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Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience at the Italian Institute of Technology to study origin and function of slow cortical oscillations
by Stefano Panzeri Dec. 9, 2015

Dec. 9, 2015

*Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience at the Italian Institute of Technology to study origin and function of slow cortical oscillations* We are soliciting applications a new postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience in the newly established and highly interdisciplinary Neural Coding Laboratory at the IIT. This laboratory, jointly supervised by Stefano Panzeri and Tommaso Fellin, aims at combining experiments and mathematics to crack the neural code. The successful candidate will develop and use tools for the analysis of joint recordings of field potentials and single-neuron activity from genetically identified cell types in the cortex to understand the causal contribution of specific cellular subpopulations to the generation of slow oscillations. The project will also require the development of computational models that may explain the contribution of specific cell types to slow oscillations. The laboratory offers a range of strongly interdisciplinary and highly complementary expertise including computational neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to analyze experimental data and to suggest causal manipulations based on the predictions that arise from the theoretical work. The applicants should have a strong background in numerate sciences, be highly independent and have a strong propensity for interdisciplinary research. Experience in or understanding of experimental neuroscience is desirable, but not necessary. Candidates must hold a PhD in computational neuroscience, (bio)-physics, (bio)-engineering or a related discipline and be highly motivated and creative individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment and who are willing to interact with both experimental and theoretical neuroscientists. For reference to recent work of the PIs please see Zuo et al. Cur. Biol. 2015; Panzeri et al. Trends Cogn. Neurosci. 2015; Bovetti and Fellin, J. Neurosci. Methods 2015; Einevoll et al. Nat. Rev. Neurosci. 2013; Beltramo et al., Nat. Neurosci. 2013. Applications (full CV, two recommendation letters and statement of research interest) should be sent by email to Dr. Stefano Panzeri ( stefano.panzeri(a)iit.it <https://mail.iit.it/owa/redir.aspx?C=oajclq8rPE6FcMCJ-lI1Hsu55NFH69II9YBluB…>) and Dr. Tommaso Fellin (tommaso.fellin(a)iit.it <https://mail.iit.it/owa/redir.aspx?C=oajclq8rPE6FcMCJ-lI1Hsu55NFH69II9YBluB…> ).

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fully funded 4-year phd studentship - functional network analysis of EEG (application deadline next monday - 14th December!
by Allan, Dr Kevin Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

A fully-funded 4-year phd studentship (start date: October 2016) is available at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, to work in the School of Psychology EEG Laboratory with Dr Kevin Allan and Professor Bjoern Schelter. Please note the tight deadline for applications: Monday, 14th December! The position is open to UK/EU nationals only. More details below (or see http://www.abdn.ac.uk/clsm/graduate/research/psychological-states-1135.php) If you are interested, and want to find out more, please get in touch with me (Kevin Allan, k.allan(a)abdn.ac.uk) Title: Investigating functional brain networks and psychological states in real-time We are looking for a highly numerate individual, ideally one experienced with EEGlab, matlab, mathematica or R, to help us implement a novel EEG network analysis tool, and then test it in a series of studies examining encoding and retrieval networks involved in episodic memory. The project is a cross-disciplinary collaboration between Dr Allan, a cognitive neuroscientist based in the Aberdeen School of Psychology, and Prof. Schelter, a physicist based in the Aberdeen Institute for Complex Systems and Mathematical Biology. The project also has the backing of an industrial partner, Tau-Rx, a University of Aberdeen spinout company working on pharmacological treatments for dementia, and the student will be offered a substantial placement with Tau-Rx during their PhD where the opportunity will be given to apply skills learned to estimate functional network structure in patients and healthy controls from clinical EEG data. A key element of the project is to optimise and implement a new, highly efficient network analysis tool to perform Granger causality analysis upon data as it is being collected, and to display the outputs of the model within a bespoke visualisation tool. This will require training in the matlab and mathematica software packages, EEG data collection hardware and software, as well as the mathematical basis of the analysis, all of which will be provided by Dr Allan, Prof. Schelter and their post-docs. The EEG Lab in the School of Psychology contains all the necessary EEG recording hardware, software and expertise to support the project. In years 2 - 4 the student will receive further scientific and business-related training during a placement with the industrial partner, Tau-Rx. During their placement the student will be given the opportunity to work with a team of researchers involved in the analysis of EEG data from clinical trials of drug therapies for Alzheimer's and fronto-temporal dementia. The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683. Tha Oilthigh Obar Dheathain na charthannas clàraichte ann an Alba, Àir. SC013683.

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PhD position in computational neuroscience available for project "Learning to hear with plasticity across multiple timescales" at Imperial College London
by Dan Goodman Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

A PhD position is available as part of the Neurotechnology centre for doctoral training at Imperial College London, jointly supervised by Dan Goodman, Paul Chadderton, Claudia Clopath and in collaboration with Agnes Leger: - http://neural-reckoning.org/ - http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/p.chadderton/ChaddertonLab/Home.html - http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/c.clopath/ - http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/staff/Agnes.Leger The title of the project is "Learning to hear with plasticity across multiple timescales", and it aims at understanding how the brain adapts and learns to cope with difficult listening situations (e.g. a crowded pub or restaurant), and applying this to developing new technology (e.g. for speech recognition). It will involve (1) developing mathematical and computational models of hearing and neural adaptation and plasticity, (2) experimental testing (including animal electrophysiology and human psychoacoustics), and (3) technology development for speech recognition, hearing aids and cochlear implants. The candidate should be willing to learn experimental techniques (animal electrophysiology and/or human psychophysics), but is not required to have any previous experience. The PhD programme is fully funded for four years, of which the first year is a taught MRes course. In addition to working within the centre, studying at Imperial College provides excellent opportunities for interacting with other theoretical and experimental researchers, both at Imperial (recently ranked 8th in the world in the QS world university rankings) and in the many neuroscience groups in London. Note that unfortunately funding for non-UK/EU residents is quite limited and there will therefore be stronger competition for these places. For more details on this project, the centre, and how to apply: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/neurotechnology/cdt/projects/hear_with_plasticity/ Dan Goodman

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IBM Journal of R&D, Special Issue on "Computational Neuroscience"
by James R Kozloski Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

Call for Papers IBM Journal of Research and Development Special Issue on "Computational Neuroscience" Overview Understanding the brain's dynamics is of central importance to neuroscience. Our ability to observe, model, and infer from neuroscientific data the principles and mechanisms of brain dynamics will determine our ability to understand the brain's unusual cognitive and behavioral capabilities. In the nearer term, analysis and prediction of changes to these dynamics, observed in vast new datasets and rendered in large scale simulations, are beginning to facilitate applications in important societal areas such as education, aging, assistive technology, and the treatment of disease. The explosion in new data about brain and neural tissue dynamics and development leads us to propose this special issue of the IBM Journal of Research and Development, which will emphasize new solutions, models, capabilities, and other technologies that advance the analysis of neuroscientific data and the application of predictive models to anticipate changes in brain function, cognition, and behavior. We solicit Abstracts (paper proposals) in the following areas: Potential Focus Areas for Papers Applications of machine learning algorithms to prediction in neuroscience Analysis of behavioral dynamics Analysis of brain and neural circuit image and time-series data Analysis of physiological data Models and computational simulations of brain and neural circuit dynamics Applications of models for better understanding of mental health, real-world behaviors, and perceptual and cognitive states The development of assistive technologies based on cognitive or brain-inspired models IBM Journal Manuscript Preparation Guidelines The Journal is peer reviewed -- all papers will be sent to several experts to be reviewed before a final publication decision is made. All papers must place the described research and results in perspective by carefully citing relevant related scientific work. Contact Cliff Pickover (cliffp(a)us.ibm.com ), or visit the journal web site, for the manuscript preparation template: http://www.research.ibm.com/journal/rdauth.html Contact Information Guest editors for the issue are James Kozloski and Guillermo Cecchi. Authors should indicate their interest in submitting a paper by sending a preliminary abstract to journal Editor-in-Chief Cliff Pickover ( cliffp(a)us.ibm.com) copying co-guest editor James Kozloski ( kozloski(a)us.ibm.com) -- by January 15, 2016. You must submit an abstract to be considered for this issue, and we will notify you when your abstract is accepted. Important Deadlines and Schedule - January 15, 2016: Preliminary Abstracts Due (tentative article title, author names/affiliations, 1 paragraph description) - May 15, 2016: Final Paper Draft Due (if your abstract is accepted) - March, 2017: Special Issue Published (every paper will be on-line by this date) ____________________________________________ James Kozloski Research Staff Member Master Inventor T.J. Watson Research Center 1101 Kitchawan Rd., 13-132E Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Tel +1 914 945 3982 Mobile +1 203 231 6187 ibm.co/kozloski

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IBM Research, Postdoctoral Entry Research Position
by James R Kozloski Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

IBM Research is undertaking a project to characterize and implement models of the cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical system. This work will develop and implement models of systems in the normal and diseased brain, including portions of cerebral cortex, thalamus, basal ganglia, and dopaminergic nuclei, as point neuron network and then neural tissue simulations. The models will serve as a test bed for simulation studies in subsequent projects. Using these models, candidate system-level failure modes consistent with disease states will be identified and analyzed. Simulations will provide a tool for quantifying brain system homeostasis, evaluating risk, and developing potential strategies to mitigate the effects of disease. Categorization of simulated brain states and of key measurements from these states will be directed towards helping test several core hypotheses along with experimental collaborators. IBM is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher with a degree in bioengineering, neuroscience, computer science, mathematics, physics or similar field. Candidates should have a proven neuroscience background, experience analyzing neural systems data, and the modeling and simulation of neural circuits, including neuroplasticity and conductance-based models. Preferred Candidates will have: Experience in computational neuroscience or data analytics Experience in neuroscience Basic knowledge in models of Neural Plasticity and Calcium Dynamics Experience in programming (C++, Matlab, Python) Please apply at the following IBM Careers - Job details link: https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=23341&Partn…

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Computational Neuroscience Graduate Positions available at the University of Minnesota
by David Redish Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

*The Neuroengineering IGERT Training Program at the University of Minnesota, funded by the National Science Foundation, is inviting outstanding students to apply through the Graduate Program in Neuroscience or the Biomedical Engineering Program. The IGERT program is aimed at training the next generation of scientific and technical leaders in the interface of engineering and systems neurosciences, as broadly defined. The training themes include: * 1) Neural decoding - Computational and theoretical neuroscience and neuroengineering studies on decoding theory, methods, as pursued via animal models or human studies. Neuroimaging is also pursued as means of brain decoding. 2) Neural modulation - Mechanisms of neuromodulation in brains for both deep brain stimulation and transcranial stimulations. 3) Neural interfacing - Mechanisms of motor control and learning as applied to brain-machine interface, as pursued in animal models and humans. Outstanding training opportunities include mentoring by co-advisors from over 40 faculty across engineering and brain sciences, a new neuroengineering minor curriculum, industrial and international internships, and general stipend and tuition coverage. Visit the IGERT program website to find out more: http://www.igert-ne.umn.edu/ *==========================================================More information:Become the future of systems neuroengineering.* The University of Minnesota is home to an Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship *(IGERT) program in Systems Neuroengineering*, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Bright, high-achieving students who are admitted to a University of Minnesota’s Ph.D. program in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Neuroscience are eligible for this prestigious training program. The program provides a generous stipend and tuition coverage as well as access to cutting-edge research in neuroengineering. Minnesota is also home to the largest collection of medical device manufacturers in the world and our program provides opportunities for IGERT trainees to gain practical experience working with these companies. Through our education and research-training model, students in our program learn to develop the skills to revolutionize neurotechnologies and advance our understanding of neuroscience processes underlying these technologies. *Program Faculty* The Systems Neuroengineering IGERT Program has over 40 outstanding faculty members who have made significant contributions to neural decoding, neuromodulation, neural interfacing, and neuroimaging research, and who are committed to graduate training. Many of them are world class leaders who have shaped where the field is in cutting-edge research, including noninvasive brain-computer interface controlling quadcopter, deep-brain stimulation, high field MRI imaging, and dynamic brain mapping. *Key Program Features* - Choice of research advisors from over 40 participating training faculty across engineering and brain sciences - Joint faculty mentoring and team advising of research - Tailored neuroengineering graduate curriculum - Lab rotations in engineering and basic/clinical brain sciences - Industrial internship rotations - Generous stipend ($30,000/year for up to two years on IGERT program) and tuition coverage *Eligibility Requirements* Trainees must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have been admitted to one of the four participating University of Minnesota doctoral programs: *Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,* and *Neuroscience.* For more information on this highly selective training program and how to apply, please visit our website at http://www.igert-ne.umn.edu/, or contact us at igert-ne(a)umn.edu.

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PhD in computational neuroscience at Oxford
by Rafal Bogacz Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

Dear Colleagues, We are looking for a highly motivated and creative candidate for doctoral studies in computational neuroscience, to start in October 2016. The research project will employ computational methods to investigate how to best control neural circuits affected by Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor with different forms of electrical stimulation, such as "deep brain stimulation" or transcranial electric current stimulation. The work will involve building statistical or dynamical models that can predict responses to stimulation and inform on optimal stimulation protocols. This Ph.D. (D.Phil.) studentship is funded by the Medical Research Council and will cover Oxford University and College fees at the home/EU rate as well as providing a stipend at the current RCUK rates (£14,057 p.a.) for 3 years. The project will be supervised by Rafal Bogacz and will be carried out within the interdisciplinary team of the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 8th January 2016. More details can be found at: http://www.mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/phd-studentship-computational-neurosc… Best wishes, Rafal

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PhD Studentships in Computational Neuroscience at the University of Hertfordshire
by Torben-Nielsen, Benjamin Dec. 5, 2015

Dec. 5, 2015

PhD Studentships in Computational Neuroscience We welcome applications for a funded PhD position in the Biocomputation Research Group at the University of Hertfordshire. The successful applicant will work on a project related to modeling the structure and physiological function of the inferior olive. The inferior olive is an important part of the olivo-cerebellar circuitry as its axons, the climbing fibers, play a central role in all theories of cerebellar learning. Further, the inferior olive has been postulated to act as a clock for the brain. In this project, we aim to use an accurate structural model of the inferior olive to investigate, in silico, recent hypotheses related to the generation and maintenance of timing signals. An integral part of this project involves the further development of the NeuroMac software to generate structural models of the inferior olive. Please refer to the publication list of the Biocomputation Group website (http://biocomputation.herts.ac.uk/) for recent publications. Who are we looking for? - Candidates should have excellent programming skills (preferably also in Python) and familiarity with parallel and high-performance computing and visualization toolkits (such as VTK) is appreciated. - Candidates should possess great curiosity. - Candidates should be able to formulate their own questions about the circuitry and dynamics in the olivo-cerebellar system to direct their research efforts. Knowledge of neuroscience is a plus but the eagerness to learn about the brain and how to use scientific approaches (such as computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics) is considered pivotal. Successful candidates are eligible for a research studentship award from the University (approximately GBP 13,800 per annum bursary plus the payment of the standard UK student fees). Applicants from outside the UK or EU are eligible, but will have to pay half of the overseas fees out of their bursary. Research in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire has been recognized as excellent by the latest Research Excellent Framework Assessment, with 50% of the research submitted being rated as world leading or internationally excellent.The Science and Technology Research Institute provides a very stimulating environment, offering a large number of specialized and interdisciplinary seminars as well as general training and researcher development opportunities. The University of Hertfordshire is situated in Hatfield, in the green belt just north of London. The student will be supervised by Drs. Ben Torben-Nielsen (b.torben-nielsen(a)herts.ac.uk) and Volker Steuber (v.steuber(a)herts.ac.uk) to whom informal enquiries can be sent. Application forms can be obtained from Mrs Lorraine Nicholls, Research Student Administrator, STRI, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB, Tel: 01707 286083, l.nicholls @ herts.ac.uk. The short-listing process will begin on 28 December 2015. Dr. Ben Torben-Nielsen Senior Lecturer (Assistant professor) Biocompution Group University of Hertfordshire, UK

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CFP: 18th AAMAS International Workshop on Trust in Agent Societies (TRUST 2016)
by AAMAS TRUST 2016 Dec. 4, 2015

Dec. 4, 2015

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18th International Workshop on Trust in Agent Societies http://ntu.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=07e4000aa14279005e8843364&id=… Co-located with AAMAS 2016 (http://ntu.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=07e4000aa14279005e8843364&id=…) May 9-13, 2016, Singapore (Workshop will be held either May 9 or May 10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trust is important in many kinds of interactions, including direct or computer- mediated human interaction, human-computer interaction and among social agents; it characterizes those elements that are essential in social reliability. It also informs the selection of partners for successful multiagent coordination (for example, in robotics applications). Trust is more than communication that is robust against repudiation or interference. The reliability of information about the status of a trade partner, for example, is only partly dependent on secure communication. With the growing prevalance of social interaction through electronic means, trust, reputation, privacy and identity become more and more important. Trust is not just a simple, monolithic concept; it is multi-faceted, operating at many levels of interaction, and playing many roles. Another growing trend is the use of reputation mechanisms, and in particular the interesting link between trust and reputation. Many computational and theoretical models and approaches to reputation have been developed in recent years (for ecommerce, social networks, blogs, etc.). Further, identity and associated trustworthiness must be ascertained for reliable interactions and transactions. Trust is foundational for the notion of agency and for its defining relation of acting "on behalf of". It is also critical for modeling and supporting groups and teams, for both organization and coordination, with the related trade-off between individual utility and collective interest. The electronic medium seems to weaken the usual bonds of social control and the disposition to cheat grows stronger: this is yet another context where trust modeling is critical. The aim of the workshop is to bring together researchers (ideally from different disciplines) who can contribute to a better understanding of trust and reputation in agent societies. We welcome submissions of high-quality research addressing issues that are clearly relevant to trust, deception, privacy, reputation, security and control in agent-based systems, from theoretical, applied and interdisciplinary perspectives. Submitted contributions should be original and not submitted elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation must be relevant to the workshop, and to demonstrate clear exposition, offering new ideas in suitable depth and detail. The scope of the workshop includes (but is not limited to): o Trust and risk-aware decision making o Game-theoretic models of trust o Deception and fraud, and its detection and prevention o Intrusion resilience in trusted computing o Reputation mechanisms o Trust in the socio-technical system o Trust in partners and in authorities o Trust during coordination and negotiation of agents o Privacy and access control in multi-agent systems o Detecting and preventing collusion o Trust in human-agent interaction o Trust and information provenance o Trust and identity o Trust within organizations o Trust, security and privacy in social networks o Trustworthy infrastructure and services o Trust modeling for real-world applications -------------------------------------------------------------- Important Dates (Firm Deadlines) o Submission deadline: February 15, 2016 o Notification: March 5, 2016 o Camera-ready deadline: March 10, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------- Organising Committee o Jie Zhang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore o Robin Cohen, University of Waterloo, Canada o Murat Sensoy, Ozyegin University, Turkey ------------------------------------------------------------- Steering Committee o Rino Falcone, ISTC-CNR, Roma, Italy (Chair) o Robin Cohen, University of Waterloo, Canada o Timothy Norman, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK o Munindar Singh, North Carolina State University, USA (Emeriti) o Suzanne Barber, University of Texas, USA (Emeriti) ------------------------------------------------------------- Programme Committee o Suzanne Barber, University of Texas, USA o Cristiano Castelfranchi, ISTC-CNR, Roma, Italy o Robert Demolombe, IRIT, Toulouse, France o Rino Falcone, ISTC-CNR, Roma, Italy o Hui Fang, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China o Siwei Jiang, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, Singapore o Catholijn Jonker, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands o Audun Jøsang, University of Oslo, Norway o Yung-Ming Li, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan o Churn-Jung Liau, Academia Sinica, Taiwan o Xin Liu, Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore o Emiliano Lorini, IRIT, Toulouse, France o Tony T. Luo, Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore o Stephen Marsh, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada o Tim Muller, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore o Yuko Murayama, Iwate Prefectural University, Japan o Nir Oren, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK o Jordi Sabater-Mir, IIIA-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain o Chris Snijders, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands o Thomas Tran, University of Ottawa, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Invited Talk Title: Computational Trust with Subjective Logic Speaker: Professor Audun Jøsang, University of Oslo, Norway He is co-author of one of the first trust modeling systems, BRS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Submission and Publication Authors should submit original papers (maximum length 12 single-columned pages) in PDF through the Easychair system: http://ntu.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=07e4000aa14279005e8843364&id=… Formal proceedings of the workshop will be published through CEUR-WS.org. CEUR.org is a green open-access publisher. Authors of papers published in the proceedings retain copyright of their material. To enable us to produce this publication, authors are expected to use the LaTeX template provided on the workshop website. http://ntu.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=07e4000aa14279005e8843364&id=… The most "visionary paper" will be published by Springer in a book under the Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNAI) - Hot Topics series. The book will be a compilation of the most visionary papers of the AAMAS-2016 Workshops, where one paper will be selected from each AAMAS-2016 workshop. Additionally, the "best paper" will be published by Springer in a book under the Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series. The book will be a compilation of the best papers of the AAMAS-2016 Workshops, where one paper will be selected from each AAMAS-2016 workshop. Authors of the selected most visionary paper and the best paper are expected to provide their latex files promptly upon request. We also plan to invite some of the best papers from our workshop to be extended for a special issue in Journal of Trust Management (www.journaloftrustmanagement.com) ============================================== You are kindly recommended as researchers in the area of incentive and trust in e-communities. Unsubscribe comp-neuro(a)neuroinf.org from this list: http://ntu.us11.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=07e4000aa14279005e8843364&id… Our mailing address is: NTU Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Shenyang, 21 110000 China Our telephone: Forward this email to a friend: http://us11.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=07e4000aa14279005e8843364&id=92… Update your profile: http://ntu.us11.list-manage.com/profile?u=07e4000aa14279005e8843364&id=73d1…

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PhD in Mathematical modelling of neuronal activity in the nucleus reuniens: a thalamic region contributing to mammalian cognitive processing.
by Tsaneva-Atanasova, Krasimira Dec. 4, 2015

Dec. 4, 2015

EPSRC funded PhD in Mathmatics: Mathematical modelling of neuronal activity in the nucleus reuniens: a thalamic region contributing to mammalian cognitive processing. Ref: 2047 About the award This project is one of a number which are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnership to commence in September, 2016. The studentships will provide funding for a stipend (currently £14,057 per annum for 2015/16), research costs of £3,000 and UK/EU tuition fees at Research Council rates for 3.5 years. Location: Streatham Campus, University of Exeter, EX4 4QJ Primary supervisor: Dr Ozgur Akman<http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/mathematics/staff/oea201> Secondary supervisors: Professor Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova (University of Exeter), Professor Andrew Randall (University of Exeter) The production of action potentials is a defining feature of the functional physiology of all excitable cells. Typically, only after firing a spike will a cell perform its task and, furthermore, the rate, timing and patterns of spike generation have important effects on the nature of the downstream events they trigger, for example neurotransmitter release. Hence, quantifying the characteristic features of action potential production in neurons is crucial in helping us to understand the normal functional physiology of nervous systems, as well as how these are altered during pathological conditions associated with disease. Based within the EPSRC Centre for Predictive Modelling in Healthcare, a £2M initiative bringing together mathematicians, statisticians and clinicians, you will work on a project aiming to develop in silico biophysical models of neural excitability in the mammalian nucleus reuniens (NRe). This area within the thalamus is receiving increased attention from neuroscientists, (including both the 2013 and 2014 Nobel Laureates in Physiology and Medicine; see Xu and Sudhoff (2013), Science 339, 1290-5 and Ito et al. (2015) Nature 522, 50-5). Through its robust connectivity to structures such as the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, this midline thalamic nucleus is involved in both spatial and cognitive processing. It is also a key site of pathology in Korsakoff’s syndrome (aka amnesic-confabulatory syndrome), a form of dementia. Recent ongoing work in the Randall lab at Exeter has generated a large body of novel electrophysiological data that details the core electrical excitability of neurons in the nucleus reuniens, in both normal adult animals and rodent disease models. These datasets are supported by additional biophysical characterisations of the gating of some of the key underpinning ion channels in NRe neurons. These experimental data will form the basis for the computational models that this project will generate, models that will probe the mechanisms that govern the physiological spiking and bursting dynamics of NRe cells. The ultimate goal is to both better understand normal physiological NRe function, and to identify possible interventional routes through which abnormal NRe activity observed in disease models can be normalised toward the neurophysiological signatures presented by healthy tissue. Mathematical analysis and numerical/computational techniques will be applied to study the behaviour of the system in normal and pathological conditions. The computational component of the project will include the use of multi-objective evolutionary algorithms to optimise the parameters of the model to data, and the use of bifurcation analysis software. Application Criteria Applicants should have or expect to achieve a 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences, Medicine or other numerate discipline. The closing date for applications if midnight on 4 January, 2016. Interviews will be held at the University of Exeter mid-late January, 2016. For further information, or an informal discussion about the position, please contact Dr Ozbur Akman, e-mail: O.E.Akman(a)exeter.ac.uk<mailto:O.E.Akman@exeter.ac.uk>. Summary Application deadline: 4th January 2016 Value: £14,057 per annum plus UK/EU fees for eligible students (2015-16 rates) Duration of award: per year Contact: Postgraduate Research Office emps-pgr-ad(a)exeter.ac.uk<mailto:emps-pgr-ad@exeter.ac.uk> How to apply Please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/money/studentships/application/<http://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/money/studentships/application/> and complete the online web form. You will be asked to submit some personal details and upload a full CV, covering letter and details of two academic referees. Your covering letter should outline your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake this project. Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova Professor of Mathematics for Healthcare College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences University of Exeter Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QF, UK tel: +44 (0) 1392 723615 email: k.tsaneva-atanasova(a)exeter.ac.uk<mailto:k.tsaneva-atanasova@exeter.ac.uk> web: http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/mathematics/staff/kt298 ALTEREGO - Enhancing Social Interaction with an AlterEgo artificial agent http://www.euromov.eu/alterego/homepage

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Master's degree fellowships in cognitive science at Ecole Normale Supérieure
by Reinoud Maex Dec. 4, 2015

Dec. 4, 2015

The Cognitive Science Departement of Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris (Département d'études cognitives, DEC) aims to recruit advanced undergraduate international students in Cognitive Science and in Linguistics. DEC and Ecole Normale Supérieure (http://www.ens.fr) offer several international fellowships, intended for advanced undergraduate students who will either directly enroll in a master's program (two-year or three-year fellowship) or first complete their last year of undergraduate studies and then enroll in a master's program (three-year fellowship). These fellowships will be attributed on the basis of a national competitive exam, known as the `ENS international selection.' For more details (including about eligibility), please visit: http://www.ens.fr/admission/selection-internationale/?lang=en The fellowships include: - monthly stipend: 1000 euros; - possibility of subsidized housing; - access to subsidized cafeteria (about 4 euros/meal); - minimal tuition fees (about 500 euros/year). How to Apply: More detailed information is available on line: - http://www.cognition.ens.fr/EnseignementFinancementENG - http://www.ens.fr/admission/selection-internationale/article/session-2016?l… Applications Deadline: 1-Feb-2016 Web Address for Applications: http://www1.ens.fr/recrutement-si/ Contact Information: Benjamin Spector benjamin.spector(a)ens.fr Benjamin SPECTOR Institut Jean-Nicod CNRS - EHESS - ENS Ecole Normale Supérieure Pavillon Jardin 29 rue d'Ulm 75005 Paris France Tel: (33) 1 44 32 26 62

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Interdisciplinary Neuroscience PhD program at George Mason University
by Avrama Blackwell Dec. 4, 2015

Dec. 4, 2015

Applicants with a theoretical/quantitative background particularly welcome! Deadline: January 4 We are seeking highly motivated and creative students for the Interdisciplinary PhD program in Neuroscience at George Mason University. This PhD program offers students the opportunity to apply their skills to challenging problems in brain research, while working with faculty with primary appointments in physics, molecular neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and bioinformatics / computational biology. The Theoretical and Computational track within the Neuroscience PhD program aims to train the next generation of neuroscientists with the broad range of computational and analytical skills that are essential to understand the organization and function of complex neural systems. Research approaches of the faculty range from the subcellular and molecular level to the systems and behavioral level. Some of the areas that students will contribute to include: Molecular profiling of drug effects in the brain, cellular signaling underlying memory, the relationship between dendritic morphology and neuronal activity, nonlinear dynamics of neurons and networks of neurons, and fMRI investigations of reasoning, attention and human performance. Applicants should submit the following materials (see http://neuroscience.gmu.edu/prospective/admissions for more information): 1. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (originals, or attested or notarized copies); 2. GRE scores (use code 5827); 3. Three letters of recommendations; and 4. Goals Statement. Applications should be submitted by January 4 for Fall admission. The deadline is December 15 for degree holders from non-US institutions. Financial assistance is available at competitive levels through graduate research assistantships to outstanding candidates.

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PhD Position: Modelling Gait in People with Parkinson's Disease.
by Tsaneva-Atanasova, Krasimira Dec. 4, 2015

Dec. 4, 2015

EPSRC funded PhD in Modelling Gait in People with Parkinsons Disease. Location: Streatham Campus, University of Exeter, EX4 4QJ Primary supervisor: Prof Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova<http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/mathematics/staff/kt298> Secondary supervisors: Dr Mark Wilson (University of Exeter), Dr Victoria Goodwin (University of Exeter) Based within the EPSRC Centre for Predictive Modelling in Healthcare, a £2M initiative bringing together mathematicians, statisticians and clinicians, you will work on a project aiming to develop a data-driven mathematical modeling framework in order to study gait impairments in patients with Parkinson’s. Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition that mainly affects people of 50 and over. One person in every 500 has Parkinson's, which equates to about 127,000 people in the UK. There's currently no cure, and the range of symptoms and how quickly they progress are different for everyone. The main symptoms of Parkinson's are tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement. Despite optimal medication therapy, many people with Parkinson’s still experience gait impairments. Gait impairments (e.g., freezing of gait) are associated with falls and fear of falling, and reduced quality of life. This studentship aims to further our understanding of the degenerative nature of the disease by taking a dynamical systems approach to modelling the coordination of locomotion (gait) from an individual perspective. While many studies have examined discrete gait measures (e.g. step length) it is likely that several gait malfunctions will interact and incur a simultaneous deterioration of stepping. A dynamical systems approach is particularly useful in predicting when and if this deterioration may cross a critical threshold; for example, triggering a freeze or a stumble. The first stage of this project will be to develop a model based on gait data we have already collected from 18 people with Parkinson’s. The second stage would be to collect additional data to test model’s predictions and refine and improve the model. This project is one of a number which are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnership to commence in September 2016. The studentships will provide funding for a stipend (currently £14,057 per annum for 2015/16), research costs of £3,000 and UK/EU tuition fees at Research Council rates for 3.5 years. Application Criteria Applicants should have or expect to achieve at least a 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in Maths, Physics, Medicine, Natural Sciences or other numerate discipline. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 4 January 2016. Interview will be held at the University of Exeter is mid-late January 2016. For further information, or informal discussion about the position, please contact Prof Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova, e-mail: K.Tsaneva-Atanasova(a)exeter.ac.uk<mailto:K.Tsaneva-Atanasova@exeter.ac.uk>. Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova Professor of Mathematics for Healthcare College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences University of Exeter Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QF, UK tel: +44 (0) 1392 723615 email: k.tsaneva-atanasova(a)exeter.ac.uk<mailto:k.tsaneva-atanasova@exeter.ac.uk> web: http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/mathematics/staff/kt298 ALTEREGO - Enhancing Social Interaction with an AlterEgo artificial agent http://www.euromov.eu/alterego/homepage

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Postdoc position in Phone/wearable based diagnostics
by Konrad Kording Dec. 3, 2015

Dec. 3, 2015

A postdoc position to apply machine learning to use data from phones and wearables to make clinical progress is available in collaboration between Konrad Kording and Arun Jayaraman. Learn machine learning. Capture clinical knowledge. The position is supported by NIH and NIDRR and is at the rehabilitation institute of chicago/ Northwestern University in downtown Chicago. A successful candidate should have a real interest in clinical problems while also having computational skills. The candidate will be expected to use state of the art machine learning algorithms while developing interesting analyses. The candidate will also shape clinical decision making and conceptually help structuring the research. A certain level of independence is highly encouraged. Interested individuals should send a c.v. and the names of three references to Dr. Konrad Kording ( kk(a)northwestern.edu) The position is available immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Postdoctoral openings in modeling, analysis of brain network dynamics
by ShiNung Ching Dec. 3, 2015

Dec. 3, 2015

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Brain Dynamics and Control Group at Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO, USA), in two areas of interest: (i) Modeling macro-scale network dynamics in states of reduced arousal, including coma. The research goals include developing tractable dynamical systems models for network dynamics associated with severe brain injuries resulting in coma. The developed models will be analyzed in order to study mechanisms and their link to behavior. This position, which carries an affiliation with the Department of Neurology at the Washington University School of Medicine, will involve close collaboration with clinical researchers and will require analysis of multimodal neural data. (ii) Relating systems-theoretic properties to information processing in neural circuits. The goals include reconciling systems-level properties (reachability, controllability etc.) with overt information objectives in dynamical neuronal network models, and to explore the conservation of these network input-output relationships across scales. Candidates should have a background in some combination of dynamical systems theory, network science or systems science/control engineering. Prior experience in clinical research and basic neural data analysis is a substantial asset. Positions are for two years, with review after Year 1. Interested applicants should send a CV and brief description of interests and goals to ShiNung Ching (shinung(a)wustl.edu) ideally by January 5, 2016. The starting date is flexible, but the position is expected to begin no later that the Summer of 2016. Salary will be determined according to experience and the institutional scale at Washington University in St. Louis. For more information, please visit: http://braindynamics.engineering.wustl.edu

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Workshop announcement: HBP CodeJam
by Andrew Davison Dec. 3, 2015

Dec. 3, 2015

================================ HBP CodeJam Workshop #7 11th-14th January 2016, Manchester, UK ================================ You are cordially invited to join us at the 7th CodeJam workshop, sponsored this year by the Human Brain Project. http://neuralensemble.org/meetings/CodeJam7/ The goal of the CodeJam workshops is to catalyze open-source, collaborative software development in computational and systems neuroscience and neuroinformatics, by bringing together researchers, students and engineers to share ideas, present their work, and write code together. Mornings will be dedicated to invited and contributed talks, leaving the afternoons free for discussions, tutorials and code sprints. If you would like to give a lightning talk or have an idea for a code sprint, please let us know when you register. The CodeJam is open to all scientists, engineers and students who use or write software as part of their neuroscience research. Confirmed speakers include Michael Hines (NEURON simulation environment), Eilif Muller (Blue Brain Project), Matteo Cantarelli (OpenWorm), Catherine Zwahlen (Human Brain Project), Padraig Gleeson (NeuroML and OpenSourceBrain) and David Lester (SpiNNaker). Registration is open until 16th December at http://neuralensemble.org/meetings/CodeJam7/ and is limited to 50 participants. The meeting will take place at Shrigley Hall Hotel, a 19th Century four-star country house hotel in Cheshire, UK, close to Manchester International Airport and perfectly located for exploring the Peak District. Andrew Davison (CNRS) David Lester (University of Manchester) Eilif Muller (EPFL) Abigail Morrison (Forschungszentrum Jülich) Jeffrey Muller (EPFL)

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Postdoctoral Position at The Rockefeller University
by George Reeke Dec. 2, 2015

Dec. 2, 2015

Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience A postdoctoral position supported by the BRAIN initiative is available at The Rockefeller University under the guidance of George Reeke in collaboration with Charles Gilbert and Winrich Freiwald. The overall project will study cortical mechanisms of object recognition and more specifically the influence of top-down task-and attentional influences on cortical dynamics and perceptual learning in areas of the visual cortical pathway. The computational work will involve developing and running large-scale spiking models of cortical regions studied in the overall project, with the goal of developing an accurate theoretical understanding of the phenomena observed in the experimental research. The successful candidate should, ideally, have a Ph.D. in a relevant area of neuroscience with a strong knowledge of mammalian visual systems and neuronal systems modeling. The candidate will be expected to develop suitable software to supplement the available tools as needed and will be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Interested individuals should send a c.v. and the names of three references to Dr. George Reeke (reeke(a)rockefeller.edu) with a subject line "Computational Neuroscience postdoc position". The position is available immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Rockefeller University is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

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Tenure Track position in Computational Neuroscience, NIDA-IRP
by Brian Sadacca Dec. 2, 2015

Dec. 2, 2015

*Tenure-Track, Tenure-Eligible Investigator in **Computational Modeling, * *National Institute on Drug Abuse - Intramural Research Program* *Baltimore, MD * *(Review of Applications Begins: December 28)* The Intramural Research Program (IRP), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking an outstanding tenure-eligible or tenure-track scientist to develop a research program to use computational models and other tools (e.g. human functional imaging) to complement and expand existing research programs at the NIDA IRP. The successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree in neuroscience, physiology, economics or another relevant field with additional training and emphasis on computational neuroscience, learning and decision-making. Expertise in computational modeling and state of the art imaging techniques and a strong publication record highlighting his/her contributions to elucidating the computational mechanisms underlying brain systems involved in reward learning, cognitive control and decision making is highly desirable. Preference will be given to those with interest in applying computational models to the study of the neurobiology of addiction. In view of the required integrative approach, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other research groups within NIDA - a proven ability to establish and sustain collaborative work is desired. Candidates must submit a CV, a statement of proposed research objectives and goals (3 pages or less), and contact information for 3 potential references to: Joshua Kysiak, Intramural Program Specialist, NIDA IRP, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 200, Room 04A314, Baltimore, Maryland 21224. Telephone 443-740-2465, FAX 443-740-2865, Email: kysiakjo(a)nida.nih.gov <https://mail.nih.gov/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=1n7m_YTJ84moYRtNCS2AiK5V49da0Ff6C4…>. Review of applications will begin on or about December 28, 2015, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.

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CFP: SCIS&ISIS 2016, Hokkaido, Japan, August 25-28, 2016
by Yusuke NOJIMA Dec. 2, 2015

Dec. 2, 2015

<Apologies for multiple postings> =================================================== SCIS&ISIS 2016 Call for Papers and OS Proposals =================================================== Joint 8th Int. Conf. on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems ＆ 17th Int. Symp. on Advanced Intelligent Systems August 25-28, 2016, Sapporo, Japan http://scis2016.j-soft.org =================================================== Dear colleagues, On behalf of the organizing committee, we would like to announce Joint 8th International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems and 17th International Symposium on Advanced Intelligent Systems (SCIS&ISIS 2016) to be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan on August 25-28, 2016. SICS&ISIS 2016 is the flagship international conference of Soft Computing in Asia, that attracts several hundred participants all over the world. We strive to foster an open and lively scientific forum by bringing together researchers, engineers and practitioners with diversified backgrounds to discuss and disseminate the latest state-of-the-art achievements, thought provoking challenges and potential future directions in many different aspects. Conference webpage: http://scis2016.j-soft.org < Call for Papers > We would like to cordially invite you to submit your papers to SCIS&ISIS 2016. There are two categories: full paper submissions (4-6 pages) and short paper submissions (2-4 pages) in IEEE style. < Call for Organized Session Proposals > We would also like to invite you to submit your organized session proposals. Interested organizers should prepare a proposal which includes: 1. Session title. 2. Organizer(s) (name, affiliation and E-mail address). 3. List of at least three (3) papers (tentative titles and their authors). 4. Presentation mode: oral or poster. Please send it to scisisis2016+OS(a)gmail.com. < Important Dates > Organized Session Proposal: December 15, 2015 Paper Submission: February 15, 2016 Notification of Acceptance: May 1, 2016 Conference: August 25-28, 2016 For general inquiries regarding the conference, please contact the general affairs. SCIS&ISIS2016 General Affairs: scisisis2016+info(a)gmail.com

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Ph.D. and Master positions in theoretical neuroscience at the MPI for Brain Research
by Tatjana Tchumatchenko Dec. 2, 2015

Dec. 2, 2015

Ph.D. and Master positions in theoretical neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research We are seeking undergraduate students interested in writing a Master thesis and have open positions for Ph.D. Students to join our group "Theory of neural dynamics" at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research lead by Dr. Tatjana Tchumatchenko. Our group studies how networks of neurons encode and decode sensory stimuli and how these functions are related to computations that underlie cognitive functions and behavior. We develop models to address linear and non-linear properties of neuronal networks and have ongoing collaborations with experimental labs where we analyze in vitro as well as in vivo data and develop appropriate models to explain the observed phenomena. Successful applicants should have a strong background in a quantitative field such as physics, mathematics or computer science and should be interested in an interdisciplinary exchange with other disciplines such as biology or medicine. Life science majors interested in quantitative modeling work are also encouraged to apply, particularly if they would like to combine experiments and theory in their Master or Ph.D. thesis work. We are looking for candidates with strong English skills and prior programming experience. In order to make teamwork in our group enjoyable and fun, the ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and have demonstrated consistent self-motivation skills. Female students are particularly encouraged to apply. Prospective students should apply by sending an email to theoryneuraldynamics(a)gmail.com which includes * a letter of motivation, * CV, * and a copy of the current academic transcripts To make your motivation letter easier to write for you and more informative for us, please check the list of questions to be answered in your motivation letter at http://www.tchumatchenko.de/Opportunities.html Let me note, that our institute is hosting the IMPRS graduate school "Neural circuits". It's open call for applications can be found here: http://brain.mpg.de/graduate-studies/call.html Looking forward to your applications! Tatjana Tchumatchenko -- Dr. Tatjana Tchumatchenko Research group leader Theory of Neural Dynamics Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Max-von-Laue-Str 4 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany www.tchumatchenko.de

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Update 3: 2016 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (IEEE WCCI 2016)
by IEEE WCCI 2016 Dec. 2, 2015

Dec. 2, 2015

Dear Colleague, Greetings from IEEE WCCI 2016! Below please find some updated information about 2016 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (IEEE WCCI 2016), which is financially sponsored by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS), and jointly sponsored by the International Neural Network Society (INNS), the Evolutionary Programming Society (EPS), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). 2016 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, Canada 25-29 July 2016 www.wcci2016.org *-----------------------~*******~------------------------* * Paper Submission Deadline: 15 January 2016* *-----------------------~*******~------------------------* IEEE WCCI 2016 paper submission is now OPEN. Please submit your papers through the IEEE WCCI 2016 online paper submission system at: http://www.wcci2016.org/submission.php *------~*******~------* * Tutorial Speakers* *------~*******~------* - Meta-heuristics for Multi-objective Optimization - By Carlos Coello - Applying Evolutionary Computation in Industrial Practice - By Erik D. Goodman - Automatic Algorithm Configuration: Methods, Applications, and Perspectives - By Thomas Stützle - Advances in Particle Swarm Optimization - By Andries Engelbrecht - Search Based Software Engineering: Foundations, Recent Advances, Challenges and Future Research Directions - By Marouane Kessentini - Data Stream Mining - By Leszek Rutkowski - Spiking Neural Networks: The Machine Learning Approach - By Nathan Scott and Nikola Kasabov - Learning from Unstructured Data Streams in Cybersecurity - By Seiichi Ozawa - Learning in Non-Stationary Environments - By Cesare Alippi and Manuel Roveri - Physics of the Mind - By Leonid I. Perlovsky - Passive and Active Control for a Lower-limb Rehabilitation Robot - By Zeng-Guang Hou - Big Data: Technologies and Computational Intelligence Approaches - By Isaac Triguero and Francisco Herrera - Fuzzy Logic and Machine Learning: A Tutorial - By Hamid Tizhoosh - Type-2 Fuzzy Ontology and Fuzzy Markup Language for Real-World Applications - By Chang-Shing Lee - A Sum-of-Squares Framework for Fuzzy Systems Modeling and Control: Beyond Linear Matrix Inequalities - By Kazuo Tanaka - Tutorial on Type-2 Fuzzy Sets and Systems - By Christian Wagner, Jon Garibaldi and Robert John More tutorials will be announced soon. For more information, please visit: http://wcci2016.org/programs.php?id=tutorial?sd=t_info *---~*******~---* * Workshops* *---~*******~---* IEEE WCCI 2016 is pleased to confirm the following Workshops: - “Computational Energy Management in Smart Grids” - Organized by Stefano Squartini, Derong Liu, Francesco Piazza, Dongbin Zhao and Haibo He - “Neuromorphic Computing and Cyborg Intelligence” - Organized by Huajin Tang, Gang Pan, Arindam Basu and Luping Shi For more information about the workshops, please visit: http://wcci2016.org/programs.php?id=workshop?sd=w_ijcnn *------~****~------* * Panel Sessions* *------~****~------* IEEE WCCI 2016 is pleased to confirm a Panel Session on “How to Publish Your Research Papers in IEEE CIS Transactions?” Members of the panel session include, - Derong Liu: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems - Chin-Teng Lin: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems - Kay Chen Tan: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation - Graham Kendall: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Computational Intelligence and AI in Games - Angelo Cangelosi: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Autonomous Mental Development - Hisao Ishibuchi: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine - David B. Fogel: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE CIS Book Series - Jacek M. Zurada: IEEE Life Fellow, Past IEEE VP-Technical Activities - Witold Pedrycz: IEEE Fellow - Nikhil R. Pal (Moderator): IEEE CIS Vice-President for Publications *-------------~****~----------------* * Sponsorship Opportunities* *-------------~****~----------------* We invite you to be a sponsor of the IEEE WCCI 2016, and thus play an essential role for the success of the flagship event of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society in 2016. A rich scientific program that covers all the areas of computational intelligence - tutorials by leading researchers in the field, a number of specialized workshops, exhibition of products, companies and research centers - will make IEEE WCCI 2016 one of the most influential conferences in the field of computational intelligence and a key scientific and technological event in IT. There are different ways you may provide support to IEEE WCCI 2016. For further information, please contact: wcci2016(a)gmail.com or visit: http://www.wcci2016.org/sponsors.php *-----------~****~--------------* * Exhibits Opportunities* *-----------~****~--------------* The IEEE WCCI 2016 cordially invites industry representatives and publishers to showcase innovative technologies in the area of computational intelligence at the IEEE WCCI 2016 and support the Congress with your active participation. The IEEE WCCI 2016 exhibits program is an opportunity for your organization to showcase its offerings to the broadest professional community of Computational Intelligence (CI) practitioners and researchers. The Congress is advertised extensively through international promotion activities that include: the Congress and other websites, electronic and printed announcement brochures, scientific and technical journals and magazines, professional and other networks. Your participation in this prestigious event will be very beneficial to the delegates attending and to bring your business focuses at an international level. For further information, please contact: wcci2016(a)gmail.com or visit: http://www.wcci2016.org/sponsors.php *-------------------------~*******~-------------------------* * Special Sessions Proposal by 15 November 2015* *-------------------------~*******~-------------------------* Special session proposals are invited to the IEEE WCCI 2016. The special session proposals submission deadline is 15 November 2015. Special session proposals should include the title, aim and scope (including a list of main topics), and the names of the organizers of the special session, together with a short biography of all organizers. For more information about provisionally accepted IEEE WCCI 2016 special sessions, please visit: http://www.wcci2016.org/spsessions.php *--------~****~--------* * Important Dates* *--------~****~--------* - Special Session & Workshop Proposals Deadline: 15 November 2015 - Competition & Tutorial Proposals Deadline: 15 December 2015 - *Paper Submission Deadline: 15 January 2016* - Paper Acceptance Notification Date: 15 March 2016 - Final Paper Submission & Early Registration Deadline: 15 April 2016 - IEEE WCCI 2016: 25-29 July 2016 *For more information on the Congress, please visit: www.wcci2016.org <http://www.wcci2016.org>* *Alternatively we can also be reached on the following social media platforms,* - https://www.facebook.com/wcci2016 - https://twitter.com/wcci2016 - http://www.weibo.com/wcci2016 - http://t.qq.com/wcci2016 We look forward to welcoming you in Vancouver next year! Best wishes, Kay Chen Tan and Gary G. Yen 2016 IEEE WCCI General Co-Chairs

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IEEE Transactions on Haptics: Special Issue on Haptics in Neuroscience
by Sliman Bensmaia Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

This special issue calls for papers related to the study of the neural basis of haptic perception and to technologies designed for haptic interaction. In particular, topics will include: • The psychophysics of touch and its physiological basis in the peripheral and central nervous systems • Computational models of the skin, the peripheral nerve, and/or central processing of somatosensory information • Approaches to convey somatosensory feedback through neural interfaces • Haptic devices that generate well-controlled tactile and kinesthetic stimuli for use in psychophysical, neuroimaging and neurophysiological studies • Devices and experimental studies that measure the skin response during haptic interactions • Haptic interfaces, sensors and devices that are inspired by the biology of touch Timeline December 31, 2015 Deadline for paper submissions February 1, 2016 First decisions to authors May 1, 2016 Second decisions to authors August 1, 2016 Final publication materials due from authors November 1, 2016 Special issue publication Submission Process Visit http://www.computer.org/toh to view formatting requirements, and submit your paper at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/th-cs. When uploading your paper please select the appropriate special issue under the category “Manuscript Type.” Guest Editors Dr. Sliman Bensmaia, University of Chicago (sliman(a)uchicago.edu) Dr. Ingvars Birznieks, University of New South Wales, (i.birznieks(a)unsw.edu.au) Dr. Gregory Gerling, University of Virginia (gg7h(a)virginia.edu) Dr. Fabrizio Sergi, University of Delaware (fabs(a)udel.edu) -- ________________________________________________________ Sliman Bensmaia Associate Professor Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy University of Chicago 773.834.5203 http://bensmaialab.org ________________________________________________________

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Multiple Faculty Positions: The Malleable Nervous System: From Molecule to Circuit to Behavior
by Aaron Seitz Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

The University of California at Riverside (UCR) is embarking on a major new hiring initiative that will add 300 tenure-track positions in 33 cross-disciplinary areas selected through a peer-reviewed competition (clusterhiring.ucr.edu) Over the next three years, UCR will hire multiple faculty members in each area and invest in research infrastructure to support their work. This initiative will build critical mass in vital and emerging fields of scholarship, foster truly cross-disciplinary work and further diversify the faculty at one of America¹s most diverse research universities. In a major Neuroscience initiative, we seek to hire up to 8 tenure-track or tenured faculty members as part of a cross campus multi-disciplinary effort to study the nervous system (from development, to function, to aging, degeneration and repair). We seek researchers that collectively span multi-disciplinary levels of investigation (molecular mechanisms to circuit analysis to complex behaviors) using state of the art techniques (molecular, optogenetics, behavioral, educational, computational, imaging, genetic and research of clinical populations) applied to experimental model systems of health, injury and disease (invertebrate, vertebrate or human systems). Our goal is to recruit a team of collaborative individuals with an outstanding record, committed to excellence in research, that complement existing campus strengths. Applicants for tenured positions should also demonstrate notable scientific contributions and sustained extramural support. Successful candidates must also have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work successfully with and benefit a diverse student body. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. Depending on research focus, training background and career achievements, successful candidates will be appointed at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor within College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Bourns College of Engineering, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Graduate School of Education or the School of Medicine. To foster development of collaborative research across hiring units, the successful candidates will participate in a campus wide seminar program and annual research retreat. Particular strengths on the campus pertinent to this recruitment include sensory processing, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, glial-neuronal interactions, cognitive neurotherapeutics, functional imaging, assessment and interventions of clinical populations, child development, circuits, neurobiology and endocrinology of behavior. Successful candidates will be also expected to contribute to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels depending upon the college/department to which the candidate is assigned. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. The University of California, Riverside is centrally located within the Southern California area and situated in an historic citrus growing area surrounded by mountain ranges. Riverside is an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or hiking in mountain wilderness or desert environments, and housing in the area is very affordable. The campus is located in close proximity to a host of high profile universities, research institutes, and biotech industries in Southern California. Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., Pharm D., or equivalent degree and qualify for a tenure track or tenured faculty appointment at the University of California. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 1st and the positions will remain open until filled. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability; protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from scholars committed to excellence and seeking to help redefine the research university for the next generation. To Apply: Please submit the following items electronically through the APRecruit system: Cover Letter, Curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and goals, statement of teaching expertise. Choose the appropriate link based on qualifications Assistant Professor - https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00498 Associate/Full Professor - https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00490

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Postdoctoral Position in Computational Neuroscience at Indiana University
by Izquierdo, Eduardo J. Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

Dear all, We are happy to announce that we are in the process of hiring a postdoctoral scientist interested in developing and analyzing integrated neuromechanical models of behavior at Indiana University. We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward the attached ad to anyone who might be interested. Sincerely, Eduardo J. Izquierdo Randall D. Beer Postdoctoral Position in Computational Neuroscience, Indiana University, Bloomington Applications are invited for a post-doctoral in Computational Neuroscience. The position will be available in Spring 2016, but the starting date is flexible. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The successful candidate will be working with Professors Eduardo Izquierdo and Randall Beer to construct and analyze integrated neuromechanical models of behavior in the nematode worm C. elegans. The ideal candidate will have completed their doctoral studies, and should have expertise in modeling and computational neuroscience. Experience in parameter optimization algorithms, dynamical systems theory, and information theory would be preferred but not necessary. Strongest consideration will be given to applications received before December 31, 2015; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their applications at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/1962. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Professors Eduardo Izquierdo or Randall Beer at Cognitive Science Program, Indiana University, 1900 East 10th St., 819 Eigenmann, Bloomington, Indiana 47406-7512 or, by email, edizquie(a)indiana.edu<mailto:edizquie@indiana.edu> or rdbeer(a)indiana.edu<mailto:rdbeer@indiana.edu>. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Applications from women and minority group members are especially encouraged.

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Neuron-Glia meeting at the EITN / December 10-11, 2015
by EITN Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

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Research Scientist and Intern Positions in Brain-Inspired Computing at IBM Research - Almaden
by John Arthur Nov. 30, 2015

Nov. 30, 2015

IBM's Brain-Inspired Computing team at IBM Research - Almaden has built a first-of-a-kind modular, scalable, non-von Neumann, ultra-low power, cognitive computing architecture (TrueNorth) and associated end-to-end software ecosystem. We are building state-of-the-art digital spiking neuromorphic chips and systems (large-scale and mobile) to solve real-time sensory problems. We seek team members with varied backgrounds and experiences for positions in software engineering, systems design, chip design, algorithm/application development, theoretical understanding and education/training. http://modha.org To receive full consideration, please apply using the link below to ensure your resume/CV will be directed to the appropriate hiring manager. Research Scientist: http://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=26059&si… Research Intern: http://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=26059&si…

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POSTDOCTORAL GRANT - DATA SCIENCE FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
by Carlos Ferreira Nov. 30, 2015

Nov. 30, 2015

- PLEASE CIRCULATE --- POSTDOCTORAL GRANT - DATA SCIENCE FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY INESC TEC (Porto / Portugal) is accepting applications to award 1 Postdoctoral Grant witjhin the Project "INESC TEC - EEA/50014", in the following work area: Data science for the oil industry. Academic Qualifications: PhD in computer science / data science or alike. Minimum Profile required: Very good to excellent writing skills in English; Good communication skills; Very good knowledge of data science / data mining; Willingness to put data science into practice. Preference factors: Very good to excellent writing skills in Portuguese; Knowledge of the oil industry; Experience of data mining with big data. Reference: AE2015-0182 (INESC TEC LA - LIAAD) Project Name: INESC TEC - EEA/5001 Reference Monthly Value: EUR 1495,00 Application Period: 2015-12-09 to 2015-12-22 More info: http://www.inesctec.pt/ip-en/work-with-us/bolsas-inescporto/concurso-para-a… Carlos Ferreira [http://www2.isep.ipp.pt/assinatura_email/EMAIL_ISEP.png] ISEP | Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431 4249-015 Porto - PORTUGAL tel. +351 228 340 500 | fax +351 228 321 159 mail(a)isep.ipp.pt | www.isep.ipp.pt<http://www.isep.ipp.pt>

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NICE Workshop registration and abstract submission
by Aimone, James Bradley Nov. 30, 2015

Nov. 30, 2015

2016 Neuro-Inspired Computational Elements Workshop March 7, 2016-March 9, 2016 Berkeley, CA Registration and abstract submission open http://neuroscience.berkeley.edu/2016-neuro-inspired-computational-elements… About the meeting Neuro-inspired Computational Elements (NICE) workshops have been held for the last three years, bringing the very wide ranging scientific disciplines (neuroscience: imaging, theory, algorithms), hardware and applications communities looking for a common ground to accelerate the development of next generation of computing approaches. The key outcome will be the further clarification of the value proposition for neuro-inspired/neuromorphic computing: why and how could these systems deliver the performance and efficiency we seek beyond conventional computing approaches? The concurrent task for the workshop is to identify pathways for building and accelerating the evaluation and development of such systems. Speakers include: Steve Zornetzer (NASA Ames) Steve Furber (University of Manchester) Winfield Wilcke (IBM) Wolfgang Maas (Technishe Universitat Graz) Michael Schmucker (University of Sussex) David Kirk (NVidia) Giacomo Indiveri (University of Zurich) Bruce Hendrickson (Sandia National Laboratories) Alice Parker (USC) Dharmendra Modha (IBM) To Register Please click on the following registration page link https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1749241 If you are interested in presenting at the workshop, we ask that you submit an extended abstract (1 page max pdf) during registration. There is an opportunity to upload your abstract at the bottom of the "personal information" page. After your information is entered you will be asked to pay. The 3 day event costs $275.00 per person, plus processing fees. -------------------------- James Bradley Aimone, Ph.D. Principal Member of Technical Staff Data-driven and Neural Computing Department Sandia National Laboratories Phone: (505) 284-3147 Fax: (505) 844-4728

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Researcher and Engineer positions at ATR Brain Labs., Kyoto, Japan
by KANEMURA Atsunori Nov. 28, 2015

Nov. 28, 2015

Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR), Kyoto, Japan, has openings for researcher and research engineer positions and invite applications from people with strong motivations and ambitions in the research project described below. We will study how to analyze multi-modal sensor measurements to create "artificial intelligence with consciousness" by installing a "consciousness module" to man-made information-processing systems. In particular, we will develop and implement machine-learning techniques for attention, which dynamically processes data stream to find where to focus and intensively analyze and picks up information essential for decision-making. Our attention module will be developed for video, audio, and bio signals. Our project is in close collaboration with neuroscientists led by Dr. Ryota Kanai (CEO & Chief Scientist, ARAYA Brain Imaging, Tokyo, Japan). PIs and co-PIs in the project are Dr. Ryota Kanai (ARAYA), Prof. Naotsugu Tsuchiya (Monash University, Australia), Dr. Masafumi Oizumi (RIKEN, Japan), Dr. Motoaki Kawanabe (ATR), and Prof. Takuya Maekawa (Osaka University, Japan). We look forward to your applications and recommendations. Motoaki Kawanabe, Ph.D. Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR), Kyoto, Japan = Requirements for Researchers = Applicants must: - have a Ph.D. (or be near completion). - have strong motivations and ambitions to take part in the research above. Successful candidates will have interest in neural and cognitive science with expertise in one or more of the following areas are welcomed: - Machine learning, pattern recognition, signal processing, computer vision, robotics, bio-medical engineering. = Requirements for Research Engineers = Applicants must have strong motivations and ambitions to take part in the research above mainly from program development, data analysis, and experimental support. = Number of openings = A few = Employment conditions = Position : Full-time Researcher / Full-time Research Engineer Tenure : Single year based contract, renewable based on evaluation Treatment: Based on individual performance Work Location: Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) 2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-0288, Japan = Application materials = Please submit the following five materials to the contact address below, either in printed or electronic form: 1. CV 2. List of publications 3. Reprints of 1-3 major publications (applicants for Researchers) or summary of past projects 4. Essay (up to two pages in A4 or letter size) describing: - Summary of your previous research and/or development - Interests for research - Additional research skills not directly foreseeable from 1 or 2 5. Recommendation letters from more than two researchers * If submitted in printed form, original documents will not be returned. = Judging system = After documentary examination, we ask for presentation and interview if needed = Starting date = Soon (negotiable) = Deadline for application = Opens until positions are filled. = Contact = Department of Dynamic Brain Imaging ATR Cognitive Mechanisms Laboratories (Application for Researcher Position) 2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-0288, Japan Email: dbi-cma(a)atr.jp = Use of personal data = All personal data received will be properly managed and only be used for the purpose of recruitment. -- KANEMURA Atsunori, Ph.D. Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR), Kyoto, Japan

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lecturer/senior lecturer in cognitive neuroscience at UCL
by Burgess, Neil Nov. 26, 2015

Nov. 26, 2015

The UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience is looking to recruit a Lecturer/Senior lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience (roughly equivalent to assistant/associate professor). For details please see: http://tinyurl.com/nweqtr2 Best wishes Neil

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MURI Winter School Jan. 6-8, 2016 **Registration NOW OPEN**
by Santamaria, Cookie Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

UC San Diego and The University of Chicago Present: MURI WINTER SCHOOL 2016<http://biocircuits.ucsd.edu/special/winterschool2016/> Dynamics of Multifunction Brain Networks: Sequences and Syntax Organizers: Timothy Gentner (UCSD), Howard Nusbaum (Univ. Chicago), and Mikhail Rabinovich (UCSD) 15th Floor, Building 1, Village West, UC San Diego<http://maps.ucsd.edu/mapping/viewer/default.htm?mkey=1&lc=open&km=open&rc=c…> January 6-8, 2016 Registration<http://goo.gl/forms/9vvf6jTjpx> Deadline: Friday, December 11, 2015 Abstract Submission<http://goo.gl/forms/a8domGTGIF> Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2015 Lecturers: Dean Buonomano<https://www.neurobio.ucla.edu/~dbuono/> (UCLA) - "Telling time with neural dynamics" Edward Chang<http://changlab.ucsf.edu/> (UC San Francisco) - "Human auditory cortex functional organization in speech processing" and "A basic overview of high-order auditory speech processing in humans" Christopher Conway<http://sites.gsu.edu/neurolearnlab/> (Georgia State University) - "Structured sequence processing: Underlying principles, mechanisms, and constraints" and "The role of sequence processing and prediction in typical and atypical language development" T. Florian Jaeger<https://www.hlp.rochester.edu/> (University of Rochester) - "Sequence learning and language evolution Part I: Qualifying behavioral complexity" and "Sequence learning and language evolution Part II: Networks and dynamics in the primate brain" Chris Petkov<https://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/chris.petkov/> (Newcastle University) - "Human auditory cortex functional organization in speech processing" and "A basic overview of high-order auditory speech processing in humans" Nicholas Turk-Browne<http://ntblab.princeton.edu/> (Princeton University) - "Sequential learning in the mind and brain" and "Extraction of temporal regularities by the medial temporal lobe" ________________________________________________________________________________ This is the fourth annual Winter School sponsored by the U.S. Office of Naval Research as part of its UCSD/ Chicago MURI program in Dynamics of Multifunction Brain Networks. This year's School presents a series of pedagogical and research oriented talks on the behavioral, neurobiological, and computational principles that underlie sequence and syntactic processes in human and non-human animals. It includes a series of educational presentations and a poster session. The School is intended for all researchers, including advanced graduate students, interested in the general area of understanding functional nervous systems. Active participation during the School's lectures is strongly encouraged. All attendees are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentations. Selected contributed posters will be highlighted in an oral session. Registration is required for attendance, but there is no fee for attending. A limited number of travel awards are available for exceptionally qualified graduate students and postdocs, who should apply to and have their supervisor send a letter of reference to muri.winter.school(a)gmail.com<mailto:muri.winter.school@gmail.com>. Please visit us online to register<http://goo.gl/forms/9vvf6jTjpx> and for details regarding the schedule and poster abstract submission: http://biocircuits.ucsd.edu/special/winterschool2016/

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postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience in Barcelona
by Alex Roxin Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

The Computational Neuroscience Group at the Centre de Recerca Matemàtica in Barcelona, Spain is looking for applicants for a postdoctoral position. Applicants will apply through a call from the Barcelona Graduate Schoool of Mathematics, which is now open. The deadline for application is the 15th of January 2016. There are a total of four positions in all areas of mathematics and as such this call will be highly competitive. Candidates with a very strong mathematics background and interest in computational neuroscience are encouraged to apply. No previous neuroscience experience is required. To apply please go to http://www.bgsmath.cat/postdoc-call-nov-2015/ If you have any questions regarding the Computational Neuroscience Group at the CRM, please contact Alex Roxin at aroxin(a)crm.cat. Alex Roxin Computational Neuroscience Group Centre de Recerca Matemàtica Campus de Bellaterra, Edifici C 08193 Bellaterra (Barcelona) Spain +34-935-868-508 aroxin(a)crm.cat https://sites.google.com/site/alexanderroxin/home

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Postdoc position in neural engineering for a system designer to design, implement, and test a novel noninvasive neural recording system (CMU, Pittsburgh)
by Pulkit Grover Nov. 24, 2015

Nov. 24, 2015

A team of three engineers (Grover, Weldon, Kelly) is seeking an interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellow for a 1 year position (extendable, depending on fit and progress) to design, implement and experimentally test, a high density neural recording system. The ongoing project will leverage results obtained by the investigators to disrupt neural recording systems as they exist, providing novel solutions to long-standing open problems of clinical and neuroscientific relevance. A successful candidate will be paid competitively. The overall team comprises: * Pulkit Grover (Information theory, signal processing, circuits, CMU ECE and CNBC) * Jeffrey Weldon (circuits, devices, CMU ECE) * Shawn Kelly (circuits, devices, neural implants, CMU ECE and ICES) * Marlene Behrmann (neuroscience, member of National Academy of Sciences, CMU Psych and CNBC) * Michael Tarr (neuroscience, head of psychology, CMU Psych and CNBC) * Dr. Mark Richardson (Director, Adult Epilepsy and Movement Disorders Surgery and Brain Modulation Lab, University of Pittsburgh and CNBC) The candidate will be expected to interact regularly with the first three, and intermittently with the rest, to lead this project. Preferred skills: System-level design and hardware implementation experience is a must. Experience in board design will be helpful. Expertise in MATLAB, circuits, neuroengineering/neuroscience, signal processing, information theory, devices, is helpful but not necessary. The team also includes one Ph.D. and six undergraduate students working on information theory and circuit design for these systems, and actively collaborates with faculty in psychology and neuroscience, and clinicians. The fellow is expected to focus on system design, implementation, and testing. The concepts and implementation developed by our group lay the foundation for this project. Within one year, the fellow is expected to: * Lead design and implementation of an ongoing high-density neural recording system project at CMU (using off-the-shelf components), and * (Collaboratively) experimentally validate it, neuroscientifically and clinically. As such, this is a challenging yet accomplishable postdoctoral position providing a unique interdisciplinary opportunity to the applicants. Applicants should hold a PhD. Those with a mix of board-design, circuits-design, and/or signal processing/optimization/bioengineering background, with interest in neuroscience/neuroengineering/bioengineering, are especially encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a CV, and the names and contact information for 3 researchers who can provide a recommendation: pulkit(a)cmu.edu, jweldon(a)andrew.cmu.edu, skkelly(a)andrew.cmu.edu . For further information, please send an email to the three email addresses as well. The position is available immediately and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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PhD openings in Computational Brain at Rutgers
by Konstantinos Michmizos Nov. 23, 2015

Nov. 23, 2015

The Laboratory for Computational Brain Modeling and Analysis at Rutgers University has several funded openings for PhD students in Computational Brain Our Lab is part of the CS Department, which has been consistently ranked at the top-35 CS Departments in U.S. We are searching for Renaissance types who are broadly trained and can march across disciplines to find solutions In addition to Computer Science, there are 5 areas of knowledge required for a successful presence in the Lab - robotics, signal analysis, system identification, mathematics and neurophysiology When you come (or when you leave), you are expected to be proficient in at least three of these areas Interested students could send a 1-page summary of their background and how it relates to the Computational Brain Analysis and Modeling as well as their CV to: konstantinos.michmizos(a)cs.rutgers.edu, with email subject: PhD_openings-Comp_Neuro-2016 === Applying Please note the PhD admission criteria for the CS Department, listed at https://www.cs.rutgers.edu/graduate/faq.whtml The deadline to be considered for the Fall semester of 2016 is January 1st All complete applications should be submitted through our online application system http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu === Papers For the most recent papers relevant to these opportunities, interested students are invited to consult the following articles KP Michmizos, S Rossi, E Castelli, P Cappa, HI Krebs (2015) Robot-Aided Neurorehabilitation: A Pediatric Robot for Ankle Rehabilitation. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, pp. 1-11, doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2015.2410773 S Khan, KP Michmizos, M Tommerdahl, S Ganesan, M Kitzbichler, M Zetino, K Garel, M Herbert, M Hamalainen, T Kenet (2015) Somatosensory cortex functional connectivity abnormalities in autism show opposite trends, depending on direction and spatial scale. Brain, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/brain/awv043 === COMBRA Lab COMBRA Lab has ongoing collaborations with research labs at MIT and McGill University as well as clinical sites at Harvard Medical School and the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital The Lab is integrated into the Center for Computational Biomedicine Imaging and Modeling (CBIM) Center, a highly multidisciplinary Center at Rutgers that includes research labs on human motion capture experiments, machine learning and robotics === Rutgers University Rutgers University is the 8th-oldest college in the United States, one of the top-50 universities in the world with 250 years of innovation in research and teaching Rutgers is in the middle of the greatest concentration of industrial and government research laboratories in the U.S., within 1-hour drive to Manhattan, NY and Philadelphia -- -- combra.cs.rutgers.edu ----------------------------------------------------- Konstantinos Michmizos Assistant Professor Head Computational Brain Modeling and Analysis Lab Computational Biomedicine Imaging and Modeling Center Department of Computer Science Rutgers University

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Postdoctoral position in Computational or Experimental Social Neuroscience
by Emmanuelle Tognoli Nov. 23, 2015

Nov. 23, 2015

The Human Brain and Behavior Laboratory (HBBL), Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral position for its research program in Social Neuroscience. The aim of this research program is to advance our understanding of basic forms of real-time social behavior, with a three-pronged approach that combines (1) experimental studies aimed at elucidating how neuromarkers are organized dynamically during the course of social interaction (2) the design and analysis of the Human Dynamic Clamp (reciprocal coupling between humans and mathematical models of a social partner) and (3) multiscale neurocomputational modeling of both structure and function. The postdoctoral scientist will be highly motivated and able to work independently. He/she will also collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of researchers whose expertise spans Neuroscience, Psychology and Physics. The successful applicant will contribute to the design and conduct of neurobehavioral experiments, and/or to theoretical modeling in which social interactions are treated as meaningfully coupled dynamical systems (Coordination Dynamics). Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. Experience or willingness to learn in one or more relevant domains will be considered an advantage: - Theoretical modeling, dynamical systems - Preparation and conduct of social, neurobehavioral and neurocognitive experiments - Recording and analysis of brain activity and behavior (e.g. EEG, MEG, fMRI, etc) - Digital signal processing and statistical analysis - Programming (Matlab, C, visual basic), - Excellent writing skills The position will be for one year with a possibility of extension depending on satisfactory progress. Salary will be commensurable with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a CV and arrange for 3 reference letters via email to: J. A. Scott Kelso & Emmanuelle Tognoli, kelso(a)ccs.fau.edu, tognoli(a)ccs.fau.edu http://www.ccs.fau.edu/hbbl3/ HBBL, Center for Complex Systems & Brain Sciences, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL USA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICLR 2016 Open Call for Comments
by Hugo Larochelle Nov. 23, 2015

Nov. 23, 2015

Call for Public Comments on Submissions International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR 2016) Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 2-4, 2016 http://www.iclr.cc/ The program committee for the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR 2016) invites public comments on all ICLR 2016 submissions. Under ICLR's open reviewing model anyone may provide comments on submitted papers as part of the review process. Please note that these comments will be attributed (non-anonymous) and public. To participate, visit: https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/ICLR2016Conference/Protected/PublicComme… Access requires a CMT account. If you don't have one already, go here: https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/ICLR2016Conference/Public/SignUp.aspx If you have any questions, please send them to iclr2016.programchairs(a)gmail.com<mailto:iclr2016.programchairs@gmail.com> . Hugo, Brian, Samy -- ICLR 2016 program chairs

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Opening for Postdoc/Assist.Prof. on principles of brain computation and learning
by Wolfgang Maass Nov. 21, 2015

Nov. 21, 2015

We are inviting applications for a position as Postdoc (combined with a part time position as Assistant Professor, 6 year contract; teaching language: English) in our Institute. Starting date: between 1.1. and 1.3. 2016. Applicants should combine a strong grounding in mathematics/theory, machine learning, and computational neuroscience with a genuine interest in understanding the implications of new experimental data for principles of brain computation and learning. An excellent research record, team working capability, and computer simulation experience is desired. Please send your CV, publication list, a sketch of your research interests, email addresses of referees, and key publications (pdf or URL) by December 6 to my assistant Daniela Potzinger: daniela.potzinger(a)igi.tugraz.at -- Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Maass Institute for Foundations of Information Processing Graz University of Techology, Austria http://www.igi.tugraz.at/maass/Welcome.html

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UCLA Statistics/Mathematics Faculty Search
by Mayur Mudigonda Nov. 21, 2015

Nov. 21, 2015

UCLA Statistics/Mathematics Faculty Search Open-ranked faculty position (tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate/Full Professor) split in the Department of Statistics (50%) and Department of Mathematics (50%) at the University of California, Los Angeles. We seek outstanding applicants contributing to the cutting edge development of machine learning, big data or data science. We welcome applicants whose experience in research, teaching and service has prepared them to contribute to UCLA’s commitment to excellence and diversity. Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field is required by date of anticipated appointment of July 1, 2016. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Please refer to Tracking Job #JPF01740 on all correspondence. Reviews for the position will commence on Nov 15, 2015 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. Interested applicants should apply at UCLA Academic Recruit at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF01740 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy at: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct Applicants should submit: 1) CV 2) Cover letter describing how their qualifications and interests would fit with the position description 3) Two representative publications (or preprints) 4) Statement of research 5) Statement of teaching 6) Three letters of recommendation All inquiries may be sent to Chie Ryu at <%63%68%69%65%2e%72%79%75%40%73%74%61%74%2e%75%63%6c%61%2e%65%64%75> chie.ryu(a)stat.ucla.edu. M redwood.berkeley.edu/mayur

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Tenure-track, postdoc and PhD positions at University of Utah
by Alla Borisyuk Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

There are fully funded tenure-track, postdoctoral and graduate positions available at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Utah. The positions are open to hiring in all areas of math, including mathematical biology. Our campus has a lively and interactive neuroscience and computational neuroscience community, with many opportunities for learning and collaboration, and we welcome new members, from students to faculty. We are located in the beautiful Salt Lake City. It is a vibrant urban community with easy access to national parks, world-class skiing, hiking and biking, and an easily accessible international airport. For more information please see the following links or contact me with any questions at borisyuk at math.utah.edu. For tenure-track and postdoctoral: http://www.math.utah.edu/positions/ For graduate studies: http://www.math.utah.edu/grad/

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Faculty positions at Imperial College London
by Claudia Clopath Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

Faculty positions at Imperial College London (at the Assistant and Associate Professor level). We are looking for expertise at the interface between neuroscience and engineering, in the broad sense. New hires would be invited to join the Centre for Neurotechnology (http://www.imperial .ac.uk/neurotechnology). Deadline: Dec 4th 2015. Details: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/552975-lecturers-senior-lectu… Best, Claudia Clopath Imperial College London http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/c.clopath/lab

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Geilo Winter School 2016: Scientific Visualization
by Hans Ekkehard Plesser Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

The 16th Geilo Winter School will take place January 17-22 2015 at Dr. Holms Hotel, Geilo. As you may already know, this year's topic is Scientific Visualization. As you can see from the preliminary program (http://goo.gl/LTfwMF) this year's winter school will cover multiple aspects of scientific visualization, a topic we hope many of you find interesting. Visualization is an integral part of science, and a necessity for our understanding of complex processes and data. The word itself can have a broad interpretation, including creating trivial plots of values, advanced rendering techniques, and complex statistical data reasoning. This winter school will target the process of understanding data through scientific visualization, and focus on extracting knowledge from data. With hands-on exercises, you will learn techniques, tools, and best practices for extracting knowledge from data. We are still awaiting confirmation from a couple of interesting speakers, so expect that the program will expand in the coming time. As in previous years, there will also be a poster session on Wednesday, where participants are encouraged to present their own research. You can find more information about the winter school on the brand new webpages, http://www.sintef.no/GeiloWinterSchool/, and you can follow the school on Facebook as well, https://www.facebook.com/geilowinterschool/. Important information: - Registration deadline: December 17th, 2015. - Registration page: http://goo.gl/lkTB07 - Webpage: http://www.sintef.no/GeiloWinterSchool/ - Cost: Free to attend, but participants cover own travel and accommodation at Dr. Holms. See registration page for details. Kind regards, Hans Ekkehard Plesser -- Dr. Hans Ekkehard Plesser, Associate Professor Section Head Dept. of Mathematical Sciences and Technology Norwegian University of Life Sciences PO Box 5003, 1432 Aas, Norway Phone +47 6723 1560 Email hans.ekkehard.plesser(a)nmbu.no Home http://arken.umb.no/~plesser

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Call for Workshops - Bernstein Conference 2016
by Margret Franke Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

The Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience and the Bernstein Center Berlin invite proposals for Satellite Workshops directly preceding the Bernstein Conference 2016 in Berlin. ********************************************************************************** Call for Workshop proposals: Workshops: September 20-21, 2016 Main Bernstein Conference: September 21-23, 2016 Deadline for proposal submission: March 18, 2016 Notification of acceptance: April 22, 2016 Conference Registration starts: May 2, 2016 Early Registration Deadline: July 24, 2016 ********************************************************************************** The Bernstein Conference started out as the annual meeting of the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience and has become the largest annual single-track Computational Neuroscience conference in Europe in recent years. Since 2013, the Bernstein Conference hosts pre-conference workshops, which have developed swiftly into a well-attended event. They supply a stage to debate topical research questions and challenges in Computational Neuroscience and related fields, different points of view and scientific approaches in an informal setting. Workshops addressing controversial issues, open problems, and comparisons of competing approaches are encouraged, and formats are expected that foster debate beyond a mere series of talks. SCHEDULE: September 20, 2016, 14:00 – 18:30. September 21, 2016, 9:00 – 12:30. You may apply for either half-day or full-day workshops. WORKSHOP COSTS: The Bernstein Conference does not provide financial support, but workshop organizers and speakers are offered free workshop registration. Organizers get a waiver for the main conference fee. For further information about the conference, please visit the conference website <http://www.bernstein-conference.de>. DETAILS FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS: The Workshop Proposal form can be downloaded here: <http://www.nncn.de/de/bernstein-conference/2016/satellite-workshops>. Deadline for submission of Workshop Proposals: March 18, 2016 CONTACT: <bc16_ws(at)bccn-berlin.de> We are looking forward to welcoming you in Berlin! The program committee ------------------------------- Michael Brecht Gustavo Deco Alain Destexhe Sophie Denève Udo Ernst Adrienne Fairhall Sonja Grün John-Dylan Haynes Andreas Herz Philipp Hövel Richard Kempter Klaus Obermayer Stefan Rotter Susanne Schreiber Henning Sprekeler -- Margret Franke Managing Director Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Unter den Linden 6 10099 Berlin phone: (030) 2093-9110 fax: (030) 2093-6771

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U of Washington, Seattle: Open faculty position in Applied Mathematics
by Eric Shea-Brown Nov. 20, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015

The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington announces the availability of a tenure-track assistant professor position, to start in the Autumn Quarter of 2016. Outstanding candidates in all areas of applied mathematics are encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold a PhD, or foreign equivalent, in (applied) mathematics or a related field of application. They should show outstanding accomplishments in research and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate is expected to engage in research (including the supervision of graduate students), teaching (the current regular teaching load is three courses during a three-quarter academic year), and service. The department has current research strength in scientific computing and numerical analysis, nonlinear waves and coherent structures, mathematical biology, atmospheric science and climate modeling, mathematical methods, mathematical finance, data-driven methods, optimization etc. and has a long tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates can complement these existing strengths or they can bring in new areas of expertise. See http://depts.washington.edu/amath/ <http://depts.washington.edu/amath/> for more details. To apply, applicants should upload all applications materials to www.mathjobs.org <http://www.mathjobs.org/>. Specifically, the following materials should be provided: (1) curriculum vita, (2) research statement, (3) teaching statement, and (4) no less than three letters of reference (to be uploaded directly to www.mathjobs.org <http://www.mathjobs.org/>). Review of applications will begin December 1, 2015. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Link to apply: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/7926 <https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/7926>

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multiple postdoc positions in comp.neuro
by Xaq Pitkow Nov. 19, 2015

Nov. 19, 2015

POSITION: Xaq Pitkow’s Computational Neuroscience group jointly at the Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University is seeking several highly motivated postdoctoral researchers for multiple exciting and ambitious projects at the interface of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Successful applicants will develop theories of distributed neural computation and work closely with our outstanding experimental and theoretical team members to test these theories. PROJECTS: * Reverse-engineering the inference algorithm used by mammalian cortex, by connecting circuit architecture, distributed computation, probabilistic inference, and learning. * Revealing how brains play video games. We have designed dynamic, immersive virtual environments for animals, and will simultaneously record many neurons while the animals behave. We will use control theory and network analysis to model how recorded neural activity represents amibiguous sensory variables and what neural transformations explain the animal’s behavior in the games. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have outstanding mathematical skills, a Ph.D in a relevant quantitative discipline, and demonstrable expertise in computational neuroscience, statistics, machine learning, information theory, or control theory. Strong communication skills are also required. Previous knowledge of neurobiology is advantageous but not essential. ENVIRONMENT: We are an energetic, highly collaborative theory group residing in two world-class academic research institutions renowned for biomedical and engineering research. Read more about the lab and our projects at xaqlab.com. Houston itself is a cultured city with fabulous restaurants and a warm climate, with a well-connected international airport. APPLYING: Postdoctoral fellowships are for an initial appointment of one year, with further extensions depending on fit and progress. The positions provide a competitive annual salary and benefits. Applicants should email a letter of research interests and CV to Xaq Pitkow (xaq(a)rice.edu) The start date is flexible, and we look forward to reviewing completed applications as they arrive.

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Multiple Faculty Positions in Human Neuroimaging at UC Riverside
by Aaron Seitz Nov. 19, 2015

Nov. 19, 2015

The University of California, Riverside, invites applications for five positions in human neuroimaging at the Assistant & Associate level. Successful candidates will become core faculty in the newly established Human Neuroimaging Center that includes a new Prisma 3T Siemens scanner. We seek applicants with a strong track record of research publications and funding (or funding potential) in basic science and methods of human neuroimaging with one position in each of the following areas: Human Cognitive Neuroscience (speech/language, learning/memory, attention, perceptual systems), Human Developmental Neuroscience (cognitive development, emotion regulation, lifespan, psychopathology), Human Social Neuroscience (social cognition, affect, relationships, personality), MR Physics/Engineering (MRI sequences and reconstruction, DTI, SWI, hardware, MR spectroscopy), and Neuroimaging Data Processing/Analysis (fMRI data processing and analysis, neuroimaging data mining and imaging genetics, MRI computational neuroscience). Applicants should be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Review of completed applications begins January 4, 2016 and continues until a position is filled, with appointments beginning June 30, 2016. Interested candidates should send a cover letter describing research and teaching interest, their curriculum vitae, reprints and preprints, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation provided. Application to senior rank positions must have a Ph.D in a related field, and apply at this link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00480. Applicants for junior ranked positions must have a Ph.D. by time of appointment and should apply at this link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00483. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor John Andersen, Chair, Human Neuroimaging Search Committee, at john.andersen(a)ucr.edu <mailto:john.andersen@ucr.edu> . The University of California at Riverside (UCR) is embarking on a major new hiring initiative that will add 300 tenured and tenure-track positions in 33 cross-disciplinary areas selected through a peer-reviewed competition. Over the next three years, we will hire multiple faculty members in each area and invest in research infrastructure to support their work. This initiative will build critical mass in vital and emerging fields of scholarship, foster truly cross-disciplinary work and further diversify the faculty at one of America¹s most diverse research universities. We encourage applications from scholars committed to excellence and seeking to help redefine the research university for the next generation. For information regarding UCR¹s hiring initiative go to clusterhiring.ucr.edu. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ************************************************** Aaron Seitz, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Director of UCR Brain Game Center University of California, Riverside 900 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92521 Ph: (951) 827-6422 Fax: (951) 827-3985 Email: aseitz(a)ucr.edu Web: http://faculty.ucr.edu/~aseitz/ BGC: http://braingamecenter.ucr.edu **************************************************

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International Conference on Mathematical Neuroscience (ICMNS) 2016
by Zachary Kilpatrick Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

We are delighted to announce the 2nd International Conference on Mathematical Neuroscience (ICMNS 2016), to be held at the Congress Center in Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera from May 29 to June 1. Tutorials will be held May 29, and the main conference is May 30 - June 1. More details are given on the conference website: https://icmns2016.inria.fr/ <https://icmns2016.inria.fr/> The main goal of the conference is to bring together researchers from math and neuroscience to discuss novel interactions arising between the two fields. The conference is motivated by many outstanding questions concerning brain function and dysfunction across multiple spatial and temporal scales. Studying these questions requires a wide range of mathematical tools, including probability and statistics, stochastic calculus, dynamical systems, functional analysis, geometry, information theory, and numerical analysis. The conference also aims to illustrate that neuroscience is spawning new areas of mathematics. We encourage abstract submission by researchers from all areas of mathematical neuroscience. One page abstracts will be reviewed by a Program Committee and divided into three categories: featured talks, session talks, and posters. Details are given here: https://icmns2016.inria.fr/call-for-contributions/ <https://icmns2016.inria.fr/call-for-contributions/> The abstract submission deadline is January 7, 2016. Meeting registration will open shortly thereafter. Questions should be directed to the conference email: icmns2016-contact(a)inria.fr <mailto:icmns2016-contact@inria.fr> CONFIRMED SPEAKERS Wulfram Gerstner (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) Rachel Kuske (U British Columbia) Jonathan Rubin (U Pittsburgh) Carina Curto (Penn State University) Ruben Moreno-Bote (Foundation Sant Joan de Deu) Hiroya Nakao (Tokyo Institute of Technology) Eric Shea-Brown (U Washington) Si Wu (Beijing Normal University) PROGRAM COMMITTEE Toni Guillamon (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) Roland Potthast (U Reading) Gregory Faye (Université Paul Sabatier ) Wilhelm Stannat (TU Berlin) Jonathan Touboul (College de France) Gilles Wainrib (Ecole Normale Supérieure) Suzanne Ditlevsen (University of Copenhagen) Boris Gutkin (Ecole Normale Supérieure) Martin Wechselberger (U Sydney) Jonathan Rubin (U Pittsburgh) Martin Krupa (INRIA Sophia Antipoilis) Carlo Laing (Massey University) Andre Longtin (U Ottawa) Daniele Avitabile (U Nottingham) Jose Carrillo (Imperial College) Pascal Chossat (Université Nice Sophia Antipolis) Carson Chow (National Institutes of Health) Steve Zucker (Yale University) Eric Shea-Brown (U Washington) Rachel Kuske (U British Columbia) Laura Sacerdote (Universita di Torino) Reinhard Hopfner (Johannes-Gutenberg Universitat) Olivier Faugeras (INRIA - Sophia Antipolis) Paul Bressloff (U Utah) Steve Coombes (U Nottingham) CONFERENCE CHAIRS Romain Veltz (INRIA - Sophia Anitpolis) Zachary Kilpatrick (U Houston) Evelyn Buckwar (Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz) We hope to see you in Juan-les-Pins! All the best Romain, Zack, and Evelyn

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PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Univ of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
by Adam S Greenberg Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

Dear Colleagues, Please pass the following information along to your undergraduates/RAs who plan to pursue a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience beginning in the Fall of 2016. Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) are actively recruiting graduate students who intend to earn a PhD conducting cognitive neuroscience research. UWM has an extremely energetic & cohesive group of faculty using cognitive neuroscience techniques to study the neural bases of learning & memory, attention, perception, dementia, addiction, anxiety, depression, and motor control. Collectively, our labs form a group of more than 50 faculty, postdocs, graduate students, research scientists, and research assistants all working on cognitive neuroscience at UWM. A major strength of our program is our depth - cognitive neuroscientists at UWM are part of a much broader community of researchers whose interests range from cellular to systems-level neuroscience (see http://<http://neuroscience.uwm.edu>neuroscience.uwm.edu<http://neuroscience.uwm.edu> for more information about Neuroscience at UWM). Labs of the following cognitive neuroscience faculty are currently interested in accepting graduate students: Ira Driscoll, PhD --> Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging Lab (http://www.uwmdriscolllab.com) Adam S. Greenberg, PhD --> Sensory Neuroscience, Attention, & Perception Lab (http://SNAPlaboratory.com<http://snaplaboratory.com/>) Anthony J. Greene, PhD --> Greene Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (http://www4.uwm.edu/people/ag) Deborah Hannula, PhD --> Memory & Brain Lab (https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/hannula/brainlab) Fred Helmstetter, PhD --> Helmstetter Lab (http://pantherfile.uwm.edu/fjh/www/helmlab) Wendy Huddleston, PhD --> Visuomotor Lab (http://www4.uwm.edu/visuomotor) Christine Larson, PhD --> Affective Neuroscience Lab (http://<http://uwmlarsonlab.org/>uwmlarsonlab.org<http://uwmlarsonlab.org/>) Krista M. Lisdahl, PhD --> Brain Imaging & Neuropsychology Lab (http://uwmBraINlab.com<http://uwmbrainlab.com/>) Ali Borji, PhD --> Vision & Learning Lab (http://pantherfile.uwm.edu/borji/www) These labs make use of a large array of tools including fMRI, TMS, eye-tracking, MEG, EEG, DTI, psychophysical methods, and computational modeling. In addition to an existing 3 Tesla MRI scanner, we are also excited about the recent arrival of a research-dedicated 7 Tesla MRI scanner at our partner institution, the Medical College of Wisconsin. Students in our program interact with biophysicists, neurologists, and radiologists through the world-renown Center for Imaging Research at MCW: http://www.mcw.edu/CIR/AboutUs/About-the-Center.htm Milwaukee is a vibrant, inexpensive city on the shores of Lake Michigan (90 miles from Chicago) with a thriving urban culture, food, arts & music scene. An award-winning network of parks and biking/hiking trails allow for plentiful outdoor activities during all seasons. Research experience is strongly desirable. Students in good standing typically receive financial support for five years, in the form of research, teaching or fellowship positions. Students are encouraged to contact the above faculty directly by email, and can apply through the graduate programs listed below (depending on the lab they're interested in). NOTE: Some of us will be attending the Psychonomics meeting in Chicago this week; please email us if you would like to discuss graduate school options at UWM. PhD in Experimental Psychology/Neuroscience (applications due December 1, 2015): http://uwm.edu/psychology/graduate/phd-program/experimental-psychology/ PhD in Clinical Psychology (applications due December 1, 2015): http://uwm.edu/psychology/graduate/phd-program/clinical-psychology/ PhD in Kinesiology (applications due January 15, 2016): http://uwm.edu/healthsciences/academics/phd-kinesiology/ PhD in Computer Science/Engineering (rolling admissions); http://uwm.edu/engineering/academics-2/graduate/doctoral-programs-in-engine… ___________________________ Adam Greenberg, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Psychology P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201 email: agreenb(a)uwm.edu<mailto:agreenb@uwm.edu> Tel. (414) 229-1106 Fax (414) 229-5219 http://www.snaplaboratory.com/ ___________________________

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PhD stipend in human movement and cognition
by Dominik Endres Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

Doctoral Stipend Available A doctoral stipend for a highly motivated individual is available in the group of theoretical Neuroscience headed by Prof. Dr. Dominik Endres. The Group is located in the Department of Psychology at the Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany. The stipend is for up to three years given satisfactory performance. The stipend is intended to facilitate a scientific qualification, specifically a German doctorate (PhD equivalent). Duties include active, self-motivated participation in the research and teaching activities of the group, in particular a) the development of quantifiable theoretical models about movement perception, movement control and object- and action semantics and b) the experimental testing of such models using the new virtual-reality facility of the department. The stipend holder is expected to engage actively in the definition of a research project in one of the aforementioned areas, which comprises both theoretical and experimental aspects. Prerequisites are a Master's degree or German Diplom in one of the following areas: theoretical Neuroscience, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Cognitive Science or Psychology with a minor in one of the aforementioned fields. Programming experience in Python, C++ or similar are advantageous. Applications with experience in machine learning, computer graphics or behavioral experimentation will be preferred. Applicants' skills in these areas will be tested as a part of the recruitment procedure. The academic environment is a vibrant scientific community at the Research Alliance Giessen/Marburg comprising the IRTG 1901 International Research Training Group investigating The Brain in Action (http://www.irtg-brainact.de/) and a Collaborative Research Center (SFB 135, http://www.forschungsallianz-gi-mr.de/projekte/sfb/wahrnehmung) on the Cardinal Mechanisms of Perception, thus offering an excellent environment for cutting edge research on the intersections between different disciplines ranging from experimental psychology and human movement science to computational modeling, machine learning, psycholinguistics and the neurobiology of action. Applications should include a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and Master's transcripts or similar records, and the addresses of 2 referees. The initial application should be sent by email to Prof. Dr. D. Endres (dominik.endres(a)uni-marburg.de) no later than Dec. 15th, 2015 (earlier applications preferred). Please do not sent originals by mail, because we will not be able to return them to you. We will not cover travel costs to/from Marburg for job interviews. The Philipps-University of Marburg is an equal opportunity employer. -- Prof. Dr. Dominik Endres AE Theoretische Neurowissenschaft Allgemeine und Biologische Psychologie FB Psychologie, Gutenbergstr 18, 35032 Marburg, Germany Tel. +49-(0)6421-28-23818

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ICANN 2016 First Announcement
by antonio Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

1st Call for Papers 1st Call for special sessions, workshops, demonstrations ============================================================ *www.icann2016.org* *ICANN 2016 * 25th Annual Conference on Artificial Neural Networks BarcelonaTech (UPC), Barcelona, Spain 6 - 9 September 2016* Special event*: ENNS 25th Anniversary ============================================================ /The International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN) is the annual flagship conference of the European Neural Network Society (ENNS). In 2016 the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (BarcelonaTech) will organize the 25th ICANN Conference from //the //6th to //the //9th //of //September 2016 in Barcelona, Spain, in collaboration with the Universit//at//Pompeu Fabra (UPF)./ *INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS* 1. *Wlodek Duch *(Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland) 2. *Erkki Oja *(Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland) 3. *Joaquin Fuster *(University of California at Los Angeles, USA) 4. *Murray Shanahan* (Imperial College London, UK) 5. *Günther Palm*(University of Ulm, Germany) 6. *Stephen Coombes *(University of Nottingham, UK) 7. *Etienne Koechlin*( Pierre and Marie Curie University, France) *IMPORTANT DATES* /Special session / workshop proposals: /15 January 2016 /Proposals for competitions and tutorials:/31 January 2016 /Submission of abstracts and papers: /1 March 2016 /Submission of //d//emonstration proposals: /1 March 2016 /Notification of acceptance:/8 May 2016 /Camera-ready paper and registration: /15 May 2016 /Conference dates:/6-9 September 2016 *CONFERENCE TOPICS* ICANN 2016 will feature the main tracks /Brain Inspired computing/ and /Machine Learning research/, with strong cross-disciplinary interactions and applications. All research fields dealing with Neural Networks will be present at the conference. A non-exhaustive list of topics includes: * Brain Inspired Computing: Cognitive models, Computational Neuroscience, Self-organization, Reinforcement Learning, Neural Control and Planning, Hybrid Neural-Symbolic Architectures, Neural Dynamics, Recurrent Networks, Deep Learning. * Machine Learning: Neural Network Theory, Neural Network Models, Graphical Models, Bayesian Networks, Kernel Methods, Generative Models, Information Theoretic Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Relational Learning, Dynamical Models. * Neural Applications for: Intelligent Robotics, Neurorobotics, Language Processing, Image Processing, Sensor Fusion, Pattern Recognition, Data Mining, Neural Agents, Brain-Computer Interaction, Neural Hardware, Evolutionary Neural Networks. *CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES* - To bring together researchers from two worlds: Information Sciences and Neurosciences - To keep a wide scope, ranging from Machine Learning Algorithms to models of real nervous systems - To facilitate discussions and interactions in the effort towards developing more intelligent computational systems and increasing our understanding of neural and cognitive processes in the brain. - To help researchers to meet, mingle and network with colleagues from all over the world. - To be the meeting point between research and business. - To be a global interdisciplinary meeting encompassing Machine Learning and Neural Computation. *BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE* - A solid cutting-edge scientific programme including talks from the world experts in the field of artificial neural networks. - A conference schedule tailored to encourage interaction between the attendees, with time for networking and discussion. - The publication of all accepted contributions in the peer-reviewed book of conference proceedings, in the Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series. - The opportunity to vote and to be considered for the best paper awards, presented during the final ceremony of ICANN. - A top-level conference in the field with a reasonable registration fee, thanks to the not-for-profit policy of the ENNS organisation. Students can apply for ENNS funded travel grants to attend. - An overly attractive conference location in the beautiful Barcelona, Spain, and social events letting you explore the area. - The participation in a special event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ICANN for all the ENNS members. *CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES* Early registration fees have been kept particularly low for this kind of event because ENNS and ICANN aim at full implementation of the academic not-for-profit policy. Undergraduate students (Bachelor and Master level): 90 EUR PhD Students: 200 EUR Regular delegates: 250 EUR *ENNS members have a reduction of 40 EUR* Students can apply for ENNS funded travel grants to attend (see the conference website). *CALL FOR CONTRIBUTED SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS* All scientific communications presented at ICANN 2016 will be reviewed and scientifically evaluated by a panel of experts. The conference will feature three categories of communications: - oral communications (15'+5') - poster communications (on permanent display and 2 hours presentation) - demonstrations Authors willing to present original contributions for any category must submit a manuscript of maximum 8 pages length that will be refereed to international standards by at least three referees. Accepted papers of contributing authors will be published in Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series. Selected papers will be invited after the conference for a full journal paper submission. Authors willing to present a contribution for oral communications and posters without submitting an full manuscript must submit a 1-page abstract that will also be refereed by at least three referees. The abstracts will be published all together in a proceedings section without an author index. In case of program constraints the priority will be given to original contributions accompanied by a full paper submission. Submission of communications will be online. More details are available on the conference website. *WORKSHOPS, SPECIAL SESSIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS,* *COMPETITION PROPOSALS and TUTORIALS* ICANN 2016 invites proposals for workshops, special sessions, demonstrations, competitions and tutorials to be held during the conference. For more information, please refer to the website. *BEST PAPER AWARDS* ENNS will sponsor a maximum of four best paper awards, two in the Brain Inspired Computing track (one poster and one oral communication) and two in the Machine Learning research track. All awardees will be presented during the final ceremony. *ORGANISATION** General Chair:*/ Antonio J. Pons Rivero/(UPC Barcelona, Spain)* Local**co-Chairs:* /Jordi Garcia-Ojalvo/(UPF Barcelona, Spain), /Paul Verschure/(UPF Barcelona, Spain) *Organising Committee Chairs:*/ Daniel Malagarriga/(UPC Barcelona, Spain), /Lara Escuain/(UPC Barcelona, Spain), /Caroline Kleinheny/(ENNS Lausanne, Switzerland) *Communication* *Chair:*/ Paolo Masulli/(ENNS Lausanne, Switzerland) *********************************************** Antonio J. Pons Rivero General Chair of ICANN 2016 Terrassa School of Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering (ETSEIAT) Nonlinear dynamics, nonlinear optics and lasers Group BarcelonaTech (UPC) Edifici GAIA Rbla. Sant Nebridi, 22 08222 Terrassa, Spain Caroline Kleinheny Secretary of the European Neural Network Society University of Lausanne Internef 137k, Quartier UNIL Dorigny 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland ***********************************************

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[BITBRAIN] Job offer: mind wandering using biophysical signals
by javier Minguez Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

Dear all, I attach information of a 7 months position related to brain-machine interfaces within an H2020 Marie Curie ITN project. Best, Javier Minguez Early Stage Researcher (PhD fellowship) Brain-Machine Interfaces for Cognitive State Detection Applications are invited for the above position to work with Prof. Javier Minguez <http://webdiis.unizar.es/~jminguez/> and Prof. Luis Montesano <http://webdiis.unizar.es/~montesan/web/> on a Marie Curie Initial Training Network funded project in Neural Engineering to underpin work at BitBrain Technologies <http://www.bitbrain.es/> (spin-off company of the University of Zaragoza) on the topic of Brain-Machine Interfaces for Cognitive State Detection. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a joint venture between a Neurotechnology company and the Biomedical Engineering School, on an EU funded project in Neural Engineering. BitBrain Technologies is a pioneer company in Neurotechnology bringing the latest results on Neural engineering to society. The PhD candidate will carry out research in the context of neural interfaces to monitor and control the cognitive state during long tasks. The objective will be the development of signal processing and machine learning techniques able to detect in real-time cognitive neural processes related to attention and mind wandering using a multi-modal interface. Applications are encouraged from highly numerate students with B.Sc or M.Sc. degree in biomedical/electrical/computer engineering and from PhD students working on related areas. The fellowship includes the possibility of collaboration during the internship with Prof. Jordi Calvo of the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña and with Dr. Wolfram Erlhagen of the Universidade do Minho, Portugal. Candidates must be therefore be able to move between countries as necessary. Candidates must be in the first 4 years of their research careers and not been awarded a doctorate degree. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in biomedical-neural engineering, electrical engineering and/or computational neuroscience. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity we encourage applications from women. To comply with the Marie Curie Actions rule for mobility, applicants must not have resided, worked, or studied in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to January 2016. This full-time position is available from the 1st of Janaury 2016 with a fixed-term contract for a period of 7 months (salary around 20k€). Please visit *http://www.empleo.gob.es/en/index.htm <http://www.empleo.gob.es/en/index.htm>* for more information on Spanish national regulations. For information about the Biomedical Engineering School see *http://i3a.unizar.es/postgrado/index_master_EN.php,which <http://i3a.unizar.es/postgrado/index_master_EN.php,which>* is one of the most active in Spain. Applications will be sent to *hr(a)bitbrain.es <hr(a)bitbrain.es>*. The post will remain open until the position is filled. Please indicate clearly in your application the reference number for this fellowship – ESR018.

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