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Job opening at predoctoctoral level @ Madrid. Machine Learning Human Brain Aging Project
by Jaime Gomez-Ramirez June 17, 2019

June 17, 2019

One predoctoctoral position is available at Fundación CIEN (Centre for Research in Neurodegenarative Diseases) in Madrid, Spain ( https://www.fundacioncien.es/) PILEP +90 “Longevity research program Spain-Portugal +90 (PILEP+90)”. PILEP +90 is an International Research Project including the University of Braga (Portugal), University of Southern Denmark (Denmark) and Fundación CIEN (Madrid, Spain). The candidate will work in the PILEP +90 project "Application of machine learning to study factors of healthy and pathological aging”, led by Jaime Gómez-Ramírez at Fundación CIEN. The researcher will be affiliated with Big Data Research & Brain Analytics Unit, Area of NeuroImaging at Fundación CIEN. The goal of this project is to use state-of-the-art machine learning to understand human brain aging. In particular, the project will study healthy subjects 90 years or older. For this purpose, the project lead will have access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), lifestyle, cognitive performance and genetic data of the participants in the study. Fundación CIEN is home to a multidisciplinary community of scientists in neuroscience, with special focus on aging, both healthy and pathological. The researcher will have access to a large MRI dataset collected in the last 8 years and will collaborate with the international partners in the project. Qualifications: Candidates should have university degree in a relevant field (e.g, or computer science, physics, engineering, psychology or mathematics) by the start date. The candidate should have experience in computer programming (Python, Matlab, C) and statistical data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a publication record that includes computational modeling and empirical data analysis and will be interested to apply or be enrolled in a PhD program. The appointment is for one year, the salary is 23.400 euros gross before taxes. The contract includes contributions to the Spanish social Security system, which covers for illness, injuries and accidents at work, unemployment, maternity and paternity leave. The selection process is open for candidates that already have the legal right to work in the EU. We especially encourage applications from women and members of minorities that are underrepresented in science. The position is available immediately. The deadline to apply is the 25th of June 2019. Applicants are invited to submit their applications at https://ciberned.cientifis.com/Publica/Convocatorias/Solicitantes/Solicitan… . Applicants are requested to send in CV, degree certificate, cover letter (including a brief summary of previous research accomplishments and future plans) with two to three referee names. Applicants may contact Dr. Gomez-Ramirez directly (email: jgomez(a)fundacioncien.es) for further information. More information about the project can be found at https://cenie.eu/en/blogs/pilep90/application-data-mining-techniques-identi… Jaime Gomez-Ramirez, PhD Big Data Research & Brain Analytics Unit, Area of NeuroImaging Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases Fundación Reina Sofia Valderrebollo, 5 Madrid, Spain

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2 PhD Positions at NTNU (Norway)
by Benjamin Dunn June 17, 2019

June 17, 2019

Two PhD positions (1 for theory and 1 for experiments) are currently available to characterize the population neural activity in normal and Alzheimer’s disease animals. This is part of a collaboration between the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, NTNU and the Department of Mathematics, NTNU. Please apply here: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/170189/2-phd-fellowships-in-… The deadline is July 1st! Ben (Benjamin Dunn)

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Ph.D. positions in Neuromorphics and Robotics at KTH Stockholm
by Jörg Conradt June 17, 2019

June 17, 2019

Here a call for open Ph.D. positions in Neuromorphics and Robotics (algorithms and hardware), exact project flexible. Application deadline July 12. https://www.kth.se/en/om/work-at-kth/lediga-jobb/what:job/jobID:274694 Would you know of anyone interested? Please forward. Any information needed? Please anyone inquire informally by brief email. Information on our work here ("old and somewhat outdated" pages from my former group): http://tum.neurocomputing.systems/en/research/index.html Thank you! I am very much looking forward to increasing the group at KTH. Jörg [Kth Logo] Jörg Conradt Prof. Dr. KTH Royal Institute of Technology Computational Science and Technology School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Lindstedtsvägen 5, SE-114 28 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46-8-790 6231 Email: conr(a)kth.se<mailto:conr@kth.se>, Web: www.kth.se<http://www.kth.se/>

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Full Professorship Theoretical Systems Neuroscience
by Carsten Mehring June 13, 2019

June 13, 2019

The Faculty of Biology of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a Full Professorship (W 3) for Theoretical Systems Neuroscience at the Department of Biology III to be filled as soon as possible. This professorship is also particularly suitable for highly qualified early career researchers. The future job holder should be internationally renowned for the investigation of complex brain functions using modern theoretical neuroscientific approaches. In this context, investigations at the systems level using modern approaches from the theoretical and/or computational neurosciences are particularly welcome. Thematically, the professorship should focus on one of the following areas: learning mechanisms, decision-making processes, sensory systems, sensorimotor integration/control, or the mechanistic understanding of neuronal networks in functional and dysfunctional brains. Collaborations with the experimental and theoretical neuroscientific research groups and research centres established in Freiburg are very welcome. Further information on neuroscientific research in Freiburg can be found on the website www.neuro.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.neuro.uni-freiburg.de/> as well as on the homepages of the Faculty of Biology www.bio.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.bio.uni-freiburg.de/> and the Bernstein Center Freiburg www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/>. Teaching contributions to the MSc Neuroscience, the BSc and MSc Biology, the Master of Education Biology as well as contributions to the organization of the MSc Neuroscience are expected. Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree, an outstanding dissertation and an excellent publication record. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. The following application documents are to be submitted: o Curriculum vitae o Certificates of degrees and academic qualifications as well as references o Complete list of papers and invited lectures specifying the 10 most important publications Please send your application including supporting documents mentioned above and the application form (http://www.zuv.uni-freiburg.de/formulare/bewerbungsbogen_englisch.pdf <http://www.zuv.uni-freiburg.de/formulare/bewerbungsbogen_englisch.pdf>) citing the reference number 00569, by 31.07.2019 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in electronic form: The Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Schänzlestr. 1, D-79104 Freiburg. Via e-mail: application(a)biologie.uni-freiburg.de <mailto:application@biologie.uni-freiburg.de>Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Procedure Governing Appointments to Professorships at the University of Freiburg, available under http://www.zuv.uni-freiburg.de/formulare/berufungsleitfaden-en.pdf <http://www.zuv.uni-freiburg.de/formulare/berufungsleitfaden-en.pdf#_blank>

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Post-doctoral Fellow Advertisement
by Zaghloul, Kareem (NIH/NINDS) [E] June 13, 2019

June 13, 2019

Hi, I would like to post the following ad for a post-doctoral position to the computational neuroscience listserv: Position Title Post-doctoral position in human intracranial physiology and human memory Position Description The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is seeking a full-time post-doctoral position focused on understanding the neural correlates of human memory. This position involves studies focused on analyzing and manipulating human intracranial electrophysiological signals, including single-unit activity, local field potentials, and intracranial EEG (iEEG), captured from participants with drug resistant epilepsy and from participants receiving deep brain stimulation surgery. Post-doctoral fellows will join a laboratory aimed at understanding the neural mechanisms that underlie human episodic memory formation and decision making and at developing novel and innovative techniques to directly communicate with those circuits. We are seeking candidates that are highly creative, motivated, and independent with a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have a strong research background, with a record of relevant publications. Candidates will be encouraged and expected to participate in independent laboratory research, and will be expected to write scholarly manuscripts. Candidates must be able to lead and work well in a team. Candidates should have strong computational, quantitative, and/or engineering skills, with proficiency in developing custom code (Matlab, Python, etc.) for data analysis preferred. Past medical research is not required, but candidates must be willing to perform experiments in a clinical setting. Candidates will interact with clinical staff, graduate students, research fellows, and must have excellent spoken and written English skills. Applicants should submit a brief statement of research activities and interests, a current CV, and names and contact information of at least three references. Salary will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Applicants who will be attending the Society for Neuroscience (Chicago, IL) conference can arrange for a meeting with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Kareem Zaghloul. To arrange a meeting with the PI and to send materials required for consideration for this appointment please contact Dr. Zaghloul at:zaghloulka@mail.nih.gov<mailto:zaghloulka@mail.nih.gov>. Employer Name Kareem A. Zaghloul, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Position Location Bethesda, MD Disclaimer NIH, an agency of DHHS, is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are subject to background investigation. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. If you could post this ad for me and confirm that everything is ok, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Kareem Kareem A. Zaghloul, MD, PhD Surgical Neurology Branch National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH Bldg 10, Rm. 3D20 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892-1414 O: 301-594-8114 F: 301-402-0380

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TVB Node#9 Workshop - Warsaw, August 31
by Julie Courtiol June 12, 2019

June 12, 2019

*The Virtual Brain: Node#9 Workshop* 31 August 2019 Warsaw, Poland This workshop will explain the fundamental principles of full brain network modelling using the open-source neuroinformatics platform The Virtual Brain (TVB) <https://www.thevirtualbrain.org/>. This simulation environment enables the biologically realistic modelling of brain network dynamics using connectome-based approaches across different brain scales. 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. The workshop is organized with interleaved oral presentation and hands-on sessions. The hands-on sessions will let you immediately apply the concepts from the lectures to your simulations in TVB. The TVB Node#9 is an official training course of the Neuroinformatics2019 <https://www.neuroinformatics2019.org> holding on September 1-2, also in Warsaw. Registration and further information: bit.ly/tvb-node9 Contact: julie.courtiol(a)charite.de Best regards, Julie -- Julie Courtiol Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin

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BRAIN Theories postdocs to develop history dependent theories across scales.
by Fidel Santamaria June 11, 2019

June 11, 2019

Two Postdoctoral positions to develop a framework to study history dependent activity across scales and species. The objective of this NIH BRAIN Theories project is to develop a unified theoretical framework to study history dependence across the nervous system. This is based on our previous work on using fractional order differential equations to study reaction diffusion and spiking dynamics in single neurons. In this project, we will further extend our theory to determine variability in cortical neurons, understand the effect of history dependence on network dynamics, coding, and information rates; and will apply our knowledge at the cellular level to predict and understand sensory processing in intact animals. This is an expansive project, with multiple collaborations. The fitting candidates will have the opportunity to interact with laboratories at McGill University, in Canada; Max Planck Institute for Dynamics & Self Organization, in Germany; and the Allen Brain Institute. Your theoretical background could be in dynamical systems, applied math, or computational neuroscience. Having knowledge of fractional order differential equations is a plus, but not required. Technically, you need to know Matlab. Knowledge of python and NEURON are a plus. You have to have a fundamental knowledge of neuroscience or demonstrate a willingness to catch up. The laboratory has all the necessary resources, from high end CPU/GPU servers, to local clusters, and access to the largest supercomputers and cloud services through the Texas Advanced Computer Center and the Chameleon Cloud. The laboratory also offers an interdisciplinary environment where experiments in cerebellar research are combined with computational and theoretical approaches. We just acquired a new multi-photon microscope with spatial light modulation capabilities that will allow us to interrogate the cerebellum in ways not possible before. San Antonio is one of the best places to live in the US. It is one of the most affordable large cities in the country, the weather is mild for most of the year, and you can afford to have a nice life. If interested, send a cover page, CV, and list of three references to fidel.santamaria(a)utsa.edu -- Fidel Santamaria, PhD Associate Professor Department of Biology One UTSA circle University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249 Office: (210) 458-6910 Lab: (210) 458-6982 Fax: (210) 458-5658 Office/Lab Location: BSB 1.03.30 http://www.utsa.edu/santamarialab/index.htm

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Official PGENESIS 2.4 release and GENESIS 2.4 Update
by Dave Beeman June 10, 2019

June 10, 2019

I would like to announce the Official Release of PGENESIS 2.4 along with a significant update to GENESIS 2.4. GENESIS is implemented with an object-oriented design that groups related object and command definitions into separately compiled libraries. Parallel GENESIS (PGENESIS) adds a library with a "postmaster" object to the usual usual GENESIS objects and commands. This allows a GENESIS simulation (e. g. a large network model) to be split into many MPI processes that communicate through the postmaster. The November 2014 release of GENESIS 2.4 was intended to be the last packaged GENESIS 2 distribution for download from the GENESIS web site (http://genesis-sim.org/GENESIS) As GENESIS is user-supported, rather than centrally developed, updates to GENESIS and PGENESIS are now obtained from the Repository for Continued Development of the GENESIS 2.4 Neural Simulator (https://github.com/genesis-sim/genesis-2.4) The object-oriented design and organization not only fosters the community development of neural models, but of the simulator itself. This new mutually-developed release of PGENESIS is such an example. As users have continued to contribute new libraries and improvements, there has been an increased use and extension of GENESIS and PGENESIS for its original purpose of realistically modeling cortical networks of multicompartmental neurons on parallel computers. Recent updates to GENESIS and a merge of the GENESIS/PGENESIS development branch from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have addressed a number of issues in order to increase its scalability for modeling very large networks on high performance computing resources, allowing for models of millions of neurons. These improvements have made it necessary for a new release of a combined package of the May 2019 GENESIS 2.4 Update and the PGENESIS 2.4 Official Release. Information about this release and downloads are available from the GENESIS web site (http://genesis-sim.org/GENESIS) The official release of PGENESIS 2.4 is much improved from the December 2014 preliminary release. Updates of GENESIS since the 2014 release allow the fast "hsolve" solver to be used with new synaptic plasticity models and measurements of cortical field potentials. The efficient delivery of spike events when hsolve is used with large network models results in increases in simulation speed by factors of 10 to 20. This release of PGENESIS 2.4 is also now available for running large-scale network simulations on supercomputers at the Neuroscience Gateway Portal (NSG). For further information, see the https://www.nsgportal.org web page. Dave Beeman

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Neuromechanics workshop at Bernstein 2019
by Charlotte Le Mouel June 7, 2019

June 7, 2019

We are pleased to announce the "Neuromechanics in humans and other animals" workshop at the Bernstein Conference for Computational Neuroscience 2019. The workshop will take place in Berlin over two half-days, the afternoon of Tuesday 17th September, from 14h to 18h30, and the morning of Wednesday 18th September, from 8h30 to 12h30. The workshop program is attached. The list of speakers is: Prof. Friedl de Groote, KU Leuven, Belgium Prof. Ann Hallemans, University of Antwerp, Belgium Prof. Jaap van Dieën, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Prof. Marcus Gruber, University of Konstanz, Germany Prof. Heiko Wagner, University of Münster, Germany Dr. Anne Koelewijn, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg , Germany Dr. Susanne Lipfert, TU München, Germany Dr. Emanuel Andrada, University of Jena, Germany Registration costs for the workshop are 60 until 9th July / 80 until 30th August/ 100 on site. Further information on the conference is available here: http://bernstein-conference.de/ All the best, Dr. Charlotte Le Mouel and Dr. Alexander Spröwitz Dynamic Locomotion Group, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

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Bernstein Conference 2019 - deadlines approaching
by Bernstein Communication June 7, 2019

June 7, 2019

BERNSTEIN CONFERENCE 2019, September 17-20 in Berlin The deadline for abstracts aimed as contributed talks and posters is approaching! ************************************************************** Deadline for abstracts aimed as contributed talks and posters: June 13, 2019 Deadline for abstracts aimed as posters only: July 03, 2019 ************************************************************** ABSTRACT SUBMISSION We are inviting the submission of abstracts from all relevant areas. Authors of most accepted abstracts will get the chance for a poster presentation, a small number of abstracts will be selected for contributed talks during the main conference. For abstract submission and more information please visit: bernstein-conference.de/2019/abstracts SELECTION OF CONTRIBUTED TALKS: The contributed talks will be selected in a (double-)blind review process. Please design your abstract accordingly and ensure that no author or affiliation identifiers are included. Cite all relevant prior work (including your own) only in the passive voice or in the third person (for example, “It has been shown that… [1]” or "They have shown that... [1]”), do not use the words “my” or “our”, and do not include references to funding sources. Abstracts that have not been properly anonymized cannot be considered for contributed talks. Submission of an abstract does not replace conference registration (intercongress.de/cgi-bin/regform_79106.exe?company=79106&event=1969&language=1&Entry=9). For more information on the conference, please visit: bernstein-conference.de -- Dr. Claudia Duppé/ Dr. Nikola Schwarzer Press and Public Relations Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience | Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS) phone: (+49) 0761 203 96787 mail: bernstein.communication(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.communication@fz-juelich.de> web: www.bernstein-network.de<http://www.bernstein-network.de/de/start_page> ______________________________________ Twitter: NNCN_Germany<https://twitter.com/NNCN_Germany?lang=de> YouTube: Bernstein TV<https://www.youtube.com/user/BernsteinNetwork> Facebook: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, Germany<https://www.facebook.com/BernsteinNetwork/> LinkedIn: Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, Germany<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernstein-network-computational-neuroscien…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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postdoc position at UCL: decision neuroscience, computational psychiatry
by Hauser, Tobias June 7, 2019

June 7, 2019

The Developmental Computational Psychiatry lab, based at University College London (www.devcompsy.org<http://www.devcompsy.org>) is offering a postdoc position to work in decision neuroscience and computational psychiatry (esp. OCD). We are looking someone with a strong background in computational modelling, neuroimaging and/or psychiatry. The postdoc will be joining a young and interdisciplinary lab that works at the intersection of computational neuroscience, psychiatry, pharmacology and cognitive development. This means that the position offers the freedom to pursue own projects under Tobias' supervision. The position is based at the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry & Ageing Research and the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging at UCL. This is a unique environment with access to cutting-edge neuroimaging facilities (3 & 7T fMRI, MEG, etc.) and is embedded in the very collaborative, world-class UCL computational neuroscience community. Potential candidates may contact Tobias directly to talk about the position and potential projects in person. This position is funded by Wellcome Trust. Application deadline is 15 June 2019. More details and application submission here: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTgwNzQ0NiZ2dF90… Best, Tobias --- Dr Tobias U. Hauser Sir Henry Dale Fellow, Principal Investigator Developmental Computational Psychiatry lab Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry & Ageing Research Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging University College London 10-12 Russell Square London WC1B 5EH +44 207 679 5264 (internal: 45264) t.hauser(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:t.hauser@ucl.ac.uk> www.tobiasuhauser.com<http://www.tobiasuhauser.com/> www.devcompsy.org<http://www.devcompsy.org>

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Research Fellow Position in Seizure Prediction
by Levin Kuhlmann June 7, 2019

June 7, 2019

We have a Research Fellow opening through a collaboration between the University of Melbourne and Monash University for someone to develop and crowdsource machine learning and data science approaches to solving seizure prediction. Seizure prediction will enable the generation of warnings so a person with epilepsy can move to safety, or activation of electrical stimulation or drug delivery to prevent seizures. Our team leverages unique long-term human brain activity data to find novel, clinically relevant solutions to seizure prediction, and publishes these findings in the highest impact neurology journals (Lancet Neurology, Nature Reviews Neurology, Nature Neuroscience, Brain, PNAS). The appointed research fellow is expected to successfully contribute to and drive innovative research activities to help make seizure prediction a viable option to support patients with epilepsy. The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent qualification complemented with experience in machine learning, data science, signal processing, dynamical systems theory, time series analysis and/or cloud computing. Applications close: 2nd July 2019 To apply visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/422/ci/en/job/900082/research-fellow-seizu…

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Open PhD position in Juelich, Germany: An approach to tracking the provenance of data acquisition and analysis in neuroscience
by Martina Reske June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

The Helmholtz School for Data Science in Life, Earth and Energy offers a PhD position in neuroscience! See here for more information on the specific position: https://www.hds-lee.de/fileadmin/user_upload/HDS_LEE/open_positions/An_appr… Kind regards, Martina -- Dr. Martina Reske Scientific Coordinator Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-6) Computational and Systems Neuroscience & Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-6) Theoretical Neuroscience Jülich Research Centre and JARA Jülich, Germany Work +49.2461.611916 Work Cell +49.151.26156918 Fax +49.2461.619460 www.csn.fz-juelich.de Office hours: TU & FR 9.00-17, WE & TH 9.00-13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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Calling all python programmers!
by Marina June 5, 2019

June 5, 2019

Check out this unique job opportunity at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and apply to be part of a diverse team of neuroscientists and engineers working to understand how experience influences neural processing. Python fluency and a desire to work as part of a team are key qualifications. Apply here: Job posting on Indeed <https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=964ae8a153d09354&q=allen+institute&l=Seat…> *Software Engineer I – Software tools for behavioral neuroscience * The Allen Institute for Brain Science seeks a Software Engineer to be an essential member of a scientific team investigating how neural circuits represent visual categories and how this coding is modified by experience, expectation, and motivation. The datasets created as part of this project will be publicly released as an open data resource for the community, in line with the Allen Institute’s core principles of big science, open science & team science. The primary role of this Software Engineer will be to work closely with neuroscientists and engineers to develop and maintain software tools for conducting and analyzing experiments designed to measure brain activity during behavior. This will require developing an in depth understanding of the scientific motivation and rationale of these studies in order to effectively translate scientific requirements into code. Accordingly, experience with or interest in neuroscience is highly valued. As part of a highly collaborative environment with an existing software ecosystem, good communication and enthusiasm for working with and learning from others is essential to this role. This position will serve as a bridge between scientific and engineering teams by contributing to early development alongside scientists, then helping to translate that development work into a highly standardized production environment. This will involve making use of existing tools and building extensions that can be used for new avenues of research. Responsibilities of this position include designing and writing stimulus control software, testing and troubleshooting code for running experiments and interacting with experimental hardware, building visualization tools to observe data acquisition in real time, writing tests, validation functions, and documentation to ensure that code is robust and results are accurate, attending meetings to discuss scientific goals and task requirements, and facilitating cross team coordination. *RESPONSIBILITIES* - Collaborate with diverse scientific and technical teams - Contribute to the design and creation of open data resources - Work with scientists and software engineers to transform complex requirements into software - Develop code to control and interact with hardware for running experiments - Implement behavior task logic in code using existing or new codebases - Understand and utilize internal databases for data management - Create and analyze visual stimuli such as images or 3D rendered objects - Write, test and troubleshoot scripts for running behavior experiments - Write unit tests and validation functions to ensure that software is working according to specifications - Write well documented code, refactor and document existing code - Manage scientific analysis codebase, address GitHub issues, maintain documentation - Build visualization tools to evaluate data quality and scientific results - Transfer knowledge of scientific code to the Process Engineering team for production implementation - Enjoys solving problems - Strong communication skills - Desire to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment - Dedicated team player *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as computer science, computational neuroscience, data science, or biomedical engineering - Proficient in Python - Strong programming ability for scientific computing - Experience with Python tools for scientific computing (numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn, scikit-image, etc) - Working knowledge of Git for version control and collaborative coding - Experience writing unit tests, debugging code, using profiling tools *DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS* - 1+ years of relevant experience in a team oriented software development environment - 1+ years of experience with scientific computing - Experience with systems or behavioral neuroscience - Experience refactoring existing code bases to improve maintainability. - Experience with relational (e.g. postgres, SQL) and/or distributed (e.g. MongoDB) databases - Experience with scientific data visualization - Experience with image or signal processing - Experience with hardware interfaces, graphical user interfaces - Experience meeting aggressive timelines and deliverables - Experience pursuing research projects in collaborative fashion

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postdoctoral position
by Daniel Ferris June 5, 2019

June 5, 2019

A postdoctoral researcher position studying human locomotion is available in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Ferris ( https://faculty.eng.ufl.edu/human-neuromechanics-laboratory) This position is for an initial one-year appointment, and has the potential to be renewed for an additional three years based on performance and funding availability. Dr. Ferris has a long history of training professionals who have entered and succeeded in both academic and industry positions. The postdoctoral research will work on a currently funded NIH project (U01 AG061389) designed to identify neural correlates of mobility impairments in older adults. Research will involve using high-density electroencephalography (EEG) to track changes in electrocortical dynamics in older adults in a longitudinal study. Subjects will walk on a range of terrain surfaces to determine how they compensate for surfaces that challenge their stability. We will determine whether poorer walking performance is associated with the Compensation Related Utilization of Neural Circuits Hypothesis (CRUNCH). CRUNCH is a well-supported model of brain activity patterns that are seen when older individuals perform tasks of increasing complexity. CRUNCH describes the over-recruitment of frontoparietal brain networks that older adults exhibit in comparison to young adults, even at low levels of task complexity. CRUNCH also describes the limited reserve resources available in the older brain. These factors cause older adults to quickly reach a ceiling in brain resources when performing tasks of increasing complexity. *Attributes of UF and Gainesville*: The BME Department is housed in a state-of-the art building that is located in the medical school and steps from engineering. The University of Florida is one of only a few comprehensive universities, having medical, veterinary, dental, nursing, public health, and engineering disciplines all co-localized on the same, contiguous campus. UF is a highly collaborative environment that provides researchers with many opportunities for learning (e.g., top seminar programs, excellent core research facilities) and research collaborations. Gainesville is located in the northern region of Florida, within 1-1.5 hours of each coast, and just 1.5-2 hours to Orlando and Tampa. It is a small to medium-sized city with a low cost of living, excellent public and private schools, and southern hospitality. While Gainesville is widely recognized as the home of the Gators, it is quickly becoming known as a center for innovation and a place with a lifestyle that’s comfortable for families, yet attractive for young professionals. In 2013 the financial website NerdWallet deemed Gainesville the #1 fastest growing US city ( http://www.eng.ufl.edu/careers/why-gainesville) The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering is one of only a few departments in the nation to be co-localized with a top-ranked medical school, veterinary school and dental school. The department is housed in a new state-of-the-art building (completed in 2010) that is co-located with the medical school and steps from engineering. Biomedical Engineering at UF partners with many local research centers and institutes including the McKnight Brain Institute, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. *Minimum Qualifications*: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, kinesiology or a related biomedical science area. Applicants must have experience with manuscript preparation and submission. Experience with Matlab, EEGLAB, EEG, and motion analysis is desirable. *Salary:* minimum is $48,000 annually *Days to post:* Position is open until filled. *Special Instructions to applicants:* In addition to applying online to Careers at UF (https://jobs.ufl.edu/) Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of interest, and contact information for two references to Dr. Ferris at dferris(a)bme.ufl.edu. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. -- Daniel P. Ferris, Ph.D. Editor-In-Chief, IEEE-TNSRE editortnsre(a)gmail.com

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Two PhDs and two Post-doc positions in Neuro-inspired Deep Learning with T. Serre & R. VanRullen
by Rufin VanRullen June 5, 2019

June 5, 2019

Two PhDs and two Post-doc positions in Neuro-inspired Deep Learning with T. Serre & R. VanRullen [Apologies for cross-postings] We are seeking talented and motivated students and post-docs for a number of open positions, in a collaborative effort between the labs of Thomas Serre (Brown University/Toulouse) and Rufin VanRullen (Toulouse). The positions will be based in Toulouse (France), with numerous opportunities to travel, in particular for visits to and close collaborations with the Serre lab at Brown University (USA). The successful candidates will become involved in a number of projects, depending on their particular interests, and will also have the opportunity to develop independent projects. Applicants for the PhD positions should hold a Masters degree or equivalent. Applicants for the post-doc positions should hold a PhD, or expect to receive their PhD shortly. Candidates must have a strong background in computer vision and/or computational neuroscience and/or machine learning. Excellent python programming skills and Tensorflow/PyTorch experience are required. Additionally, applicants at the post-doc level should ideally have a track record of relevant publications at top venues (e.g., NIPS, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ICLR, etc.). Exceptional candidates with a primary degree in Neuroscience and strong programming/quantitative abilities will also be considered. The fellows will be located in a state-of-the-art facility within the new ANITI (Artificial and Natural Intelligence Toulouse Institute) research center in Toulouse, France. They will be part of the AI Research Chairs held by Thomas Serre ("Reverse-engineering the brain") and Rufin VanRullen ("Deep Learning with semantic, cognitive and biological constraints"). They will also benefit from a lively local community of Deep Learning researchers: the Toulouse Interdisciplinary Deep Learning "TIdDLe" group (https://tiddle-group.github.io) Perks include: competitive salaries, clement weather, high quality of life, vibrant research environment. To apply, send a CV, a short (<1 page) explanation of research interests, and the name of 3 potential referees to thomas_serre(a)brown.edu and rufin.vanrullen(a)cnrs.fr The positions start in Fall 2019 (later start dates can be negotiated), the application procedure is and will remain open until all positions are filled. For more information about ongoing research projects in our labs, consult: http://serre-lab.clps.brown.edu/ and http://cerco.ups-tlse.fr/~rufin/ Some relevant papers: D. Linsley, J. Kim, & T. Serre. Sample-efficient image segmentation through recurrence. ArXiv 2019. https://arxiv.org/abs/1811.11356 D. Linsley, J. Kim, V. Veerabadran, C. Windolf & T. Serre. Learning long-range spatial dependencies with horizontal gated-recurrent units. Neural Information Processing Systems, 2018. https://neurips.cc/Conferences/2018/Schedule?showEvent=11042 D. Linsley, D. Schiebler, S. Eberhardt & T. Serre. Learning what and where to attend. International Conference on Learning Representations, 2019. https://openreview.net/forum?id=BJgLg3R9KQ VanRullen, R., Reddy, L. (2019). Reconstructing Faces from fMRI Patterns using Deep Generative Neural Networks. Nat Comm Biol. https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-019-0438-y VanRullen, R. (2017). Perception Science in the age of Deep Neural Networks. Front. Psychology 8:142. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00142/full McLelland, D. & VanRullen, R. (2016). Theta-Gamma Coding Meets Communication-through-Coherence: Neuronal Oscillatory Multiplexing Theories Reconciled. PLoS Comput Biol 12(10), e1005162. https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1005…

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Post-doctoral position in neural circuitry underlying sensory perception
by Pedro Lagomarsino de Leon Roig June 5, 2019

June 5, 2019

We invite applications for two postdoctoral positions focusing on the application of causal optogenetic approaches to dissect the neural circuits underlying sensory perception. The applicants should have a strong background in neurophysiology, circuit neuroscience, or behavioral neuroscience and be highly independent with a strong propensity for interdisciplinary research. Previous experience with electrophysiological recordings, two-photon GCaMP imaging, optogenetics or behavioral analysis is desirable. Candidates must hold a PhD in neuroscience, physics, bio-engineering or a related discipline and be highly motivated and creative individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment and who are willing to interact with both experimental and theoretical neuroscientists. Research activities will be carried out in the Optical Approaches to Brain Function Laboratory, supervised by Dr. Fellin. For reference to recent work please see Forli et al. Cell Reports 2018, Zucca et al. eLife 2017; Bovetti and Fellin, J. Neurosci. Methods 2015; Beltramo et al., Nat. Neurosci. 2013. Applications (full CV, two recommendation letters, and statement of research interest) should be sent by email to Dr. Tommaso Fellin ( tommaso.fellin(a)iit.it)

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Post-doc Position in Open-Ended Deep Reinforcement Learning
by Jochen Triesch June 4, 2019

June 4, 2019

We have an opening for a post-doc position in my lab (http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/en/neuro/triesch) at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) to study Open-Ended Deep Reinforcement Learning in simulated robots. We study systems that effectively learn to control their bodies and their environment by defining their own learning goals, practicing the skills for achieving these goals and setting themselves progressively harder goals. The work will be performed in the context of the European GOAL-Robots project (http://www.goal-robots.eu) For a quick overview of the project, check out this video: https://youtu.be/sordZmyp8u8. The focus of this post-doc position will be on simulated humanoids learning visually guided object interaction. We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated post-doc for this project. Applicants should have obtained a PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will have excellent programming and analytic skills and a broad knowledge of machine learning, robotics, and vision. An interest in cognitive development in human infants is a plus. The Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (https://fias.institute/en/) is a research institution dedicated to fundamental theoretical research in various areas of science. The city of Frankfurt is the hub of one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in Europe. It boasts a rich culture and arts community and repeatedly earns high rankings in worldwide surveys of quality of living. Applications should be sent as a single pdf file to triesch(a)fias.uni-frankfurt.de. Please include a brief statement of research interests, CV, and contact information for at least two references. The position can be filled immediately and applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis. The initial appointment will be for one year. -- Prof. Dr. Jochen Triesch Johanna Quandt Research Professor Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/~triesch/ Tel: +49 (0)69 798-47531 Fax: +49 (0)69 798-47611

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one postdoc position on testing models of mood and meta-cognition through large scale mobile platform - UPF & Telefonica Alpha (Barcelona)
by Alexandre Hyafil June 4, 2019

June 4, 2019

One fully funded postdoc position is available under the supervision of Rubén Moreno Bote and Alexandre Hyafil jointly between University Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and the innovation facility Alpha powered by Telefonica, both in Barcelona, Spain. The position involves part time at the Theoretical and Cognitive Neuroscience group at the *Center for Brain and Cognition* (UPF)( https://www.upf.edu/web/ruben-moreno-bote) and at Alpha (www.alpha.company/) Alpha was established by Telefonica in January 2016 to address some of the biggest problems in society by conceiving and delivering radical solutions and breakthrough technology. The candidate will use psychophysics tasks on a large-scale mobile platform with >5k users to track the dynamics of meta-cognition and mood across various days. Candidates should have a PhD and expertise in Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive neuroscience or Cognitive psychology. Ideally he/she should have ample experience with psychophysics and sophisticated data analysis / machine learning techniques. The candidate will benefit from the stimulating environment of Barcelona area in Theoretical and Systems Neuroscience. Our lab forms part of a larger network of neuroscience labs in Barcelona. Candidates, please send a CV, letter of motivation and contact emails for references to alexandre.hyafil(a)upf.edu. Informal enquiries are recommended. Gross salary: 36 k€/year. Deadline: until the position is filled. Starting date: as soon as possible. Initial appointment is for one year.

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Independent Research Fellow in Neural Data Science (UK)
by Mark Humphries June 3, 2019

June 3, 2019

The University of Nottingham is investing in a major new research capacity in computational neuroscience. As part of this investment, we seek applications for a 2-year independent fellowship in Neural Data Science. The position is ideal for researchers with a clear vision to start their own research programme in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment. We seek candidates positioned to join us in advancing the field of neural data science. This newly emerging discipline develops and uses the full gamut of modern computational techniques on neural data, to answer scientific questions about the brain. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a track record of quality research, and be able to independently manage their research. The Fellow will be attached to the Humphries's lab (https://www.humphries-lab.org/) for mentoring and scientific guidance, but work independently. For more on neural data science, see our guide: https://medium.com/the-spike/a-neural-data-science-how-and-why-d7e3969086f2 For full details of the role and to apply: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI168019 Please send informal enquiries to Professor Mark Humphries: mark.humphries(a)nottingham.ac.uk 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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Full-Time Research Assistant (RA)/ Lab Manager at Max Planck Institute, Research Group of Lucia Melloni
by Lucia Melloni June 1, 2019

June 1, 2019

We are hiring! Come join us as a Research Assistant/Lab Manager We are looking for a passionate and talented Lab Manager to join the research group of Lucia Melloni at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (Frankfurt am Main, Germany). Our lab is interested in understanding why we perceive and remember the way we do, and specifically why we are conscious. To tackle those questions we use a range of methods including psychophysics, magnetoencephalography, functional magnetic resonance imaging, and invasive recordings in epilepsy patients. The lab manager is expected to provide support for research activities carried out in the lab but also to pursue research projects of his/her own. The position is particularly suited for a recent graduate from a Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related program who is seeking to work in an innovative research environment in preparation for graduate school. A two-year commitment is expected; the anticipated start date is August 2019 or soon after. Interested applicants are welcome to email Lucia Melloni directly for enquiries regarding the position (lucia.melloni(a)ae.mpg <mailto:lucia.melloni@ae.mpg>.de). Please submit your application, including a CV and a cover letter describing your background, experience and motivation - preferably in pdf format, and the names of two references that have previously agreed to be contacted no later than June 24, 2019, to: job(a)ae.mpg.de <mailto:job@ae.mpg.de> and lucia.melloni(a)ae.mpg.de <mailto:lucia.melloni@ae.mpg.de> with the subject Lab Manager L.Melloni For the full job description please see here <https://www.aesthetics.mpg.de/institut/jobs/lab-manager-neuroscience-fmd.ht…>: https://www.aesthetics.mpg.de/institut/jobs/lab-manager-neuroscience-fmd.ht… <https://www.aesthetics.mpg.de/institut/jobs/lab-manager-neuroscience-fmd.ht…>

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6th ESI Systems Neuroscience Conference "The recurrent cortex: feedback, dynamics, and dimensionality". Registration + Abstract submission are now open
by MFES, events May 31, 2019

May 31, 2019

6th ESI Systems Neuroscience Conference "The recurrent cortex: feedback, dynamics, and dimensionality" 5-6 September 2019 Frankfurt am Main, Germany =========================================== The Ernst Strüngmann Institute Systems Neuroscience Conference (ESI SyNC) 2019 will take place this year on September 5th and 6th at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute in Frankfurt, Germany. This year's theme is 'The recurrent cortex: feedback, dynamics, and dimensionality'. The conference will feature eleven internationally renowned speakers who will give talks on neural feedback, signal dimensionality, and temporal dynamics. Ample time for both formal and informal discussion has been included in the schedule. There will also be a poster session for which we welcome submissions. Confirmed speakers =========================================== Sacha van Albada Alessandra Angelucci Carina Curto Peter Dayan Thomas Fraps Nikolaus Kriegeskorte Jakob Macke Tatyana Sharpee Fred Wolf Rafael Yuste Li Zhaoping Registration and abstract submission are now open! =========================================== For more information and to register for the conference or submit a poster presentation, please visit: www.esi-frankfurt.de/esisync/<http://www.esi-frankfurt.de/esisync/> Or contact: esi-sync(a)esi-frankfurt.de<mailto:esi-sync@esi-frankfurt.de> Limited spaces are available, so early registration is encouraged. Best Regards, The ESI SyNC 2019 organizing team: Wolf Singer Pascal Fries Renata Vajda William Barnes Christini Katsanevaki Katharine Shapcott Cem Uran Yiling Yang

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Threshold Networks conference - Nottingham
by Stephen Coombes May 30, 2019

May 30, 2019

Threshold Networks July 22 - 24, 2019 Nottingham, UK https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac-sci/maths-sci/threshold-network… <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notti…> This workshop will bring together a community of people interested in both networks and dynamics, with an eye to both mathematical tractability and applications to biology, engineering, physics, and the social sciences. The emphasis will be on ‘thresholds’ in their broadest sense as exemplified by node dynamics or interactions that are described by simple, yet possibly non-smooth or discontinuous switch-like processes. The workshop will cover both theory and applications. The meeting will have no parallel sessions, and it is expected to involve around 60 participants (with 11 main speakers) and contributed poster presentations. Speakers: Chris Bick, University of Exeter, UK Mario Di Bernardo, University of Bristol, UK Ginestra Bianconi, Queen Mary University of London, UK Jonathan Crofts, Nottingham Trent University, UK Des Higham, University of Strathclyde, UK Renaud Lambiotte, University of Oxford, UK Naoki Masuda, University of Bristol, UK Peter Mucha, University of North Carolina, USA Sarah Muldoon, University at Buffalo, USA Yamir Moreno, University of Zaragoza, Spain Mason Porter, UCLA, USA We are accepting abstracts for poster presentations at ThresholdNetworks2019(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:ThresholdNetworks2019@nottingham.ac.uk> The registration fee for the conference is 100.00 GBP. A “Tutorial Day” (covering key concepts in dynamical systems and network science) will also take place prior to the meeting (on July 21). Some financial assistance may be available to assist graduate students who attend both the training workshop and the conference. Further details of this meeting and how to register may be found at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac-sci/maths-sci/threshold-network… <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notti…> Scientific Organisers Yi Ming Lai, Rüdiger Thul, and Stephen Coombes, University of Nottingham Mason A. Porter, UCLA Enquiries should be sent to: ThresholdNetworks2019(a)nottingham.ac.uk <mailto:ThresholdNetworks2019@nottingham.ac.uk> 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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Call for abstracts: RSS2019 Workshop "Pervasively Neuro-Dynamic Robotics"
by Yulia Sandamirskaya May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

Dear Colleagues, we are excited to invite you to attend the Workshop “Pervasively Neuro-Dynamic Robotics: Do insights from neuroscience, cognitive science, and neuromorphic engineering lead to a radically new vision?”: https://www.ini.rub.de/rss2019-workshop/ <https://www.ini.rub.de/rss2019-workshop/> The workshop will be held on June 23 (afternoon) 2019 in Freiburg, Germany, as part of the Robotics Science and Systems (RSS) 2019 conference: http://www.roboticsconference.org <http://www.roboticsconference.org/> We invite submissions of 1-2 page abtracts describing recent work on neuronal and cognitive architectures than emphasize autonomy of behavior generation. The selected abstracts will be invited to be presented as a Demo showing autonomous generation of behavior and/or Poster showing a recent example of a neuronal cognitive architecture You can submit your abstract by email to ysandamirskaya(a)ini.uzh.ch <mailto:ysandamirskaya@ini.uzh.ch> . Please, make sure that your submission contains your institutional address. If you like, you can attach a photo, which we will upload on the Workshop's webpage. Deadline for submission: 8. June 2019! Decisions will be announce on June 10. We are looking forward to your submissions and our discussions during the workshop! Yulia Sandamirskaya and Gregor Schöner — Workshop organisers — — Dr. Yulia Sandamirskaya Institute of Neuroinformatics (INI) UZH / ETH Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich E-mail: ysandamirskaya(a)ini.uzh.ch <mailto:ysandamirskaya@ini.uzh.ch> Tel: +41 44 63 53045 www.sandamirskaya.eu <http://www.sandamirskaya.eu/> https://neurotechai.eu <https://neurotechai.eu/>

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Multiple postdoc positions uOttawa
by Richard Naud May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

Multiple postdoc positions uOttawa Theoretical neuroscience, nonlinear/statistical physics, cellular electrophysiology and imaging, computational neuroscience University of Ottawa Multiple theoretical, computational and experimental neuroscience postdoctoral positions are available immediately at the Centre for Neural Dynamics of the University of Ottawa. Position 1: Theoretical neuroscience and nonlinear/statistical physics focusing on the dynamics of a population of core recurrent neurons within the hippocampus and their role in temporal and spatial memory. The candidate will be involved in collaborations between Profs. Len Maler, André Longtin and Jean-Claude Béïque. Position 2: Experimental and computational neuroscience focusing on dendritic integration. Expertise in cellular electrophysiology and/or computational neuroscience is an asset. The candidate will be involved in collaborations between Profs. Richard Naud and Jean-Claude Béïque. Position 3: Computational and experimental neuroscience focusing on dendritic integration and recurrent circuitry. Expertise in cellular electrophysiology and/or computational neuroscience is an asset. The candidate will be involved in collaborations between Profs. André Longtin, Richard Naud, Jean-Claude Béïque and Len Maler. The researcher will join uOttawa’s Brain and Mind Research Institute’s Center for Neural Dynamics. uOttawa’s Neuroscience community is fast expanding, highly dynamic and offers a rich array of collaborative opportunities. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is a green, multi-cultural city that offers the highest standard of living in the country and is second worldwide for quality of life (Numbeo index, 2015). The city has many parks including the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal, and is surrounded by an extensive greenbelt and the vast Gatineau Park twenty minutes away. This bilingual, safe and culturally-rich city lies along the border between the provinces of Ontario and Québec, is a few hours of driving away from Montréal and Toronto and served by an international airport. Each position is for one year with automatic renewal for a second year following satisfactory progress, and a possible extension to a third year. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief statement of research interests to alongtin(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:alongtin@uottawa.ca> . The successful candidate would be a salaried employee of the University with a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Jean-Claude Béïque André Longtin Len Maler Richard Naud

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IBRO-SIMONS COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE IMBIZO 2020 #isiCNI2020
by Antrobus, Alexander May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

We would like to draw your attention to the fourth IBRO-SIMONS COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE IMBIZO #isiCNI2020 5 - 26 January 2020, Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town, South Africa http://imbizo.africa/ Application deadline: 30th June 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. INVITED FACULTY Dora Angelaki - Baylor College of Medicine Demba Ba - Harvard University Adrienne Fairhall - Washington University Ila Fiete - University of Texas Peter Latham - University College London Timothy Lillicrap - Google DeepMind Blake Richards - University of Toronto Joseph Raimondo - University of Cape Town Srikanth Ramaswamy - EPFL Lausanne Athanassia Papoutsi - IMBB-FORTH Thomas Tagoe - University of Ghana Andrew Trevelyan - Newcastle University Misha Tsodyks - Weiszmann Institute of Science Tim Vogels - University of Oxford Byron Yu - Carnegie Mellon University 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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PhD positions in Neuromorphic olfaction
by Michael Schmuker May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

PhD positions in Neuromorphic machine learning, AI and robotics for chemical sensing Biocomputation Group University of Hertfordshire UK We are seeking candidates who want to join an international team of researchers with the goal to push the boundaries of chemical discovery. We use machine learning, AI and robotics to develop new methods for chemical sensing (electronic noses), gas-based navigation in robots, and knowledge discovery in chemical space. Our group leverages a new kind of computing hardware, so called neuromorphic systems, to translate processes from the brain into algorithms for efficient computing. We take inspiration from neuroscience to develop massively parallel, event-based, and power-efficient algorithms for machine learning, inference and control. Possible project topics include: * Bio-inspired signal processing and pattern recognition for chemical sensing, * Gas-based navigation for robots, * Deep learning for fragrance and aroma discovery, * Computing on neuromorphic hardware. Candidates with diverse skill profile are most welcome, e.g. with a background in: * Machine learning and AI, or * Neuroscience and neural computation, or * Signal processing and computer engineering, or * Fragrance/aroma chemistry and computational chemistry methods . Successful candidates are eligible for a research studentship award from the University (GBP 15,009 per annum bursary plus payment of the student fees). Applicants from outside the UK or EU are eligible, too. Please contact Dr Michael Schmuker for informal inquiries (m.schmuker(a)biomachinelearning.net ). Application forms and instructions how to apply are available under http://www.herts.ac.uk/apply/schools-of-study/computer-science/our-research… . The short-listing process will begin on 1 July 2019. — Dr Michael Schmuker AFHEA Reader in Data Science Biocomputation Group University of Hertfordshire https://biomachinelearning.net

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Research Fellow(s), Max Planck UCL Centre London
by Fischer, Susan May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

Research Fellow(s) Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology MAX PLANCK UCL CENTRE FOR COMPUTATIONAL PSYCHIATRY AND AGEING At the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research, we are seeking multiple suitably qualified postdoctoral fellows for a new initiative with Telefónica Innovación Alpha. The overarching goal is to exploit computational approaches to brain and behaviour to leverage insights into core deficits that underpin behavioural change and mental well-being. The postholder will be directly involved in tech-transfer of the research results achieving an immediate real-world impact and improving mental health of the general population. Supervision will be provided by Ray Dolan, Steve Fleming, Tobias Hauser, Quentin Huys, and Robb Rutledge. Applicants must have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or a quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Physics). Expertise using computational approaches in the study of reinforcement learning and decision making or expertise with machine learning techniques is essential, so is knowledge of theoretical and computational neuroscience in relation to learning and decision making. Experience in fMRI and/or MEG is desirable. Experience in smartphone-based data acquisition and in collaborating with industry and start-ups and/or in supporting tech-transfer is desirable. Positions are available as soon as possible and are funded for 2 years in the first instance. Starting salary on the UCL Grade 7 scale, £35,328 – £42,701 pa, inclusive of London Allowance, superannuable. You should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment – www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs> where you can download a job description and person specification using ref: 1803769. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Miss E Bertram, Personnel Manager, UCL Institute of Neurology, (email: IoN.HRAdmin(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:IoN.HRAdmin@ucl.ac.uk>). It would be helpful if applicants could provide a telephone number that they can be contacted on during office hours. Applicants may contact Professor Ray Dolan directly (email: r.dolan(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:r.dolan@ucl.ac.uk>) for further information. Closing date: 2 June 2019 ________________________________ Susan Fischer Research Coordinator (London) Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research Russell Square House 10-12 Russell Square London, WC1B 5EH Tel: +44 (0)207 679 8187 https://www.mps-ucl-centre.mpg.de/en Follow us on Twitter: @MPC_CompPsych<https://twitter.com/MPC_CompPsych>

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[High Performance Computing] Become a specialist!
by Master in HPC May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

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Wellcome Trust funded four-year PhD programme in Neural Dynamics.
by Conor Houghton May 29, 2019

May 29, 2019

We are looking for applicants to the Neural Dynamics four-year PhD programme at the University of Bristol; this is to fill one place to join the cohort starting in September 2019. http://www.bristol.ac.uk/neural-dynamics/ <http://www.bristol.ac.uk/neural-dynamics/> We offer a generous four-year studentship stipend, PhD registration fees at the current Home/EU rate, substantial research expenses, and funds for travel to conferences or courses. We are able to waive the international fee for a successful international student. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 19 June 2019. All the best Conor Houghton

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Job Openings in Neuromorphic Computing
by Peter Blouw May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019

Applied Brain Research <https://appliedbrainresearch.com/> (ABR) is a company that develops software and builds AI applications <https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL0Xs4sfQU-Q1MeTNaizzFWYv1Xz3ua7ZA&v=mua…>using neuromorphic methods and hardware. Our fifteen person team spun out of a computational neuroscience lab at the University of Waterloo, and works with world leading industrial partners and has early access to cutting edge technology to develop the next generation of AI hardware <https://vimeo.com/262517015>. We are growing. We are looking to hire for two positions: an FPGA Design Engineer <https://appliedbrainresearch.com/careers/?jobId=85z2t_rOLoOR>, and a Machine Learning Engineer <https://appliedbrainresearch.com/careers/?jobId=pyH1jqKudezj>. Further details about each position can be found by following the links above. For any general questions, feel free to contact info(a)appliedbrainresearch.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Barcelona summer school for Advanced Modelling of Behavior (BAMB!) - Application deadline June 3
by Klaus Wimmer May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019

Applications to the new Barcelona summer school for Advanced Modelling of Behavior (BAMB! <http://www.bambschool.org>) are open until June 3rd. Please see the course website for further details: www.bambschool.org. BAMB! <http://www.bambschool.org> teaches advanced techniques in model-based analysis of behavior (humans and other species) to cognitive and computational neuroscientists at PhD and early career levels. This will be achieved through structured lectures, talks, hands-on tutorials and group project aimed at making knowledge obtained directly applicable to the participants' own research. We want the trainees to acquire both the conceptual bases and the technical skills that will enable them to pursue a full modelling approach on their own when they come back to their lab. The course is intended for PhD students and postdocs in cognitive and computational neuroscience with solid background in computational/quantitative analysis to benefit maximally from the advanced training offered by the course. Proficiency in either Python or Matlab is also required. We will seek a nice blend of experimentalists (cognitive psychology / neuroscience) and theoreticians (with or without experience in cognitive modeling).Female scientists and scientists from underrepresented countries are especially encouraged to apply. Dates and location: September 4-10, downtown Barcelona, Spain Organizers: Chris Summerfield (Oxford / Deepmind) Klaus Wimmer (CRM, Barcelona) Alex Hyafil (UPF/CRM, Barcelona) Confirmed Faculty: Jean Daunizeau (ICM, Paris) Alex Hyafil (UPF/CRM, Barcelona) Kerstin Preuschoff (Geneva) Alfonso Renart (Champalimaud) Maneesh Sahani (UCL) Chris Summerfield (Oxford / Deepmind) Klaus Wimmer (CRM, Barcelona) Angela Yu (UC San Diego) The summer school benefits from the generous support of the William K. and Katherine W. Estes Fund <https://www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awards-and-honors/estes-fund>, from the Sociedad Española de Neurociencia <http://www.senc.es/> and from the Centre de Recerca Matemática <http://www.crm.cat>.

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[CALL FOR PAPERS] IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Web Intelligence (WI'19) 14-17 OCTOBER 2019 Thessaloniki, GREECE
by Gigg Liu May 27, 2019

May 27, 2019

IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Web Intelligence (WI'19) 14-17 OCTOBER 2019 Thessaloniki, GREECE https://webintelligence2019.com/ Sponsored By: Web Intelligence Consortium (WIC) Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) IEEE Computer Society In Cooperation With: Chinese Computer Federation (CCF) CALL FOR PAPERS Web has evolved as an omnipresent system which highly impacts science, education, industry and everyday life. Web is now a vast data production and consumption platform at which threads of data evolve from multiple devices, by different human interactions, over worldwide locations under divergent distributed settings. Such a dynamic complex system demands adaptive intelligent solutions, which will advance know-ledge, human interactions and innovation. Web intelligence is now a cutting edge area which must address all open issues towards deepening the understanding of all Web’s entities, phenomena, and developments. The theme for the WI'19 is: "Web Intelligence = AI in the Connected World". The 18th Web Intelligence conference (WI'19) aims to achieve a multi-disciplinary balance between research and technological disruptive advances in the fields of how intelligence is impacting the Web of People, the Web of Data, the Web of Things, the Web of Trust, and the Web of Health. WI'19 welcomes research, application as well as Industry/Demo track paper submissions in these core thematic pillars under wider topics, which demand WI innovative and disruptive solutions for any of the next indicative sub-topics. Track 1: Web of People Social networks analytics Social media and dynamics User and behavioral modeling Human centric computing Opinion mining Recommendation engines Sentiment analysis Crowdsourcing and social data mining People oriented applications and services Track 2: Web of Data Data science and machine learning Big data analytics Data integration and data provenance Cognitive models Computational models Information search and retrieval Algorithms and knowledge management Knowledge bases and semantic networks Linked data management and analytics Data driven services and applications Track 3: Web of Things IoT data analytics Web infrastructures and devices Mobile web Distributed systems and devices Open autonomous systems Industrial multi-domain web Streaming data analysis Smart city applications and services Track 4: Web of Trust Hidden web analytics Blockchain analytics and technologies Web-scale security, integrity, privacy and trust Web cryptography Fake content and fraud detection Web safety and openness Monetization services and applications Track 5: Web of Health Personalized health management and analytics Health data exchange and sharing Big data in medicine Wellbeing and healthcare in the digital era Omics research and trends Healthcare and medical applications and services The Program Chairs are soliciting contributed technical papers for presentation at the Conference and publication in the Conference Proceedings by ACM. PAPER SUBMISSION Please follow guidelines: https://wi-lab.com/cyberchair/2019/wi19/scripts/submit.php?subarea=Wr/. Papers must be submitted electronically via Cyberchair in standard ACM format (max 8 pages). Submitted papers will undergo a peer review process, coordinated by the International Program Committee. ORGANIZATION General Chairs Georg Gottlob, UK Yannis Manolopoulos, Cyprus Program Chairs Payam Barnaghi, UK Athena Vakali, Greece Steering Committee Chairs Jiming Liu, HK, China Ning Zhong, Japan Track Chairs Panagiotis Bamidis, Greece Marios Dikaiakos, Cyprus Elena Ferrari, Italy Josiane Xavier Parreira, Ireland Herman Purohit, USA Workshop Chairs Dimitrios Katsaros, Greece Rahul Pandey, USA Demo Chairs Amelie Gyrard, USA George Pallis, Cyprus Proceedings Editor Theodoros Tzouramanis, Greece Publicity Chairs Karin Becker, Brasil Leonidas Anthopoulos, Greece Yang Liu, Hong Kong Xujuan Zhou, Australia

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Post-doc in Computational Neuroimaging of Decision-Making
by Yannis Delis May 26, 2019

May 26, 2019

We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral fellow to make a leading contribution to an EU-funded project on the neurobiology of human decision making. The post will be based at the School of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Leeds. The aim of our research is to characterise the spatiotemporal dynamics and the computational principles of the brain networks underlying the processing of multisensory information, the formation of perceptual decisions and the execution of subsequent actions. To this end, we use multimodal recordings including neuroimaging (EEG), motor signals (EMGs and kinematics) and behavioural data coupled with advanced multivariate analysis methods and computational modelling. We develop computational methodologies inspired by machine learning, statistical signal processing, information theory and Bayesian modelling to fuse data from different modalities, extract the main patterns of brain activity and characterise their functional roles with respect to the task at hand. The goal of this project will be to unravel the neural representations of the mental processes implicated in the processing of (multi-)sensory information and the formation of perceptual decisions. Candidates must have previous practical experience in EEG recordings and data analysis as evident by a strong track record of publications in international journals. Working knowledge of multivariate data analysis techniques and excellent programming skills in Matlab and/or Python are highly desirable. Interested candidates are invited to contact Dr. Ioannis Delis (*i.delis(a)leeds.ac.uk <i.delis(a)leeds.ac.uk>*), email their CV and briefly explain their interest in this position. Starting date is flexible.

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ReScience C : special issue on 2019 ICLR Reproducibility Challenge in machine learning
by Nicolas Rougier May 23, 2019

May 23, 2019

Dear all, It’s my great pleasure to announce that selected papers from the 2019 ICLR Reproducibility Challenge in machine learning (coordinated by J.Pineau) have been published in ReScience C and are freely accessible at: ReScience C, volume 5, issue 2 (2019), ICLR Reproducibility Challenge 2019 https://rescience.github.io/read/#volume-5-2019. If you’re interested in organizing a challenge or editing a special issue, feel free to contact me. Nicolas Rougier, ReScience C editor-in-chief.

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Call for Papers: Special Issue "Information Theory in Computational Neuroscience"
by Dimitrije Markovic May 22, 2019

May 22, 2019

Dear Colleagues, You are cordially invited to submit a manuscript to Special Entropy Issue "Information Theory in Computational Neuroscience" https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy/special_issues/Computational_Neuroscie… Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2020 With best regards, Claudius Gros and Dimitrije Markovic Abstract ====== Brains empower living organisms with extraordinary information processing capabilities. Complex spatio-temporal dependencies present in their environments may be learned, long- and short-term memories of experiences and plans regarding the future. Importantly, information processing in the brain happens over multiple spatio-temporal scales, from single synapses and synaptic terminals to dendritic trees and neuronal bodies, all the way up to neuronal networks and large brain areas. Hence, it is not surprising that information theory has led to many exciting developments in computational neuroscience, providing tools essential for our modern understanding of the computational principles that govern the development, structure, physiology, and dynamics of the nervous system. In this Special Issue, we aim to bring together neuronal models and neuronal plasticity mechanisms that are grounded in information theory principles, modern inference, and learning algorithms. We welcome submissions that use information theory as the basis for defining generative principles of neuronal dynamics over multiple spatio-temporal scales, which informs our understanding of information processing in the brain. ============================= 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-doctoral post in Madrid Brain Dynamics of addiction
by jose luis perez velazquez May 21, 2019

May 21, 2019

*Post-Doc position*: *Dynamics of brain activity in addiction and compulsive reward-seeking* Responsible for electrophysiological recordings in behaving animals (rats) using rodent models of reward-seeking and addiction. One year*, starting immediately* Location: Madrid-Spain Dedication: Full time Experience with in vivo electrophysiological recordings in freely behaving animals is required. It would be an asset if the incumbent has some experience with the Skinner box, but is not required (teaching will be provided). Data analysis will involve the scrutiny of brain dynamic patterns in the rodents’ brains during addictive behaviours, using MATLAB codes already available from the investigators. Experience with basic data analysis will be an advantage as well. Contact: Fivos Panetsos, Professor fivos(a)ucm.es Director, Neuro-computing & Neuro-robotics Research Group Complutense University of Madrid Director, Neural Plasticity Research Group Health Research Institute, San Carlos Clinical Hospital (IdISSC), Madrid

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ICTALS 2019 registration open
by Goodfellow, Marc May 21, 2019

May 21, 2019

Dear All, Registration is now open for ICTALS 2019 at the University of Exeter 2-5th September 2019. Please see: www.exeter.ac.uk/ictals2019/registration/<http://www.exeter.ac.uk/ictals2019/registration/> Early bird registration is open until 31 July 2019 at the following rates: Students £250 Faculty/ Clinician £400 Industry £500 Lived experience (non-scientist) £30 for the first 20 registrants. Spaces are limited, so we would encourage you to register as soon as possible. The International Conference for Technology and AnaLysis of Seizures, 2019 (ICTALS2019) will take place at the University of Exeter, September 2nd - 5th 2019. The goal of this conference is to bring together neurologists, neuroscientists, researchers from quantitative disciplines and people with lived experience of epilepsy in order to work as a community to advance our understanding of epilepsy and develop practical ways to improve diagnosis and treatment. This is the second ICTALS conference, which is an evolution of the previous International Workshop on Seizure Prediction (IWSP) series. The theme for this year's conference will be: "The Epilepsy Journey: from first seizure to treatment and beyond". We will emphasise how advances in our understanding of the dynamics of brain networks can be used to make a difference to people with epilepsy at all points of their journey: from elucidating the causes of the first seizure to diagnosing epilepsy, understanding how ictogenic networks give rise to recurrent seizures and how this insight can inform personalised treatment. To encourage this focus on translatable output of research we will seek to include all relevant communities. In addition to focussing on current scientific, clinical and technological advances, we will take steps to increase accessibility for people with lived experience of epilepsy. For further information see http://exeter.ac.uk/ictals2019 We look forward to seeing you in Exeter in September! Best wishes Marc Goodfellow, on behalf of the local organising committee.

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Places left for training courses before INCF's Neuroinformatics 2019
by Malin Sandström May 21, 2019

May 21, 2019

Dear all, there are still som places left for the (free) training courses we are arranging in Warsaw on August 31, the day before Neuroinformatics 2019. All courses are free to attend for registered participants. The TVB WS explains fundamental principles of full brain network modelling using the TVB open source neuroinformatics platform. Lectures & hands-on sessions allow participants to immediately apply concepts from the lectures to their simulations. http://bit.ly/2Hs9L7h The HBPBrainSim short course introduces participants to the Brain Simulation Platform (BSP). After the course participants will be able to use the BSP to access HPC systems to configure & run simulations and visualize & analyze simulation results. http://bit.ly/2Ht7AQN The course ‘Neuroscience data integration through use of digital brain atlases’, a combination of lectures & hands-on training, introduces participants to a workflow for spatial integration of morphological features in a 3D reference atlas. http://bit.ly/2HqnPOh See https://www.neuroinformatics2019.org/ for more information. Best regards, Malin -- Malin Sandström, PhD Community Engagement Officer malin.sandstrom(a)incf.org International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility Karolinska Institutet Nobels väg 15 A SE-171 77 Stockholm Sweden http://www.incf.org

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PhD position in computational neuroscience at the University of Amsterdam (deadline June 6)
by Jorge Mejias May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019

Dear all, A PhD position in computational neuroscience is available at the Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Group at the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam (the Netherlands). The main objective of the project is to investigate the neural mechanisms of multisensory perception and sensory predictions, within the context of a novel theoretical framework of perception and consciousness that is being developed in the Group. These neural mechanisms will be investigated using theoretical and computational approaches based on both biophysically detailed models of corticothalamic circuits and neural network models trained with deep learning strategies. The research is partially funded by the Human Brain Project and will benefit from collaborations with local experimental teams and with other European research groups. The project will be supervised by Jorge Mejias (leader of the Computational Neuroscience Team) and Cyriel Pennartz (head of the Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Group). We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate with a Master's degree in neuroscience (with strongly developed quantitative skills) or in a related field, including physics, mathematics, computer science, or biomedical engineering. The candidate is expected to have a solid mathematical background (calculus, differential equations, dynamical systems) and strong programming skills (MATLAB, Python). Knowledge in methods of computational neuroscience and deep learning is a plus. English is the official language of the lab, therefore good English communication skills are expected. We offer a full-time appointment for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive performance evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance to courses and (international) meetings. The gross monthly salary will range from €2,325 in the first year to €2,972 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scale for PhD candidates. Additional benefits include a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus (8% and 8.3% of the gross annual salary, respectively) and generous vacation, pension and social security conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. Candidates coming from abroad might also be eligible for highly attractive tax benefits. The lab is located in the state-of-the art facilities of the Science Park at the University of Amsterdam, with good communications with other academic facilities and research centers in the city. The University of Amsterdam is one of the top research universities in Europe, with a strong focus on the research area of brain and cognition. Amsterdam is one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, with a rich historical and cultural heritage that includes the UNESCO World Heritage city center and canals, dozens of world-class museums and restaurants, and an exciting nightlife. The city promotes a healthy lifestyle with plenty of outdoor life, parks and recreational areas, an excellent bicycle path network, and an expat-friendly environment. The deadline for applications is June 6th, 2019. Applications may only be submitted online by following the link below (where additional information is also provided): https://www.uva.nl/en/content/vacancies/2019/05/19-292-phd-candidate-in-com… Your application must include a CV (including contact details of two academic references) and a letter of motivation. Please combine these documents in one single attachment and also mention the months (not just years) in your CV when referring to your education and work experience. To enable us to process your application immediately, please quote vacancy number 19-292 and the position you are applying for. For informal inquiries, you may contact Dr. Jorge Mejias (j.f.mejias at uva.nl) of Prof. Cyriel Pennartz (C.M.A.Pennartz at uva.nl). Kind regards, Jorge F. Mejias, PhD Assistant Professor of Computational Neuroscience Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Group Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences Amsterdam, the Netherlands -- Jorge F. Mejias, PhD Assistant Professor Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences University of Amsterdam, 1098XH Amsterdam The Netherlands www.ugr.es/~jmejias

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Postdoc Position: Modeling Language in the Human Brain Using Artificial Neural Networks
by Christopher Honey May 19, 2019

May 19, 2019

MODELING LANGUAGE IN THE HUMAN BRAIN USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS A joint postdoctoral position is available in the labs of Christopher Honey and Tal Linzen at Johns Hopkins University. ( https://www.honeylab.org and https://caplabjhu.org ) The goal of this project is to use state-of-the-art artificial neural networks to understand the mechanisms and architectures that enable the human brain to integrate linguistic information at the levels of syllables, words and sentences. For this purpose, the project lead will have access to high-fidelity intracranial recordings from the surface of the human brain, as people process sentences and narratives. In parallel, this project is expected to generate new computational models and analytic methods for natural language processing (NLP), informed and constrained by human data. Johns Hopkins is home to a large and vibrant community in neuroscience and computational linguistics, and the training environment will span the Departments of Cognitive Science, Psychological & Brain Sciences, and Computer Science. The postdoctoral researcher will be affiliated with the Center for Language and Speech Processing, one of the world’s largest centers for computational linguistics (https://www.clsp.jhu.edu/) For candidates who wish to collect new datasets, Hopkins provides a top-notch neuroimaging center, including 3T and 7T scanners; new TMS and EEG facilities housed in the PBS department; and access to human intracranial experiments via neurology collaborators in Baltimore and Toronto. The postdoctoral researcher will have access to a large number of GPUs for training neural networks and other computational models through the Maryland Advanced Research Computing Center. The position is available immediately, though start date is somewhat flexible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The initial appointment is for one year, with the opportunity for renewal thereafter. We especially encourage applications from women and members of minorities that are underrepresented in science. *Qualifications*: Candidates should have (i) a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, physics, psychology, mathematics, or computer science) by the start date; (ii) a publication record that includes computational modeling and empirical data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a combined background in computational linguistics, machine learning and neuroscience. *Application Instructions*: To apply, please email a cover letter (including a brief summary of previous research accomplishments and future plans), a current CV, and a relevant publication to neural.language.modeling.jhu(a)gmail.com. In the CV or cover letter, please include contact information for three references. For any questions, feel free to email Chris Honey (chris.honey(a)jhu.edu) and Tal Linzen ( tal.linzen(a)jhu.edu)

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Postdoc position on causal learning in France
by Mehdi Khamassi May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019

*Post-Doc position in Computational Neuroscience on causal learning * *Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique, Paris (UMR7222)* *Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique, Lyon (UMR 5824)* *General Information* Workplace: LYON/PARIS Employer: CNRS Type of contract: FTC Scientist Contract Period: 18 or 24 months Expected date of employment: 2 September 2019 Proportion of work: Full time Remuneration: between 2643 and 3766 Euros gross monthly salary depending on the candidate’s experience Desired level of education: PhD Experience required: indifferent *Missions*: The objective of our project is to investigate the neural and computational bases of causal learning. In particular, we will focus on causal learning in the context of goal-directed instrumental behaviors, which rely on learning rules determined by the contingency//between actions and outcomes. In order to unravel the neural and computational bases of action-outcome causal learning, we need to lift two key barriers. The first barrier is the lack of neurocomputational models that formalise the above-mentioned theoretical framework to make precise predictions about the underlying neural computations. The second barrier is the lack of clear understanding of the brain network dynamics supporting action-outcome causal learning. *Activities: * The selected candidate will contribute to lift the first barrier, by developing neurocomputational models that: i) formalise internal representations and computations predicted by causal learning theories (/rational /and /Bayesian /frameworks); ii) make predictions about the dynamics of neural activity (i.e., neurobiological plausibility) and fit single-participant behavioral patterns (i.e., computational flexibility). Among the possible learning models, two seem to provide the adequate theoretical and computational framework: Active Inference and Reinforcement learning. The former is a Bayesian approach postulating that human behaviour can be reduced to the minimization of variational free energy, which is an upper bound on Shannon surprise (Friston, 2010). The latter provides a complementary view and formalizes human behavior as a process that aims at maximizing cumulative (extrinsic or intrinsic) reward (Sutton & Barto, 1998). The selected candidate will help designing a new experimental protocol to test the specific predictions of these computational frameworks, and compare them with Bayesian model comparison methods. The experiment will involve human subjects and be realized with the facilities of the GATE (Experimental Economics) laboratory in Lyon, France. Then we will derive a computational model which best accounts for human behavior while they learn causalities, and make model-driven predictions for a new task involving brain imaging (fMRI, MEG, SEEG) performed in humans by partners of the project. *Skills*: Applicants should be highly motivated, have a PhD in computational neuroscience, physics, computer science, or related fields, with a track record of publications. Confirmed experience in computational modelling and programming skills are mandatory. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in causal learning models in neurosciences. *Work context*: We have obtained funding from the French Agence Nationale de la Recherche for 4 years project aiming at lifting the previously mentioned two barriers. The project involves both theoreticians (Mateus Joffily in GATE, Lyon, France; Mehdi Khamassi in ISIR, Paris, France; David Lagnado in UCL, London, UK) and experimentalists (Andrea Brovelli in INT, Marseille, France; Julien Bastin in GIN, Grenoble, France). This 2 years post-doctoral research position is available to work at the interface between two laboratories: the GATE in Lyon and the ISIR in Paris. *Additional Information*: The position is available immediately and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The selected candidate will be hired for a period of 18 to 24 months with a salary corresponding to the level of research scientist according to the standards of the National Center of Scientific research (CNRS). Salary will include social security, health and retirement benefits. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter briefly describing experience, motivation and skills adapted for the position, as well as research interests; 2) complete CV and publication list; and 3) two letters of reference that should be sent directly to us by the evaluators. Notification of interest should be sent to both Mehdi Khamasi (mehdi.khamassi(a)upmc.fr <mailto:mehdi.khamassi@upmc.fr>) and Mateus Joffily (joffily(a)gate.cnrs.fr <mailto:joffily@gate.cnrs.fr>). Applications shall be done through the following website: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5824-TAIDAO-009/Default.aspx?lang=EN. -- Mehdi Khamassi, PhD, HDR Permanent research scientist (CRCN) at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics Sorbonne Université, Paris, France http://www.isir.upmc.fr Director of Studies for the Cogmaster program Ecole Normale Supérieure, EHESS, Univ. Paris Descartes http://sapience.dec.ens.fr/cogmaster/www/ Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems National Technical University of Athens, Greece https://www.iccs.gr/en/?noredirect=en_US Visiting Researcher at the Department of Experimental Psychology University of Oxford, UK https://www.psy.ox.ac.uk Main contact details: Mehdi Khamassi Sorbonne Université, Campus Pierre et Marie Curie - ISIR - BC 173 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France tel: + 33 1 44 27 28 85 cell: +33 6 50 76 44 92 email: mehdi.khamassi(a)upmc.fr http://people.isir.upmc.fr/khamassi

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Open PhD position, application deadline May 31st
by Jochem Rieger May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

Dear list, The Applied Neurocognitive Psychology Lab at the University Oldenburg in collaboration with the Division of Energy at OFFIS offer a PhD position in the project: "Neurophysiology and modelling of expert cognition and decision making¨ The projects goal is to develop a model-based understanding of neuronal processing differences between expert and novice controllers of safety critical systems (e.g. power grids) that allows human performance prediction. Methodologically, the project combines brain activation measurements in fNIRS and/or MRI during realistic simulations of control tasks with machine learning for data driven human modeling. The position is available *from July 16th, 2019* until July 15th, 2022 (German TV-L E13, 65%). The full job announcement can be found here: https://uol.de/stellen/?stelle=66622 You can contact me for further questions regarding the position. The *application deadline is May 31st, 2019*. Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, a list of potential referees, links to recent publications, and copies of certificates for academic grades to Prof. Rieger as an email attachment (preferred) in one pdf file to jochem.rieger(a)uol.de <mailto:jochem.rieger@uol.de>. Regards, Jochem -- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jochem Rieger Head of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology Head of Neuroimaging Unit Faculty VI Carl-von-Ossietzky University 26111 Oldenburg Germany Phone: +49(0)4417984533 Fax: +49(0)4417983865

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Workshop: Spike Sorting and Reproducibility for Next Generation Electrophysiology
by Matthias Hennig May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

Spike Sorting and Reproducibility for Next Generation Electrophysiology 24. and 25. June 2019 Informatics Forum, University of Edinburgh Registration deadline: 31. May 2019 The analysis of extracellular recordings is a computationally and conceptually complex task with multiple sources of error and bias that can affect subsequent data interpretation. The advent of high-density extracellular micro-electrode arrays (MEAs) now allows recording from hundreds to thousands of channels that poses significant challenges. Additionally, current analysis workflows lack standardisation, and few attempts have been made to make perform systematic comparisons between different solutions and approaches. This workshop will bring together electrophysiologists and developers of tools for the analysis of extracellular recordings, with the following goals: - to showcase new approaches to analyse large scale recordings - to discuss approaches for validation and quality control - to discuss how elements of reproducibility and provenance can be added to typical analysis workflows Invited Speakers: Alessio Buccino, Oslo David Jaeckel, MaxWell Espen Hagen, Oslo Felix Franke, ETHZ Samuel Garcia, CNRS James Jun, Flatiron Institute Jeremy Magland, Flatiron Institute André Marques Smith, UCL Olivier Marre, Institut de la vision Hernan G Rey, Leicester Evelyne Sernagor, Newcastle Olivier Winter, Champalimaud Pierre Yger, Institut de la vision Registration is free (workshop dinner cost is £30). More info: http://workshops.inf.ed.ac.uk/ssnge/ Organisers: Matthias Hennig, Edinburgh Cole Hurwitz, Edinburgh Jeremy Magland, Flatiron Alessio Buccino, Oslo -- The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

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PhD scholarship within Data Science and Computational Neuroscience at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
by Kristin Tøndel May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019

The Faculty of Science and Technology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3-year PhD-position related to Data Science and Computational Neuroscience: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/168816/phd-scholarship-withi… Please share with your network. Best regards, Kristin Tøndel

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[meetings] CfP: Workshop at ICDL-Epirob 2019: Mapping the self
by Matej Hoffmann May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

** * ******************************************* ** * ICDL-Epirob 2019 Workshop * * Mapping the self: * * infants, robots, and modeling * ******************************************* Key Facts ========= ICDL-Epirob 2019 Workshop, Monday, August 19, 2019 Location: Oslo, Norway at Ingeniørenes hus møtesenter (Engineer’s House Conference Centre) Submission deadline: June 10, 2019 Notification: June 30, 2019 Workshop URL:<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dyalab.mines.edu_2019_r…>https://sites.google.com/site/matejhof/events/mapping-the-self Main conference URL: https://icdl-epirob2019.org/ Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=irm19 Organizers ========== * Daniela Corbetta <https://psychology.utk.edu/faculty/corbetta.php>(Univ of Tennessee, USA) * Matej Hoffmann <https://sites.google.com/site/matejhof/home>(Prague, Czech Republic) * Jeffrey Lockman <http://www2.tulane.edu/sse/psyc/faculty-and-staff/faculty/lockman.cfm>(New Orleans, USA) * Verena Hafner <https://adapt.informatik.hu-berlin.de/vvh/>(Berlin, Germany) Description =========== Our bodies constitute the interface between our mind and the surrounding world. To interact effectively with the world, babies and robots need to discover the different parts of their bodies, and their physical and mechanical properties. They need to know where their limbs are in space, how far they can extend, how they work, and what range of actions they can achieve with them. Such body representations are essential for developing a sense of the self and for defining the limits of the peripersonal space. The aim of this workshop is to bring together researchers in the fields of developmental psychology, developmental robotics, embodied cognition, body mapping, and computational modeling to create a productive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary forum from which different facets of these fundamental processes linked to body mapping and mapping the self will be explored. The workshop will be organized around three general themes with specific speakers and experts in each area: 1. Body mapping: This theme will group developmental and learning studies in infants, adults, and robots on self-touch, self-exploration of the body, self-localization, and haptic perception to understand how the mapping of the self forms. 2. Defining the peripersonal space: This theme will examine the range and conditions through which our peripersonal space develops, is being perceived, and being modulated through interactions with objects, people, and events in our daily surroundings. This theme will contrast infant, children, and adult studies as well as computational models. 3. Sense of self and body ownership: This third theme will explore how our brain builds a map and sense of ownership of objects as extensions of our own body. Studies and models on tool use learning, prostheses mastery, including studies on the rubber hand illusion will provide a framework to understand how perception and action of inanimate objects can be experienced as functional extensions of our body and self. Confirmed Invited Speakers ======================= Daniela Corbetta (Univ. Tennessee, USA) Jeffrey J. Lockman (Tulane Univ., USA) Sergiu Popescu (Paris Descartes University, France) Matej Hoffmann (Czech Tech. Univ, Czech Rep) Gianluca Baldassarre / Vieri Santucci (CNR, Italy) Jean-Paul Noel (NYU, USA) Rory Bufacchi (Univ. College London, UK) Alban Laflaquiere (AI Lab, Softbank Robotics, France) Benjamin Kuipers (Univ. of Michigan, USA) Tamar Makin (Univ. College London, UK) Dorothy Cowie (Durham, UK) Verena Hafner (Humboldt-Univ., Germany) Target audience ============= Cognitive psychologists, developmental psychologists, developmental roboticists, embodied cognition, cognitive neuroscience, researchers on the self, computational modeling, machine learning Format of contributions ================== We invite participants to submit a 500-word abstract for a single-blind review by the workshop organizers. Selected abstracts will be presented as Posters -- few selected possibly as short talks. The contributions should present findings that are related to any of the three themes of the workshop (body mapping, peripersonal space, and sense of self). This is an especially great opportunity for young researchers who wish to participate in this workshop, share their findings, and interact with experts in this multidisciplinary and emerging research field. The 500-word submissions should be in Word or LaTeX with a title no longer than 120 characters. Please use the following formatting linked here <https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/simple-single-page-abstract-templa…>. Authors’ names and affiliations should be on the abstract. Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=irm19 On behalf of the organizers, Matej Hoffmann * -- Matej Hoffmann, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Cybernetics Faculty of Electrical Engineering Czech Technical University in Prague https://sites.google.com/site/matejhof/home +420 224 357 387

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Postdoc in Vision at UPenn
by Burge, Johannes May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

An NIH funded post-doc position is available at the University of Pennsylvania w Johannes Burge. A postdoctoral position is available in Johannes Burge’s lab at the University of Pennsylvania to work on the psychophysics and the computations underlying depth and motion perception. We use both artificial and natural stimuli to probe the function of the human visual system, with a focus on understanding how the pattern of light falling on the back of the eye is used to recover 3D structure and movement in the environment. We have a variety of high-end displays in the lab, the capability for eye tracking and pupillometry, high-fidelity databases of natural signals, and custom software tools for statistical learning. For more information on specific projects please see the lab website: http://burgelab.psych.upenn.edu/contact.html <https://t.co/hSN0qdRoYJ> . Applicants should have a background in at least a subset of psychophysics, eye-tracking, visual optics, computational neuroscience, and will have the opportunity to gain training in any of these areas. The initial appointment is for one year, with the potential for renewal. The start date is flexible but the position is available immediately. The lab is part of the Computational Neuroscience Initiative at UPenn, a multi-disciplinary group of top researchers working on problems in sensation, perception, and cognition. Interested applicants should send a CV, a statement of interest, and at least two references to jburge(a)sas.upenn.edu<mailto:jburge@sas.upenn.edu> I will be available to meet at VSS or to schedule interviews on Skype. Johannes ======================== Johannes Burge, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Neuroscience Graduate Group University of Pennsylvania http://burgelab.psych.upenn.edu jburge(a)sas.upenn.edu (215) 573 6528

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INCF Software Carpentry course at SfN, October 17-18
by Malin Sandström May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

Dear all, INCF will organize a Software Carpentry course ( https://incf.github.io/2019-10-17-sfn/) at SfN in Chicago, on October 17-18. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. For more information on what will be taught and why, please see the paper “Best Practices for Scientific Computing”; https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.10017… Apply via the form linked on this page, latest *May 31*: https://www.incf.org/node/305 Best regards, Malin Sandström -- Malin Sandström, PhD Community Engagement Officer malin.sandstrom(a)incf.org International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility Karolinska Institutet Nobels väg 15 A SE-171 77 Stockholm Sweden http://www.incf.org

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Three Positions in the Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1.0 FTE)
by Verhoef, J.P. (Julia) May 14, 2019

May 14, 2019

Three Positions in the Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' (1.0 FTE) Dutch Research Consortium 'Language in Interaction' Vacancy number: 30.06.19 Application deadline: 28 May 2019 [Logo NWO] [Logo Language in Interaction] Responsibilities We are looking for highly motivated candidates to enrich a unique consortium of researchers that aims to cross the boundaries of various disciplines to unravel the neurocognitive mechanisms of language and its interaction with other cognitive systems. This specific project aims to advance our understanding of the mechanisms of fast, flexible linguistic inference by leveraging recent major advances in our understanding of the representations and computations necessary for sequential model-based action planning. Currently, our consortium advertises 2 Postdoc positions and 1 PhD position. These positions provide the opportunity for conducting world-class research as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Work environment The Netherlands has an outstanding track record in the language sciences. The Language in Interaction research consortium, sponsored by a large grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), brings together many of the excellent research groups in the Netherlands with a research programme on the foundations of language. In addition to excellence in the domain of language and related relevant fields of cognition, our consortium provides state-of-the-art research facilities and a research team with ample experience in the complex research methods that will be invoked to address the scientific questions at the highest level of methodological sophistication. These include methods from genetics, neuroimaging, computational modelling, and patient-related research. This consortium realises both quality and critical mass for studying human language at a scale not easily found anywhere else. We have identified five Big Questions (BQ) that are central to our understanding of the human language faculty. These questions are interrelated at multiple levels. Teams of researchers will collaborate to collectively address these key questions of our field. Our five Big Questions are: BQ1: The nature of the mental lexicon: How to bridge neurobiology and psycholinguistic theory by computational modelling? BQ2: What are the characteristics and consequences of internal brain organisation for language? BQ3: Creating a shared cognitive space: How is language grounded in and shaped by communicative settings of interacting people? BQ4: Variability in language processing and in language learning: Why does the ability to learn language change with age? How can we characterise and map individual language skills in relation to the population distribution? BQ5: Inference for language and action planning: Common computations? All successful candidates will become members of our Big Question teams. The research is conducted in an international setting at all participating institutions. English is the lingua franca. What we expect from you Each position has its own requirements and profile. More information on: www.languageininteraction.nl/BQ5-3p.html<https://www.languageininteraction.nl/BQ5-3p.html> General requirements for all positions are: * a degree in linguistics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science or a related field; * affinity with quantitative analyses; * strong motivation; * excellent proficiency in written and spoken English. What we have to offer * employment: 1.0 FTE; * terms of employment depend on the position applied for; * you will be appointed at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University; * Dutch universities and the institute involved have a number of regulations in place that enable employees to create a good work-life balance; * you will be able to make use of our Dual Career Service<http://www.ru.nl/dualcareerservice> where our Dual Career Officer will assist with family related support, such as child care, and help your partner prepare for the local labour market and with finding an occupation. Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions<http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden?kn>? Other Information The institute involved is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourages applications from women and minorities. Would you like to know more? Further information on: the Language in Interaction Consortium<https://www.languageininteraction.nl/home.html> Further information on: the different positions, including terms of employment<https://www.languageininteraction.nl/BQ5-3p.html> Further information on: our five Big Questions<https://www.languageininteraction.nl/Bigquestions.html> For more information about this vacancy, please contact: additional information can be obtained from the contacts for the different positions. Are you interested? You should upload your application (attn. of Prof. dr. R. Cools) exclusively using the button 'Apply' below. Your application should include (and be limited to) the following attachment(s): * a cover letter quoting at the top the number of the position you apply for * your curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the names of at least two people who can provide references Please apply before 28 May 2019, 23:59 Amsterdam Time Zone. [Apply]<https://www.ru.nl/applyonline?recid=601989&tk=uk> No commercial propositions please. Kind regards, Julia Verhoef Secretary - Language in Interaction Consortium Radboud University | Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (DCCN) Room 0.026 Kapittelweg 29, 6525 EN Nijmegen, The Netherlands P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands |T: +31 (0)24 3666272 E: J.Verhoef(a)donders.ru.nl|<mailto:J.Verhoef@donders.ru.nl|>Office hours: 9-14 hr on Mon - Fri Follow Language in Interaction on Twitter<https://twitter.com/in_interaction> Like Language in Interaction on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/languageininteraction/>

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Bernstein Conference 2019 in Berlin: Call for Abstracts
by Bernstein Communication May 13, 2019

May 13, 2019

BERNSTEIN CONFERENCE 2019 in Berlin - Abstract submission and registration now open! Early bird registration deadline: July 09, 2019 Please register here: https://www.intercongress.de/cgi-bin/regform_79106.exe?company=79106&event=… <https://www.intercongress.de/cgi-bin/regform_79106.exe?company=79106&event=…> The Bernstein Conference is the largest annual Computational Neuroscience conference in Europe with more than 500 international participants in recent years. The main conference includes two poster sessions, which are an important part of the conference. For more information on the conference, please visit: www.bernstein-conference.de<http://www.bernstein-conference.de> ************************************************************** Satellite Workshops September 17-18, 2019 Main Conference September 18-20, 2019 PhD Symposium September 20-21, 2019 ************************************************************** ABSTRACT SUBMISSION We are inviting the submission of abstracts from all relevant areas. Authors of most accepted abstracts will get the chance for a poster presentation, a small number of abstracts will be selected for contributed talks during the main conference. Please note the earlier submission deadline for authors applying for a talk. All accepted abstracts will be published online and will be citable via Digital Object Identifiers (DOI). For abstract submission please visit: bernstein-conference.de/2019/abstracts<https://www.bernstein-network.de/en/bernstein-conference/2019/abstracts?set…> Submission of an abstract does not replace conference registration.<https://www.intercongress.de/cgi-bin/regform_79106.exe?company=79106&event=…> ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Abstracts aimed as contributed talks and posters: June 13, 2019 Abstracts aimed as posters only: July 03, 2019 SELECTION OF CONTRIBUTED TALKS: The contributed talks will be selected in a (double-)blind review process. Please design your abstract accordingly and ensure that no author or affiliation identifiers are included. Cite all relevant prior work (including your own) only in the passive voice or in the third person (for example, “It has been shown that… [1]” or "They have shown that... [1]”), do not use the words “my” or “our”, and do not include references to funding sources. Abstracts that have not been properly anonymized cannot be considered for contributed talks. TRAVEL GRANTS: To support the participation of young researchers in the Bernstein Conference, the Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS) offers 10 Travel Grants, each endowed with 500 €. Application deadline for travel grants: June 21, 2019 Please find further information under bernstein-conference.de/2019/apply-for-a-travel-grant<https://www.bernstein-network.de/en/bernstein-conference/2019/apply-for-a-t…> ACCOMMODATION AND HOTEL RESERVATION: We have allcocated a certain number of rooms for you in selected hotels and we are cooperating with VisitBerlin, Berlin's tourist platform through which we are able to offer a customized hotel room booking platform. Conference participants can choose between different hotel categories. We strongly recommend early room booking! Please find further information under bernstein-conference.de/2019/hotels<https://www.bernstein-network.de/en/bernstein-conference/2019/hotels?set_la…> POSTDOC MEETING, Sept 17, 7:00 pm: This event is an informal get-together for post-docs. It is an opportunity to get to know each other, foster collaborations, exchange experiences and ideas. No preparation required, but if you have an idea or a particular topic you want to discuss with your peers, bring it along. Drinks and snacks will be provided. VENUE SATELLITE WORKSHOPS and POSTDOC MEETING Marchstrasse 23 10587 Berlin (10 min. walk from the Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) Main Building) VENUE MAIN CONFERENCE: Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) Main Building Strasse des 17. Juni 135 10623 Berlin VENUE PHD SYMPOSIUM: Bernstein Center Berlin Campus Nord Philippstrasse 13 House 6 10115 Berlin We are looking forward to welcoming you in Berlin! Conference Chair and Host: Henning Sprekeler Program Chair: Susanne Schreiber Program Vice Chair: Elad Schneidman Workshop Chair: Tatjana Tchumatchenko Workshop Vice Chair: Tim Vogels Technical Organization: Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH 52425 Juelich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Juelich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Dueren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Dr. Karl Eugen Huthmacher Geschaeftsfuehrung: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Marquardt (Vorsitzender), Karsten Beneke (stellv. Vorsitzender), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Bolt, Prof. Dr. Sebastian M. 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