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Three-year postdoc position in auditory neuroengineering at Imperial College London
by Reichenbach, Johann D T 26 Jul '19

26 Jul '19

Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) Duration: Three years, with possibility of extension Sensory Neuroengineering group Imperial College London PI: Dr. Tobias Reichenbach http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/reichenbach/ Imperial College London is a science-based institution with the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university. The Faculty of Engineering, consistently rated among the best in the world, is made up of 10 academic departments and is committed to increasing its research activity by focusing on engineering-led multidisciplinary growth areas that target a number of global challenges. All of our academic departments are located on a single campus in South Kensington, giving a concentration of talent that creates a stimulating and vibrant research community. You can find out more about our staff benefits, including generous annual leave entitlements and our excellent professional development opportunities, here: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/staff-benefits/. This project is part of a recently funded EPSRC fellowship with the project partners Google and Oticon as well as further academic partners in Aachen, Paris and London. It tackles multisensory integration, one of the main issues in real-world speech comprehension. Multisensory speech perception such as through lip reading can indeed help to better understand a talker in background noise. However, the neural mechanisms behind this multisensory integration remain poorly understood This research project will tackle this challenge through experimental and mathematical techniques. Neuroimaging data acquisition will focus on EEG recordings, which will be analysed using advanced statistical models including deep neural networks. The project will also explore computational models of multisensory integration in cortical networks. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree/ MSc (or equivalent) in engineering, mathematics, physics or neuroscience with experience in signal processing, machine learning as well as human neuroscience. More information and a link to the application form can be found here: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/ENG00933/research-assistantassoc… Application deadline is 29 September 2019. ------------------------------------------- Tobias Reichenbach Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington Campus SW7 2AZ London, UK http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/reichenbach/

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Post-Doc position (Neuronal Rhythms in Movement unit, OIST, Okinawa)
by Marylka Yoe Uusisaari 26 Jul '19

26 Jul '19

OIST is a young, fast-growing research-oriented interdisciplinary graduate university, located on the tropical paradise island of Okinawa ( https://www.visitokinawa.jp/) OIST relies on a cross-disciplinary approach, with an emphasis on creativity and exchange, to offer unique, individualized graduate training. Despite being a newcomer in the academic world, OIST was recently ranked as #10 in the world on Normalized Nature Index ( https://www.natureindex.com/annual-tables/2019/institution/academic-normali… ). The Neuronal Rhythms in Movement (nRIM; https://groups.oist.jp/nrim) unit at OIST is looking for an inspired applicant with a PhD in neuroscience, bioengineering, neuromechanics, biophysics or similar related field to lead a collaborative, generously-funded project exploring how abstract patterns of neuronal activity are translated into precisely-timed motor actions using rodents. Our main focus is on natural movements such as running on uneven surface, climbing and jumping that require continuous modulation of behavioral programs. The successful applicant will be combining our novel, high-resolution 3D motion capture system with deep-brain imaging (Inscopix nVoke system) and optical/pharmacological manipulation to disentangle the circuitry mechanisms underlying fine motor control. The work will be conducted in tight collaboration with in vitro physiologists and anatomists, and complemented with computational approaches from our collaborators. Working with nRIM at OIST offers access to impressive research infrastructure including state-of-the-art imaging as well as scientific computing facilities. Importantly, we are dedicated to training early-career scientists for their best possible future and offer high-level professional and career development in form of personalized counseling, workshops and seminars, in addition to extensive opportunities for travel and networking within academia and industry as well as coaching in grant-writing. nRIM is a tight group of extraordinary individuals, and to ensure perfect fit to the group, shortlisted applicants will be invited to visit OIST for a 3-day interview meeting before any decisions are made. Qualifications: - A PhD (obtained within last 5 years) in relevant disciplines, such as biosciences, neuroscience, bioengineering, physics or computer science - Experience in building and programming (MATLAB) experimental systems - A record of first-author, high-impact publications is not required as we do not believe that scientific excellence necessarily correlates with them. However, a record of research and publication activity is required. - Prior experience with animal handling, olivo-cerebellar systems or calcium imaging is greatly appreciated even if not necessarily required; however, motivation and capability to learn new approaches such as these is a must. - nRIM is a team endeavor; thus, ability to work effectively with a group is a must - Capabilities related to managing complex data, record-keeping, and planning experimental schedules are indispensable. In accordance of OIST regulations, salary and benefits, including paid leave and summer holidays, health care and relocation support to Okinawa, will be offered at a competitive rate based on age and experience. Furthermore, as a part of OIST strategies for Good Research Environment, dedicated mentoring will be provided to ascertain best possible career development for researchers at all stages. The working language at all operational levels is English, and Japanese language classes are offered on-site free of charge. OIST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer implementing progressive workplace policies and strongly encourages applications from women and other under-represented groups. Whenever possible, OIST will attempt to help in finding employment for the employee’s partner. To apply, please send a cover letter describing your motivation for this position, CV & publications list, as well as contact information for 2 referees to uusisaari(a)oist.jp by September 30th, 2019. Informal queries are also welcomed.

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Computational Neuroscience opportunity -- startup tackling brain disorders with ML
by Nate Boyd 26 Jul '19

26 Jul '19

System1 (system1.bio) is a drug discovery company for neurological and psychiatric disorders, combining applied research in 3D cell culture biology (cerebral organoids) and machine learning. We are looking for a senior scientist to lead development of our experimental neuroscience and machine learning platform. Help us create a unified understanding of neural pathways and drug interactions from calcium imaging, electrophysiology, and other data sets. Steer our research, coordinate efforts across biology and computation, and build our neuroscience team as we grow. This position reports to the CEO. Founded by repeat entrepreneurs and researchers from respected labs, System1 is assembling a multidisciplinary team with the goal of increasing understanding of how our neural circuitry works, how it fails, and how to heal it. We're located in San Francisco and have raised $30M of venture funding to date. More about us: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rAW8riYpupEoynWLM7quNFFCrL_FTkDdJJleoS9… Organoid technology review: http://dev.biologists.org/content/144/6/938 Contact: nate(a)plusplustalent.com Warm regards, Nate Boyd linkedin.com/in/nateboyd

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Open postdoctoral researcher position at Stanford
by Aaron Milstein 25 Jul '19

25 Jul '19

A postdoctoral research position is available in the lab of Dr. Ivan Soltesz in the Dept. of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, also affiliated with the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford. The position is fully funded by NIMH through an NSF-NIH Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience research grant awarded to Stanford Instructor Dr. Aaron Milstein. The project is an international collaboration with Dr. Marlene Bartos at the University of Freiburg, Germany. The postdoctoral researcher will be co-mentored by Drs. Soltesz and Milstein. We are seeking a talented scientist to use modern computational modeling and data analysis methods to understand the roles of specific inhibitory and excitatory cell types found in hippocampal microcircuits in controlling spatial learning and memory. In particular, we are interested in nonlinear signal integration and associative synaptic plasticity mechanisms in the dendrites of granule cells in the hippocampal dentate gyrus, and their regulation by a unique class of excitatory interneurons implicated in epilepsy, the dentate mossy cells. This position represents a unique opportunity be co-mentored by multiple investigators at the forefront of the field, and includes funded travel to interact with experimental collaborators and to attend research conferences in the U.S. and Europe. We urge interested applicants to read the following papers describing our recent work, and to include in their cover letter any insighful comments and questions that they may have: http://doi.org/10.1126/science.aan3846 http://doi.org/10.1126/science.aan4074 http://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0191-2 Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in neuroscience, computational neuroscience, bioengineering, or computer science Prior experience in modeling biological neural circuit function and/or plasticity in health and/or disease Required Application Materials: C.V. Contact information for 2 professional references A brief personal statement describing your perspective on biological neural circuit function and/or plasticity, including insightful comments and questions pertaining to recent publications by Drs. Aaron Milstein, Ivan Soltesz, Marlene Bartos and colleagues Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply here: https://postdocs.stanford.edu/prospective/opportunities/open-postdoctoral-p…

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The Virtual Brain Node#9 Workshop, August 31 2019, Warsaw
by Julie Courtiol 25 Jul '19

25 Jul '19

*TheVirtualBrain <https://www.thevirtualbrain.org/>* team is organising its *Node 9 Workshop on August 31, in Warsaw, Poland*! Please consider attending the workshop and sharing the information to your group in case this would be useful for them! For more infos, click here <https://www.thevirtualbrain.org/tvb/zwei/newswire-event-single/253901-works…> Hope to see you there! Best regards, Julie Courtiol Research Fellow Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin ---------------------------------------- The workshop is dedicated to a theoretical and practical *understanding of large-scale brain network modeling using the open-source neuroinformatics platform The Virtual Brain (TVB)*. This simulation environment enables the biologically realistic modeling of whole-brain network dynamics across different brain scales, using personalized structural connectome-based approach. Configurable brain network models generate macroscopic neuroimaging signals including functional MRI, intracranial and stereotactic EEG, surface EEG and MEG for single subjects. Researchers from different backgrounds can benefit from an integrative software platform including a simulation core written in Python and a supporting framework for data management (generation, organization, storage, integration and sharing). The workshop is an official training event of the *NeuroInformatics 2019 <https://www.neuroinformatics2019.org/>* that will be held on September 1-2, also in Warsaw. *:: Workshop Format * • Lectures • Hands-on tutorials *:: Workshop Program Overview* • Architecture of TVB • Theoretical background of large-scale brain network modeling • Interacting with TVB using GUI and/or CLI • Personalization pipeline • Modeling resting-state networks, brain disorder, stimulation, mouse brain activity, etc. *Please make sure to register early as we only offer limited seats to ensure there are enough tutors for you.* *REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 31st, 2019* *IMPORTANT TO NOTE* **Anyone is welcome to register to TVB Node #9!** You DO NOT need to be registered for NeuroInformatics 2019 in order to register for this workshop. Registration for TVB Node #9 workshop is separated from registration to NeuroInformatics 2019. *REGISTER HERE <https://en.xing-events.com/tvb-node9>*

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open faculty and fellow positions at CSHL
by Engel, Tatiana 25 Jul '19

25 Jul '19

Dear colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention the open Fellow and Faculty positions at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The Fellow position is an opportunity for early independence for candidates who recently finished or are about to finish their PhD, it provides resources for building a small research group and a possibility of promotion to the faculty. Both positions include computational/theoretical neuroscience. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the positions or how to apply. 1) Faculty: https://www.cshl.edu/about-us/careers/faculty-positions/ 2) Fellow: https://www.cshl.edu/research/fellows-programs-at-cshl/cshl-fellows-program… Sincerely, Tatiana -- Tatiana Engel, PhD Assistant Professor Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY (+1) 408 409 3647

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Postdoctoral Position in Pain and Affect
by Atlas, Lauren (NIH/NCCIH) [E] 24 Jul '19

24 Jul '19

Our lab, the Section on Affective Neuroscience and Pain (ANP Lab), is recruiting one to two postdoctoral researchers with expertise in computational modeling, fMRI, and/or affective science to lead new projects on the psychological modulation of pain and emotional experience using high field imaging (7-Tesla MRI). Our lab is part of NIH's intramural research program, and is affiliated with the intramural programs of NCCIH, NIMH, and NIDA. For more information on postdoctoral positions within NIH, see https://www.training.nih.gov/programs Research in the ANP Lab focuses on the mechanisms by which expectations, learning, and other cognitive and affective factors influence pain, emotion, and clinical outcomes. We combine approaches from experimental psychology, neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and computational modeling to investigate pain and emotional experience in healthy individuals as well as individuals with chronic pain and/or affective disorders. We are particularly interested in the intersection of appetitive and aversive learning, how psychosocial factors influence pain and clinical outcomes, and questions motivated by pain’s central role in the opioid crisis. Postdoctoral researchers are expected to develop their own projects, with guidance, and to collaborate with other researchers in the lab. For more information about our research, see: https://nccih.nih.gov/research/intramural/atlas-lab We are looking for someone to spearhead new projects using high field imaging (7T-FMRI) to examine pain and perception across domains. The candidate should have a strong background in psychology and neuroscience and must have received a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the time of appointment. Candidates with successful publications in the fields of pain, emotion, and/or computational modeling are encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral positions require experience with 1) design of behavioral and fMRI experiments and 2) analysis of fMRI data using statistical parametric mapping packages (SPM, AFNI, etc.). Programming skills in MATLAB, C, and/or Python are highly desirable. These requirements will be flexible for candidates with clinical experience in pain populations. Appointments and salary are commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. The candidate will be supported with the excellent intramural NIH fellowship in a stimulating and interactive research environment at NIH. NIH has exceptional multidisciplinary research facilities including structural and functional MRI, MEG, PET, and TMS. Our lab is fully funded with dedicated weekly scan time, a full-time data analyst, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s foremost fMRI experts. Training in advanced imaging and other techniques is available, as are courses in grant writing and career development. How To Apply Applicants should submit a CV, a brief description of research interests and career goals, and the names of three references to: lauren.atlas(a)nih.gov(Investigator/Chief, Section on Affective Neuroscience and Pain, NCCIH/NIMH/NIDA, NIH). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Department of Health and Human Services and NIH are equal opportunity employers committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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Dual Award PhD (UH/WSU) in Neuromorphic olfaction - deadline and scope extended
by Michael Schmuker 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

Now open for all applicants! An exceptional opportunity for a dual award PhD in Neuromorphic olfaction is open at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, that includes a year abroad at Western Sydney University, Australia. The successful candidate will obtain a PhD degree from both UH and WSU. We offer an exciting 3-year project in Neuromorphic computing under joint supervision of Dr Michael Schmuker (UHERTS), and Dr André van Schaik (WSU). The first and third year of the programme will be spent in the Biocomputation research group at UH, with the second year spent at the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, led by André van Schaik (WSU). The successful candidate has the unique opportunity to join two vibrant and research-driven teams at opposite ends of the world and carry home two PhD awards. The ideal candidate has an exceptional interest in at least one of neuromorphic computing, event-based data science, chemical sensing. The position comes with a bursary of £15,009 per year. Airfare to and from WSU in Australia is covered, too. There is no restriction on the candidate’s current country of residence. Interested? Please get in touch informally with Dr. Michael Schmuker <mailto:m.schmuker@biomachinelearning.net> by email as soon as possible. Don’t delay! Shortlisting will begin on 29th July 2019 (extended deadline). How to apply Download the application form <https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/31105/uh-application-fo…>, fill it out, save it to your disk, and return it to: Lynette Spelman and Emma Thorogood <mailto:doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk> Research Student Administrators University of Hertfordshire College Lane Hatfield, Herts AL10 9AB tel: +44 (0)1707 286083 — Dr Michael Schmuker AFHEA Reader in Data Science Biocomputation Group University of Hertfordshire https://biomachinelearning.net <https://biomachinelearning.net/>

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CFP Frontiers Research Topic: Closing the Loop: From Human Behavior to Multisensory Robots
by Pablo Barros 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

Call For Papers - Frontiers Research Topic: Closing the Loop: From Human Behavior to Multisensory Robots I. Aim and Scope The ability to efficiently process crossmodal information is a key feature of the human brain that provides a robust perceptual experience and behavioral responses. Consequently, the processing and integration of multisensory information streams such as vision, audio, haptics, and proprioception play a crucial role in the development of autonomous agents and cognitive robots, yielding an efficient interaction with the environment also under conditions of sensory uncertainty. This Research Topic invites authors to submit new findings, theories, systems, and trends in multisensory learning for intelligent agents and robots with the aim to foster the development of novel and impactful research which will contribute to the understanding of human behavior and the development of artificial systems operating in real-world environments. II. Potential Topics Topics include, but are not limited to: - New methods and applications for crossmodal processing and multisensory integration (e.g. vision, audio, haptics, proprioception) - Machine learning and neural networks for multisensory robot perception - Computational models of crossmodal attention and perception - Bio-inspired approaches for crossmodal learning - Multisensory conflict resolution and executive control - Sensorimotor learning for autonomous agents and robots - Crossmodal learning for embodied and cognitive robots III. Submission - Abstract - 28th August 2019 - Paper Submission - 02nd December 2019 We have special discounts for open access papers participating in this research topic. If you have any further question, please let us know. More information: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/9321/closing-the-loop-from-huma… IV. Guest Editors Pablo Barros, University of Hamburg, Germany Doreen Jirak, Hamburg University, Germany German I. Parisi, Apprente, Inc., USA Jun Tani, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan -- Dr. Pablo Barros Postdoctoral Research Associate - Crossmodal Learning Project (CML) Knowledge Technology Department of Informatics University of Hamburg Vogt-Koelln-Str. 30 22527 Hamburg, Germany Phone: +49 40 42883 2535 Fax: +49 40 42883 2515 barros at informatik.uni-hamburg.dehttp://www.pablobarros.nethttps://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/inst/ab/wtm/people/barros.htmlhttps://www.inf.uni-hamburg.de/en/inst/ab/wtm/

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Open positions in human-machine interaction at Imperial College London
by Eden, Jonathan 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

We at the human robotics group (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/human-robotics) use an integrative approach of neuroscience and robotics to investigate human sensorimotor control, and to design efficient human-machine interaction, assistive devices and training systems for neuro-rehabilitation. We have openings for 2 postdoctoral and 5 PhD positions for projects related to: - predictive haptic coding in animals and for robotics (https://www.ph-coding.eu/) - haptic communication between humans and with robots (see Takagi et al. Nature Human Behaviour 2017, PLoS Computational Biology 2018, eLife 2019; Li et al. Nature Machine Intelligence 2019.) - sensorimotor augmentation and control of supernumerary limbs (see Abdi et al. Scientific Reports 2016; Mehring et al. Nature Communication 2019) - technology for social neurorehabilitation (Mace et al. J of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2017, in collaboration with https://www.gripable.co/) - development of neural activity in infants born preterm and with cerebral palsy (see DallOrso et al. Cerebral Cortex 2018, Mutalib et al. J of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2019) Interesting applicants with suitable background(s) can submit a CV and <1 page of motivation for such position to <j.eden(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:j.eden@imperial.ac.uk>> with title "HRG position: <your name>". You can also ask for information at the same address. We are looking for postdocs with a strong background in computational modelling. These postdocs will have the opportunity to work with our network of collaborators and to be involved in guiding of PhD students in their respective projects. Suitable backgrounds for Ph.D. applicants may be in physics, related engineering fields and computer science. Note that the funding is only for the EU/EEA/UK level of fees for PhD studies at Imperial. However candidates from outside the EU are welcome to apply if they have suitable complementary funding. I look forward to your application! Etienne Burdet www.imperial.ac.uk/human-robotics<http://www.imperial.ac.uk/human-robotics> eburdet(a)ic.ac.uk<mailto:eburdet@ic.ac.uk> Imperial College London South Kensington campus SW7 2AZ London, UK

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NIH-BRAIN funded computational neuroscientist postdoc position @ Dierssen's lab Barcelona
by Linus Manubens Gil 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

A computational neuroscientist researcher position is available in the lab of Mara Dierssen<https://www.crg.eu/en/programmes-groups/dierssen-lab> at the CRG. The Cellular and Systems Neurobiology lab at the Center for Genomic Regulation, a leading renowned center for biomedical research in Europe offers a full-time contract for a research assistant. We seek a physicist, computational biologist, computational engineer or mathematician to collaborate on (1) the imaging and analysis of whole mouse brains using light-sheet fluorescence microscopy, (2) the development of a computational framework for studying the relation between multiscale 3D neuromorphological properties and neuronal network connectivity with applications in the study of Down syndrome and (3) the analysis of stereo-EEG recordings applied to the study of seizure generation in intractable epilepsy. The projects are led by the team leader of the Cellular and Systems Neurobiology group Dr Mara Dierssen and the candidate will tightly collaborate with the team of Dr Bing Ye (UMichigan). If interested, please apply at: https://recruitment.crg.eu/content/jobs/position/computational-biologist-re… Find detailed information on the position in the link and below. Best! Linus Manubens-Gil, PhD Lab 522.04 - Cellular & Systems Neurobiology Systems Biology Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) c/Dr. Aiguader 88 08003, Barcelona About the team/ lab/ department The Dierssen lab is centered on understanding cognition and behavior and their perturbation in intellectual disability. We are an interdisciplinary team of physicists, bioinformaticians and experimental biologists, and we focus on data collection (behavior, 3D imaging, genomic data) of many variables of the system (longitudinal behavioral analysis, mesoscopic analysis of neuronal networks, gene expression patterns). We take advantage of computer modeling and bioinformatics analysis (gene networks, neuronal network modeling, etc.) to tackling classical unresolved questions in the field, such as: (a) pathological disturbances of structural optimality in single cell and neuronal networks, (b) genomic dependence of cognitive disturbances, (c) identification of predictive non-invasive biomarkers, (d) discovery of pro-cognitive therapies. Whom would we like to hire? Professional experience Must Have · Experience in computer programming (MATLAB/Python/R/C++) is required · Experience in brain clearing experimental protocols is highly desirable Desirable but not required/ Nice to have · Experience in Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy imaging and terabyte-sized dataset handling is desirable · Experience in designing and developing computational methods for three-dimensional modelling is recommended · Experience with and/or the ability to quickly acquire skills in electrophysiological recordings and analysis (e.g. EEG/EMG) is desirable Education and training · PhD in physics, computational neuroscience/biology, mathematics, computational engineering or related fields Languages · Fluent level of English Technical skills · A formal training and strong background in programming and modeling · Good script programming skills (MATLAB, Python, R, C++, shell scripting) · Laboratory animal care training (in accordance with RD 53/2013, category B) will be highly valued Competences · Highly developed organization skills The Offer · Contract duration: 3 years · Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales. · Target start date: September 15, 2019 We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours. Application Procedure All applications must include: 1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr Mara Dierssen. 2. A complete CV including contact details. 3. Contact details of two referees. All applications must be addressed to Dr. Mara Dierssen and be submitted online on the CRG Career site - http://www.crg.eu/en/content/careers/job-opportunities Deadline: Please submit your application by 15/08/2019

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Special Issue "Probabilistic Inference in Goal-Directed Human and Animal Decision-Making" [journal Entropy, IF=2.419]
by Domenico Maisto 19 Jul '19

19 Jul '19

Dear Colleagues, please consider submitting a research article/review to the special issue of *Entropy* <https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy> “*Probabilistic Inference in Goal-Directed Human and Decision-Making*”. This special issue aims to focus on recent computational, methodological, algorithmic advances regarding inferential processing in decision-making with particular attention on efficiency and biological plausibility. Topics include: - *computational and neuronal circuits* involved in goal-directed decision making, with a focus on the inferential mechanisms; - *novel probabilistic models and methods* in decision making including information-theory approaches, statistical and free-energy minimization, hierarchical models, deep networks - *decision-making applications* in ethological, social, psychological, psychiatric, robotics, and computer science research. *Entropy <https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy>* is an online open access interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal of growing popularity providing an advanced forum for the development and/or application of entropic and information-theoretic studies in a wide variety of applications. Author Benefits: - *Open Access*: free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions. -* High visibility*: indexed by the Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science), MathSciNet (AMS), Inspec (IET), Scopus and other databases. - *Rapid publication*: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision provided to authors approximately 19.1 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 5 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the second half of 2018). More information on the special issue website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy/special_issues/probabilistic_inference Looking forward to your contributions Dr. Francesco Donnarumma <francesco.donnarumma(a)istc.cnr.it> Dr. Domenico Maisto <domenico.maisto(a)icar.cnr.it> Dr. Ivilin Stoianov <ivilin.stoianov(a)istc.cnr.it> Guest Editors

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Postdoc position in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience - TU Dresden - Correction
by Lorenz Goenner 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

(Apologies for re-posting because of a broken web link) Dear colleagues, the Systems Neuroscience Lab (Prof. Michael Smolka) at TU Dresden invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Neuroscience The position is initially limited until June 30 th, 2023, and is subject to TV-L remuneration (E13 scale, 100%). Within the Technische Universität Dresden, the Section of Systems Neuroscience is closely associated with the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology and the Neuroimaging Center, which offers excellent research collaborations (e.g. Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Prof. Stefan Kiebel) and infrastructure (3 Tesla MRI scanner for full-time research, MRI-compatible EEG and eye tracking, as well as TMS and TDCS). Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts cognitive neuroscience research at the cutting edge and the translation to clinical applications. In order to better understand human action control we investigate cognitive processes such as value-based decision-making and learning. On the clinical side we study how these neuro-cognitive mechanisms contribute to the complex behavioral dysfunctions observed in mental disorders. Our lab is engaged in two Collaborative Research Centers (CRC). The CRC 940 ‘Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions’, and the newly established TRR 265 ‘Losing and Regaining Control over Drug Intake: From Trajectories to Mechanisms to Interventions’. These centers combine research in cognitive and computational neuroscience with research in clinical psychology and psychiatry. The position is an ideal opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary group of researchers, and contribute to a wide range of projects investigating computational and neuronal underpinning of human behavior Your tasks: • Computational modelling of behavioural data from decision-making tasks • Improving existing and developing new methods (e.g., reinforcement/temporal difference learning, Markov models, Bayesian and active inference models) with support by an experienced modelling group • Preparing manuscripts and presenting results at conferences • Instructing and supervising PhD students Your profile: • University degree (master or diploma) with a strong quantitative background (e.g., computational neuroscience, physics, mathematics, computer science, statistics) • Doctoral degree and documented interest in Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology • Expertise in computational modelling of behavioural data • Programming skills in common software environments (e.g., Python, MATLAB) • Keen interest in collaboration with experimental researchers to study complex human behaviour • Expertise in neuroimaging data analysis would be advantageous We offer you: • Being part of the CRCs and their scientific activities • Working in a highly interdisciplinary team with leading cognitive and computational neuroscientists We look forward to receiving your complete application (one PDF-document including a cover letter with a brief summary of research interests, full CV, and two references) until July 29th, 2019. To apply and for informal inquiries, please contact: Prof. Michael Smolka (michael.smolka(a)tu-dresden.de)

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[journals] CfP: Special Issue on Inter- and Intra-subject Variability in Brain Imaging and Decoding
by Chun-Shu Wei 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

Dear Colleagues, In collaboration with the journal Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, we are bringing together a selected group of international experts to contribute to an open-access article collection on: Inter- and Intra-subject Variability in Brain Imaging and Decoding ( https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/10801/inter--and-intra-subject-… ) We welcome you to submit your work in the field of brain imaging and decoding. Manuscripts can be submitted to this Research Topic via either of the following three journals: Frontiers in Neuroscience (Brain Imaging Methods), Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience or Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. ABOUT THIS RESEARCH TOPIC Pervasive and elusive human variability, both across and within individuals, poses a major challenge in interpreting and decoding human brain activity. Differences in brain anatomy and functionality across individuals contribute to the inter-subject variability. Within an individual, changes in neural processing, non-stationarity of brain activities, the variation of neurophysiological mechanisms, and various unknown factors might give rise to the intra-subject variability. Recently, there has been an increasing number of studies that have focused on appreciating rather than ignoring variability. Through the lens of variability, they have led to a better insight into individual differences and cross-session variations, facilitating precision functional brain mapping and decoding based on individual variability and similarity. For instance, the robustness of brain decoding has been improved by transfer learning techniques that are capable of tackling variability in data collected from different subjects across different sessions and days. On the other hand, the applicability of a neurophysiological biometric relies on its manifest inter-subject variability and minimal intra-subject variability. Critical questions, therefore, arise regarding how inter- and intra-subject variability can be observed, analyzed and modeled, what pros and cons researchers might gain from the variability, and how to deal with the variability in brain imaging and decoding. The goal of this Research Topic is to encourage researchers to examine human variability in brain imaging and decoding, with a focus on both advantages and disadvantages of inter- and intra-subject variability in mapping and modeling brain functions. We welcome empirical, theoretical and meta-analytical work and encourage authors to re-examine their datasets through the scopes of human variability rather than averaged observations and overall interpretations. Subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to: • The imaging and characteristics of inter- and intra-subject variability in neuroimaging data. • Evaluating and tracking variability within a single subject and across multiple subjects. • Obtaining neuroscientific findings from leveraging the variability in brain activities. • Enhancing the performance of brain decoding against or through variability. • Generic model learning of brain imaging • Transfer learning and model adaptation based on inter-/intra-subject variability Keywords: variability, neuroimaging, brain mapping, brain decoding, functional brain modeling, brain-computer interface, EEG, MEG, fMRI, fNIRS Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review. GUEST EDITORS Tzyy-Ping Jung, University of California, CA, United States Corey Keller, Stanford University, CA, United States Junhua Li, University of Essex, United Kingdoms Yuan-Pin Lin, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan Masaki Nakanishi, University of California, CA, United States Johanna Wagner, University of California, CA, United States Chun-Shu Wei, Stanford University, CA, United States Wei Wu, Stanford University, CA, United States Yu Zhang, Stanford University, CA, United States IMPORTANT DATES 17th August 2019 – Abstract submission deadline 15th December 2019 – Manuscript submission deadline I look forward to your response. Kind Regards, Chun-Shu Wei Topic Editor, Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience On behalf of the Topic Editors. Chun-Shu Wei, Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Stanford University cswei.tw(a)gmail.com | 858.380.8231 | https://sites.google.com/view/cswei/

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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) vacancy in Berlin-based startup
by hamed bahmani 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

*Dopavision GmbH* is a digital-health startup based in Berlin with the mission to disrupt vision care with digital solutions. We are backed with venture capital and a research grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). We are developing a digital solution for myopia control which aim at modulating retinal dopamine by artificial light, in order to regulate the eyeball growth. We have successfully conducted proof-of-concept experiments and are now moving into pre-clinical investigations together with national and international academic partners. We are a team of 4 experienced scientists and startup entrepreneurs and supported by renowned scientific advisors and strategic pharmaceutical partners. We are now looking for a *Chief Medical Officer (CMO) *to join the leadership team and prepare, lead, and conduct the next stage human clinical studies. If you are passionate about eye, vision, clinical studies or digital health technologies and enjoy working in an early-stage startup, then we would like to get to know you! *Your Responsibilities* · Develop our clinical investigation strategy in order to successfully launch our product as a validated medical device · Decide on the overall company strategy as a member of the leadership team · Lead our clinical investigations through all phases – you’re responsible to achieve our scientific goals and manage the project · Manage our (not-so-small) budget for clinical investigations and contribute to fund-raising activities · Build and lead your team for medical and clinical investigations · Innovate clinical study protocols for our digital medical devices, e.g., by designing new blinding and placebo methods suitable for our break-through intervention · Work closely with our regulatory and product development team, as well as the science team to align activities and solve problems together · Become an expert in previously conducted clinical studies on myopia control, eye and vision care, and existing scientific literature · Build strong partnerships with industry partners from the pharmaceutical or medical device sector, and academic partners all around the world · Write and publish the results for internationally renowned scientific journals, and present them at international conferences · Communicate the clinical strategy to investors and business stakeholders *Your Qualifications* · MD or PhD in medical sciences, vision sciences, or life sciences with proven research experience · > 5 years of experience in clinical investigations in the pharmaceutical, health care, or medical device industry, thereof 3-5 years in a leadership or project management position · Experience in digital healthcare is a plus · Ideally deep expertise in at least one of the following areas: neurobiology of the eye, ophthalmology, myopia, or optics of the eye · Working knowledge of pharmaceutical or medical device regulatory frameworks · Excellent communication skills and fluent in English; German is a plus · Strategic thinking and excellent problem-solving abilities · Entrepreneurial experience or business experience in Asia is a big plus *What we offer* · Competitive base salary plus equity · You build the team with us and define the way our company will work – as employee number 5 · Shape the future of digital medicine and address an unmet medical need that affects billions of people world-wide · Invent new protocols and ways to perform clinical investigations for digital health care together with sharp minds in the team · Continue building your scientific career by publishing your findings in renowned international journals and present them at conferences · Work together with the best scientists in the field of myopia research from all around the world – Asia, Australia, and Europe, among others · Work together with opinion leaders in digital health in Germany from our partner Flying Health, as well as our internationally leading pharmaceutical partner · Build a great, fast-learning organization with us, with a flat hierarchy and direct communication · Offices in Mindspace, the coolest co-working space in the heart of Berlin (at least in our opinion) with free yoga classes, coffee and happy hours on the terrace Sounds like your next adventure? Apply online at http://www.dopavision.com/career-cmo.html – we’re looking forward to getting to know you! Not sure? Still take a moment to reach out to get to know us or ask your questions: jobs(a)dopavision.com *Location: *Berlin *Position: *Full-time Best regards, Dr. Hamed Bahmani Founder and Managing Director, Dopavision GmbH

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Final call for the Modellers Workshop for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox
by Stewart Heitmann 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Modeller’s Workshop for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox Online Course July 1-19, 2019 Final Announcement. Enrolments close on Friday. The Modeller’s Workshop is an on-line course is for researchers and students who wish to use the Brain Dynamics Toolbox to simulate their own dynamical models. Participants learn the art of programming differential equations in Matlab and how to use the toolbox to solve those equations interactively. Topics include programming Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Delay Differential Equations, Stochastic Differential Equations, Auxiliary Plot Functions and command-line tools. Example code is provided in all cases. https://bdtoolbox.org/p/modellers-workshop/ Important Dates Enrolments close Friday 19th July, 2019. Stewart Heitmann | Computational Scientist Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute | Lowy Packer Building | 405 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Australia E: s.heitmann(a)victorchang.edu.au<mailto:s.heitmann@victorchang.edu.au> | @VictorChangInst ______________________________________________________________________ The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute's Email is scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System.

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NEURON course at SFN 2019 meeting
by Carnevale, Nicholas 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Using NEURON to Model Cells and Networks Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 from 9 AM to 5 PM at a downtown Chicago location. Satellite event to the 2019 Society for Neuroscience Meeting This course provides a practical introduction to building and using models of neurons and networks with NEURON. Covered topics include basic concepts, workflow for building and using models, speeding up simulations with parallel hardware from multicore personal computers to massively parallel supercomputers, using Python with NEURON, and modeling reaction-diffusion with the RxD class. The registration deadline for this course is Friday Oct. 4, but you should sign up early because space is limited. See https://neuron.yale.edu/neuron/static/courses/chi2019/chi2019.html for more information and a link to the registration form. --Ted

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Open position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in Berlin-based startup
by hamed bahmani 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

*Dopavision GmbH* is a digital-health startup based in Berlin with the mission to disrupt vision care with digital solutions. We are backed with venture capital and a research and development grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). We are developing a digital solution for myopia control which can take the form of a smartphone app or an application for a virtual or augmented reality device, as well as smart glasses. We have completed proof-of-concept studies and are moving into pre-clinical investigations and technology development. We are a team of 4 experienced scientists and startup entrepreneurs and supported by renowned scientific advisors and strategic industry partners. We are now looking for a *Chief Technology Officer (CTO) *to join the leadership team and advance our product and technology strategy. If you are passionate about digital health and cutting-edge technologies and enjoy working in an early-stage startup where you can combine your strategic thinking with your hands-on mentality to develop a great consumer product, then we would like to get to know you! *Your Responsibilitie**s* · Develop our technology strategy to build a medical device which will be clinically validated and comply with medical device regulations · Decide on the overall company strategy as a member of the leadership team · Define and implement the hardware platform, software platform/technology stack and the systems infrastructure for our product · Lead the development of our application: Prototypes for different stages of experiments, and the final product · Build and lead your team of top-of-the-field developers and IT experts · Manage our product development and IT budget, and relations with external providers · Implement necessary processes for a digital medical device development setup: ISO-certification for quality management, technical documentation, and data protection · Work closely with our regulatory and clinical investigations team to successfully conduct clinical investigations, and apply for regulatory approval, risk management evaluations etc. · Communicate the technology strategy to partners and investors *Your Qualifications* · Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role in digital technology companies · Considerable years of experience in developing technology in a medically regulated context, ideally in a pharmaceutical, medical device or optics company · Knowledge on current digital technology trends, e.g., VR/AR/MR, eye tracking technology, smart wearables, digital displays · Track record of building successful consumer digital products, e.g., web applications, games, apps or similar · Experience with mobile native development frameworks · Understanding of budgets and business-planning · Experience with German/international data protection requirements · Excellent communication skills and fluent in English; German is a plus · Proven to be an inspiring leader to people and teams · Strategic thinking and excellent problem-solving skills · BSc/BA or higher in Computer Science, Biomedical Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus *What we offer* · Competitive base salary plus equity · You build the team with us and define the way our company will work – as employee number 5 · Shape the future of digital medicine and address an unmet medical need that affects billions of people worldwide · Develop a product used as a real medical treatment that can change thousands of lives · Build a great, fast-learning organization with us, with a flat hierarchy and direct communication · Access to our network of peers and partners who are shaping the Berlin ecosystem of digital health · Offices in Mindspace, the coolest co-working space in the heart of Berlin (at least in our opinion) with free yoga classes, coffee and happy hours on the terrace Sounds like your next adventure? Apply online at http://www.dopavision.com/career-cto.html – we’re looking forward to getting to know you! Not sure? Still take a moment to reach out to get to know us or ask your questions: jobs(a)dopavision.com *Location:* Berlin *Position:* Full-time Best regards, Dr. Hamed Bahmani Founder and Managing Director, Dopavision GmbH

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS, BROWN UNIVERSITY (TRUCCOLO LAB)
by Wilson Truccolo 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Applications for postdoctoral positions in Computational Neuroscience are invited for the laboratory of Dr. Wilson Truccolo in the Department of Neuroscience at Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. The positions are for the development of theoretical and data-driven stochastic models of neuronal network dynamics, including applications to propagation and control of epileptic seizures, and collective dynamics in neocortex. Neural data consist of recordings of ensembles of single-neurons and high-density local field potentials obtained via multiple intracortical microelectrode arrays implanted in human and non-human primates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational/theoretical neuroscience and modeling of stochastic neural dynamics. Related publications can be found on the Truccolo lab website ( http://www.truccololab.com/) Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Truccolo (wilson_truccolo(a)brown.edu) Applications including a CV, statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of three referees should be sent to wilson_truccolo(a)brown.edu. -- Wilson Truccolo, Ph.D. Pablo J. Salame '88 Goldman Sachs Associate Professor of Computational Neuroscience Department of Neuroscience & Carney Institute for Brain Science, Brown University Lab website: http://www.truccololab.com/

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Code release: SpykeTorch
by MASQUELIER Timothee 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

We are proud to release our SpykeTorch open source code! https://github.com/miladmozafari/SpykeTorch SpykeTorch is an efficient PyTorch-based simulator of convolutional spiking neural networks, in which the neurons emit at most one spike per stimulus, and use rank-order-coding. It currently supports the STDP and Reward-modulated STDP learning rules. It can reproduce various recent papers by us and others. A Jupyter tutorial is provided, and an extensive documentation can be found here: http://cnrl.ut.ac.ir/SpykeTorch/doc/ See also the SpykeTorch paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2019.00625/ Milad Mozafari, Mohammad Ganjtabesh, Abbas Nowzari-Dalini and Timothée Masquelier

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Dual Award PhD (UH/WSU) in Neuromorphic olfaction
by Michael Schmuker 11 Jul '19

11 Jul '19

An exceptional opportunity for a dual award PhD position in Neuromorphic olfaction is open for EU/UK candidates at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, that includes a year abroad at Western Sydney University, Australia. The successful candidate will obtain a PhD degree from both institutions. We offer an exciting 3-year project in Neuromorphic computing under joint supervision of Dr Michael Schmuker (UHERTS), and Dr André van Schaik (WSU). The first and third year of the programme will be spent in the Biocomputation research group at UH, with the second year spent at the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, led by André van Schaik (WSU). The successful candidate has the unique opportunity to join two vibrant and research-driven teams at opposite ends of the world and carry home two PhD awards. The position comes with a bursary of £15,009 per year. Airfare to and from WSU in Australia is covered, too. The PhD is due to start in October 2019. EU/UK candidates with an exceptional interest in at least one of Neuromorphic computing, Event-based data processing, and chemical sensing should get in touch informally with Dr. Michael Schmuker <mailto:m.schmuker@biomachinelearning.net> by email as soon as possible. Shortlisting will begin on 21st July 2019. How to apply Download the application form <https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/31105/uh-application-fo…>, fill it out, save it to your disk, and return it to: Lynette Spelman and Emma Thorogood <mailto:doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk> Research Student Administrators University of Hertfordshire College Lane Hatfield, Herts AL10 9AB tel: +44 (0)1707 286083 — Dr Michael Schmuker AFHEA Reader in Data Science Biocomputation Group University of Hertfordshire https://biomachinelearning.net

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The Journal of Mathematical Neuroscience - recent articles
by Stephen Coombes 11 Jul '19

11 Jul '19

The Journal of Mathematical Neuroscience publishes research articles on the mathematical modelling and analysis of all areas of neuroscience. The Impact Factor of the journal is 2.091 The current list of journal articles is available at http://www.mathematical-neuroscience.com/ : Drift–diffusion models for multiple-alternative forced-choice decision making Alex Roxin https://mathematical-neuroscience.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13408-… A modified Hodgkin–Huxley model to show the effect of motor cortex stimulation on the trigeminal neuralgia network Mohammadreza Khodashenas, Golnaz Baghdadi and Farzad Towhidkhah https://mathematical-neuroscience.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13408-… Linking demyelination to compound action potential dispersion with a spike-diffuse-spike approach Richard Naud and André Longtin https://mathematical-neuroscience.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13408-… Efficient calculation of heterogeneous non-equilibrium statistics in coupled firing-rate models Cheng Ly, Woodrow L. Shew and Andrea K. Barreiro https://mathematical-neuroscience.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13408-… Special Issue from the 2017 International Conference on Mathematical Neuroscience Zachary P. Kilpatrick, Julijana Gjorgjieva and Robert Rosenbaum https://mathematical-neuroscience.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13408-… All articles are Open Access. ------------------------------------------------------- Stephen Coombes Professor of Applied Mathematics School of Mathematical Sciences Nottingham, UK Tel: 0115 846 7836 http://www.maths.nott.ac.uk/~sc/ ------------------------------------------------------- This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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3-year Research Associate in ActiveAI - University of Sheffield, UK
by Michael Mangan 11 Jul '19

11 Jul '19

Are you a talented and ambitious computer scientist, computational neuroscientist or machine learner? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop the next generation AI algorithms that are required to realise the third wave of AI? We have a rare opportunity for a Research Associate to work on this problem within the Dept of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield (a world top 100 university) and in collaboration with world-leading neuroscientists in Australia through the prestigious £1.2m EPSRC Centre to Centre project (ActiveAI: active learning and selective attention for rapid, robust and efficient AI). Your primary role will be to develop a new class of ActiveAI controllers for problems in which insects excel but deep learning methods struggle. These problems have one or more of the following characteristics: (i) learning must occur rapidly, (ii) learning samples are few or costly, (iii) computational resources are limited, and (iv) the learning problem changes over time. Insects deal with such complex tasks robustly despite limited computational power because learning is an active process emerging from the interaction of evolved brains, bodies and behaviours. Through a virtuous cycle of modelling and experiments, you will develop insect-inspired models, in which behavioural strategies and specialised sensors actively structure sensory input while selective attention drives learning to the most salient information, massively reducing the search space. In this way, we will both advance neuroscience and enable ActiveAI solutions which are efficient in learning and final network configuration, robust to real-world conditions and learn rapidly. You will work under the supervision of Dr Mike Mangan, and Professors Eleni Vasilaki and James Marshall, within the Department of Computer Science (top five in the UK in the most recent REF) in partnership with UK-based research collaborators in the £4.8m EPSRC Brains on Board Programme Grant. You will also lead a new collaboration with world-leading research partners in Australia (led by Prof Andrew Barron, Macquarie University) through extended secondments. You should be educated to PhD level (or be close to completion) in a related computational field (or equivalent industrial experience), with excellent skills in computational modelling, ideally the use of neural networks to either model biological systems or to solve complex tasks. Previous experience of GPU computing, embedding models onto robots, verification of models through neuroscientific or behavioural assays, are desirable although not essential, but candidates must have an aptitude for learning or improving these skills. The formal advert with application guidelines can be found here -> http://tiny.cc/gq268y -- Dr. Mike Mangan *Lecturer in Machine Learning & RoboticsSheffield Robotics & Dept of Computer ScienceUniversity of Sheffield* https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/dcs/people/academic/mmangan

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Bristol workshop 9-13 September 2019 - The Neuroscience Data Challenge
by Conor Houghton 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

The Neuroscience Data Challenge is a collaborative workshop which will bring people together to apply modelling and data approaches to neuroscience. It will be a workshop and hackathon designed to give us the opportunity to work as colleagues to solve problems. The Neuroscience Data Challenge will be held in Bristol from 9-13 September 2019. All are welcome, there is no fee and there are some bursaries for students and postdocs. The format is based on the "study week" that is successful and popular in applied mathematics - there will be four neuroscience problems presented at the start of the week and we will self-organize around working on them together in groups. We are hoping for an informal, fun and productive week of collaborative research! For more information go to http://www.bristol.ac.uk/neural-dynamics/information/neuroscience-data-chal… All Welcome Conor on behalf of the organizing committee: Conor Houghton, Cian O'Donnell, Rui Ponte Costa, Amelia Burroughs. ________________________________________________________________________________ The Neuroscience Data Challenge is being supported by Reimagining Recruitment, a study funded by the EPSRC and hosted by Bath University, it aims to examine the success of collaborative workshops like this.

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Postdoc position in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience - TU Dresden
by Dimitrije Markovic 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Dear colleagues, We are looking for candidates for a four-year post-doctoral position in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience. The position is part of the newly established Transregio (TRR) 265 Funding Programme: "Losing and Regaining Control over Drug Intake: From Trajectories to Mechanisms to Interventions". The candidates should show strong interest in combining research in cognitive and computational neuroscience with research in clinical psychology and psychiatry. The position is an ideal opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary group of researchers, and contribute to projects investigating computational and neuronal underpinning of human behaviour. For further details and application instructions, please see https://www.uniklinikum-dresden.de/de/jobs-und-karriere/stellenangebote/wis… Note : the application deadline has been extended to 31 July 2019. Best wishes, Dimitrije Markovic ============================= Dr. Dimitrije Markovic Post-Doc at Technische Universität Dresden, Department of Psychology, Dresden, Germany Lab website: https://tu-dresden.de/mn/psychologie/ifap/ni Phone: +49-351-463-43146 Personal website: http://dimarkov.github.io/ =============================

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Post doc at the NYU ECoG Lab
by Lucia Melloni 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Are you looking for an ambiguous postdoc opportunitu? keep reading ... The NYU ECoG group has an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to a project aimed at unravelling laminar cortical computations and validating laminar resolution functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in humans. Laminar fMRI is becoming increasingly popular as it enables the study of feedback and feedforward flow of information in the living human brain (e.g., Muckli, Current Biology 2015). Yet, the neurovascular and physiological computations underlying laminar signals are not well understood. Our group is part of an exciting international collaboration that aims to rigorously validate laminar fMRI against laminar electrophysiology and develop a proper neurovascular coupling model. The postdoctoral fellow would contribute to this team effort involving researchers at NYU Langone Health, the Center for Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Minessotta (Essa Yacoub), and Maastrich University (Elia Formisano, Federico de Martino, Kamil Uludag). The project is funded by a BRAIN initiative RO1 grant. The role of the postdoc is to perform laminar electrophysiology in human subjects with epilepsy and as well as to conduct laminar fMRI in the same patients. We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious postdoc, with a strong background in human and/or animal electrophysiology and a desire to learn high-field MRI. No previous experience with MRI is required. A strong background in signal processing, and strong quantitative skills (e.g., Matlab, C++, Python) are required. The initial post is for 1 year with the opportunity to renew for up to 4 years. Postdoctoral researchers will be given the opportunity to participate in other lab research endeavors, and they are expected to make a strong contribution to the lab's overall research efforts. The research facilities at NYU are exceptional and include laminar electrophysiology setups as well as 7T MRI. The postdoc will join a vibrant community of researchers within NYU (NYU ECog, NYU Neuroscience Institute, and the NYU Center for Neural Science) and across the consortium of investigators at University of Minnesota and University of Maastricht. This is an excellent post for candidates who want to expand their research repertoire and learn new techniques, and to position themselves uniquely in the scientific landscape, leveraging laminar fMRI in humans to understand cortical computations. The possibility of dual training in electrophysiology and fMRI is unique. Interested individuals should apply by sending a cover letter, a CV and names of 2 referees who have agreed to provide recommendation letters to Lucia Melloni (lucia.melloni(a)nyulangone.org <mailto:lucia.melloni@nyulangone.org>) and Sasha Devore (sasha.devore(a)nyulangone.edu <mailto:sasha.devore@nyulangone.edu>). The post will be open until August 15, 2019. For any inquires please contact Lucia Melloni at lucia.melloni(a)nyulangone.org <mailto:lucia.melloni@nyulangone.org>

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PhD Position / Computational Neuroscience / Bordeaux, France
by Nicolas Rougier 05 Jul '19

05 Jul '19

---------------------------------------------------------------------- Position: Phd in Computational Neuroscience Keywords: Basal Ganglia, Frontal Cortex, Decision Making, Planning Duration: 3 years, starting 01/09/2019 Location: Bordeaux, France Net salary: 1680 euros / month Contact: Fréderic Alexandre & Nicolas Rougier ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mnemosyne (https://team.inria.fr/mnemosyne/) is an Inria research team associated with Labri, Bordeaux's computer research laboratory, hosted at the Neurocampus in Bordeaux (https://www.bordeaux-neurocampus.fr/) We work closely with labs in Neurosciences and Medicine in order to understand executive functions such as decision, reasoning and planning, using computational models of the main structure involved (frontal cortex, basal ganglia and hippocampus). We are currently looking for a motivated doctoral student to join us on the theme of decision making modeling, considering in particular the integration of indices of a different nature. This work is part of a collaborative project with the city and the university of La Rochelle and the funding for the thesis is secured (salary of 1680 euros net per month). The candidate may come from different Masters (computer science, cognitive science, neuroscience) and must have experience in computational neuroscience and machine learning with an interest in a bio-inspired approach. In addition to the CV, a letter of motivation will be proposed before an interview. Application to be sent to Frederic.Alexandre(a)inria.fr and Nicolas.Rougier(a)inria.fr

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15th Granada Seminar on Stochastic and Collective Effects in Neural Systems
by Prof. Dr. Joaquín J. Torres 04 Jul '19

04 Jul '19

Dear Computational Neuroscience community This is an official announcement of the next "15th Granada Seminar on Computational and Statistical Physics" that will be held in Granada Spain, next September 17-20, 2019 in the Science Faculty of the University of Granada, Spain. The Granada Seminar is a topical conference whose pedagogical power is especially channelled towards young researchers. In fact, one interesting aspect of this meeting is the opportunity given to young researchers to present their results and to discuss their problems with leading specialists. The Granada Seminar is Organized by the "Institute Carlos I for Theoretical and Computational Physics, University of Granada, and it is Sponsored by: - Institute Carlos I, for theoretical and computational physics, University of Granada: http://ic1.ugr.es/home/ - European Physical Society This year edition the main topic of the conference is "Stochastic and Collective Effects in Neural Systems" including Biological aspects, Modeling, Dynamics, Networks, Function and Applications. The aim of this meeting is to bring together scientists interested in Neural Systems and their statistical and collective effects from real experiments, theoretical and computational models to applications. Confirmed Main Speakers: Roberto Barrio, Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain): Insect movement gaits: neuron model, CPG and patterns Ginestra Bianconi, Queen Mary University of London (UK) Jesús Cortés, Ikerbasque (Spain) Lucilla de Arcangelis, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" (Italy) Jose Maria Delgado, Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Spain): Learning as a functional state of the brain Andrea Gabrielli, Istituto dei Sistemi Complessi (Italy): Brain Network Topology Maps Schizophrenia Dysfunctional Substrates Andre Longtin, University of Ottawa (Canada): Detecting and Learning in Noisy Neurons: From Dendrites to Spontaneous Movements Joaquin Marro, Universidad de Granada (Spain):Is the Mind just an assembly of Phase Transitions? Jorge F. Mejías, University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands) Cyriel Pennartz, University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands): Predictive representations and population coding in visual and multisensory systems Dietmar Plenz, NIH National Institute of Mental Health (USA) Ander Ramos, Tecnalia (Spain) Alex Roxin, CRM Barcelona (Spain):A network model of place-cell turnover in CA1 Mavi Sánchez-Vives, Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques (Spain) Samir Suweis, Universita di Padova (Italy): Simple (but not too simple) models to investigate complex brain dynamics Yuhai Tu, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center (USA): Optimal coding strategies in the periferal olfactory systems: Compressed sensing for an array of nonlinear olfactory receptor neurons with and without spontaneous activity Pablo Varona, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (Spain) People interested to attend the conference and present their contributions please follow the link below for further information: http://ergodic.ugr.es/cp/index.php Contributions to the conference will be invited to submit an original manuscript for a forthcomming "Special Issue on Emergent Effects in Stochastic Neural Networks with Application to Learning and Information Processing", in the Elsevier Journal Neurocomputing (Impact Factor: 4.072, Q1) -- Prof. Dr. Joaquín J. Torres Department of Electromagnetism and Physics of the Matter. Institute "Carlos I" for Theoretical and Computational Physics. University of Granada.

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DEADLINE NEAR: IBRO-SIMONS COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE IMBIZO in CAPE TOWN
by Tim Vogels 04 Jul '19

04 Jul '19

Dear all, The DEADLINE for next year’s IMBIZO is approaching very quickly, with only 4 days left. Don’t let this opportunity slip by, if you are hoping to join the most diverse neuroscience summer school at the most beautiful beach in the world! We are very excited to announce that we have three new faculty this year, adding Prof. Eve Marder, of Brandeis University, Gruber and Kavli Prize winner, past president of SfN and generally awesome person in Neuroscience, coming with Prof Arthur Wingfield, also of Brandeis and also awesome person in neuroscience. And Prof. Henning Sprekeler, Technical University Berlin, Bernstein Award winner, and ALSO generally awesome person in neuroscience to our already great roster of lecturers. If you know anyone who would benefit from a diverse and extraordinary computational neuroscience summer school, please forward this information: IBRO-SIMONS COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE IMBIZO #isiCNI2020 5 - 26 January 2020, Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town, South Africa http://imbizo.africa/ <http://imbizo.africa/> Application deadline: 8th July 2019 The #isiCNI2020 is a southern hemisphere summer school aiming to promote computational neuroscience in Africa. It will bring together international and local students under the tutelage of the world's leading experts in the field. Like its international sister courses, this three-week summer school aims to teach central ideas, methods, and practices of modern computational neuroscience through a combination of lectures and hands-on project work. Mornings will be devoted to lectures on topics across the breadth of experimental and computational neuroscience. The rest of the day will be spent working on research projects under the close supervision of expert tutors and faculty. Individual research projects will focus on the modelling of neurons, neural systems, behaviour, the analysis of state-of-the-art neural data, and the development of theories to explain experimental observations. Who should apply? This course is aimed at Masters and early-PhD level students though Honours or advanced undergraduates may also apply. Postdoctoral students who can motivate why the course would benefit them are also encouraged to apply, Students should have sufficient quantitative skills, (e.g. a background in mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, engineering or related field). Some knowledge of neural biology will be useful but not essential. Experimental neuroscience students are encouraged to apply, but should ensure that they have a reasonable level of quantitative proficiency (i.e. at least second-year level mathematics or statistics and have done at least one course in computer programming). Please distribute this information as widely as you can. Essential details * Fee (which covers tuition, lodging, and meals): 1100 EUR Thanks to out generous sponsors, significant financial assistance is available to reduce and waiver fees for students, particlualry for African applicants. We also hope to provide some travel bursaries for interrnational students. If you are in need of financial assistance to attend the Imbizo, please state so clearly in the relevant section of your application. * Application deadline: 30th June 2019 * Notification of results: late August 2019 Information and application https://imbizo.africa/ <http://isicni.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/> Questions? isicn.imbizo(a)gmail.com <mailto:isicn.imbizo@gmail.com> What is an Imbizo? \ɪmˈbiːzɒ\ | Xhosa - Zulu A gathering of the people to share knowledge. CONFIRMED FACULTY Demba Ba - Harvard University Adrienne Fairhall - Washington University Peter Latham - University College London Timothy Lillicrap - Google DeepMind Eve Marder - Brandeis University Joseph Raimondo - University of Cape Town Srikanth Ramaswamy - EPFL Lausanne Athanassia Papoutsi - IMBB-FORTH Evan Schaffer - Columbia University Anna Schapiro - University of Pennsylvania Henning Sprekeler - Technical University of Berlin Thomas Tagoe - University of Ghana Misha Tsodyks - Weiszmann Institute of Science Tim Vogels - University of Oxford Arthur Wingfield - Brandeis University Byron Yu - Carnegie Mellon University Tutors Everton Agnes University of Oxford Annik Carson - McGill University Chris Currin - University of Cape Town Callie Federer - University of Colorado Grace Lindsay - University College London Richard Pang - University of Washington Organisers Christopher Currin (University of Cape Town, South Africa) Emma Vaughan (Conference Managemant Centre) DIRECTORS Peter Latham (Gatsby Unit for Computational Neuroscience, UCL, UK) Joseph Raimondo (University of Cape Town, South Africa) Tim Vogels (University of Oxford, UK) Sponsors The isiCNI is made possible by the generous support from the Simons Foundation (https://www.simonsfoundation.org <https://www.simonsfoundation.org/>) and the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) (http://ibro.info <http://ibro.info/>) Organizational Affiliates University of Cape Town, University College London, University of Oxford, TReND in Africa <http://trendinafrica.org/>, CNCB <http://www.cncb.ox.ac.uk/>, Gatsby Foundation <http://www.gatsby.org.uk/>, IBRO African Center for Advanced Training in Neurosciences at UCT

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Available Slot for Intensive Talks at CNS 2019 Workshop (W9) on "Neural Multiplexed Coding, Coexistence of Multimodal Coding Strategies in Neural Systems"
by Milad Lankarany 03 Jul '19

03 Jul '19

Dear CNS-2019 attendees, Our workshop (*W9*) on "*Neural Multiplexed Coding*" will be held at CNS 2019 (Barcelona), on July 17th. Our workshop hosts 6 prestigious speakers (see our website: https://sites.google.com/view/cns-workshop-on-neural-mux/home) presenting their recent researches in 30-45 minutes, as well as a few number of intensive talks, each lasting 10-15 minutes. This is a new schedule for our workshop that we want to try, i.e., a workshop comprising larger talks (30-45 mins) + short intensive talks (10-15 mins). As the intensive talks are short, we would like to invite more speakers. So, any scientist (preference is given to Postdoc) that participates in CNS 2019 and is interested in our workshop can send me his/her request and the title of the presentation. Email: milad.lankarany(a)uhnresearch.ca or milad.lankarany(a)gmail.com Best Regards, Milad Lankarany, Ph.D. <https://sites.google.com/view/lnsbsp/home?authuser=0>

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Two Postdoctoral Positions in Auditory Biophysics: Optics & Theory
by Kozlov, Andriy 03 Jul '19

03 Jul '19

We welcome applications for postdoctoral candidates with expertise in optics, instrument development, or theoretical modelling who want to apply their skills in the field of the biophysics of hearing. Two positions in Dr. Andrei Kozlov’s lab (www.kozlovlab.com<http://www.kozlovlab.com/>) in the Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London are supported by a five-year Wellcome Trust Investigator Award: one experimental and one theoretical. We investigate mechano-electrical transduction by hair cells, the receptor cells of the inner ear. These cells can detect and amplify atomic-scale vibrations at thousands of cycles per second. We are interested in understanding the mechanisms underlying this extreme sensitivity. To achieve our goal, we combine novel experimental and theoretical approaches. The experimental position will focus on developing new optical methods, including laser interferometry, and combining them with electrophysiology. Practical knowledge of optics or optomechanics is essential for this work. For more information about this kind of research, see Kozlov et al., Nature, 2011. The theoretical position focuses on modelling mechano-electrical transduction, combining analytical and numerical techniques, and is in collaboration with Dr. Thomas Risler at Institut Curie in Paris. The successful candidate for this role will have a strong background and track record in Theoretical Soft Matter, Statistical Physics or a related discipline. For more information about this kind of research, see Gianoli, Risler and Kozlov, PNAS, 2017. The positions will start between September 2019 and January 2020. Please send the names of three references, a CV with a list of publications and preprints, and an application letter describing your interests and skills. Informal inquiries are welcome. Contact: Andrei Kozlov a.kozlov(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:a.kozlov@imperial.ac.uk>

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PhD Position in Data Science and Modeling in Neuroimaging at Jülich Research Centre (Germany)
by Oleksandr Popovych 03 Jul '19

03 Jul '19

PhD Position in Data Science and Modeling in Neuroimaging at Jülich Research Centre and University of Düsseldorf, Germany One PhD position is available in data science and computational modeling with a focus on the data-driven analysis of neuroimaging data in the lab of Prof. Dr. Simon Eickhoff at Jülich Research Centre and University of Düsseldorf in Germany. The PhD candidate will work on projects aiming to study the effective connectivity of functional brain networks derived from task-based and resting-state fMRI data. In particular, applicability, reliability and limitations of the Dynamical Causal Modeling (DCM) approach will be investigated in various large samples of healthy subjects and patients and compared to other approaches. We are specifically looking for candidates with training in data science/computational neuroscience/applied mathematics/physics or related fields and skills in programming and big data analysis. The candidate will be responsible for the preparation and preprocessing of the necessary fMRI data, development and implementation of data analysis pipelines, as well as writing manuscripts for publication. The position provides a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment and training in processing, analysis and modeling of neuroimaging data. More details on the lab: http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-7/EN/ Requirements: Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields. Experience with neuroimaging data processing and analysis and related software packages (FSL, SPM, MRtrix, etc.). Experience with programming languages such as Matlab/Python/Shell scripts/C/C++. Familiarity with mathematical data modeling, parallel programming and simulations on high-performance computational clusters will be a plus. Strong English-language writing & communication skills. To apply: Please send your CV, MA certificate, names of two referees, a one-page letter of motivation (emphasizing any related work/projects), up to 3 representative publications and/or examples of program code, if available, to Dr. Oleksandr Popovych via email (o.popovych(a)fz-juelich.de) Please mention “PhD application DCM” in the subject. -- --------------------------------------- PD Dr. Oleksandr Popovych Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-7: Brain and Behaviour) Research Centre Jülich 52425 Jülich, Germany Tel: +49 2461 61 3332 eMail: o.popovych(a)fz-juelich.de http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-7/EN/Home/home_node.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Volker Rieke Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience and Neuroimaging at Jülich Research Centre (Germany)
by Oleksandr Popovych 03 Jul '19

03 Jul '19

PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience and Neuroimaging at Jülich Research Centre and University of Düsseldorf, Germany One PhD position is available in computational neuroscience with a focus on mathematical modeling of brain dynamics based on neuroimaging data in the lab of Prof. Dr. Simon Eickhoff at Jülich Research Centre and University of Düsseldorf in Germany. The PhD candidate will work on projects involving large-scale dynamical brain models derived from multimodal neuroimaging data (structural, functional & diffusion magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) combined with numerical simulations and analysis of model dynamics and parameter space. We are specifically looking for candidates with training in applied mathematics/computational neuroscience or related fields and experience in programming and numerical simulation of neuronal models/nonlinear dynamical systems. The candidate will be responsible for preparation of necessary neuroimaging data, derivation, validation and analytical and numerical investigation of the whole-brain dynamical models, and writing manuscripts for publication. The position provides an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment and training in mathematical modeling of neuroimaging data and methods for data analysis. More details on the lab: http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-7/EN/ Requirements: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Experience with programming languages such as C/C++/CUDA/Python/Matlab/R. Familiarity with numerical simulations of nonlinear dynamical systems/differential equations/neuronal models. Experience with parallel programming and simulations on high-performance computational clusters will be a plus. Experience with neuroimaging data processing and analysis and related software packages (FSL, SPM, MRtrix, etc.) will be of advantage. Strong English-language writing & communication skills. To apply: Please send your CV, names of two referees, one-page letter of motivation (emphasizing any related work/projects), up to 3 representative publications and/or examples of program code, if available, to Dr. Oleksandr Popovych via email (o.popovych(a)fz-juelich.de) Please mention “PhD application CNS” in the subject. -- --------------------------------------- PD Dr. Oleksandr Popovych Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-7: Brain and Behaviour) Research Centre Jülich 52425 Jülich, Germany Tel: +49 2461 61 3332 eMail: o.popovych(a)fz-juelich.de http://www.fz-juelich.de/inm/inm-7/EN/Home/home_node.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Volker Rieke Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Open Source Brain workshop 9-11 Sept 2019 & new publication
by Gleeson, Padraig 02 Jul '19

02 Jul '19

[Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this due to cross-posting] The 2019 Open Source Brain workshop will be held in Alghero, Sardinia on 9-11th September 2019. Full details: http://www.opensourcebrain.org/docs/Help/Meetings#OSB_2019 Open Source Brain (http://www.opensourcebrain.org) is a platform for sharing and collaboratively developing models in computational neuroscience. Models of cells and circuits in standardised formats can be visualised, analysed and simulated through a standard web browser. A key driver for the development of this technology is to improve accessibility, scientific scrutiny, reproducibility and reuse of models of brain function. The platform is described in a recent paper in Neuron: https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(19)30444-1 The 2019 OSB Workshop will highlight the latest features of OSB and engage current and future users of the platform through invited talks, posters, hands on demonstrations, and user presentations. Since we are substantially expanding the functionality of Open Source Brain to enable sharing of standardized experimental data used to build and test the models of neurons and circuits, this year’s meeting will have two key themes: 1) Accessible sharing of cellular neuroscience data Through support for the Neurodata Without Borders (NWB) format, OSB will facilitate sharing of multiple types of experimental data used to constrain computational models, including electrophysiological recordings, Ca2+ fluorescence imaging, 2D, 3D and 4D imaging and behavioural data. Challenges, requirements and solutions to data standardization will be discussed. 2) Modelling cortical structures across scales Cortical networks are modelled at many scales from abstract representations of interacting populations (neural masses) to networks of biophysically and morphologically detailed cell models. NeuroML is being expanded to cover a greater range of these models, which will allow them to be shared and simulated on OSB, facilitating comparison of models and ideas between researchers. This ongoing work is taking place as part of the SIG on Standardised Representations of Network Structures<https://www.incf.org/activities/standards-and-best-practices/incf-special-i…>. Registration The registration fee for the meeting for 3 days will be £130. This will help cover organisation and speaker costs, meeting room hire, lunch, tea and coffee for 3 days and one workshop dinner. Please register here<https://onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/faculty-of-life-scienc…>. Registration closes on 1st September 2019. Confirmed speakers Yazan Billeh (Allen Institute, USA) Matteo Cantarelli (MetaCell Ltd) Alex Cayco Gajic (UCL, UK & École Normale Supérieure, France) Sharon Crook (Arizona State University, USA) Jeffrey S. Diamond (NINDS, USA) Matt Earnshaw (University College London, UK) Jan Fousek (Aix Marseille Université, France) Padraig Gleeson (University College London, UK) Boris Marin (Universidade Federal do ABC, Brazil) Diego Restrepo (University of Colorado, USA) Simon Schultz (Imperial College, UK) Angus Silver (University College London, UK) Sacha van Albada (Jülich Research Centre, Germany) For more details please see: http://www.opensourcebrain.org/docs/Help/Meetings#OSB_2019 The OSB 2019 organising committee Padraig Gleeson Matt Earnshaw Angus Silver

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Academic Fellowship positions Computational Neuroscience, Nottingham
by Mark van Rossum 30 Jun '19

30 Jun '19

The University of Nottingham is a research intensive university ranked in the top 10 in the UK and in the top 30 of Europe. It has a strong tradition in Cognition, Perception, Mathematical Biology, and structural and functional Imaging research. To support further development across these areas, and stimulate new research opportunities, the University has recently made a major investment in Computational Neuroscience. As part of this investment we are inviting applications for two independent fellowships. The positions are for 3 years, after which the fellows are expected to be competitive candidates for permanent positions at the University. The positions are ideal for researchers with a strong vision that are planning to develop their own research group in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment with outstanding research facilities. We are interested in candidates working across a broad spectrum of research topics areas in Computational Neuroscience, including functional neuroimaging, neural networks, and models of cognition. Research methodologies could include numerical simulation, machine learning, theoretical neuroscience, and innovative data analysis. The Fellows will be based in the School of Psychology and/or Mathematical Sciences. For more info and the online application form see http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/SCI215819 For informal inquiries contact Mark van Rossum, mark.vanrossum(a)nottingham.ac.uk, +44-115-7486851 This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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【2019ICCBC】International Collegiate Competition for Brain-inspired Computing
by 郑浩 30 Jun '19

30 Jun '19

Dear Collegiates, International Collegiate Competition for Brain-inspired Computing [2019 ICCBC] is an annual academic activity hosted by Tsinghua University to provide a platform for international communication and collaboration on issues of integrating neuroscience and computer science to build intelligent machines and solve real-world issues. This contest is organized by the center for brain-inspired computing research [CBICR] at Tsinghua University. We look forward to talents who have insights into these issues. Final will be held in Oct in Tsinghua University. Prize is BIG! Airfare can be partly covered for finalists! More information can be found bellow and on official website: https://contest.cbicr.org/en/ ICCBC 2019 International Collegiate Competition for Brain-inspired Computing What is contest about？ How computation emerges from the human brain is a fundamental and unsolved mystery for general intelligence and behavior. The combination of neuroscience and computer science is considered as the most promising approach to the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) - one of the most exciting blueprints of this century. How the computational principles in the brain promote artificial intelligence strategies and how to implement silicon-based brain-inspired systems are the key research topics in brain-inspired computing. In this annual contest, we gather global talents who have unique insights into these issues, or who have creative ideas on applications to solve real-world problems. This contest provides a unique platform for the participants to share their knowledge, discuss the state-of-the-art and examine the future challenges of brain-inspired computing. In addition, participants have the opportunity to win decent prizes. What is the expectation? In this year’s contest, we generalize brain-inspired computing to a broader extent, reflecting the integration of neuroscience and computer science on issues related to general intelligence. Themes include Perception, Cognition, Computation and Decision making. Embodiment can be theories, algorithms, hardware, software, application, etc. Two special topics are setup this year. The Education topic aims to promote a better education system based on our knowledge of brain development and AI strategies. The “Hybrid topic” aims to inspire ideas on hybrid computing models. Since heterogeneity is a common feature of neural system, it is of great importance to intelligent behavior but its implementation is not trivial. Hybrid models that integrate AI and spiking neurons are possible approaches. For more details, please go to https://contest.cbicr.org/en/ Organization and partner Host: Tsinghua University Organizer: Office of Scientific R&D, Tsinghua University Center for Brain-Inspired Computing Research Co-organizers: Tsinghua Holdings, Co., Ltd CETHIK Group Corporation Lynxi Technologies Co., Ltd. Awards | Total award amount | RMB 1,000,000 | | Grand prize | RMB 300,000 for one team | | First prize | RMB 100,000 for two teams | | Second prize | RMB 60,000 for three teams | | Third prize | RMB 30,000 for four teams | | Excellence prize | RMB 20,000 for six teams | | Second prize for the preliminary round | RMB 5,000 for 16 teams | Evaluation In accordance with the principles of fairness, impartiality, and openness, all entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria and weightings: Novelty (25%) Technical advancement and difficulty (20%) Completeness and reproducibility (20%) Live presentation and demonstration (15%) Application value and significance (10%) Formality of document reporting (10%) Time Table | Events | Deadline | Comments | | Online application | 28 July 2019 | Login to the official website https://contest.cbicr.org/ and fill in the registration information. | | Entry submission | 15 Sept. 2019 | Document requirements: slide presentation, technical documentation, source code, videos, application executables, etc. | | Finals | 19-20 October 2019 | 16 teams will advance to the finals. Invited Talks and Poster Session on first day Slide Presentation and Awarding on second day | Past review The contest has cumulatively received applications of 444 teams from 131 different universities. The entries covered a large range of aspects including algorithm, software and hardware. In 2018, the team from the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences won the special award and was awarded 300 thousand RMB in cash. For more details, please refer to the official web “Past review”: https://contest.cbicr.org/en/index.php?id=27 Contact Official website: https://contest.cbicr.org/en/ for more details Tel: (+86) 010-62787245 Email: contest(a)cbicr.org Info about Organizer The Center for Brain Inspired Computing Research (CBICR) was established in September 2014 at Tsinghua University. It is the first research center in China to advance brain-inspired intelligence, covering neural functional, computing theory, neural coding, machine learning algorithms, operational systems, programming software, system integration, architecture design, chip processing, material science and nanotechnology. The center consists of 35 affiliated faculties from seven departments at Tsinghua University, including neuroscience science, electronic engineering, microelectronics, computer science, automation, material science and precision instrument, with the goal of innovations on interdisciplinary research. The center focuses on the development of brain-inspired computing by integrating neuroscience and computer science. -- ICCBC Team

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[DEADLINE EXTENSION]: The 2nd International Workshop on Machine Learning in Clinical Neuroimaging (MLCN 2019): ENTERING THE ERA OF BIG DATA VIA TRANSFER LEARNING AND DATA HARMONIZATION
by MLCN Workshop 30 Jun '19

30 Jun '19

Dear Colleagues,The submission deadline for MLCN 2019 workshop as a satellite event of the MICCAI 2019 conference has been extended to 14/07/2019. For more information, please visit https://mlcnws.com/call-for-papers/ . Call for Papers Recent advances in neuroimaging and machine learning provide an exceptional opportunity for investigators and physicians to discover complex relationships between brain, behaviors, and mental and neurological disorders. The MLCN 2019 workshop (https://mlcnws.com) as a satellite event of MICCAI 2019 (https://www.miccai2019.org) aims to bring together researchers in both theory and application from various fields in domains such as *e.g.* machine learning, neuroimaging, predictive clinical neuroscience, *etc.* Topics of interests include, but are not limited to: - Transfer learning in clinical neuroimaging - Model stability in transfer learning - Data prerequisites for successful transfer learning - Domain adaptation in neuroimaging - Data harmonization across sites - Data pooling – practical issues - Cross-domain learning in neuroimaging - Interpretability for transfer learning - Unsupervised methods for domain adaptation - Multi-site data analysis, from preprocessing to modeling - Big data in clinical neuroimaging - Scalable machine learning methods - Benefits, problems, and solutions of working with very large datasets SUBMISSION PROCESS: The workshop seeks high quality, original, and unpublished work on algorithms, theory, and applications of machine learning in clinical neuroimaging related to big data, transfer learning, and data harmonization. Papers should be submitted electronically in Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LCNS) style ( https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…) with up to 8-pages and using the CMT system at https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/MLCN2019. The MLCN workshop uses a double-blind review process in the evaluation phase, thus authors must ensure anonymous submissions. Accepted papers will be published in a joint proceeding with the MICCAI 2019 conference. IMPORTANT DATES: - Paper submission deadline: July 14, 2019 (23:59 PST) - Notification of Acceptance: August 5, 2019 - Camera-ready Submission: August 12, 2019 - Workshop Date: October 13, 2019 Best regards, MLCN 2019 Organizing Committee <https://mlcnws.com/organization/>, Email: mlcnworkshop(a)gmail.com Website: https://mlcnws.com/ twitter: @MLCNworkshop <https://twitter.com/MLCNworkshop>

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Neuronal Oscillations Workshop at CNS-2019 - July 17, 2019 - Barcelona + Data Blitz
by Horacio G. Rotstein 29 Jun '19

29 Jun '19

Dear All, We would like to call your attention to the CNS-2019 ( https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2019) workshop on "Neuronal Oscillations: mechanisms, computational properties, and functionality" on July 17, 2019. Please check the information here <http://www.vassiliscutsuridis.org/workshops/CNS2019/CNS2019web.htm> http://www.vassiliscutsuridis.org/workshops/CNS2019/CNS2019web.htm The CNS workshops originated as a spontaneous gathering of CNS participants interested in discussing a specific topic. In order to revive this tradition and give the opportunity to the community to interact, this year we are including a *data blitz* session. CNS participants interested in briefly presenting their work are encouraged to do so. It will be helpful if you contact us in advance to be able to plan. Looking forward to seeing you in Barcelona Horacio -- Horacio, NY/NJ area. Horacio G. Rotstein, PhD (he/him/his) Professor Mathematical Biology & Computational Neuroscience BioDatanamics Lab Federated Department of Biological Sciences Rutgers University / New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ, 07102, USA. Graduate Faculty Behavioral Neurosciences Program Rutgers University (NWK) tel: (1-973) 596-8460 e-mail: horacio(a)njit.edu horacior(a)andromeda.rutgers.edu <horacio(a)njit.edu> http://web.njit.edu/~horacio

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Fw: Research Associate Position in Early detection of Alzheimer's
by Dr. Krishna Miyapuram 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Research Associate in a time-bound research project funded by India-Trento Programme for Advanced Research for a temporary period purely on contractual basis. Principal Investigator Dr. Krishna Prasad Miyapuram. Project Title Early detection of Alzheimer’s using Individualized Brain Atlases and Machine Learning. Name of the Post Research Associate. Salary Rs. 36000/- + HRA (subject to revision as per DST norms). Essential Qualification PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or any other related field. Desirable Qualification Previous knowledge of structural and functional MRI, Brain Imaging Techniques, Programming experience in Matlab, Brain connectivity Analysis, Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques. Tenure The appointment will be for One Year duration. How to Apply Interested candidates should apply by sending a CV by e-mail to the PI Dr Krishna Prasad Miyapuram Assistant Professor (HSS & CSE) Indian Institute of Technology – Gandhinagar (email: kprasad(a)iitgn.ac.in) preferably before July 5th, 2019. The applications will remain open until the Position is filled. Selection will be based on the interview (by telephone for outstation candidates). Shortlisted candidates will be intimated well in advance the date and time of the interview. Contact E-mail: kprasad(a)iitgn.ac.in.

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Two related articles on Efficient Coding in the Brain
by Jeff Krichmar 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Dear Colleagues, I don’t usually like to post papers to these lists. But, I thought it was more than just a coincidence that two papers from our group on how the brain efficiently represents information came out today. Hope you enjoy. Feedback is most welcome. "Neural correlates of sparse coding and dimensionality reduction” M Beyeler, EL Rounds, KD Carlson, N Dutt, and JL Krichmar PLoS Computational Biology https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1006… "Making BREAD: Biomimetic Strategies for Artificial Intelligence Now and in the Future” JL Krichmar, W Severa, MS Khan, JL Olds Frontiers in Neuroscience - Neuromorphic Engineering Section https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2019.00666/full Best regards, Jeff Krichmar Department of Cognitive Sciences 2328 Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-5100 jkrichma(a)uci.edu http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~jkrichma

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Modeller's Workshop for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox, 1-19 July 2019.
by Stewart Heitmann 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Modeller’s Workshop for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox Online Course July 1-19, 2019 The Brain Dynamics Toolbox is an open toolbox for simulating dynamical systems in neuroscience. This on-line course is for researchers, students and instructors who wish to use the toolbox to build their own dynamical models. Participants learn the art of programming differential equations in Matlab and how to use the toolbox to solve those equations interactively. Topics include programming Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Delay Differential Equations, Stochastic Differential Equations, Auxiliary Plot Functions and command-line tools. Example code is provided in all cases. https://bdtoolbox.org/p/modellers-workshop/ Important Dates Early-bird enrolments ($100) close Friday 7th July, 2019. Late enrolments ($150) close Friday 19th July, 2019. Lifetime Access This is a self-paced on-line course. After enrolling, students have unlimited lifetime access to the course materials. Stewart Heitmann | Computational Scientist Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute | Lowy Packer Building | 405 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Australia E: s.heitmann(a)victorchang.edu.au | @VictorChangInst ______________________________________________________________________ The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute's Email is scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System.

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Postdoctoral position at the University of Pittsburgh
by Anna Manelis 27 Jun '19

27 Jun '19

*Postdoctoral Position opening at the University of Pittsburgh in neuroimaging of mood disorders* Candidates are being considered for a post-doctoral associate position in the Anticipation, Cognition and Emotion lab ( www.ace.pitt.edu ) at the University of Pittsburgh (http://www.pitt.edu) to work with Dr. Anna Manelis and her team. A successful candidate will work on the NIMH funded research project that uses multimodal neuroimaging (fMRI, MRI, DTI and fNIRS) to understand the contribution of anticipatory processing to cognitive and emotional dysfunction in individuals with mood disorders. Pittsburgh is a vibrant community which promotes diversity and collaboration within its university and medical systems. Our lab works in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to perform neuroimaging studies which will help us to better understand mood disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorders. *Required Qualification*s: we are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a PhD degree (or anticipated PhD degree) in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience or a related discipline. A strong research background in the analysis and interpretation of neuroimaging data is required. A successful candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills. Candidates with a strong computational background are encouraged to apply. Experience with FSL, Freesurfer and E-prime is preferred. The ability to program in Shell, Matlab, Python and/or R is preferred. Experience with fNIRS, graph modeling and pattern classification analyses is a plus. While prior experience with clinical populations is not necessary, we expect candidates to be interested in neuroimaging research of working and episodic memory and/or anticipatory and emotional processing in individuals with mood disorders. *Responsibilities*: · Help to run fMRI/fNIRS experiments · Analyze fMRI, MRI, DTI and fNIRS neuroimaging data · Write manuscripts · Present findings from studies at conferences This is a full-time position that can be extended to 3 years. We are looking for someone to join our lab in Fall 2019 (with some flexibility). This position is funded by the NIMH and salary will vary based on experience. If you are interested in this position, please send a CV, research statement, preprints/reprints of papers, and the names and contact information for two references to *Anna Manelis (manelisa(a)upmc.edu <manelisa(a)upmc.edu>).*

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Paper: Forward propagation closed loop learning
by Bernd Porr 27 Jun '19

27 Jun '19

Dear all, we have a new paper out where we have propagated errors forwards (and not backwards): "For an autonomous agent, the inputs are the sensory data that inform the agent of the state of the world, and the outputs are their actions, which act on the world and consequently produce new sensory inputs. The agent only knows of its own actions via their effect on future inputs; therefore desired states, and error signals, are most naturally defined in terms of the inputs. Most machine learning algorithms, however, operate in terms of desired outputs. For example, backpropagation takes target output values and propagates the corresponding error backwards through the network in order to change the weights. In closed loop settings, it is far more obvious how to define desired sensory inputs than desired actions, however. To train a deep network using errors defined in the input space would call for an algorithm that can propagate those errors forwards through the network, from input layer to output layer, in much the same way that activations are propagated. In this article, we present a novel learning algorithm which performs such ‘forward-propagation’ of errors. We demonstrate its performance, first in a simple line follower and then in a 1st person shooter game." https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1059712319851070 The PDF of the accepted submission version can be found on my personal homepage: https://www.berndporr.me.uk/Porr_Miller_FCL_2019_Adaptive_Behaviour.pdf https://www.berndporr.me.uk/publications.php The code is available here: https://github.com/glasgowneuro/feedforward_closedloop_learning A video clip of the learning behaviour of a simple FPS agent is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLVDBdlAQLY Best, /Bernd Porr & Paul Miller -- www: http://www.tinnitustailor.tech http://www.attys.tech http://www.glasgowneuro.tech http://www.berndporr.me.uk Mobile: +44 (0)7840 340069

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LAST DAYS to register to the Summer School in Computational and Theoretical Models in Neuroscience, Venice, Italy
by suweis infn 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

ConTaMiNEURO 2019 Summer school ,Venice, Italy (September 9th - September 14th, 2019) - LAST DAYS TO REGISTER I would like to bring to your attention to the Summer School in Computational and Theoretical Models in Neuroscience, ConTaMiNEURO 2019 <http://neuroschool19.liphlab.com/> Thanks to the support of our sponsor, in particular the University of Padova and the newborn Padova Neuroscience Center (PNC <http://pnc.unipd.it/>), the early bird registration fee for Ph.Ds students and Post Docs is 200 Euro, DEADLINE is 30 June 2019. FEW PLACES STILL AVAILABLE ConTaMiNEURO 2019 <http://neuroschool19.liphlab.com/> wants to convey central ideas, methods, and practices of modern computational neuroscience through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars. During the course’s mornings, distinguished international faculty deliver lectures and seminars on selected topics in computational neuroscience (see below). For the remainder of the time, students work on research projects under close supervision of tutors and faculty. Research projects will include data analyses and the development of theories to explain experimental observations. The School is will take place from 9 to 14 September at palazzo Ca Bottacin of the University Ca’Foscari, in the heart of Venice. All the details can be found at the school website: http://neuroschool19.liphlab.com/ <http://neuroschool19.liphlab.com/> ConTaMiNEURO 2019 <http://neuroschool19.liphlab.com/> is co-organized by Samir Suweis, Amos Maritan, Maurizio Corbetta, Marco Formentin, Stefano Vassanelli (University of Padova), Achille Giacometti (University of Venice) and Miguel A. Munoz (University of Granada). Invited Speakers Ken Miller, Columbia University, USA. Yiota Poirazi, IMBB-FORTH, Creta. Nicolas Brunel*, Duke University, USA. Andrea Brovelli, University of Marsille. Jordi Soriano, University of Barcellona Mazzuccato Luca, Columbia University & University of Oregon Stefano Panzeri, IIT Rovereto Jesus Cortes, IKERBASQUE: The Basque Foundation for Science Lucilla De Arcangelis, University of Naples Raffaella Burioni, University of Parma Gustavo Deco, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona Susanne Ditlevsen, University of Copenaghen Alessandro Treves, Trieste SISSA Misha Tsodyks, Weizmann Institute of Science Marco Zorzi, University of Padova Lamberto Ballan, University of Padova Eleni Vasilaki, University of Shieffield Marcello Pelillo, European Center of Living Techonology & University of Venice Tommaso Fellin, IIT Genova Maria Victoria Sánchez Vives , ICREA-IDIBAPS (Barcelona) Marco dal Maschio, University of Padova Serena del Santo, University of Granada Lorenzo Fontolan, Janelia Farm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ass. Prof. Samir Suweis Physics Dept., University of Padova www.liphlab.com @SamirSuweis Tel: +39 049 827 71 74

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The 3rd International Neural Dynamics Summer School 2019
by Conor Houghton 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

We are offering twelve fully funded positions on the Wellcome Trust sponsored summer school for training and research experience in neural dynamics (TRENDs). This is an opportunity for undergraduate and Masters students to experience experimental and computational neuroscience research. More info can be found here: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/neural-dynamics/information/trends/ 04/09/2019 – 06/09/2019 Bristol University, UK The training and research in neural dynamics summer school is an exciting Wellcome Trust funded course held at the University of Bristol. The aim is to introduce young scientists to experimental and computational techniques used in neuroscience research. The summer school will be a three-day course made up of a series of seminars and lab visits where successful candidates will get first hand experience of electrophysiological recordings (both in vitro and in vivo), EEG recordings, brain imaging, optogenetics, data analysis workshops and practical classes on learning to code in Python. No prior experience is necessary, but a keen interest is essential! We welcome applications from science undergraduates from a wide range of backgrounds (Physics, Engineering, Maths, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Psychology etc.). For successful applicants all costs to attend the course, including travel expenses within the UK, accommodation and food will be covered. Overseas travel expenses will be considered on a case by case basis. Deadline 3 July, 2019 All the best Conor

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3 year postdoc position available
by Dietmar Heinke 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

The Computational Psychology Lab (https://comp-psych.bham.ac.uk/ ) seeks to recruit a full-time postdoctoral-level Research Fellow for a research project titled "Integrating vision and action through selection history". It is funded by two bodies, UK Research and Innovation (ESRC) and US-funding agency NSF (National Science Foundation). The US collaborator is Professor Joo-Hyun Song, Brown University https://www.brown.edu/academics/cognitive-linguistic-psychological-sciences… The project aims at advancing our understanding of how humans execute visually-guided reaching in multi-object environments. It takes a highly interdisciplinary approach by combining computational modelling and empirical work. The research will be based on earlier work published here: Strauss, S., Woodgate, P.J.W., Sami, S. A., & Heinke, D. (2015) Choice reaching with a LEGO arm robot (CoRLEGO): The motor system guides visual attention to movement-relevant information. Neural Networks, 72, 3-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neunet.2015.10.005<http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neunet.2015.10.005> Informal enquiries should be directed to Dietmar Heinke at D.G.HEINKE(a)bham.ac.uk Closing date: 24 July 2019 An on-line application can be submitted at the bottom of this page: https://bham.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=19000076&tz… Main Duties/Responsibilities * Undertake work within the specified research grant (ES/T002409/1): * Extend CoRLEGO to model data collected by Professor Joo-Hyun Song * Compare models using Bayesian methods * Conduct behavioural experiments under guidance of Professor Joo-Hyun Song * Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars, etc. * Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline * Contribute to knowledge transfer in computational modelling and related areas that is of benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of the Principle investigator * Contribute to public engagement activities * Contribute to generating funding and writing bids Person Specification Skills and Knowledge: * Programming skills (preferably in MatLab), mathematical skills Experience in at least three of the following fields: * Robotics, computer vision, computational modelling, behavioural science (human vision or/and movement control), Bayesian statistics, Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods, Dynamic neural fields Generic skills: * Ability to communicate complex information clearly * Ability to work in an interdisciplinary project * Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes Qualifications * PhD preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics

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WCCI2020 Glasgow, Scotland - Call for papers
by Stefan Wermter 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

*IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence* WCCI2020 Facebook <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_wcci2…> WCCI2020 Twitter <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_wcci2020&d…> 19-24 July 2020, Scottish Event Campus <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.sec.co.uk_&d=DwMFa…>, Glasgow. wcci2020.org <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wcci2020.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> On behalf of the WCCI Organizing Committee <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wcci2020.org_-3Fpage-5…>, it is our great pleasure to invite you to the IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence. The 2020 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (IEEE WCCI 2020) is the world's largest technical event in the field of computational intelligence. IEEE WCCI 2020 will host three flagship conferences under one roof : * IJCNN - International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (cooperation between IEEE-CIS & INNS) * FUZZ-IEEE - IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems * IEEE-CEC - IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation This encourages cross-fertilisation of ideas among the three big areas and provides a forum for intellectuals from all over the world to discuss and present their research findings on computational intelligence. *Important deadlines: <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wcci2020.org_&d=DwMFaQ…>* 15Nov2019 Special Session & Workshop Proposals 15Dec2019 Competition & Tutorial Proposals 15Jan2020 Paper submission 15Mar2020 Paper Acceptance Notification 15Apr2020 Final paper submission & Early registration 19-24Jul2020 Conference Dates ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Calls: <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wcci2020.org_wp-2D…>* (click to see pdf description) *Call for Papers <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wcci2020.org_wp-2D…> : * Papers for IEEE WCCI 2020 should be submitted electronically using the Congress website www.wcci2020.org and will be refereed by experts in the fields and ranked based on the criteria of originality, significance, quality and clarity. *Call for Special Sessions: * IEEE WCCI 2020 solicits proposals for special sessions within the technical scope of the three conferences. Special sessions are to be organized by internationally recognized experts, aim to bring together researchers in special focused topics. Cross-fertilization of the three technical disciplines and newly emerging research are strongly encouraged. Inquiries regarding special sessions and proposals should be addressed to Special Sessions Chairs : Richard Duro, University of A Coruña. Spain <mailto:Richard Duro. Special Session Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Uof A Coru%C3%B1a. Spain<richard(a)udc.es>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20FUZZ%20Special%20Sessions%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> Humberto Bustince, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain <mailto:Humberto Bustince. Special Session Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Public Uof Navarra. Pamplona. Spain<bustince(a)unavarra.es>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20CEC%20Special%20Sessions%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> David Corne, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, UK <mailto:David Corne. Special Session Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Heriot-Watt U. Scotland. UK<dwcorne(a)gmail.com>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20IJCNN%20Special%20Sessions%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> Xiao-Jun Zeng, University of Manchester, UK <mailto:Xiao-Jun Zeng. Special Session Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Uof Manchester. UK<x.zeng(a)manchester.ac.uk>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Cross-disciplinary%20and%20Applications%20Special%20Sessions%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> *Call for Tutorials: * IEEE WCCI 2020 will feature pre-Congress tutorials, covering fundamental and advanced topics in computational intelligence. A tutorial proposal should include title, outline, expected enrollment, and presenter/organizer biography. Inquiries regarding tutorials should be addressed to Tutorials Chairs : Barbara Hammer, Bielefeld University, Germany <mailto:Barbara Hammer. Tutorial Session Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Bielefeld U. Germany<bhammer(a)techfak.uni-bielefeld.de>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Tutorials%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> Plamen Angelov, Lancaster University, UK <mailto:Plamen Angelov. Tutorial Session Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Lancaster U. UK<p.angelov(a)lancaster.ac.uk>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Tutorials%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> Ponnuthurai Suganthan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore <mailto:Ponnuthurai Suganthan. Tutorial Session Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Nanyang TechU. Singapore<epnsugan(a)ntu.edu.sg>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Tutorials%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> *Call for Competitions: * IEEE WCCI 2020 will host competitions to stimulate research in computational intelligence. A competition proposal should include descriptions of the problem(s) addressed, evaluation procedures, and a biography of the organizers. Inquiries regarding competitions should be addressed to the Competitions Chairs : Huanhuan Chen, University of Science and Technology of China, China <mailto:Huanhuan Chen. Competition Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Uof Science and Technology of China. China<hchen(a)ustc.edu.cn>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Competitions%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> Jialin Liu, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China <mailto:Jialin Liu. Competition Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Southern UofS&T. Shenzhen. China<liujl(a)sustc.edu.cn>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Competitions%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> Bill Buchanan, Edinburgh Napier University, UK <mailto:Bill Buchanan. Competition Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Edinburgh Napier U. UK<B.Buchanan(a)napier.ac.uk>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Competitions%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> Christos Panayiotou, University of Cyprus, Cyprus <mailto:Christos Panayiotou. Competition Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Uof Cyprus. Cyprus<christospspamucy.ac.cy>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Competitions%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> *Call for Workshops: * The 2020 IEEE WCCI invites proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with the main event. The overall purpose of a workshop is to provide participants with the opportunity to present and discuss novel research ideas on active and emerging topics of Computational Intelligence. Topics of the proposed workshops should therefore be aligned with those set forth in the call for papers for the main event. Prospective workshop organizers are invited to submit their proposals to the Workshops Chairs below: Ali Minai, University of Cincinnati, USA <mailto:Ali Minai. Workshop Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Uof Cincinnati. USA<ali.minai(a)uc.edu>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Workshops%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> Lipo Wang, National Technological University of Singapore <mailto:Lipo Wang. Workshop Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. National TechU. Singapore<elpwang(a)ntu.edu.sg>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20Workshops%20Inquiry&body=Add%20your%20[questions,%20comments],%20then%20send.> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Venue: * IEEE WCCI 2020 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, UK - one of Europe's most dynamic cultural capitals and the "World's Friendliest City" [Rough Guide 2015]. Steeped in culture, rich in history and alive with an excitement you can sense as you walk through its elegant Victorian streets, squares, parks and gardens. The Conference will be held at the prestigious Scottish Event Campus (SEC) <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.sec.co.uk_&d=DwMFa…>, which was a key venue for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * IEEE WCCI 2020 General Co-Chairs * Amir Hussain <mailto:Amir Hussain. General Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Edinburgh Napier U. Scotland. UK<hussain.doctor(a)gmail.com>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20General%20Inquiry&body=If%20your%20[questions,%20comments]%20are%20related%20to%20the%20Calls%20above,%20or%20to%20the%20responsibilities%20of%20Organizing%20Committee%20as%20listed%20at%20https://www.ijcnn.org/organizing-committee%20,%20please%20contact%20the%20appropriate%20Chair%20directly.%20%20I%20would%20be%20happy%20to%20answer%20%20your%20other%20[questions,%20comments].%20%20Please%20add%20them%20below,%20then%20send.> Founding Head of the Cognitive Big Data and Cybersecurity (CogBiD) Research Lab, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, Marios Polycarpou <mailto:Marios Polycarpou. General Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Uof Cyprus<mpolycar(a)ucy.ac.cy>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20General%20Inquiry&body=If%20your%20[questions,%20comments]%20are%20related%20to%20the%20Calls%20above,%20or%20to%20the%20responsibilities%20of%20Organizing%20Committee%20as%20listed%20at%20https://www.ijcnn.org/organizing-committee%20,%20please%20contact%20the%20appropriate%20Chair%20directly.%20%20I%20would%20be%20happy%20to%20answer%20%20your%20other%20[questions,%20comments].%20%20Please%20add%20them%20below,%20then%20send.> Director of the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus Xin Yao <mailto:Xin Yao. General Co-Chair. WCCI2020 Glasgow. Southern Uof S&T. China<x.yao(a)cs.bham.ac.uk>?subject=WCCI2020%20Glasgow,%20UK%20-%20General%20Inquiry&body=If%20your%20[questions,%20comments]%20are%20related%20to%20the%20Calls%20above,%20or%20to%20the%20responsibilities%20of%20Organizing%20Committee%20as%20listed%20at%20https://www.ijcnn.org/organizing-committee%20,%20please%20contact%20the%20appropriate%20Chair%20directly.%20%20I%20would%20be%20happy%20to%20answer%20%20your%20other%20[questions,%20comments].%20%20Please%20add%20them%20below,%20then%20send.> Chair, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science & Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China *********************************************** Professor Dr. Stefan Wermter Chair of Knowledge Technology Department of Computer Science University of Hamburg Vogt Koelln Str. 30 22527 Hamburg, Germany Email: wermter AT informatik.uni-hamburg.de http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/~wermter/ http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/ ***********************************************

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[meetings] Call for contributions: Workshop on "Role of movement-based active perception in navigation and its neurorobotic correlates" at SWARM 2019, Okinawa, Japan
by Danish Shaikh 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

Call for contributions ----------------------------- Workshop on "Role of movement-based active perception in navigation and its neurorobotic correlates" at SWARM 2019: The 3rd International Symposium on Swarm Behavior and Bio-Inspired Robotics, Okinawa, Japan Date: November 22, 2019 Location: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Onna-son, Okinawa, Japan Workshop url: https://arilab.unit.oist.jp/swarm2019/#ws Workshop overview ---------------------------- Active perception in animals involves executing behaviours that move sensory appendages (e.g. eyes, pinnae, antennae or whiskers) in space to increase flow of sensory stimuli as well as the sampled information content. This increased sampling can significantly improve the animal's understanding of its environment. In this context, perception (interpretation of sensory stimuli) and action (behaviours that move the sensory appendages) are tightly coupled. Several biological studies have identified the important role of movement-based active sensing for increasing sensory volumes and many robotic studies have investigated the principles underlying active perception in adaptive behaviour. Insects and rodents are very promising model organisms to study active perception, as they possess highly mobile sensory appendages, a wide variety of sensilla and a well-studied nervous system. The neurorobotic approach, i.e. developing robotic models of biological neural mechanisms, is well-suited for hypothesis-testing as it allows one to isolate and embed the neural mechanism of interest within an artificial body that can sense and act in the real world. This relieves scientists from the task of modelling the statistics of sensory stimuli, as the real world provides these statistics for free. This full day workshop brings together leading experts, from both biology and neurorobotics perspectives, to shed light on the principles underlying active antennal perception as well as its neural correlates and discuss the neurorobotic approach to modelling active perception. Learning outcomes: - Understanding the basic concepts and principles of active perception - Knowledge of neural correlates of active perception - Knowledge of embodied AI and the neurorobotic approach - Applying these concepts and knowledge in developing agents/robots that utilise actively moving antennae to execute navigation behaviours such as taxis The full-day workshop consists of: - Theory (lectures): Invited talks by experts from biology and neurorobotics, - Practice tutorial: Hypothesis-testing via neurorobots in simulated and/or real-world navigation tasks, - Discussion and future directions Submission guidelines ------------------------------ Contributions in the form of 1 page conf. style abstract on active perception. This includes both studies in biological organisms as well as in robots. All abstracts must be formatted in the SWARM conference style, templates for which can be found here - https://arilab.unit.oist.jp/swarm2019/#submission Selected contributions will be presented in a form of a poster during the workshop. We particularly encourage young scientists to contribute their research results (reporting early-stage research where results are not yet available is welcome as well). We also welcome live robot demonstrations on active perception models. Submissions have to be sent to danish[at]mmmi.sdu.dk (please replace [at] with @) in PDF format only. One author per accepted workshop contribution (poster and/or demo) is required to register for and attend the workshop to present the accepted abstract. Outstanding contributions might be selected for oral presentations. Relevant dates -------------------- Deadline for abstract submission: August 21, 2019 Anywhere on Earth time - https://time.is/Anywhere_on_Earth Notification of acceptance: September 21, 2019 Workshop: November 22, 2019 Tentative list of speakers ---------------------------------- - Einat Couzin-Fuchs (University of Konstanz, Germany) - Venkatesh N. Murthy (Harvard University, USA) - Danish Shaikh (University of Southern Denmark, Denmark) - Alejandro Pequeño Zurro (University of Southern Denmark, Denmark) Workshop organizers ----------------------------- Danish Shaikh Alejandro Pequeño Zurro Contact ----------- Danish Shaikh (danish[at]mmmi.sdu.dk) Assistant professor Embodied Systems for Robotics and Learning Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute University of Southern Denmark Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M Denmark Tel. (office): +45 6550 9526 www.sdu.dk

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Computational Neuroscience PhD and Postdoc Positions, University of Calgary
by Wilten Nicola 23 Jun '19

23 Jun '19

The newly formed research group of Dr. Wilten Nicola, at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary invites applications for talented PhD and postdoctoral researchers commencing in the fall of 2019 or Winter of 2020. The Nicola lab is focused on the interplay between network connectivity, and dynamics in populations of spiking neurons.. We attack this problem using two general approaches: *Bottom Up*: Given a set of synaptic weights, what dynamics or phenomenon emerge in a network of neurons coupled by these weights? Potential methods*: Fokker-Planck systems, Mean-field approaches, Wilson-Cowan modelling. * *Top Down*: Given a desired dynamical system that a network should display, how should the individual neurons be coupled together such that the network displays these dynamics? *Potential methods: Inverse Problem Theory and Machine Learning approaches to training Recurrent Neural Networks.* *PhD Requirements:* An undergraduate/masters degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or other quantitative fields with a strong interest in neuroscience, or machine learning. *Postdoctoral Requirements*: A PhD in applied/pure mathematics, computational neuroscience, physics, or related quantitative fields. As part of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, an eagerness to collaborate with experimental researchers in the department is a must! Examples include Jaideep Bains, Cam Teskey, Stephanie Borgland, and Jonathan Epp. Calgary, Canada’s fastest growing major city, is vibrant and multicultural with a population of more than 1,000,000. Situated near the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park and Lake Louise, Calgary offers great quality of life and outstanding recreational activities. *Interested candidates for the positions should submit, via email, a curriculum vitae, and a summary of research interests. PhD candidates should also submit undergraduate/masters transcripts. Postdoctoral candidates should submit reprints of (up to) their three most relevant publications by August 15th. Submit directly to * Dr Wilten Nicola Assistant Professor Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary Foothills Medical Center 1403 29th Street NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 2T9 Email: nicolacompneurolab(a)gmail.com *Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.*

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Full-time and Internship positions at Apple
by Burak Yildiz 23 Jun '19

23 Jun '19

We have a full-time position and an internship position in Computational Neuroscience at Apple in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's a rare opportunity to do neuroscience research in industry! Please apply directly through Apple's website. - Computational Neuroscientist / Machine Learning Scientist (Full-time) https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200071090/computational-neuroscientist… - Quantitative Systems Neuroscientist PhD Intern (6 months starting from September 2019) https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200059097/quantitative-systems-neurosc… Burak Yildiz Sr. Research Scientist at Apple

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