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Postdoc positions in Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Psychiatry and Developmental Psychology, University of Tuebingen, Germany

by Susan Fischer

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

March 8, 2024

EPFL - 6 PhD positions in computational and theoretical neuroscience

by Wulfram Gerstner

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

March 8, 2024

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

by Francesca Mastrogiuseppe

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

March 7, 2024

Virtual NEST Conference 2024 / Abstract Submission and Registration Open

by Hans Ekkehard Plesser

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

March 7, 2024

Network Neuroscience Satellite 2024: Call for contributions

by Daniele Marinazzo

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

March 7, 2024

PhD and postdoc positions in computational neuroscience and machine learning

by pedro goncalves

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

March 6, 2024

Postdoc/Junior researcher positions in Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project

by Jaroslav Hlinka

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

March 6, 2024

ICANN 2024 - Second Call for Papers

by Sebastian Otte

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

March 5, 2024

Registration is now open for BrainNet 2024 Workshop!

by Gonzalo Uribarri

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

March 5, 2024

PhD candidate EOI: Exploring how intrinsic biological rhythms influence brain activity

by Jodie Naim-Feil Feil

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

March 5, 2024

Workshop: Tools and Methods for Next Generation Electrophysiology - Edinburgh 27-31 May

by Matthias Hennig

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

March 4, 2024

Funding opportunity: Energy and Information Processing in Biological Organisms (FY25 MURI)

by GREENWALD, HAL S DR-04 USAF AFMC AFOSR/RTA

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

March 4, 2024

FREE DOWNLOAD OF COMPLEX NETWORKS 2023 PROCEEDINGS

by Hocine Cherifi

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

March 4, 2024

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

by Sidarus, Nura

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

March 4, 2024

Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professorships in Computer Science at Bocconi University

by Nicolas Brunel

The Department of Computing Sciences <https://cs.unibocconi.eu/> at Bocconi University invites applications for two Tenure Track Assistant Professor positions. The new department of Computing Sciences, created two years ago and in a phase of rapid expansion, is an interdisciplinary department with leading international researchers in various fields including theoretical computer science, machine learning theory, statistical physics modeling, natural language processing, computational neuroscience, as well as biomedical applications. In terms of teaching, the department has recently opened a bachelor in AI, a master in AI, and is strongly involved in the PhD program in Statistics and Computer Science. It has a strong core in theory and applied CS, and aims at broadening its portfolio, in particular towards applications of machine learning not yet currently represented. We are looking for outstanding candidates, curious and open to collaborations with colleagues from other fields. Candidates with expertise in computer vision and/or high performance computing are particularly encouraged to apply. In principle the position is to be filled by 1 September 2024, but if necessary, the starting date could be delayed to February 1st, 2025. Bocconi University is an amazingly vibrant academic community with leading academics in various fields. It is located in central Milan, Italy, offering undergraduate, graduate, PhD, MBA and Executive programs. Qualifications Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related areas, and should demonstrate the capacity for exceptional research achievement and the ability to teach effectively in undergraduate, masters, MBA and PhD programs. Experienced candidates should have an established track record of successful research and teaching. Job information The successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong publication record, broadly contribute to the academic life of the department and be effective teachers both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Compensation and teaching load will be competitive with other top European Schools. The contract will last for 6 years, with the possibility of becoming permanent after a successful tenure process. For additional information concerning the Department of Computing Sciences visit https://cs.unibocconi.eu/ Further details on the position may be requested from faculty(a)unibocconi.it<mailto:faculty@unibocconi.it> . How to apply Applications including a CV, Research Statement and copies of recent publications (up to 5), plus 3 references must be submitted online at www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket Closing date Applications must be received by March 17th, 2024 and candidates will be interviewed online.

March 3, 2024

Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour 2024

by Ahmed El Hady

*Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour 2024* *Konstanz, Germany * *Deadline to apply: April 5th, 2024* The Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour (KSCB) will take place between /22nd July 2024 – 9th August 2024/ at the Cluster of Excellence Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour (CASCB) at the University of Konstanz <https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/>. Uni Konstanz is a University of Excellence and ranked #1 young university in Germany with “Collective Behaviour" <https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/collective-behaviour/> as one of five research foci. Konstanz <https://www.konstanz.de/start> is a vibrant, small city located on the border between Germany and Switzerland, on the shores of the Bodensee (Lake Constance). Over three weeks, students will delve deeply into the topic of collective behaviour with lectures, hands-on tutorials, and projects, making it a unique and unforgettable experience. The school faculty will cover collective behaviours across a variety of species from worms, drosophila, fish to non – human primates and human. A set of tutorials delving into state-of-the-art quantitative methods used to study collective behaviour will complement the lectures. At the end of the school, students will work on independent projects guided by our resident faculty. Accommodation will be provided and paid by the organizers. A limited number of travel grants will be provided and a registration fee will be due (400 Euros) once the student is admitted to the Konstanz School of Collective Behaviour. The registration fee will be waived to those coming from underrepresented minorities and those in need of financial support. For further information and application, visit our website: _https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/kscb/application-procedure/ <https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/kscb/application-procedure/> _ *KSCB 2024 faculty : * ·Lilach Avitan <https://elsc.huji.ac.il/people-directory/faculty-members/lilach-avitan/>, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Hebrew University of Jerusalem ·Einat Couzin-Fuchs <https://www.couzin-fuchs-lab.com/>, Group Leader, Neurobiology, CASCB ·Serena Ding <https://www.ab.mpg.de/343551/dr-serena-ding>, Group Leader, Biology, Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior / CASCB ·Ramin Golestanian, <https://www.ds.mpg.de/lmp/golestanian> Professor/Director, Physics, Max Planck Institute of Dynamics and Self Organization ·Stephan Karpitschka <https://www.physik.uni-konstanz.de/fachbereich/personen/professorinnen-und-…>, Professor, Physics, University of Konstanz ·Zachary Kilpatrick <https://www.colorado.edu/amath/zpkilpat>, Associate Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado, Boulder ·Liang Li <https://www.ab.mpg.de/person/98301/2736>, Project Leader, Robotics, University of Konstanz / CASCB ·Patrick Müller, <https://www.biologie.uni-konstanz.de/mueller/patrick-mueller/> Professor, Biology, University of Konstanz / CASCB ·Allyson Sgro <https://sgrolab.com/>, Group Leader, Cellular Physiology, Janelia Farm Research Campus, Virginia ·Ariana Strandburg-Peshkin <https://www.ab.mpg.de/240525/dr-ariana-strandburg-peshkin>, Biology, Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior / University of Konstanz / CASCB ·Anne Templeton <https://www.identitiesandcollectivebehaviour.com/our-team>, Senior Lecturer, Social Psychology, University of Edinburgh ·Karoline Wiesner <https://www.karowiesner.org/>, Professor, Physics and Astronomy, University of Potsdam ·Hannah Williams <https://www.hjwilliams.space/>, Group Leader, University of Konstanz *Contact: **ahmed.el-hady(a)uni-konstanz.de <mailto:ahmed.el-hady@uni-konstanz.de> * *All the best regards,* Ahmed El Hady On behalf of the KSCB organizational committee

March 2, 2024

NeuroBridges 2024 : apply now

by Ahmed El Hady

*NeuroBridges 2024* *A Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Summer School in Neuroscience* *Deadline to apply: April 1st, 2024* *NeuroBridges 2024* is a summer school which will take place between *September 15 and September 26, 2024* in Le Centre de Conferences Internationales de Cluny, France (CCIC) <https://streaklinks.com/B3KCp_jAQOMpwC7dQwRSV3xc/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 be also be available*. *NeuroBridges 2024 Faculty:* * Alaa Ahmed (U. Colorado) * Ahmed El Hady ( Uni Konstanz / Max Planck Institute) * Rava Azeredo da Silveira (IOB and CNRS) * Sylvie Granon (Université Paris-Saclay) * David Hansel (CNRS) * Carole Levenes (CNRS) * Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew U.) * Eran Lottem (Hebrew U.) * Drazen Prelec (MIT) * Reza Shadmehr (John Hopkins U.) * Haim Sompolinsky (Hebrew U. and Harvard) * *NeuroBridges*is co-organized by Ahmed El Hady (Uni Konstanz / Max Planck Institute), David Hansel (CNRS, Paris), Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel) and Carole Levenes (CNRS, Paris). ** *NeuroBridges 2024* is supported by the Simons Foundation, the ANR and ELSC, 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/ *Contact us:*neurobridges2024@gmail.com <mailto:neurobridges2023@gmail.com>

March 2, 2024

May 1st EXTENDED CFP DEADLINE: From Animals to Animats: 17th International Conference on the Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB 2024)

by Jeffrey L Krichmar

Dear Colleagues, CALL FOR PAPERS - SAB 2024 ------------------------------------------- The Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB) interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers in artificial intelligence, artificial life, computer science, cybernetics, ethology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, robotics, and many other fields, to further our understanding of the behaviors and underlying mechanisms that allow natural animals and artificial agents to adapt and survive in complex, dynamic and uncertain environments. Animats denote the connection between animals and synthetic agents. The conference focuses on models and experiments designed to help characterize and compare various organizational principles and architectures underlying adaptive behavior in real animals and in animats. SAB 2024 solicits contributions dealing with any aspect of adaptive behavior. We especially invite submissions from researchers who connect biology and natural behavior to synthetic agents. Conference papers are peer-reviewed and accepted papers will be published in “From Animals to Animats 17. SAB 2024.” Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, Springer Nature. Venue -------- CalIT2 Auditorium University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697 USA Important Dates ——————————— May 1, 2024: Deadline for paper submission May 1, 2024: Deadline for Workshop and tutorial proposals June15, 2024: Notice of acceptance June 30, 2024: Camera-ready papers September 9-12: Conference dates More details can be found at: https://sab2024.socsci.uci.edu/call-for-papers Best regards, Jeff Krichmar Department of Cognitive Sciences 2328 Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-5100 jkrichma(a)uci.edu http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~jkrichma https://sites.uci.edu/sab2024/

March 1, 2024

NeuroML announcements: upcoming HARMONY hackathon in London and Google Summer of Code projects

by Ankur Sinha

Dear all, Apologies for cross posts. We would like to announce 2 upcoming initiatives related to the NeuroML project: a hackathon in London at UCL where you can learn about the model description language and get help converting your model to this standardised format, and 3 Google Summer of Code projects where students or postdocs can be paid for contributing to the NeuroML model development infrastructure. ---- The COMBINE organisation's HARMONY meeting is being held at University College London from April 8-11 this year. Registration for HARMONY is free. https://co.mbine.org/author/harmony-2024/ We (NeuroML editors and developers) will be running hands-on NeuroML hackathons at HARMONY, with the general theme being to help researchers learn more about NeuroML and to build new or convert existing models in NeuroML. We are also keen to help simulator or other application developers integrate NeuroML support (import/export) into their tools. We invite you to register and attend the meeting to: - learn more about how NeuroML supports all stages of the model life cycle - learn how to create your model in NeuroML from scratch - learn how to convert your existing model into NeuroML - learn how the NeuroML APIs (in Python, Java, C++, Matlab) can help you integrate NeuroML support into your application Please share this information with colleagues that may be undertaking new modelling projects where NeuroML may be used. For more information see https://docs.neuroml.org/Events/202404-Harmony.html ---- Google Summer of Code is an initiative to encourage contributions to open source software projects. Generous stipends are provided for successful applicants to work on these projects for a number of months over the summer. The INCF has been a GSoC mentoring organisation for the past number of years, and has helped link up students with mentors to advance various projects in the wider neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience areas. This year we are offering 3 projects related to NeuroML: - Open source, cross simulator, large scale network models in NeuroML and PyNN https://neurostars.org/t/gsoc-2024-project-idea-13-1-open-source-cross-simu… - Implementation of SWC to NeuroML converter in PyNeuroML https://neurostars.org/t/gsoc-2024-project-idea-13-2-implementation-of-swc-… - Incorporate new features into an advanced, cross-platform 3D viewer for NeuroML cells and networks https://neurostars.org/t/gsoc-2024-project-idea-13-3-incorporate-new-featur… This opportunity is particularly relevant for Masters & PhD students currently working in model development/analysis in computational neuroscience. Many students are already reusing/converting/updating existing models as part of their work, or developing tools to handle neuronal model elements such as morphological reconstructions, and this is a great opportunity to get paid by Google to do this! - Closing date for student applications: 2nd April 2024 - Standard period of working on projects: May 27 - Aug/Sept 2024 See: https://www.incf.org/activities/gsoc for more information. ---- More information on NeuroML can be found in our recent preprint (https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.07.570537v1) and in our up to date documentation: https://docs.neuroml.org On behalf of the NeuroML community, Ankur Sinha, Padraig Gleeson, and Angus Silver -- Thanks, Regards, Ankur Sinha (He / Him / His) | https://ankursinha.in Research Fellow at the Silver Lab, University College London | http://silverlab.org/ Free/Open source community volunteer at the NeuroFedora project | https://neuro.fedoraproject.org Time zone: Europe/London

March 1, 2024

Abstract submission extended: International Conference on Neuromorphic Computing and Engineering June 3-6 2024

by Abigail Morrison

Dear colleagues! We have extended the deadline for ICNCE 24 (https://www.icnce-2024.de/) to March 15th. This conference, taking place in Aachen, Germany, June 3-6 2024, will be an interdisciplinary event linking: * Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence including AI applications in industry, science, society and ethics * Neuroscience and Computational Neuroscience, biologically inspired algorithms and brain simulation * Electrical Engineering & Information Technology, neuromorphic, energy-efficient circuits and architetures, including memristive elements, novel materials and devices We have scholarships available to support the participation of MSc and BSc students. Please visit our website to discover more and submit your abstract! All the best, Abigail Morrison -- Prof. Dr. Abigail Morrison Institute for Advanced SImulation (IAS-6) Jülich Research Center & Computer Science 3 - Software Engineering RWTH Aachen http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-6 http://www.se-rwth.de Office: +49 2428 8097504 Fax # : +49 2461 61-9460 Pronouns: she/her ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 52425 Jülich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Jülich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Düren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht (Vorsitzende), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

March 1, 2024

Call for Paper: ACM Workshop on The Brain: Creativity and Decay for Computer Science (BCD)

by Carmen Paz Suárez Araujo

Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to participate in the 1st ACM Workshop on The Brain: Creativity and Decay for Computer Science (BCD) <https://nd.pja.edu.pl/project/bcd2024/> which is part of the ACM ASIACCS 2024<https://asiaccs2024.sutd.edu.sg/>.This international conference will be held in Singapore from the 1st to 5th of July, 2024. The Paper Submission Deadline is the 11 March 2024 It would be a pleasure for us to receive some submission from your side and to share your expertise on innovative computational models and theories based on brain knowledge, with a high quality international scientific community. We looking forward see you in Singapur next July The BCD Woekshop Organizers Andrzej Przybyszewski, Carmen Paz Suárez Araujo and Ngoc Thanh Nguyen [http://alojamiento.ulpgc.es/webs/firmas/795412678]

March 1, 2024

18 postdoctoral positions in computational/data science at the University of Oslo

by Gaute Einevoll

DSTrain is a 5-year postdoctoral programme launched and managed by the “dScience – Centre for Computational and Data Sciences” at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo (UiO). DSTrain will award 36 postdoctoral fellowship positions within the overarching frame of data science, emphasizing interaction between data science, computational science, natural sciences, and technology. The fellowships will be of 36 months each, announced in two calls over the program period. We now open for applications to the 1st cohort of 18 fellowship positions, that will start their postdoctoral projects autumn 2024 at UiO. Starting date no later than October 1, 2024. Deadline for application: April 14, 2024 For more information, including on how to apply for the job, see https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/255679/dstrain-msca-postdoct… ******************************* Professor Gaute T. Einevoll Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1432 Aas, Norway; Department of Physics, University of Oslo, 0316 Oslo, Norway theoretical neuroscience podcast: theoreticalneuroscience.no<https://theoreticalneuroscience.no> popular science podcast: vettogvitenskap.no<https://vettogvitenskap.no> popular science podcast (English only): vettogvitenskap.no/senseandscience<https://vettogvitenskap.no/senseandscience> Co-author of "Principles of computational modeling in neuroscience" (2nd ed): www.cambridge.org/sterratt2<http://www.cambridge.org/sterratt2/> mobile: +47-95124536 email: Gaute.Einevoll(a)nmbu.no<mailto:Gaute.Einevoll@nmbu.no>, Zoom: uio.zoom.us/j/7764062033<https://uio.zoom.us/j/7764062033> twitter: twitter.com/gauteeinevoll<https://twitter.com/gauteeinevoll> “If you sleep in a democracy, you may wake up with a dictator.”

March 1, 2024

Reminder: Call for applications for Systems Vision Science Virtual Summer School & Symposium, June 19 -July 12, 2024

by Pavlovic, Maria

Systems Vision Science Virtual Summer School & Symposium: June 19th – July 12th, 2024 -------------------------------- Applications are invited for a <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/virtual-systems-vision-science-summer-s…> virtual edition of <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/> the Systems Vision Science Summer School and Symposium that took place in Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tuebingen, Germany in August 2023. This year, the virtual edition enables students to attend from afar by formal lectures via Zoom and informal and social communications via a Slack channel. Systems Vision Science combines computational, behavioral, and neuroscience methods to discover functions and algorithms for vision in various brain regions and their implementations in neural circuits. This summer school is 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. The syllabus content will be very similar to the edition in 2023, the learning format, the delivery, and social interactions will be adjusted to suit the virtual format. Experience or knowledge in (A) computational methods, (B) visual psychophysics, and (C) vision neuroscience, is not required. However, experience in at least one of (A), (B), and (C), and a readiness to learn, is expected. The Summer School will be followed by a Systems Vision Science Virtual Symposium on July 12th. All admitted summer school students will be invited to attend this symposium and are encouraged to submit for a presentation at the symposium. The symposium will also feature two invited keynote presentations. A certificate of completion of the summer school course will be provided after the student’s successful completion of the summer school. -------------------------------- Important Dates: March 31, 2024 Deadline for applications April 12, 2024 Notification of acceptance April 29, 2024 Registration fees due June 19 – Virtual Systems Vision Science Summer School takes place July 10, 2024 (formal lectures via Zoom and informal and social communications via a Slack channel) July 12, 2024 Virtual Systems Vision Science Symposium takes place (3 -7 pm German time) -------------------------------- Please click <https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/virtual-systems-vision-science-summer-s…> here to find more details and to apply by March 31, 2024. Summer School admission will be based on interest/motivation and prior knowledge/experience of the applicants, and on how much the applicants could benefit from participation. Please direct inquiries to <mailto:svs.summerschool@tue.mpg.de> svs.summerschool(a)tue.mpg.de -------------------------------- Organizing Team Li Zhaoping Maria Pavlovic Junhao Liang Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics University of Tuebingen <http://www.lizhaoping.org> www.lizhaoping.org .

March 1, 2024

Multiple postdoctoral positions in computational neuroscience (neural coding), Hamburg, Germany

by Stefano Panzeri

I am opening three fully funded postdoctoral positions in computational neuroscience at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, Germany. We investigate how networks of neurons in the cerebral cortex encode, process and transmit information to generate behaviors such as sensation and decision-making. To address these issues, we develop and use information-theoretic and machine learning methods to study population coding, as well as neural network models to individuate mechanisms for neural information processing and generation of functions. Our laboratory enjoys extensive long-term international collaborations with experimental laboratories, including with Chris Harvey at Harvard Medical School, Wei- Lee at Boston Children’s Hospital, Tommaso Fellin and Alessandro Gozzi at IIT, Mriganka Sur at MIT, as well as collaborations with experimental laboratories in Hamburg (Andreas Engel, Tobias Donner, Ileana Hanganu-Opatz). The laboratory also offers a thriving, ambitious and well-funded research environment (with funds from the NIH Brain Initiative, the Simons Foundation, the European Union, the ERC). The lab provides ample opportunities for advanced training and for personal scientific growth. We seek candidates holding a PhD in a numerate or neuroscientific discipline, with a solid computational background and a keen interest in neuroscience. They must be highly motivated and creative individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment and be happy to interact with both experimental and theoretical neuroscientists. The jobs are available starting immediately and applications will be considered as soon as they are received and until the position is filled. Funding is available for several years and a minimum commitment of two years is expected by interested candidates. Interested applicants are encouraged to email me (stefano.panzeri(a)gmail.com) as soon as possible, to inform me of the interest for the position and initiate a discussion about research projects. For recent relevant publications from my lab, see: Kuan A et al (2024) Synaptic wiring motifs in posterior parietal cortex support decision-making *Nature:* advanced online publication (doi 10.1038/s41586-024-07088-7) Celotto M et al, An information-theoretic quantification of the content of communication between brain regions, *NeurIPS* 36, 2023 Panzeri S, et al (2022) The structures and functions of correlations in neural population codes. *Nature Reviews Neuroscience* 23: 551-567 Koren V., Panzeri S (2022) Biologically plausible solutions for spiking networks with efficient coding. *NeurIPS 35, 2022,* Curreli S, et al (2022) Complementary encoding of spatial information in hippocampal astrocites. *PLoS Biology* 20: e3001530. Valente, M. et al (2021), Correlations enhance the behavioral readout of neural population activity in association cortex. *Nature Neuroscience*, 24, 975–986 Chong, E. et al (2020) Manipulating synthetic optogenetic odors reveals the coding logic of olfactory perception. *Science* 368, 1329. Runyan C. A., et al (2017) Distinct timescales of population coding across cortex, *Nature*: 548: 92-96. Panzeri S., et al (2017) Cracking the neural code for sensory perception by combining statistics, intervention and behaviour. *Neuron* 93: 491-507 Pica, G. et al (2017) Quantifying how much sensory information in a neural code is relevant for behavior, *NeurIPS 30, 2017* Thanks Stefano Panzeri (stefano.panzeri(a)gmail.com)

Feb. 29, 2024

NeuroDataReHack data reuse workshop and Open Neurodata Showcase

by Ryan Ly

Dear colleagues, The Neurodata Without Borders (NWB) <http://nwb.org/> team is organizing two upcoming events: NeuroDataReHack and the Open Neurodata Showcase. NeuroDataReHack 2024 July 8-12, 2024 Janelia Research Campus, Ashburn, Virginia, USA The goal of NeuroDataReHack is to train participants to generate new insights from existing neurophysiology data through secondary analysis. The DANDI Archive <http://dandiarchive.org/> now has 200+ neurophysiology datasets in the Neurodata Without Borders <http://nwb.org/> format spanning many species, brain areas, task types, and imaging modalities. These include large-scale datasets from the Allen Institute, the MICrONS project, and the International Brain Laboratory, as well as diverse contributions from neuroscience labs around the world. NeuroDataReHack will teach attendees how to maximally utilize the data and computational resources of the DANDI Archive to incorporate existing data into their scientific workflows. Example projects include but are not limited to: - Determine whether your scientific findings are present in another species or brain area. - Guide the generation of hypotheses for a new project or grant application. - Showcase the capabilities of your tool or analysis on published data from another lab. - Explore follow-up questions to a study that has published data. The workshop is free to attend, and on-site housing and meals will be provided. Travel support is limited. Learn more and apply at the NeuroDataReHack 2024 website <https://neurodatawithoutborders.github.io/nwb_hackathons/HCK21_2024_Janelia…>. The deadline to apply is March 10. *Open Neurodata Showcase* July 2, 2024, 9-10:30 AM PDT Virtual In the week before NeuroDataReHack, the NWB team is organizing a virtual poster session on the Gather platform to bring together data contributors and anyone interested in reusing existing neurophysiology data. This virtual event offers a unique opportunity for participants to explore and engage in discussions about particular dandisets, and allows data contributors to showcase their projects. Anyone interested in using open neurophysiology datasets or presenting on their published neurophysiology datasets is welcome to attend. Learn more and register at the event website <https://neurodatawithoutborders.github.io/nwb_hackathons/HCK20_2024_OpenNeu…> . If you have any questions, please contact us at contact(a)nwb.org. Kind regards, Ben Dichter, CatalystNeuro Oliver Rübel, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Ryan Ly, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory -- Ryan Ly Scientific Data Engineer Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 1 Cyclotron Road Mail Stop 59R4104 Berkeley, CA 94720 Email: rly(a)lbl.gov Pronouns: he/him

Feb. 29, 2024