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Computational Neuroscience and Computational Neurology
by André Fabio Kohn Oct. 20, 2022

Oct. 20, 2022

Computational Neuroscience has shown a tremendous development in the last decades, and we think it is ripe to contribute substantially to computational neurology. In selected cases, large-scale and multi-scale models encompassing sensory receptors, neurons, muscles, bones, joints and other structures can be modeled to represent different degrees of dysfunction of a specific subsystem associated with a given neurological pathology. The model simulations can shed light to early signs of the disease (earlier detection than with current diagnosis techniques) and provide estimates of the progression of disease as a function of different treatment courses. We show in a recent paper published in the Journal of Neural Engineering [ https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1741-2552/ac91f8/pdf] how neuropathies associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome can affect functional aspects of the control of foot movement in a controlled setting, which is suitable for clinical evaluation. Muscle electrical activity also was shown to be a useful quantifier of the demyelination process. The multi-scale model encompasses neuronal ionic channels of spinal cord neurons up to a model of the foot and its muscles acting around the ankle joint when controlling force and foot position in a controlled lab experiment. The extension of such an approach to other peripheral nervous disorders or to spinal cord related pathologies (e.g., motoneuron diseases) seems quite feasible, provided that parameter data from patients are available to realize a biologically compatible model. Andre Fabio Kohn, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sao Paulo

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Postdoc positions in nanoscale modeling of neurons, synapses or astrocytes
by Erik De Schutter Oct. 20, 2022

Oct. 20, 2022

The Computational Neuroscience unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (https://www.oist.jp <https://www.oist.jp/>), Japan has been spearheading nanoscale stochastic modeling of astrocytes, neurons and synapses (https://groups.oist.jp/cnu <https://groups.oist.jp/cnu>). We have two postdoctoral positions open and Japan is issuing visa for such positions. The selected candidates will build on previous work in modeling of cerebellar or hippocampal neurons, synapses or astrocytes, neurons and synapses using our STEPS software (http://steps.sourceforge.net <http://steps.sourceforge.net/>), research project depending on experience and interests of the candidate. Previous experience in neural modeling required, preferentially as subject of PhD. Competences: A recent PhD in a relevant discipline such as neuroscience, molecular biology, biophysics or biochemistry. Experience in programming in Python. Fluent English conversation and writing skills. Benefits / Offer: A competitive salary and relocation package are offered with an initial 2 year contract. This an ideal position to gain experience in a prominent computational neuroscience lab and take part in our international collaborations. Please contact Prof. Erik De Schutter (erik(a)oist.jp <mailto:erik@oist.jp>) for inquiries.

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SNUFA22 spiking neural network workshop program (Nov 9-10)
by Goodman, Daniel F M Oct. 19, 2022

Oct. 19, 2022

We are delighted to announce the finalised program for the SNUFA22 spiking neural network workshop. It's free to attend but you do need to register in advance: http://snufa.net/2022/ 9-10 November 2022, European afternoons. (Subscribe to the Google Calendar<https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=OTYzMGJmOWIyZmJjZjNmNjE0ZDMzN2…>.) Invited speakers. * Charlotte Frenkel<https://chfrenkel.github.io/> (TU Delft) * Priya Panda<https://intelligentcomputinglab.yale.edu/> (Yale) * Yiota Poirazi<http://dendrites.gr/> (Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology IMBB) * Yonghong Tian<https://www.pkuml.org/> (Peking University) Contributed talks: Thomas Limbacher, Ozan Özdenizci, Robert Legenstein (TU Graz) Memory-enriched computation and learning in spiking neural networks through Hebbian plasticity M. Nardin, J. W. Phillips, W. F. Podlaski, S. W. Keemink (IST Austria) Nonlinear computations in spiking neural networks through multiplicative synapses A. Subramoney, K. K. Nazeer, M. Schöne, C. Mayr, D. Kappel (University of Bochum) Beyond Biologically Plausible Spiking Networks for Neuromorphic Computing A. Galloni, A. Peddada, A. Milstein (Rutgers) Behavioral Timescale Synaptic Plasticity (BTSP) for biologically plausible credit assignment across multiple layers via top-down gating of dendritic plasticity W. F. Podlaski, C. K. Machens (Champalimaud) Universal function approximation in balanced spiking networks through convex-concave boundary composition B. Yin, F. Corradi, and S. M. Bohte (CWI) Training Dynamic Spiking Neural Network via Forward Propagation Through Time Z. Liao, D. Hadjiabadi, S. Terada, I. Soltesz, A. Losonczy (Columbia) A biologically plausible inhibitory plasticity rule for world-model learning in SNNs C. B. Currin, K. Stecher, C. Pfeffer, G. Novarino, and T. P. Vogels (IST Austria) Bridging the gap between artificial models and cortical circuits Plus around 30 posters. Many thanks! Dan Goodman, Friedemann Zenke, Katie Schuman, Tim Masquelier

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PhD openings in computational neuroscience, cognitive science, machine learning
by Rava A. da Silveira Oct. 18, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022

*PhD openings in computational neuroscience, cognitive science, and interfaces with machine learning* The lab of Rava Azeredo da Silveira invites applications for *Doctoral Student* positions at IOB, University of Basel. Research questions will be chosen from a range of topics in theoretical/computational neuroscience and cognitive science, involving either data analysis or theory, and drawing on recent machine learning approaches. Candidates with backgrounds in mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence, physics, computer science, engineering, biology, and psychology are welcome. Experience with data analysis and proficiency with numerical methods, in addition to familiarity with neuroscience topics and mathematical and statistical methods, are desirable. Equally desirable are a spirit of intellectual adventure, eagerness, and drive. The positions will come with highly competitive work conditions and salaries. For details, see https://www.silveira-lab.com/openings. *Application deadline:* For full consideration, please apply by 15 November 2020. *How to apply:* Please send the following information *in one single PDF, to * *silveira(a)iob.ch* <silveira(a)iob.ch>*:* 1. letter of motivation; 2. statement of research interests, limited to two pages; 3. curriculum vitæ. In all email correspondence, please include the mention “APPLICATION-PHD” in the subject header, otherwise the application will *not* be considered. Please also arrange for three letters of recommendations to be sent to the same email address.

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Postdoc openings in computational neuroscience, cognitive science, machine learning
by Rava A. da Silveira Oct. 18, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022

*Postdoctoral openings in computational neuroscience, cognitive science, and interfaces with machine learning* The lab of Rava Azeredo da Silveira invites applications for *Postdoctoral Researcher* positions at IOB, University of Basel. Research questions will be chosen from a range of topics in theoretical/computational neuroscience and cognitive science, involving either data analysis or theory, and drawing on recent machine learning approaches. Candidates with backgrounds in mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence, physics, computer science, engineering, biology, and psychology are welcome. Experience with data analysis and proficiency with numerical methods, in addition to familiarity with neuroscience topics and mathematical and statistical methods, are desirable. Equally desirable are a spirit of intellectual adventure, eagerness, and drive. The positions will come with highly competitive work conditions and salaries. For details, see https://www.silveira-lab.com/openings. *Application deadline:* For full consideration, please apply by 15 November 2020. *How to apply:* Please send the following information *in one single PDF, to * *silveira(a)iob.ch* <silveira(a)iob.ch>*:* 1. letter of motivation; 2. statement of research interests, limited to two pages; 3. curriculum vitæ including a list of publications; 4. any relevant publications that you wish to showcase. In all email correspondence, please include the mention “APPLICATION-POSTDOC” in the subject header, otherwise the application will *not* be considered. Please also arrange for three letters of recommendations to be sent to the same email address.

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Fully-funded computational neuroscience PhD at the University of Manchester
by Caroline Lea-Carnall Oct. 18, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022

Link to project: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/bbsrc-dtp-neural-network-models-to-in… About the Project Neuroplasticity is the mechanism that underpins the brain’s ability to learn. It is an umbrella term that encompasses multiple processes occurring at different spatial and temporal scales (1, 2). The most commonly discussed type of plasticity is long-term potentiation (LTP) which is defined as an increase in efficacy between synapses of two neurons. Experiments designed to measure LTP are often done in cell slices or cultures using patch-clamp techniques. However, we often want to promote (and measure) plasticity in humans but its not clear how changes in synaptic efficacy manifest in macroscopic imaging measurements such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), or electroencephalography (EEG) that are available for use in humans. This project aims to link our detailed cellular-level knowledge of plasticity processes with systems-level observations in humans and is focussed on answering the following 2 questions: 1. How can we modulate plasticity non-invasively in the brain? 2. How can we measure plasticity in vivo? To answer these questions you will combine computational modelling of biophysically realistic large-scale neural networks that exhibit plasticity with cutting edge neuroimaging techniques to test the model predictions. The model will be adapted so that its output can be compared to the three major imaging techniques described above and you will determine how changes in connectivity between and within regions in the model predict changes in our imaging metrics. There will be a particular focus on developing an EEG marker of plasticity as this currently does not exist. Finally, you will test the model predictions in an imaging study combining stimulation, EEG, MRI and MRS in a proof-of-concept experiment in humans. This will provide us with a deeper understanding of how to modulate and measure plasticity that can be deployed in the future for medical applications of brain stimulation such as in Parkinson’s disease, depression and pain control. Eligibility Applicants must have obtained or be about to obtain a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of science, engineering or technology. Before you Apply Applicants must make direct contact with preferred supervisors before applying. It is your responsibility to make arrangements to meet with potential supervisors, prior to submitting a formal online application. How To Apply To be considered for this project you MUST submit a formal online application form - full details on eligibility how to apply can be found on the BBSRC DTP website https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/bbsrc-dtp/<https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=147611&type=184&DID=1…> Your application form must be accompanied by a number of supporting documents by the advertised deadlines. Without all the required documents submitted at the time of application, your application will not be processed and we cannot accept responsibility for late or missed deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any queries regarding making an application please contact our admissions team admissions.doctoralacademy(a)manchester.ac.uk<javascript:void(0)> Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities. The full Equality, diversity and inclusion statement can be found on the website https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/apply/equality-diversity-in…<https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=147611&type=184&DID=1…> ________________________________ Funding Notes Studentship funding is for 4 years. This scheme is open to both the UK and international applicants. We are only able to offer a limited number of studentships to applicants outside the UK. Therefore, full studentships will only be awarded to exceptional quality candidates, due to the competitive nature of this scheme.

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Imbizo Deadline approaching fast----> Apply NOW/
by Tim Vogels Oct. 18, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022

Dear all, The DEADLINE for the next IMBIZO is approaching very quickly. Don’t let this opportunity slip by if you are hoping to join the most diverse neuroscience summer school at the most beautiful beach in the world! If you know anyone who would benefit from an extraordinary computational neuroscience summer school, please distribute this information as widely as you can: IBRO-SIMONS COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE IMBIZO #Imbizo2023 12 April - 7 May 2022, Noordhoek Beach, Cape Town, South Africa http://imbizo.africa/ <http://imbizo.africa/> Application deadline: 20th October 2022 The #Imbizo2023 is a southern hemisphere summer school aiming to promote computational neuroscience in Africa. It will bring together international and local students under the tutelage of the world's leading experts in the field. Like its international sister courses, this four-week summer school aims to teach central ideas, methods, and practices of modern computational neuroscience through a combination of lectures and hands-on project work. Mornings will be devoted to lectures on topics across the breadth of computational neuroscience, including experimental underpinnings and machine learning analogues. The rest of the day will be spent working on research projects under the close supervision of expert tutors and faculty. Individual research projects will focus on the modelling of neurons, neural systems, behaviour, the analysis of state-of-the-art neural data, and the development of theories to explain experimental observations. New this year is a week focused on neuroscience-inspired machine learning! Who should apply? This course is aimed at Masters and early-PhD level students though Honours or advanced undergraduates may also apply. Postdoctoral students who can motivate why the course would benefit them are also encouraged to apply, Students should have sufficient quantitative skills, (e.g. a background in mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, engineering or related field). Some knowledge of neural biology will be useful but not essential. Experimental neuroscience students are encouraged to apply, but should ensure that they have a reasonable level of quantitative proficiency (i.e. at least second-year level mathematics or statistics and have done at least one course in computer programming). Essential details * Fee (which covers tuition, lodging, and meals): 1200 EUR Thanks to our generous sponsors, significant financial assistance is available to reduce and waiver fees for students, particularly for African applicants. We also hope to provide some travel bursaries for international students. If you are in need of financial assistance to attend the Imbizo, please state so clearly in the relevant section of your application. The Imbizo is planned to be hosted in person, with everyone following our COVID policy <https://imbizo.africa/covid-policy/>. If it is unsafe to hold the summer school, we will follow up with further information at the appropriate time. * Application deadline: 20th October 2022 * Notification of results: Early December 2022 Information and application https://imbizo.africa/ <https://imbizo.africa/> Questions? isicn.imbizo(a)gmail.com What is an Imbizo? \ɪmˈbiːzɒ\ | Xhosa - Zulu A gathering of the people to share knowledge. Incl. FACULTY such as... Demba Ba - Harvard University Adrienne Fairhall - Washington University Aza Allsop - Yale University David Sussillo - Google Leyla Isik - Johns Hopkins University Peter Latham - University College London Timothy Lillicrap - DeepMind Joseph Raimondo - University of Cape Town Mackenzie Mathis - EPFL Lausanne Evan Schaffer - Columbia University Henning Sprekeler - Technical University of Berlin Thomas Tagoe - University of Ghana Tim Vogels - Institute of Science and Technology Austria Blake Richards - McGill University Xaq Pitkow - Baylor College of Medicine Bianca Jones Marlin - Columbia University TUTORS Mohamed Abdelhack - Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics Annik Carson - AI Redefined Spiros Chavlis - IMBB-FORTH Christopher Currin - Institute of Science and Technology Austria Nina Kudryashova- University of Edinburgh Marjorie Xie - Columbia University ORGANISERS Demba Ba (Harvard University) Christopher Currin (Institute of Science and Technology Austria) Peter Latham (Gatsby Unit for Computational Neuroscience) Joseph Raimondo (University of Cape Town) Emma Vaughan (Imbizo Logistics) Tim Vogels (Institute of Science and Technology Austria) Sponsors The Imbizo is made possible by the generous support from the Simons Foundation <https://www.simonsfoundation.org/> and the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) <https://ibro.org/> Organizational Affiliates University of Cape Town, University College London, Institute of Science and Technology Austria, TReND in Africa <http://trendinafrica.org/>, Neuroscience Institute <http://www.neuroscience.uct.ac.za/>, Gatsby Foundation <http://www.gatsby.org.uk/>, IBRO African Center for Advanced Training in Neurosciences at UCT

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Survey of user experiences in neuronal network modeling
by Anton Arkhipov Oct. 18, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022

Dear Colleagues, Our NIH BRAIN Initiative-sponsored project (1U24NS124001) – a collaboration between teams at the Allen Institute and University of Illinois – focuses on disseminating tools for neuronal network modeling and supporting users. Would you be so kind to help us understand the needs and experiences of users in this field? We will very much appreciate it if you can fill out this brief survey: https://forms.gle/jFw6hFhY9dyDd25w5 It will take only 5 minutes, and the results will help guide future development of software and documentation for the community. Whether you use our tools or not, an expert or novice in modeling, we’d love to hear from you! Thank you so much. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out by email. Best regards, Anton. Anton Arkhipov Associate Investigator T: 206.548.8414 E: antona(a)alleninstitute.org<mailto:antona@alleninstitute.org> [Text Description automatically generated] alleninstitute.org<https://alleninstitute.org> brain-map.org

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Application for ION Fellow independent position at University of Oregon
by Luca Mazzucato Oct. 18, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022

We are announcing an open search for our new members of the inaugural *Institute of Neuroscience Fellows Program*, co-sponsored by the University of Oregon and the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. This program is aimed at recruiting *exceptional postdoctoral scholars whose interests lie at the interface between Systems and Computational Neuroscience*. The ION Fellow will have intellectual freedom to develop their *independent research* on the neural mechanisms of brain function across the entire range from experiments to theory, leveraging resources and mentorship from multiple labs participating in the Program. Research funds to support the independent project will be available to the Scholar to spend at their discretion. ION Fellows will play a central role in our intellectual community and will be encouraged to pursue collaborative projects that span the interests of multiple labs and faculty mentors. Our Institute has a strong culture of theory/experiment collaboration, which has been powered by the interdisciplinary approach of our trainees. The faculty will provide extensive training in both scientific aspects and career development with the goal of charting a successful path to independence for the ION Fellow. Our Institute features a wide range of expertise including sensory processing (visual, auditory and olfactory), motor control, naturalistic behavior, neuronal development, neural engineering, and brain-computer interfaces. Our newly established NeuroAI Center combines data science and computational approaches for modeling large neural and behavioral datasets and developing the new generation of brain-inspired Artificial Intelligence. While our main experimental labs participating in the program use mice as a model system, the ION Fellow will also have opportunities to work with laboratories working with humans, Zebra fish, fruit fly, and c. e*legans**.* We expect ION Fellows to establish a mentoring team including multiple faculty mentors. The Fellow will be a member of the NSF-funded Accelnet consortium "International network for brain-inspired computation," fostering collaborations between a large-network of computational neuroscience/AI labs. *Mini**mum qualifications* for this position include a PhD in Neuroscience, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, Human Neurophysiology, Statistics or a related discipline; and a track record of productive research, including publications. A competitive salary and benefits arrangement will be provided including travel funds. To apply please send your CV, a 1-2 page summary of research accomplishments, and a 1-2 page statement of research interests, to “lmazzuca at uoregon dot edu” with subject line “ION Fellow application”; please arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to the same email address. Our Institute strongly advocates for inclusivity in science and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Application reviews will start on Nov. 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Participating labs include: Tim Gardner, Santiago Jaramillo, Michelle Marneweck, Luca Mazzucato, David McCormick, James Murray, Cris Niell, Matt Smear, Emily Sylwestrak

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Post-doctoral position in Systems Neuroscience at Yale
by Anirvan Nandy Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

[Apologies for cross-posting] The Nandy lab <https://nandylab.org/> and the Jadi lab <https://www.jadilab.org/> in the Departments of Neuroscience & Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate, to investigate the neural mechanisms of perception and attention. Applicants with the following skills are particularly encouraged to apply: (a) research background in systems or computational neuroscience, (b) expertise in electrophysiology in behaving animals, and/or (c) highly quantitative data analytic skills (possibly including computational modelling). The candidate will carry out high-density multi-areal electrophysiological recordings while animals are engaged in attention-demanding visual tasks. The individual will be required to train animals, generate electrophysiological data, and perform advanced statistical data analyses and modelling in a highly collaborative research environment. The position is initially for a period of 1 year, with scope for multi-year renewal subject to satisfactory progress. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Yale provides an outstanding environment for conducting successful and rigorous postdoctoral training toward obtaining an independent research position. The neuroscience community at Yale is highly active and involves interdisciplinary collaborations across multiple academic units including the Departments of Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, Computer Science, Statistics & Data Science, Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology and more. The Wu Tsai Institute, Kavli Institute for Neuroscience, and the Swartz Center for Theoretical Neurobiology provide excellent opportunities for training and cross-disciplinary dialog. Yale and our labs are highly committed to promoting diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Women, person with disabilities, protected veterans, individuals from underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should e-mail their applications to anirvan.nandy(a)yale.edu <mailto:anirvan.nandy@yale.edu>. The application should include: (1) CV; (2) a one-page description of research interests; (3) contact information for 3 referees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anirvan Nandy, PhD Yale Orthwein Scholar for Vision Science Dept. of Neuroscience | Kavli Institute | Wu Tsai Institute Yale University https://nandylab.org <https://nandylab.org/>

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Paid Research Internships in AI and Brain Research (CaCTuS)
by Helena Dalmau Felderhoff Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

-- Apologies for cross-posting -- Our international internship program, CaCTüS, offers paid research internships at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the AI Center in Tübingen & Stuttgart (Germany) to students who face significant constraints in their pursuit of a career in AI or brain research. We would be very grateful if you could help us reach students who may benefit from our program. You can do that by distributing the call for applications in your professional networks, among your colleagues and any interested students, or by sharing our posts on social media. You may find details on the program and links to our social media posts below. We thank you in advance for any support you are willing to give us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Kind regards, Helena Dalmau Felderhoff - on behalf of the CaCTüS Internship coordination team - About the CaCTüS Internship program <https://cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de> cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de The sciences of biological and artificial intelligence are rapidly growing research fields that need enthusiastic minds with a keen interest in solving challenging questions. The Max Planck Institutes for Biological Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems as well as the AI Center in Tübingen & Stuttgart (Germany) offer up to 10 students at the Bachelor or Master level paid three-months internships during the summer of 2023. Successful applicants will work with top-level scientists on research projects spanning machine learning, electrical engineering, theoretical neuroscience, behavioral experiments and data analysis. The CaCTüS Internship is aimed at young scientists who are held back by personal, financial, regional or societal constraints to help them develop their research careers and gain access to first-class education. The program is designed to foster inclusion, diversity, equity and access to excellent scientific facilities. We specifically encourage applications from students living in low- and middle-income countries which are currently underrepresented in the Max Planck Society research community. Application deadline: 4 December 2022 Social Media Links Twitter: <https://twitter.com/MPICybernetics/status/1581941564699336704> https://twitter.com/MPICybernetics/status/1581941564699336704 Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/MPICybernetics/photos/a.1701083666787308/343340166 3555491> https://www.facebook.com/MPICybernetics/photos/a.1701083666787308/3433401663 555491 Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjz1mpssJjm/> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjz1mpssJjm/ LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6987707261393502208> https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6987707261393502208 ************************************************ CaCTüS Internship Coordination Office Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics Max-Plank-Ring 8 72076 Tübingen Germany <mailto:cactus-internship@tuebingen.mpg.de> cactus-internship(a)tuebingen.mpg.de <http://cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de/> http://cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de/ ************************************************

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Postdocs in computational neuroscience, decision-making: U Penn/U Houston/CU Boulder
by Zachary Kilpatrick Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

We are seeking up to two postdoctoral fellows to join an ongoing, collaborative project on adaptive decision-making jointly directed by Joshua Gold and Long Ding at the University of Pennsylvania, Krešimir Josić at the University of Houston, and Zachary Kilpatrick at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The positions are fully funded for 2–3 years each by our joint Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience (CRCNS) grant, “Adaptive Decision Rules in Dynamic Environments”. Both positions will be fully integrated into our cross-disciplinary team, which involves bi-weekly virtual meetings, annual in-person meetings, and other collaborative opportunities to ensure close, bi-directional interactions between theory/modeling and experiments. One position will be housed at the University of Pennsylvania and will focus on experimental approaches, including psychophysics and pupillometry in humans; psychophysics, pupillometry, and neurophysiology in non-human primates; and theory-driven, quantitative data analyses. The other position will be housed at the University of Houston and will focus on theoretical and modeling approaches, including stochastic and probabilistic models and their circuit-level implementations, assessed and updated via our experimental data using statistical model identification and comparison. The University of Pennsylvania, University of Houston, and University of Colorado at Boulder are all Equal Opportunity Employers with strong support for postdocs, via Penn’s Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs office, the University of Houston Postdoctoral Fellows Association (UHPFA), and UC Boulder’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. We value diversity in all forms and strive to promote a healthy, inclusive working environment. Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to Joshua Gold (jigold(a)pennmedicine.upenn.edu <mailto:jigold@pennmedicine.upenn.edu>) or Krešimir Josić (kresimir.josic(a)gmail.com <mailto:kresimir.josic@gmail.com>). Informal inquiries are also welcome.

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FW: Paid Research Internships in AI and Brain Research (CaCTuS)
by Susan Fischer Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

-- Apologies for cross-posting -- Our international internship program, CaCTüS, offers paid research internships at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the AI Center in Tübingen & Stuttgart (Germany) to students who face significant constraints in their pursuit of a career in AI or brain research. We would be very grateful if you could help us reach students who may benefit from our program. You can do that by distributing the call for applications in your professional networks, among your colleagues and any interested students, or by sharing our posts on social media. You may find details on the program and links to our social media posts below. We thank you in advance for any support you are willing to give us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Kind regards, Susan Fischer - on behalf of the CaCTüS Internship coordination team - About the CaCTüS Internship program cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de The sciences of biological and artificial intelligence are rapidly growing research fields that need enthusiastic minds with a keen interest in solving challenging questions. The Max Planck Institutes for Biological Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems as well as the AI Center in Tübingen & Stuttgart (Germany) offer up to 10 students at the Bachelor or Master level paid three-months internships during the summer of 2023. Successful applicants will work with top-level scientists on research projects spanning machine learning, electrical engineering, theoretical neuroscience, behavioral experiments and data analysis. The CaCTüS Internship is aimed at young scientists who are held back by personal, financial, regional or societal constraints to help them develop their research careers and gain access to first-class education. The program is designed to foster inclusion, diversity, equity and access to excellent scientific facilities. We specifically encourage applications from students living in low- and middle-income countries which are currently underrepresented in the Max Planck Society research community. Application deadline: 4 December 2022 Social Media Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPICybernetics/status/1581941564699336704 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MPICybernetics/photos/a.1701083666787308/343340166… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjz1mpssJjm/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6987707261393502208 ************************************************ CaCTüS Internship Coordination Office Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics Max-Plank-Ring 8 72076 Tübingen Germany cactus-internship(a)tuebingen.mpg.de http://cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de/ ************************************************

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5 year Neuroscience MSc/PhD Programme in Tuebingen
by Peter Dayan Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

5-Year combined MSc/PhD program of the International Max Planck Research School: The Mechanisms of Mental Function and Dysfunction The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research and the University of Tübingen invite students from all over the world to apply for their interdisciplinary 5-year combined MSc/PhD program leading to a PhD in Neuroscience. MSc Scholarships will be available for top-ranked applicants. We are seeking talented, curious and open-minded young scientists with strong backgrounds in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, computational science, applied mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence, or engineering. Successful candidates will possess a burning aspiration to shape the future of neuroscience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, environment. The application deadline is 30th November 2022. Please visit: https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/imprs-mmfd for more details and information about applying. The MSc/PhD program is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research and the University of Tübingen. It is closely affiliated with the renowned Graduate Training Centre of Neuroscience, the centerpiece of neuroscience training in Tübingen. Students (who should have been awarded a Bachelor's degree by September 2023) will receive a broad interdisciplinary training in neuroscience, including expert teaching by international renowned scientists and individual and intensive mentoring. Potential research topics cover a variety of fields in systems neuroscience, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, computational neuroscience, translational and clinical neuroscience as well as cellular and molecular neuroscience. Teaching and research are conducted in English.

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Postdoc (3 years) in computational neuroscience/machine learning at the University of Nottingham (UK)
by Mark Humphries Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

The Humphries’ lab at the University of Nottingham is seeking a postdoc to join a project developing a precision medicine platform for neuromodulation, in collaboration with MachineMedicine Technologies and St George’s Hospital, London. A crucial unmet need in the management of Parkinson’s disease is how to reliably identify patients that would benefit from deep brain stimulation, the most effective treatment for Parkinson’s. The project team will create a machine-learning platform that synthesises wide-ranging personal and clinical data, combined with neural modelling, to predict the suitability of each Parkinson’s disease patient for deep brain stimulation. An exciting opportunity for the pipeline will be integrating computational models of the neural circuits disrupted in Parkinson’s. The Humphries’ lab researches fundamental insights into how the joint activity of neurons encodes actions in the world and is disrupted in movement disorders (https://www.humphries-lab.org) The post is for 3 years, full-time. Nottingham University welcomes researchers from around the globe. As part of this support, the university will provide financial support to the post-holder for all visa costs. For queries please contact Professor Mark Humphries, mark.humphries(a)nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:.humphries@nottingham.ac.uk>. For full details of the role and how to applyhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI437522 Closing data: October 26th 2022 This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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Postdoc positions: real-time neuroscience & neural dynamics
by Memming Park Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

Dear colleagues, Two open postdoc positions are available in the Neural Dynamics Lab led by Memming Park at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon, Portugal. We are looking for motivated scientists and engineers with experience and passion in two broad areas related to analysis of neural recordings: (1) statistical neuroscience, signal processing & control, and/or real-time systems, (2) machine learning (VAE, active learning, meta learning), theoretical neuroscience, and/or dynamical systems. The project is centered around inferring the effective dynamics and latent neural computation at the population level from a closed-loop neural recording system. Details & application: http://catniplab.github.io/postdoc-hiring/ https://fchampalimaud.org/offers/two-postdoctoral-positions-mp-2pd-oct2022 For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best wishes, Il Memming Park -- Group Leader, Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Portugal Associate Professor, Stony Brook University, USA

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Closing Soon! Postdoc (3 years) in computational neuroscience/machine learning at the University of Nottingham (UK)
by Mark Humphries Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

The Humphries’ lab at the University of Nottingham is seeking a postdoc to join a project developing a precision medicine platform for neuromodulation, in collaboration with MachineMedicine Technologies and St George’s Hospital, London. A crucial unmet need in the management of Parkinson’s disease is how to reliably identify patients that would benefit from deep brain stimulation, the most effective treatment for Parkinson’s. The project team will create a machine-learning platform that synthesises wide-ranging personal and clinical data, combined with neural modelling, to predict the suitability of each Parkinson’s disease patient for deep brain stimulation. An exciting opportunity for the pipeline will be integrating computational models of the neural circuits disrupted in Parkinson’s. The Humphries’ lab researches fundamental insights into how the joint activity of neurons encodes actions in the world and is disrupted in movement disorders (https://www.humphries-lab.org) The post is for 3 years, full-time. Nottingham University welcomes researchers from around the globe. As part of this support, the university will provide financial support to the post-holder for all visa costs. Unsure if you're a good fit for the post? Got any questions? Then contact Mark for a chat: mark.humphries(a)nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:.humphries@nottingham.ac.uk>. For full details of the role and how to apply: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI437522 Closing date: October 26th 2022 Professor Mark Humphries | Professor of Computational Neuroscience My book "The Spike: An Epic Journey Through the Brain in 2.1 Seconds" is out now in hardback, ebook, and audiobook! https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691195889/the-spike Lab: humphries-lab.org<https://www.humphries-lab.org/> Twitter: @markdhumphries Public blog: https://medium.com/the-spike This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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New Book: Information Theory
by James V Stone Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

New book (well, new edition). Information Theory: A Tutorial Introduction. Contains two new chapters: Rate Distortion Theory and Transfer Entropy. Reviews, table of contents, code, and Chapter 1 here: https://jamesstone.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/books/information-theory-2nd-editi… regards, Jim Stone -- James V Stone Honorary Associate Professor, Sheffield University, UK. Web: https://jamesstone.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/books Twitter: @jgvfwstone

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Test Email
by Shailesh Appukuttan Oct. 14, 2022

Oct. 14, 2022

This is a test email for maintenance purposes. Please ignore. Cheers, Shailesh Appukuttan *OCNS Webmaster*

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Up to 6 PhD fellowships in Cognitive Neuroscience at SISSA, Trieste, Italy, to start Oct, 2020
by Alessandro Treves Oct. 12, 2022

Oct. 12, 2022

SISSA is an elite postgraduate research institution located in Trieste, Italy, and focused on Maths, Physics and Neuroscience. It operates in English: many among its students and faculty are not Italian. The Cognitive Neuroscience Department hosts 6 research labs that study the neuronal bases of time and magnitude processing, visual perception, motivation and intelligence, language and reading, tactile perception and learning, and neural computation. The Department is very inter–disciplinary; our approaches include behavioural, psychophysics, and neurophysiological experiments with humans and animals, as well as computational and mathematical models. Students with diverse backgrounds (physics, math, medicine, psychology, biology) are most welcome to apply. The Department has an exceptional track record with highly competitive funds (recent funding includes 4 ERC and 3 Human Frontiers grants) and publication in top journals (Nature, Science, PNAS, Current Biology). Recent placements after PhD include Harvard, MIT, Columbia and Princeton in the US; the NTNU, Manchester and Radboud in Europe; and Sydney University, Australia. Our alumni have been awarded 4 ERC grants, the 2015 Kandel Young Neuroscientist Prize and the 2017 ICTP Prize. More information about the Department is available at our website https://phdcns.sissa.it. The selection procedure is now open; to learn how to apply, please visit https://phdcns.sissa.it/admission-procedure. Please contact the PhD Coordinator (davide.crepaldi(a)sissa.it) and/or your prospective supervisor for more information and informal enquiries. -- Alessandro Treves SISSA, Cognitive Neuroscience, http://people.sissa.it/~ale/limbo.html if in, rm 241, via Bonomea 265, 34136 Trieste, Italy: +39-040-3787623

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PhD positions available in ML-flavoured neural modelling
by Goodman, Daniel F M Oct. 11, 2022

Oct. 11, 2022

If you're interested in doing a PhD with me in using ML techniques to explore neuroscience questions with spiking neural networks, etc. Please get in touch. Application process: http://neural-reckoning.org/openings.html To get a quick idea of whether or not you're interested, check out this paper. Basically if you like this, you'd be at home. http://neural-reckoning.org/pub_heterogeneity.html Dan If you are interested in a future where access to and participation in research are equitable and open to all, please take a moment to read and sign our open letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy<https://ostp-letter.github.io/why.html>. Your support can make a real difference to the future of research.

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The Donders Institute is looking for a new Scientific Director!
by Fleur Zeldenrust Oct. 11, 2022

Oct. 11, 2022

Are you a leading researcher in the field of brain, cognition and behaviour with experience in managerial leadership? Do you have a clear vision on the future of cognitive neuroscience and are you able to translate this into a coherent business strategy for one of the leading neuroscience institutes in Europe? Then combine your scientific and leadership skills as the scientific director of the Donders Institute. In 2023, a new governance structure will be implemented at the Donders Institute. As part of this development, the Donders Institute has an opening for a scientific director who will spend 0.5 FTE as director of the institute and 0.5 FTE for research activities and teaching. As scientific director, you will be the head and chair of the Executive Board of the Donders Institute Network. The Scientific Director is ultimately responsible for the overarching research activities and research strategy and for managerial and financial aspects of the Donders Institute. The latter include among others various portfolio's, such as the Donders Graduate School's graduate programme, talent development, societal impact, external relations, public outreach, diversity and sustainable science. Since most researchers at the Donders Institute are based at partners of the Donders Institute (Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, the Radboud university medical center, Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Max-Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics), you will consult with the deans/directors involved at the Supervisory and Strategy Boards' meetings to set out a long-term research strategy, financial commitment and investment programme. You will chair the Executive Board of the Donders Institute, the Research Platform with the leaders of the Institute's four research themes, and the Strategy Board, which includes the directors of the four Donders Centres and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (MPI). The Research Platform and the Strategy Board operate as advisory bodies to the Executive Board for all strategic issues of the Donders Institute Network. As scientific director, you will be accountable to the Supervisory Board, which will respond to Radboud University's Executive Board. Interested? Combine your scientific and leadership skills as the scientific director of the Donders Institute and apply online before 7 November. More information about how to apply can be found here: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/scientific-director-for-t… Fleur Zeldenrust -- Fleur Zeldenrust Assistant Professor Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour Donders Centre for Neuroscience Faculty of Science, Radboud University Heyendaalseweg 135, room HG 00.111 6525 AJ Nijmegen, the Netherlands tel +31 24 36 53195 fleurzeldenrust.nl *Due to my own family/work balance, you may receive emails from me outside of normal working hours. I do not expect a response from you outside of your own working pattern, nor do I expect an immediate response when you are working.*

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Neuroimaging Data Analyst Position at Stanford University
by Mai-Phuong K Bo Oct. 10, 2022

Oct. 10, 2022

Dear Colleagues, The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University has an opening for a talented individual with strong computational and programming skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary research team (https://scsnl.stanford.edu<http://scsnl.stanford.edu/>) on a wide range of studies of human brain function and dysfunction. The successful candidate will assist lab members with neuroimaging and behavioral data analysis, data organization, and management. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic candidates with a strong background in biomedical engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, statistics, computational neuroscience, quantitative psychology, or related subjects. Stanford offers a highly competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits. Please include a CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and contact information for three references to scsnl.stanford(a)gmail.com<mailto:scsnl.stanford+quantitative@gmail.com> Thank you, Mai-Phuong Bo (She/Her) Lab & Recruitment Manager Stanford Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience Lab Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Email: maipbo(a)stanford.edu [cid:e70df0c1-2a80-4fb7-91a9-bf1692af5692]

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DeepMath Registration reminder
by Ahmed El Hady Oct. 7, 2022

Oct. 7, 2022

*Dear all,* * **Just reminding everyone that the**registration is still open for DeepMath 2022 : ** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deepmath-2022-registration-393832562797 We**have an amazing line up of invited**speakers: * Francis Bach**(INRIA) * Anima Anandkumar (CalTech) * Sara Solla**(Northwestern) * Berk Ustun**(UCSD) * Yisong Yue**(Caltech) * Courtney**Paquette (McGill) * Daniel Soudry ( Technion ) In**addition, we have a poster session and ample**opportunities for researchers across disciplines to discuss state of the art**research on the theoretical understanding of deep neural networks. So save your**spot . == Location == DeepMath 2022 will be held in**San Diego, CA, USA.. Stay tuned to the DeepMath website (www.deepmath-conference.com <http://www.deepmath-conference.com/>) for more details on venue and hotels ** The**talks will be freely live-streamed over YouTube and subsequently posted on the**DeepMath YouTube**channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCamugMiftSeZo4EjdtePPyw/playlists ** Please get in touch in case you have**any outstanding questions. All the best, Ahmed El Hady** ** On behalf of the DeepMath 2022**Organizational Committee ********** *

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Postdoctoral position in computational/theoretical neuroscience
by Maxim Bazhenov Oct. 7, 2022

Oct. 7, 2022

The Bazhenov Lab at the University of California, San Diego (https://www.bazhlab.ucsd.edu) is seeking to fill a postdoctoral position to study role of sleep in memory and learning. The ultimate goals of the work are to understand how sleep contributes to continual learning, generalization and transfer of knowledge and how sensory or electrical stimulation affect sleep dynamics and memory consolidation in human and animal brain (see, e.g., 10.7554/eLife.51005; 10.1093/cercor/bhaa228; 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1427-19.2019; doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2044-21.2022 ). To address these questions, we develop and apply large-scale models of the brain dynamics in sleep and wakefulness, based on animal and human data, in close collaboration with experimental laboratories. Our lab other research directions include topics in neuroscience (olfaction, epilepsy, TBI) and neuroscience inspired artificial intelligence (lifelong learning, generalization, adversarial robustness); lab members are encouraged to participate in multiple projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and analysis of the anatomically realistic large-scale brain models based on experimental data. Qualified applicants are expected to have background and experience in neuroscience, computational neuroscience, physics/engineering and/or mathematics. Knowledge and experience in C/C++ and PYTHON are a big plus. The University of California offers excellent benefits. Salary is based on research experience. Applicants should send a brief statement of research interests, a CV and the names of three references to Maxim Bazhenov at mbazhenov(a)ucsd.edu -- Maxim Bazhenov, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Medicine, Neurosciences Graduate Program, UCSD, School of Medicine http://www.bazhlab.ucsd.edu/

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