024.* *Questions may be addressed to: * Dr. Michael Kallos Head, Department of Biomedical Engineering Email: *mskallos(a)ucalgary.ca <mskallos(a)ucalgary.ca>* The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy <https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/> <https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/>committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. *The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here; in particular, we encourage members of equity-deserving groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the **Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion * <https://www.ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion>*(* <https://www.ucalgary.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion>*equity(a)ucalgary.ca <equity(a)ucalgary.ca>**) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (**hrhire(a)ucalgary.ca <hrhire(a)ucalgary.ca>**).* *All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No) * The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interuptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity. Additional Information To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website <http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers>. <http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers> For more information about the Schulich School of Engineering visit schulich.ucalgary.ca <https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/> About the University of Calgary UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups <https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator-amongst-research-inst…> . <https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator-amongst-research-inst…> <https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething>Start something <https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething> <https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething>today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca <https://www.ucalgary.ca/>. <https://www.ucalgary.ca/> About Calgary, Alberta Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. Posting Date: May 2024 Closing Date: September 1, 2024

Oct. 3, 2024

[CFP] PSS 2025: Workshop on Post-Singularity Symbiosis@AAAI-25

by Hiroshi Yamakawa

Dear Colleagues, We are reaching out to announce a critical call for papers for the 1st Workshop on Post-Singularity Symbiosis (PSS 2025), to be held as part of the AAAI-25 Workshop Program on March 3 or 4, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. << Paper Submission Deadline - November 24, 2024 >> The rapid advancement of AI technology brings us closer to the potential emergence of superintelligence. While efforts to control and align AI are crucial, we must also confront a challenging reality. In the long term, maintaining complete control over intelligence far surpassing our own may prove difficult. PSS 2025 addresses this critical challenge by exploring strategies for human-superintelligence coexistence. We aim to unite human intellect in preparing for a future where superintelligence becomes dominant, ensuring human survival and welfare in this radically altered world. We've termed this preventive field of study "Post-Singularity Symbiosis," we believe there's an urgent need to expand this research area rapidly. The workshop focuses on three key areas: 1. Superintelligence Analysis 2. Superintelligence Guidance 3. Human Enhancement The probability of human survival in the face of potentially existential AI risks remains unknown. However, the smaller this probability, the more crucial our PSS efforts become. For example, even if the baseline chance of human survival is meager, our well-thought-out collective efforts in PSS might sometimes have the potential to improve this probability significantly. In an extreme case, raising a 1% chance to 10% would mean increasing our odds of survival tenfold. We invite submissions from researchers, practitioners, and thinkers across diverse fields, including AI, cognitive science, philosophy, ethics, policy, and beyond. The scope of potential research topics in PSS is vast and requires a wide range of expertise. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Roman Yampolskiy <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0_Rq68cAAAAJ&hl=en>, a renowned AI safety researcher, will deliver the keynote address of the workshop. Key Information: - Submission Deadline: November 24, 2024 - Paper Format: Max 8/4/2 pages for full/short/extended abstract papers, respectively (including references) - Review Process: Single-blind - Submission Portal: (It will be published on OpenReview soon; see workshop portal site.) This workshop represents a unique and vital opportunity to contribute to shaping humanity's future in an era of superintelligence. We strongly encourage you to share your insights and join us in this crucial dialogue. For more details about the workshop, potential research topics, and submission guidelines, please visit the workshop portal: https://www.aialign.net/pss-2025 The future of humanity depends on our preparedness for the post-singularity era. We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you at PSS 2025. With urgency and hope, Hiroshi Yamakawa The University of Tokyo / AI Alignment Network PSS 2025 Workshop Organizer

Oct. 3, 2024

Early Career Research Group Leader Position at Hertie Institute for AI in Brain Health

by Philipp Berens

The “Hertie Institute for AI in Brain Health” (Hertie AI) at the Faculty of Medicine of the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen is funded by the Gemeinnützige Hertie Stiftung to develop AI algorithms, which allows us to detect diseases of the nervous system earlier and to treat them better. Currently, we are seeking to recruit TWO EARLY CAREER RESEARCH GROUP LEADERS (F/M/D) who have recently finished their PhD (<3 years) at the interface of machine learning, neuroscience and clinical applications. We are looking for curious, creative individuals who want to pursue an inspiring research vision based on their track-record of demonstrating the clinical potential of machine learning techniques for better understanding diseases of the nervous system and improving brain health. Potential research topics include but are not limited to: • AI-based analysis of data from wearables, smartphones and other devices for early diagnostics and monitoring therapy success • Machine learning tools for uncovering the genetic and cellular basis of neurological and psychiatric diseases, including AI-enhanced simulations • Use of large-language models in clinical neuroscience We offer an exciting and supportive environment with access to state-of-the-art compute facilities, an initial funding package for 3 years including funding for a PhD student and mentoring and career advice through experienced faculty. Hertie AI closely collaborates with the world-class AI ecosystem in Tübingen (e.g. Cyber Valley, Cluster of Excellence “Machine Learning in Science”, Tübingen AI Center). To apply, please upload a CV (max. 2 pages), a list of publications (max. 2 pages) and a succinct research vision (1 page) as a single file pdf to the e-recruiter platform linked at https://hertie.ai/earlycareer. Application deadline: 8 November 2024 For more information visit https://hertie.ai/earlycareer Questions can be addressed to hertieai(a)medizin.uni-tuebingen.de -- Professor of Data Science, Director Hertie Institute for AI in Brain Health Medical Faculty of the University of Tübingen www.hertie.ai

Oct. 2, 2024

1 PhD position in Digital Health at Potsdam University (HPI)

by Eoli, Andrea

Hi everyone, We’re looking for 1 highly motivated PhD student (d/f/m). If you’re interested -or know someone that could be-, please send the CV, a motivation letter, and a recent transcript of records in PDF to Henrike.Heyne(a)hpi.de<mailto:Henrike.Heyne@hpi.de> The project * Topic: “Predicting epilepsy with clinical data from the Mount Sinai Health System” * Who: Co-supervised by 2 PIs, Henrike Heyne<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=S0laek4AAAAJ&hl=en> (Potsdam, Germany) and Isotta Landi<https://profiles.mountsinai.org/isotta-landi> (New York City, USA) * Where: HPI at the Potsdam University, including a 1-year stay at the Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC. * When: start date flexible but ideally ASAP. * Data: real-world structured and unstructured Electronic Health Records, which includes clinical notes, EEG data, and genomic data. * Methods: Disease prediction, deep learning (probably including LLM and image classification). * Funding: Project funded by the Hasso-Plattner Foundation for 3 years (extension possible), travel budget included. Applicants should have * A background in (bio-)informatics, life science, medicine, statistics or related field * Advanced programming skills are a plus (R/python, others) * Experience with genetic and clinical data are a plus * Ability to work independently and in a team * Commitment to an interdisciplinary and international research project * Excellent communication skills in English For any question, please reach out to Henrike.Heyne(a)hpi.de<mailto:Henrike.Heyne@hpi.de> Thanks, Andrea Eoli

Oct. 1, 2024

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Human Cognition

by Iordan, Coraline Rinn

The University of Rochester’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences seeks to hire an outstanding early-career candidate in the area of Human Cognition. Areas of study may center on any aspect of higher- level cognitive processes such as decision-making, learning and memory, concepts, language and communication, development, reasoning, metacognition, and collective cognition. We particularly welcome applications from candidates researching cognition in human subjects through behavioral, computational or neuroimaging methods. Successful candidates will develop a research program that establishes new collaborations within the department and across the university, and will also be part of a university-wide community engaged in graduate and undergraduate education. The University of Rochester is a distinguished research university, and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences is a dynamic department with interests in the study of perception, motor control, learning, cognition, language, and development through combined neurobiological, computational, and behavioral research (http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/) It offers outstanding opportunities for developing a research program, highly ranked doctoral programs, a vibrant undergraduate major, and a collaborative environment. There is excellent collaboration among faculty across areas, and close ties to other groups in the University, particularly the Center for Visual Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Education, Psychiatry, the Center for Language Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, the Eastman School of Music, and Biology. The city of Rochester, NY is a diverse, energetic, LGBTQ+ friendly, and family-friendly community located on Lake Ontario adjacent to the Finger Lakes region with a metropolitan population of 1+ million. Rochester also boasts a thriving arts and music culture, substantial employment opportunities in various sectors, affordable housing, a rich history of social justice, and easy access to urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods. Candidates should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, or another relevant domain, and should have considerable research experience. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, a statement discussing the ways in which the applicant’s experiences will shape their pursuits as a member of our faculty and help them add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better), three representative publications, and contact information of three referees via the following website: https://apply.interfolio.com/153296. Questions concerning this position can be addressed to Prof. Karl Rosengren (karl.rosengren(a)rochester.edu<mailto:karl.rosengren@rochester.edu>), chair of the search committee, or Prof. Dora Biro (dbiro(a)ur.rochester.edu<mailto:dbiro@ur.rochester.edu>), chair of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. Rolling review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024. Salary: $106,000 – $111,000 (9-month salary) The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education. EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled ----------------------------------------------------- Coraline Rinn Iordan, Ph.D., 🏳️‍🌈 she / her ----------------------------------------------------- PI, Naturalistic Cognition Lab Assistant Professor, Brain and Cognitive Sciences Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Affiliated Faculty, Goergen Institute for Data Science University of Rochester ----------------------------------------------------- www2.bcs.rochester.edu/coraline-iordan<http://www2.bcs.rochester.edu/coraline-iordan> -----------------------------------------------------

Oct. 1, 2024

PhD Position in Neuro-Symbolic AI at Ulm University

by Daniel Braun

1x PhD Position (TVöD E13) in Neuro-Symbolic AI University of Ulm Institute of Neural Information Processing Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology There is a fully funded PhD position available at the Institute of Neural Information Processing, Ulm University. At the institute we are interested in the mathematical foundations of intelligent behaviour in biological and artificial systems. The PhD topic will revolve around the fundamental question of how the abstraction capabilities of classic symbolic knowledge systems can be combined with the sub-symbolic pattern recognition capabilities of neural networks in order to allow neural networks to take existing knowledge into account when making predictions. The PhD position will be part of the newly established DFG graduate school KEMAI (Knowledge Infusion and Extraction for Explainable Medical AI). The structured PhD programme has a duration of 3 years with the possibility of extending for one more year. The candidate will have the opportunity both to make contributions to fundamental questions in AI and cognitive science and to apply their work directly in the context of medical imaging through collaboration with University Clinic. Within the same broad topic area there is a second PhD position available at the Institute of Medical Systems Biology that includes investigation of genetic markers. The applicants should have a strong mathematical background, hold a degree in natural science, mathematics, economics, psychology, computer science, engineering or similar and have a keen interest in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. The University of Ulm is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates should send a CV and a brief statement of interest to Prof. Dr. Dr. Daniel Alexander Braun daniel.braun(a)uni-ulm.de

Sept. 30, 2024

Fully funded trainee positions at CHINTA, TCG CREST, Kolkata

by Subhasis Ray

<Apologies for cross posting> Dear Colleagues, We are looking for self motivated and talented individuals for trainee positions (Research Assistant, PhD student, and Postdoc) at CHINTA, TCG CREST (https://www.tcgcrest.org/institutes/chinta/) in Kolkata, India in the following groups: Dr Agnik Dasgupta: Seeing is Believing: How does the brain develop in a living animal? We utilize optics and genetics to address this question using zebrafish! https://x.com/Agnik85 Dr Anant Jain: Understanding the mechanisms underlying behaviorally relevant synaptic plasticity using electrophysiology, two-photon imaging and behavior: https://www.tcgcrest.org/people/anant-jain/ Dr Subhasis Ray: Understanding neural circuits through experiments and simulations, developing neuro-simulator and scientific software: https://rayslab.github.io/ We have a rolling intake and the trainees will be fully funded by TCG CREST, with suitable adjustments for international candidates. We offer a highly interdisciplinary environment, with several other institutes under TCG CREST (https://www.tcgcrest.org/) conducting research in a wide range of areas such as AI, applied mathematics, and quantum computing. So in addition to biological sciences, students from diverse backgrounds like engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science, are welcome. Please spread the word to anybody who might be interested. Best, Agnik, Anant, and Subhasis ... PS : "Chinta" means "thought" in Sanskrit and related languages.

Sept. 29, 2024

Neurtex Manual Spike Sorting Contest

by Peter N. Steinmetz

I am writing to share a contest that students and postdocs (and possibly others) may be interested in. The Neurtex Manual Spike Sorting Contest is designed to assess how accurately spike sorting works in human intracranial microwire recordings and offers a $5000 first and other prizes. In the contest, participants are asked to perform spike sorting using any method they choose to identify spiking activity in 120 channels. These channels are a mixture of simulated and real recordings so accuracy can be judged directly for the simulated channels. Further details are available at https://neurtex.org/neurtex-manual-spike-sorting-contest/ . If you feel that others may be interested, a small poster announcing the contest which you can use to spread awareness of this opportunity is available at https://neurtex.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Flyer.pdf . cheers, Peter -- Peter N. Steinmetz, MD, PhD Chief Scientist, Neurtex Brain Research Institute PeterNSteinmetz(a)steinmetz.org http://steinmetz.org/peter<https://www.postbox-inc.com>

Sept. 27, 2024

PhD-Researcher and Lecturer, Neurocomputation of Language, Tilburg University (1.0 fte, six years)

by Harm Brouwer

PhD-Researcher and Lecturer, Neurocomputation of Language, Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (1.0 fte, six years) The Neurocomputation of Language (NCL) lab from the Department of Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence (CSAI) at Tilburg University invites applications for a 6-year position. The successful applicant for this position would spend 60% of their time as a PhD student and 40% as a lecturer. The PhD project would be determined by the successful applicant and the lab director but should employ advanced statistical modeling and/or neurocomputational modeling to address one or more of the core themes of the lab: the nature and time course of language comprehension, the neural representation and computation of meaning, and the cortical organization of the language network. The educational tasks of the candidate could include leading practical sessions, grading assignments and exams, and (eventually) supervising thesis students. Requirements * Master’s degree in (computational) cognitive (neuro)science, neurobiology of language, or a related field. If you expect to obtain your degree before August 2024, you are also eligible. * Good knowledge of statistics and machine learning (practical experience with large language models is a plus). * Excellent knowledge of English and good academic writing skills. What we offer * A full-time position. * The selected candidate will receive a contract for six years. * You will receive a temporary employment contract for the duration of 12 months. A 5-year extension is offered upon a positive assessment. After one year your UFO profile will change to PhD Candidate / Lecturer. In the second year your initial education assignment is 40% and your research assignment is 60%. * A minimum gross salary of €3226- per month up to a maximum of € 4036- in the 6th year. For the duration of 12 months, you are entitled to a allowance. The amount is the difference in salary of scale 10 level 0 and scale PR level 0. * A holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% (annually). * Researchers from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary (the 30% tax regulation). The University will apply for such an allowance on their behalf. Note that the 30% rule will be scaled back from 1 January 2024. For new applications, during a five-year term, the scheme will gradually decrease to a 10% rule. More specifically, this means that during the first 20 months of the term, 30% of the salary will be reimbursed untaxed. In the next 20 months, this percentage drops to 20% and during the last 20 months, the untaxed reimbursement is 10% of the salary. * Assistance in finding accommodation (for foreign employees). * Benefits such as an options model for terms and conditions of employment and reimbursement of moving expenses, also including excellent technical infrastructure, savings schemes and excellent sports facilities. The collective labor agreement of the Dutch Universities applies. Information and application More detailed project information can be provided on request: please contact dr. Harm Brouwer (h.brouwer(a)tilburguniversity.edu<mailto:h.brouwer@tilburguniversity.edu>), PI of the Neurocomputation of Language lab. To apply, please submit: * a motivation letter in which you describe why you want to be considered for this position, and why you are the right person to do it; * a full curriculum vitae, demonstrating academic excellence, including publications (if applicable); academic transcripts of your Bachelor and Master’s degrees; * a sample of writing, such as your Master’s thesis or a relevant paper; * contact details of two academic referees. The only way to apply is online<https://tiu.nu/22296>. The position is open until filled. The start date is as soon as possible, but in agreement with the candidate. Neurocomputation of Language lab The Neurocomputational of Language (NCL) lab combines neurocomputational modeling with empirical experimentation to investigate the neural basis of language. Grounded in principles of neural information processing, and informed by empirical insights on the nature and time course of comprehension, our models aim to offer mechanistic explanations of how an interpretation is constructed in real time as spoken or written linguistic signal unfolds on a, more or less, word-by-word basis. See the lab website for more information: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/schools/tshd/departments/dca/lab/ne… The department of Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence (CSAI) The Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence department (https://csai.nl/) at Tilburg University is part of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. The department emphasizes innovative research spanning a wide array of fields including computational linguistics and language technology, data-science, human-robot interaction, virtual reality and serious games. CSAI is a member of the Benelux Association for Artificial Intelligence, participates in the Special Interest Group for AI (SIG AI), and also participates in the Confederation of Laboratories for Artificial Intelligence Research in Europe (CLAIRE). Tilburg University and the CSAI department offer a vibrant international environment, with current CSAI staff originating from more than 10 countries. Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences Research and education at the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD) has a unique focus on humans in the context of the globalizing digital society, on the development of artificial intelligence and interactive technologies, on their impact on communication, culture and society, and on moral and existential challenges that arise. The School of Humanities and Digital Sciences consists of four departments: Communication and Cognition, Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, Culture Studies and Philosophy; several research institutes and a faculty office. Also the University College Tilburg is part of the School. Each year around 275 students commence a Bachelor or (Pre) Master Program. The School has approximately 2000 students and 250 employees. Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences<https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/schools/humanities/> Recruitment code Tilburg University applies the recruitmentcode<https://kmt.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/download/?id=21374> of the Dutch Association for Personnel Management & Organization Development (NVP). Disclaimer The text of this vacancy advertisement is copyright-protected property of Tilburg University. Use, distribution and further disclosure of the advertisement without express permission from Tilburg University is not allowed, and this applies explicitly to use by recruitment and selection agencies which do not act directly on the instructions of Tilburg University. Responses resulting from recruitment by non-contractors of Tilburg Universities will not be handled. -- Dr. Harm Brouwer | Associate Professor Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence | Tilburg University Research Unit Leader | Computational Models of Brain and Behavior Principal Investigator | Neurocomputation of Language lab http://www.hbrouwer.eu/

Sept. 27, 2024

Faculty Position - Computational Neuroscience @ Middlebury College

by Dash, Mike

Dear Colleagues, Middlebury College is currently accepting applications for a tenure-track, computational neuroscientist to begin Fall 2025. If you’re interested in working with talented and motivated undergraduate students, in an academic environment that balances teaching (typically two courses per semester) and research, we encourage you to review our job posting (see below) and apply online: https://apply.interfolio.com/148567 Review of applications begins October 11th, 2024. Thanks, Mike Dash Associate Professor of Psychology and Program in Neuroscience Middlebury College ---------- COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENTIST AT MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE. The Program in Neuroscience invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a preferred focus in computational neuroscience or neurogenomics, beginning in Fall 2025. The Program in Neuroscience is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, scholarship, and service. Commitment to inclusive pedagogy, mentoring, and advising a diverse population of students is essential. Applicants should have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, and a proposed research program in computational neuroscience or neurogenomics that involves undergraduate students. The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach a course in cellular and molecular neuroscience and/or behavioral neuroscience. In addition, the candidate will contribute to the neuroscience curriculum with a course in statistics, and an upper-level elective broadly relevant to the field of computational neuroscience or neurogenomics. The candidate will occasionally contribute to Middlebury’s First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury College are also expected to contribute to service to the College including, but not limited to, committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department. Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in both faculty teaching and research. It is also committed to fostering a truly inclusive, open, and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. The College hires faculty from around the world and a myriad of life experiences, cultures, frames of reference, social identities, and learning perspectives to help cultivate and advance innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our talented and distinguished student body. To that end, Middlebury College seeks applications from people who would contribute to our increasingly diverse educational community not only through their backgrounds and interests, but in age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, religion, and physical ability.     Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio submit: a letter of application addressed to Professor Mark Spritzer, search committee chair; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research interests and plans; a statement of inclusion; and three current letters of recommendation which speak to teaching ability. At Middlebury, we strive to make our campus a respectful, engaged community that embraces difference, with all the complexity and individuality each person brings. With your application materials, provide a separate statement (1-2 pages) addressing how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service demonstrate a commitment to and/or evidence of engaging with issues of diversity and inclusion. Review of applications will begin on October 11, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks. 

Sept. 26, 2024

GCNU-SWC Joint PhD Programme 2025: Applications now open

by Lin, I-Chun

*** Gatsby Unit and Sainsbury Wellcome Centre Joint PhD Programme *** Deadline: 11 November 2024 The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit (GCNU) and Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour (SWC) are launching a 4-year joint PhD programme that aims to bridge the gap between theory and experiments. The two centres provide a unique opportunity for a critical mass of theoreticians and experimentalists to interact closely with one another and with researchers at the Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML) and related UCL departments/domains such as UCL Neuroscience Domain; Artificial Intelligence; the ELLIS Unit at UCL; Computer Science; Statistical Science; and the nearby Francis Crick and Alan Turing Institutes. The joint programme will provide a rigorous preparation for an interdisciplinary research career. The programme blends aspects of the two existing PhD programmes and is designed to immerse students in both experimental and theoretical thinking. Courses in the first year provide a comprehensive introduction to systems neuroscience, theoretical/computational neuroscience, and machine learning. Students will be part of the broader trainee cohort across both centres, interacting and engaging in scientific discussion with both SWC and GCNU researchers with equal emphasis. Applicants should have a strong analytical and mathematical background, a keen interest in neuroscience, and a relevant first degree (e.g., in Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology, Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Statistics). Full funding is available regardless of nationality. We also welcome applicants who have secured or are seeking funding from other sources. Applications should be submitted directly to us via the online portal. For programme details (including the key differences between the Gatsby Unit PhD programme, the SWC PhD programme, and the joint programme) and how to apply, see www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/study-and-work/gcnu-swc-joint-phd-programme. -- I-Chun Lin, PhD Scientific Programme Manager Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL

Sept. 26, 2024

Leveraging Simulation Neuroscience using Blue Brain's Open Platform at SFN

by Lida Kanari

Dear colleagues,We are thrilled to announce that Blue Brain will be featured at the upcoming SfN 2024 meeting in Chicago. For the first time, we will be offering access to the Blue Brain Open Platform - a comprehensive suite of simulation neuroscience tools designed to enhance your research.As the Blue Brain Project concludes at the end of this year - marking nearly two decades of pioneering work to establish simulation neuroscience as a vital complement to experimental and theoretical approaches - we are proud to release the entire collection of tools, data, and algorithms developed throughout the project.Compiled across nearly 300 publications and 1 petabyte of data, these resources include 260+ public repositories, over 5,000 reconstructed morphologies, more than 100k electrophysiological recordings and 500 e-model, as well as more than 5 detailed models of brain regions, with hundreds of in-vitro simulation experiments - integrated into a single, user-friendly platform for the neuroscience community.We invite you to join our 1-hour workshops at SfN to explore the capabilities of the Blue Brain Open Platform: * Delve into detailed mouse brain data, including experimental and model datasets * Leverage existing models or create custom ones tailored to your research * Design and execute simulation experiments in your own Virtual Lab Sign up for the workshop here: https://forms.gle/jKCAxPzbkCP3P7MT6Our team will also be present at the Blue Brain Project Booth #1852, where we will showcase our range of tools and share our latest findings through over a dozen posters.Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues or anyone interested in exploring the Blue Brain Open Platform as a new tool for simulation neuroscience.We look forward to collaborating with you on the platform! Best regards, Lida Kanari, PhD Group Leader Neuromathematics Blue Brain Project / EPFL Campus Biotech Chemin des Mines 9, CH-1202 Geneva +41 21 693 9656

Sept. 26, 2024

Postdoctoral fellowship positions in functional neurosurgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada

by srisaikaew.p＠gmail.com

Dear colleague, The Hodaie lab, led by Dr. Mojgan Hodaie at the Krembil Brain Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada, is currently hiring new postdocs. Job description: Job type, Status: Temporary full-time Job function: Research Job duration: 12 months, renewable Required Travel: None Min Education: PhD Min Experience: 1-2 years Salary: Set by Krembil Research Institute, UHN Workplace type: On-Site, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Project / position summary: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an important tool for the non-invasive pre-surgical assessment of peripheral nerve sheath tumors. While conventional MRI sequences provide limited contrast to distinguish between tumor types or between nerve and tumor tissue, diffusion MRI techniques offer the potential for improved pre-surgical assessment. This project is focused on the application of state-of-the-art processing pipelines for diffusion MRI and tractography to provide additional means for neurosurgeons to assess nerve-tumor relationships prior to surgery. In particular, this includes the implementation of diffusion MRI tractography methods tailored to peripheral nerves, high-quality 3D visualizations for presentation and documentation purposes, as well as the implementation of new customized algorithms to cover new analysis objectives. Key responsibilities: - Keeping track of diffusion MRI-based imaging sessions related to peripheral nerve sheath tumors including timely download, image processing, and presentation of results - Selection of appropriate diffusion MRI sequence parameters - Implementation and application of state-of-the-art diffusion MRI and tractography processing pipelines adopted for peripheral nerves - Collaboration with neurosurgeons to define timelines, to identify and understand analysis objectives, and to discuss analysis results interactively - Lead efforts to define, execute and publish research projects in the context of this project This position will allow you to: - Work in a world-class clinical research environment - Present findings at national/international conferences - Publish in excellent journals - Actively engage and network with the large Toronto neuroscience community with one of the highest densities of neuroscientists in North America Job requirements: This position requires the following skills: - A Ph.D. in neuroimaging in neuroscience, psychology, medical physics, or related fields. - Prior experience in any of the following areas: Diffusion MRI processing, diffusion MRI tractography, interest in peripheral nerve imaging - Good knowledge of scripting languages in a Linux-based environment, in particular Bash and Python - Good knowledge of diffusion MRI and tractography processing frameworks, in particular MRtrix3 and FSL - Ability to work independently and deliver on schedule. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Committed to continuous learning and improvement. More information about the positions can be found here: https://www.hodaielab.com/ Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Mojgan Hodaie directly to discuss the positions. Best regards, Patcharaporn Srisaikaew, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher | Hodaie Surgical Imaging Laboratory, Division of Brain, Imaging and Behaviour at Krembil Brain Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network 135 Nassau St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1M8

Sept. 25, 2024

50+ positions in Machine Learning and AI

by Robert Legenstein

Call for Applications For the recently established Cluster of Excellence CoE Bilateral Artificial Intelligence (BILAI), funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), we are looking for more than 50 PhD students and 10 Post-Doc researchers (m/f/d) to join our team at one of the six leading research institutions across Austria (see below). In BILAI, major Austrian players in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are teaming up to work towards Broad AI. As opposed to Narrow AI, which is characterized by task-specific skills, Broad AI seeks to address a wide array of problems, rather than being limited to a single task or domain. To develop its foundations, BILAI employs a Bilateral AI approach, effectively combining sub-symbolic AI (neural networks and machine learning) with symbolic AI (logic, knowledge representation, and reasoning) in various ways. Harnessing the full potential of both symbolic and sub-symbolic approaches can open new avenues for AI, enhancing its ability to solve novel problems, adapt to diverse environments, improve reasoning skills, and increase efficiency in computation and data use. These key features enable a broad range of applications for Broad AI, from drug development and medicine to planning and scheduling, autonomous traffic management, and recommendation systems. Prioritizing fairness, transparency, and explainability, the development of Broad AI is crucial for addressing ethical concerns and ensuring a positive impact on society. The research team is committed to cross-disciplinary work in order to provide theory and models for future AI and deployment to applications. CoE Research Institutions: Johannes Kepler Universität Linz (JKU Linz) Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (AAU) Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) Technische Universität Graz (TU Graz) Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU Wien) The call for applications is available at https://www.bilateral-ai.net/jobs/ -- Dr. Robert Legenstein Univ.-Professor Institute of Theoretical Computer Science Graz University of Technology Inffeldgasse 16b/I, 8010 Graz, Austria http://www.igi.tugraz.at/legi/ Follow @CompLegenstein on Twitter. WebEx meeting room: https://tugraz.webex.com/meet/robert.legenstein ++43/316/873-5824 ----------------------------------

Sept. 25, 2024

School on the Origins of Life, Behavior and Cognition 2025

by Ahmed El Hady

** *School on the Origins of Life, Behavior and Cognition* *March 10-21, 2025* *ICTP-SAIFR, São Paulo, Brazil* */Application Deadline:/December 28, 2024* School on Origins is an interdisciplinary school that tackles the foundational questions concerning the origins of biophysical systems which include but are not limited to : molecular, cellular, neural and behavioral systems. We aim to find principles shared across systems using tools from statistical physics, mathematical analysis and numerical simulations to explore these questions. We have invited researchers that work both on the experimental and theoretical side to cover a variety of biophysical systems and theoretical approaches. The school is aimed at graduate students either at the master’s or PhD level who have a strong quantitative background and a keen interest to pursue interdisciplinary research. We invite students pursuing degrees in physics, computer science, engineering, or mathematics. Those pursuing degrees in biology need to provide evidence of strong and extensive quantitative background in topics such as calculus, dynamical systems and numerical programming. /There is no registration fee and limited funds are available for travel and local expenses./ *Organizers:* * *Ahmed El Hady* (Center for Collective Animal Behavior, Max Planck Institute and Univ.Konstanz, Germany) * *Antonio C. Roque* (USP Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) * *Daniel Y. Takahashi* (UFRN, Brazil) *Lecturers:* * *Suzanne Still* (University of Hawaii at Mānoa, USA) * *Randall Beer* (Indiana University Bloomington, USA) * *Asif Ghazanfar* (Princeton University, USA) * *Don Katz* (Brandeis University, USA) * *Gandhimohan M. Viswanathan* (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – UFRN, Brazil) * *Bruno Mota* (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) * *Ana Amador* (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina) All details and application procedure can be found here: https://www.ictp-saifr.org/solbc2025/ <https://www.ictp-saifr.org/solbc2025/> . Please let me know if you have any questions, All the best regards, Ahmed El hady Dr. Ahmed El Hady Research Group Leader Cluster for Advanced Study of Collective Behavior University of Konstanz / Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz Room ZT 907 Postbox 687 Tel.: +49 7531 88-4742

Sept. 25, 2024

Senior post-doctoral position in Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience

by Matteo Marsili

"Rita Levi-Montalcini" Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship The Quantitative Life Sciences (QLS) section of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks applications for one postdoctoral position starting spring/summer 2025 from outstanding young scientists of any nationality with a strong research record. Candidates should be able to carry active multidisciplinary research in the area of Theoretical and computational neuroscience Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. ICTP is a UNESCO Category 1 research institute supporting science and education in the developing world, and promotes worldwide initiatives for the career development of Women in Science. The QLS section provides a unique international, multidisciplinary research environment for postdoctoral fellows with about 15 group members (faculty, postdocs, graduate students and visitors) an intense program of workshops and conferences, close collaborations with local institutions (SISSA, ICGEB, Trieste University) and internationally-renowned research institutions. Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged, and supported, to participate in activities in developing countries in order to promote the mission of the ICTP and to contribute to the teaching activities of the ICTP QLS Diploma program. Application deadline: 15 December 2024 More information at: https://www.ictp.it/opportunity/rita-levi-montalcini-senior-postdoctoral-fe… <https://www.ictp.it/opportunity/rita-levi-montalcini-senior-postdoctoral-fe…> Matteo Marsili Senior Research Scientist, Abdus Salam ICTP, Strada Costiera 11, 34014, Trieste Ph: +390402240461, fax: +3904022407461, email: marsili(a)ictp.it

Sept. 23, 2024

Gatsby Unit PhD Programme 2025: Applications now open

by Lin, I-Chun

PhD Programme in Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning Deadline: 11 November 2024 The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit is a leading research centre focused on theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. We study (un)supervised and reinforcement learning in brains and machines; inference, coding and neural dynamics; Bayesian and kernel methods, and deep learning; with applications to the analysis of perceptual processing and cognition, neural data, signal and image processing, machine vision, network data and nonparametric hypothesis testing. The Unit provides a unique opportunity for a critical mass of theoreticians to interact closely with one another and with researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour (SWC), the Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML) and related UCL departments such as Computer Science; Statistical Science; Artificial Intelligence; the ELLIS Unit at UCL; Neuroscience; and the nearby Alan Turing and Francis Crick Institutes. Our PhD programme provides a rigorous preparation for a research career. Students complete a 4-year PhD in either machine learning or theoretical/computational neuroscience, with minor emphasis in the complementary field. Courses in the first year provide a comprehensive introduction to both fields and systems neuroscience. Students are encouraged to work and interact closely with SWC/CSML researchers to take advantage of this uniquely multidisciplinary research environment. Applicants should have a strong analytical and quantitative background, a keen interest in neuroscience, machine learning or both, and a relevant first degree, for example in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Neuroscience or Cognitive Psychology. Full funding is available regardless of nationality. The unit also welcomes applicants who have secured or are seeking funding from other sources. Applications should be submitted directly to us via the online portal. For programme details and how to apply, see www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/study-and-work/gatsby-unit-phd-programme<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/study-and-work/gatsby-unit-phd-programme>. -- I-Chun Lin, PhD Scientific Programme Manager Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL

Sept. 22, 2024

Multiple Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Human Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

by Zoran Tiganj

The College of Arts and Sciences <https://college.indiana.edu/> and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering <https://luddy.indiana.edu/> at Indiana University Bloomington invite applications for multiple open-rank, tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and machine learning to begin in Fall 2025 or after. Appointments will be in one or more departments, including Cognitive Science <https://cogs.indiana.edu/index.html>, Computer Science <https://cs.indiana.edu/index.html>, Informatics <https://informatics.indiana.edu/index.html>, Intelligent Systems Engineering <https://engineering.indiana.edu/?_gl=1*1emk78c*_gcl_au*MTQ4MTUwMTkzLjE3MjIz…..> , Mathematics, <https://math.indiana.edu/index.html> and Psychological and Brain Sciences <https://psych.indiana.edu/index.html>. We encourage applications from scholars who apply interdisciplinary perspectives across these fields to a variety of domains, including cognitive science, computational social sciences, computer vision, education, engineering, healthcare, mathematics, natural language processing, neuroscience, psychology, robotics, virtual reality, and beyond. Reflecting IU’s strong tradition of interdisciplinary research, we encourage diverse perspectives and innovative research that may intersect with or extend beyond these areas. The positions are part of a new university-wide initiative that aims to transform our understanding of human and artificial intelligence, involving multiple departments and schools, as well as the new Luddy Artificial Intelligence Center <https://ai.luddy.indiana.edu/index.html>. *Application Procedures:* To apply, submit a CV, letter of application that describes your research, teaching, and engagement with fostering a diverse and welcoming work environment, and provide the names of three references. References will only be contacted for those candidates moving to advanced stages of consideration. Interested candidates should submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25788. Application review begins November 1, 2024, but we welcome submissions after this date. We accommodate varied timelines across disciplines to ensure all qualified applicants are considered. The position’s expected start date is August 1, 2025; however, alternative dates can be considered. All queries about the position or the application procedures may be addressed to faculty1(a)indiana.edu. ---- Zoran Tiganj, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Indiana University Bloomington https://homes.luddy.indiana.edu/ztiganj/ <https://homes.luddy.indiana.edu/ztiganj/%E2%80%8B>

Sept. 22, 2024

[Call for Data & Paper] 2nd International Whole Brain Architecture Workshop (Feb. 24th, 2025)

by Hiroshi Yamakawa

Dear Colleagues, << Early Bird Alert: Paper Abstract Submission Deadline - November 1st, 2024 (JST) >> We are pleased to announce the Second International Whole Brain Architecture Workshop, building on the remarkable success of our inaugural event. (The first online workshop, held in July 2024, attracted over 100 participants and generated significant enthusiasm in the field.) This second workshop will be held on February 24th, 2025 ( https://wba-initiative.org/en/24521/ ). Registration for presentations opens on October 20th, 2024, and we eagerly anticipate your submissions of BRA data. About This Workshop: The development of brain-inspired artificial intelligence, which aims to understand and simulate the computational functions of the brain, is a promising approach to reproducing human-like problem-solving abilities. This ambitious goal requires knowledge from diverse research fields, including neuroscience and cognitive science. Given the vast amount of knowledge needed, it is crucial to accumulate and share standardized design information as open knowledge. This workshop serves as a platform for cooperation and sharing of standardized design information (BRA data) essential for developing brain-inspired AI. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to enhance the academic value of submitted datasets through expert discussions and peer review. Why Participate: • Contribute to the cutting-edge field of brain-inspired AI • Share your research with a global audience of experts • Gain insights from interdisciplinary discussions • Potential for your work to be published on the BRA Editorial System (BRAES) https://ggle.io/6ybj We invite submissions of BRA data and accompanying papers. Accepted data and papers will be published on BRAES, with paper DOIs shared on the workshop program page. We believe that this sharing and integration of brain-inspired AI design information will significantly advance the field. Date and Location (hybrid): • Date: February 24th, 2025 (Monday) • Venue: Tokyo, Japan (on-site) and online (details TBA) Important Dates: • BRA Data submission opens: October 20th, 2024 (JST) • Paper abstract submission deadline: November 1st, 2024 (JST) • BRA Data submission deadline: December 20th, 2024 (JST) • Full Paper submission deadline: January 4th, 2025 (JST) • Completed BRA Data submission deadline: January 4th, 2025 (JST) • Paper notification: January 24th, 2025 (JST) For detailed submission guidelines, please visit: https://wba-initiative.org/en/24521/ We look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to present data and papers and to engage in stimulating discussions that will shape the future of brain-inspired AI. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Workshop organizers at bra-support(a)wba-initiative.org. Join us in advancing the frontier of brain-inspired artificial intelligence! Best regards, BRA Support Team

Sept. 22, 2024