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Meeting announcement: UK Neural Computation conference, July 1st-3rd
by Mark Humphries Jan. 18, 2019

Jan. 18, 2019

Save the date! We are pleased to announce the UK Neural Computation conference, July 1st-3rd 2019, at the University of Nottingham A national meeting for the UK community working on the computational side of neuroscience. Be it modelling, maths, data science, theory, machine-learning, and all combinations thereof. Schedule: July 1st: ECR tutorials and seminars July 2nd-3rd: main meeting Confirmed speakers for the main meeting: Athena Akrami (SWC) Andy Barron (Macquarie) Tim Behrens (… [View More]

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NIH funded postdocs: systems neuroscience of visual perception and attention
by Haider, Bilal Jan. 18, 2019

Jan. 18, 2019

NIH Funded postdoctoral positions: Synaptic and network mechanisms controlling visual perception The Haider Lab<file:///C:/Users/bhaider6/Dropbox/Docs/GTech%20Docs/Hiring/haider.gatech.edu> in the Dept. of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Georgia Tech & Emory University seeks 2 highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral fellows for 3-5 year NIH BRAIN funded projects examining synaptic and network mechanisms supporting sensory perception and visual attention. Recent lab publications can … [View More]be found here: http://haider.gatech.edu/publications/ The projects offer significant opportunity to learn cutting-edge research techniques in vivo, including 1) neural population recording with high-density silicon electrodes (Neuropixels), 2) optogenetic circuit manipulation, and 3) whole-cell patch-clamp recording during behavior. The ideal candidate has expertise in patch clamp or multi-electrode electrophysiology in vitro or in vivo, and quantitative skill in data acquisition and analysis (preferably with MATLAB). Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, an inquisitive mindset, and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary team. The position is funded for up to 5 years, pending satisfactory performance upon annual review. We are enthusiastic to form a diverse, international research group. All candidates will be mentored for independent career development. There is a strong, multidisciplinary concentration of labs focusing on Neuroscience @ GT<http://neuro.gatech.edu/> and at Emory<http://biomed.emory.edu/PROGRAM_SITES/NS/>. Atlanta is vibrant, green, and one of the most affordable and livable major cities of the US. Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of research goals, expected date of availability, and names and contact information of three references. Please email these materials to bilal.haider(a)bme.gatech.edu<mailto:bilal.haider@bme.gatech.edu> The Wallace H. Coulter Dept. of Biomedical Engineering<https://www.bme.gatech.edu/> at Georgia Tech and Emory University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. The Department is a unique enterprise, spanning two of the top Engineering and Medical institutes in the country. This environment offers unparalleled facilities and resources for the pursuit of understanding neural circuits and their relationship to behavior and neurological dysfunction. Further information and recent lab publications can be found at haider.gatech.edu<file:///C:/Users/bilal/Dropbox/Docs/GTech%20Docs/haider.gatech.edu> Bilal Haider, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Coulter Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Tech & Emory University 313 Ferst Drive, Suite 3104 Atlanta, GA 30332 tel: +1 404 385 4935 fax: +1 404 385 5044 site: haider.gatech.edu<http://haider.gatech.edu/> twitter: @haiderlab<https://twitter.com/haiderlab> [View Less]

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Postdoctoral position at Caltech
by Kennedy, Ann Jan. 18, 2019

Jan. 18, 2019

Hello comp-neuro, posting this on behalf of David Anderson: The laboratory of David J. Anderson is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers from computational backgrounds, for work in analysis and modeling the neural control of complex naturalistic behaviors. The position offers a unique opportunity for theorists to be immersed in a lab environment, collaborating with experimentalists to design and analyze microendoscopic imaging and functional perturbation experiments targeting the … [View More]

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Submissions now open: XI. Dubrovnik Conference on Cognitive Science - Computational Rationality
by Gergo Orban Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

Dear all, This is a reminder that submissions are now open for the XI. Dubrovnik Conference on Cognitive Science, which is devoted to the topic of Computational Rationality. The conference will take place between 23-25 May 2019 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. We invite poster submissions from all areas of cognitive science. You may submit your poster abstract here: http://www.cecog.eu/ducog/page_submission.php <http://www.cecog.eu/ducog/page_submission.php> Our invited speakers are: … [View More]

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Postdoctoral Positions in the Rinberg and Shoham labs
by Dmitry Rinberg Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

The Rinberg and Shoham labs at NYU Medical School are seeking to fill multiple postdoctoral positions at the interface of computational systems neuroscience and advanced neurotechnology. We study how olfactory and visual information is represented and processed in neural activity patterns, and how the brain extracts information relevant for behavior. The postdoctoral researches will be involved in joint- and individual-lab projects as members of NYU’s vibrant world-class hub for computational … [View More]

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PostDoc positions (HSE, Russian Federation)
by Victoria Moiseeva Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

A series of POSTDOCTORAL positions are available at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (ICN) in Moscow (https://neuro.hse.ru/en/)https://neuro.hse.ru/en/) ICN is a dynamic and ambitious research institute with a growing international reputation of a and state-of-the-art equipment. Postdoctoral positions are available across the following research groups: · Center for Bioelectric Interfaces · The Theoretical Neuroscience Group (TNG) · The Neurodynamics Group · The Cognitive Control, … [View More]

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Postdoc/programmer position at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
by Erik De Schutter Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

The Computational Neuroscience unit (https://groups.oist.jp/cnu) at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or technician in software development and computational modeling of stochastic neuronal reaction-diffusion processes and 3D modeling of neurons at the submicron level. Initial duration is two years with an option to extend. The hired postdoctoral researcher or technician is expected to make valuable contributions to the STEPS … [View More]

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BindsNET - A Machine Learning Spiking Neural Networks Library in Python
by Hananel Hazan Jan. 17, 2019

Jan. 17, 2019

[Apologies for cross-postings] Dear colleagues, It is our pleasure to introduce the release of the python package BindsNET <https://github.com/Hananel-Hazan/bindsnet>and its companion paper in Frontiers in Bioinformatics “BindsNET: A Machine Learning-Oriented Spiking Neural Networks Library in Python <http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fninf.2018.00089>”. BindsNET is a python package to simulate a spiking neuronal network using a GPU. The framework is easy and well in … [View More]

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Master in Brain and Cognition, Barcelona
by Ruben Moreno Bote Jan. 16, 2019

Jan. 16, 2019

Dear Comp-neuro members, The Master in Brain and Cognition being offered at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona, Spain (*http://www.upf.edu/mbc/ <http://www.upf.edu/mbc/>*) opens the rolling application period (final deadline is June 2019). The core of the master's programme is composed of the research groups at UPF's Center for Brain and Cognition (*http://cbc.upf.edu <http://cbc.upf.edu/>*). In this email, we emphasize the possibility of participation of outstanding … [View More]

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Systems Neuroscience Spring School 2019, 3/10-13, Kyoto, Japan
by Hidetoshi Urakubo Jan. 16, 2019

Jan. 16, 2019

Dear members of Comp-neuro mailing list, Below please find the announcement of Systems Neuroscience Spring School 2019, 3/10-13, Kyoto, Japan. We look forward to your applications and recommendations. The full advertisement is available below. Hidetoshi Urakubo ============================================== Shin Ishii Laboratory, Department of Systems Science, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University Yoshida-Honmachi 36-1, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 Japan Phone: +81-75-753-4908 Fax: +… [View More]81-75-753-4907 Email: urakubo-h(a)sys.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp ============================================== [Announcement of the Systems Neuroscience Spring School 2019] Systems Neuroscience is a field of science that seeks to understand the architecture of the nervous system at multiple scales ranging from molecular level through behavioural level. SNSS2019 will provide chances to learn the frontiers of the systems neurobiology from six world's leading scientists with masteries in wide variety of subjects, including mathematical modelling, fundamental biology, and nano-technology based measurement and instrumentation techniques. This year's theme is “Statics and Dynamics of Neural Systems", and the conference features exciting talks with particular focus on the large-scale anatomy of the brain, behavioral experiments using latest multi-electrode recording techniques, and their theoretical backgrounds. The school is particularly intended for young scientists, and there will be active discussions throughout the session. Participants are encouraged to prepare a poster presentation to introduce their research to the community. ---o---o---o---o---o---o---o---o---o---o---o---o---o---o---o--- [Date] March 10 (Sun) - 13 (Wed), 2019. The preliminary seminar at March 10 is only for students. [Place] Coop-in Kyoto (Kyoto, Japan) [Sponsors] Japanese Neural Network Society Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas “Brain information dynamics underlying multi-area interconnectivity and parallel processing” Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development “Brain Mapping by Integrated Neurotechnologies for Disease Studies” [Registration Deadline] February 20th, 2019 [Lecturer] (alphabetical order) Kenneth Harris, Ph.D. UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Michael Hawrylycz, Ph.D. Allen Institute for Brain Science Valentin Nägerl, Ph.D. University of Bordeaux Atsushi Nambu, M.D, Ph.D. National Institute for Physiological Sciences Sang Wan Lee, Ph.D. KAIST Tetsuo Yamamori, Ph.D. RIKEN Center for Brain Science [Homepage] http://ishiilab.jp/SNSS/SNSS2019/ - Please confirm the details of the application. [Contact information] snss2019(a)sys.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp [Program committees] Ken Nakae, Kyoto University Hidetoshi Urakubo, Kyoto University Hiroshi Higashi, Kyoto University Yasuhiro Tanaka, University of Tokyo Hideaki Shimazaki, Kyoto University [Director] Shin Ishii, Kyoto University [View Less]

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