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REMINDER: NEST Conference 2018 --- Abstract submission closes SUNDAY 13 May
by Hans Ekkehard Plesser May 8, 2018

May 8, 2018

Dear colleagues! I cordially invite you to submit contributions to the NEST Conference 2018 to be held on 25/26 June 2018 (Monday/Tuesday, lunch to lunch) on the beautiful campus of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences at Ås, 30km south of Oslo. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSES THIS SUNDAY! We are excited to offer the following conference highlights: • NEST 3 — Gain first hands-on experience with the future of NEST • NEST Doc++ — Shape the professional documentation for NEST • Brain Atlases as Tools for Neuroscience (Jan Bjaalie/Trygve Leergaard) • Agricultural Robotics — Meet Thorvald, NMBU's robot for precision farming (sagarobotics.com) • Midsummer conference barbecue dinner on NMBU's beautiful campus • 3-day Hackathon after the conference with focus on improving documentation The NEST Conference provides an opportunity for the NEST Community to meet, exchange success stories, swap advice, learn about current developments in and around NEST spiking network simulation and its application. We would like you to share your experiences made and results obtained with NEST during the conference. You can do so either by a short oral presentation (10–15 minutes), on a poster, through a demo, or by organizing group work. Important dates • 13 May 2018 — Deadline for abstract submissions --- THIS SUNDAY!!! • 17 May 2018 — Notification of acceptance • 25 May 2018 — Deadline for registration For details, abstract submission and registration, please see http://www.nest-initiative.org/conference You are also welcome to contact us at conference(a)nest-initiative.org. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Ås in June! Hans Ekkehard Plesser President The Neural Technology Simulation Initiative http://www.nest-initiative.org -- Dr. Hans Ekkehard Plesser Associate Professor Faculty of Science and Technology Norwegian University of Life Sciences PO Box 5003, 1432 Aas, Norway Phone +47 6723 1560 Email hans.ekkehard.plesser(a)nmbu.no Home http://arken.nmbu.no/~plesser

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Job Opening
by Anna Manelis May 7, 2018

May 7, 2018

*Postdoctoral position* A post-doctoral position is available at the Anticipation, Cognition and Emotion lab (www.ace.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh ( http://www.pitt.edu) to work with Dr. Anna Manelis and her team. A successful candidate will work on the NIMH funded research project that uses multimodal neuroimaging (fMRI, MRI, DTI and fNIRS) to understand the contribution of anticipatory processing to cognitive and emotional dysfunction in individuals with mood disorders. *Required Qualifications*: a PhD degree in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience or a related discipline. A strong research background in the analysis and interpretation of neuroimaging data is required. Excellent writing skills are a must. Candidates with a strong computational background are encouraged to apply. Experience with FSL, Freesurfer and E-prime is preferred. The ability to program in Shell, Matlab, Python and/or R is preferred. Experience with fNIRS, graph modeling and pattern classification analyses is a plus. While prior experience with clinical populations is not necessary, we expect candidates to be interested in neuroimaging research of working and episodic memory in individuals with mood disorders. *Responsibilities*: A successful candidate will collect and analyze neuroimaging data, write manuscripts and present at conferences. This is a 1- to 2-year position that can be extended to 3 years. Start date is September 2018. If you are interested in this position, please send a CV, research statement, preprints/reprints of papers, and the names and contact information for two references to Anna Manelis (manelisa(a)upmc.edu <manelis(a)upmc.edu>).

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3 PhD positions
by Jean-Pascal Pfister May 7, 2018

May 7, 2018

Applications are invited for up to 3 PhD positions in the Theoretical Neuroscience Group headed by Prof. Jean-Pascal Pfister (jointly affiliated to the University of Bern and to the University of Zurich/ETH). The position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation grant entitled "Bayesian synapses”. The Theoretical Neuroscience Group is interested in discovering new computational principles implemented in the brain. The group uses machine learning techniques such as nonlinear Bayesian filtering and apply them at different levels: the single synapse level, the neural network level and the behavioral level. The project aims at proposing a Bayesian perspective to synaptic plasticity and testing this idea in collaboration with experimental labs such as the lab of Prof. Martin Müller (Institute of Molecular Life Sciences, University of Zurich). The candidate should hold a Master degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science or a related field. She/he should have keen interests in designing experimentally testable models. Preference will be given to candidates with strong mathematical and programming skills. The applicant should submit a CV (including contacts of two referees), a statement of research interests, marks obtained for the Master, and the abstract of the Master thesis in electronic format to Jean-Pascal Pfister (jpfister(a)ini.uzh.ch <mailto:jpfister@ini.uzh.ch>). The position is offered for a period of three years and can be extended. The preferred starting date is before October 2018. Salary scale is provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation ( http://www.snf.ch/SiteCollectionDocuments/allg_doktorierende_e.pdf <http://www.snf.ch/SiteCollectionDocuments/allg_doktorierende_e.pdf> ). Deadline for application is the 15th of Mai 2018 or until the position is filled. The interview will take place in Bern on the 25th of Mai. ——— Prof. Jean-Pascal Pfister Theoretical Neuroscience Group Bühlplatz 5 3012 Bern Switzerland http://www.physio.unibe.ch/~pfister/group/ <http://www.physio.unibe.ch/~pfister/group/> and Institute of Neuroinformatics University of Zurich and ETH Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190 8057 Zurich, Switzerland www.ini.uzh.ch/~jpfister <http://www.ini.uzh.ch/~jpfister>

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POSTDOC Computational Neuroscience / AI, Nottingham
by Mark van Rossum May 5, 2018

May 5, 2018

We are pleased to announce an opening for a postdoc in the lab of Mark van Rossum at the University of Nottingham. In a EPSRC/ESRC grant on Human-like Computation, we are investigating in the computational role of sleep in cognitive processing and visual reasoning. In particular we are interested in how REM and slow-wave sleep phases map onto processing stages of neurally inspired AI, thereby trying to circumvent some limitations of current deep learning approaches. This theoretical research is complemented by sleep experiments carried out by the group of Prof Penny Lewis in Cardiff. The successful candidate will have a PhD (or submitted his/her thesis) and have research experience in either computational neuroscience or machine learning, or a combination of these. This post is initially a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months. As Nottingham is currently creating a Centre for Computational Neuroscience, long-term independent research positions will open up next year. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mark van Rossum. mark.vanrossum-at-nottingham.ac.uk Formal applications should be made via the website: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI146218 -- Mark van Rossum, Professor, Schools of Psychology and Maths, U Nottingham Psych Bldg Rm LG.19, 44-115-951 5316, 44-7722049644 This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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Postdoc @ UCLA: perceptual decision-making, electrophysiology (existing spikes data)
by Hakwan Lau May 3, 2018

May 3, 2018

hello - in collaboration with Michele Basso we're looking for someone to follow up this <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29382765> & this <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29301100> (going into PFC too). the person can focus on analysis and/or theory & doesn't have to want to learn to do the experimental work (though that's more than welcome). Hakwan Lau, D.Phil [my work <https://qualia.psych.ucla.edu/> & blog <https://inconsciousnesswetrust.blogspot.com/>]

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Deadline extended to May 31st NeuroBridges 2018
by Ahmed El Hady May 3, 2018

May 3, 2018

Notice: deadline extended to May 31st 2018 */NeuroBridges 2018 Summer school , Cluny, France/* */( October 2nd - October 12th, 2018)/* I would like to bring to your attention the *NeuroBridges 2018 Computational Neuroscience School*. <http://decision-making-lab.com/NeuroBridges/neurobridges2018.html> NeuroBridges <https://www.facebook.com/NeuroBridges/>is a one-of-a-kind series of scientific meetings in brain research, which brings together Mediterranean and Middle Eastern scientists, in order to promote international scientific cooperation in system and computational neuroscience. A major goal of this school is to serve as a bridge between experimental and theoretical neuroscientists, addressing system-level questions. The organizers of NeuroBridges also believe that these scientific collaborations can lead to personal relations, which eventually may help alleviate the political distress in the Middle East. Following the success of NeuroBridges 2017 <http://decision-making-lab.com/NeuroBridges/neurobridges2017.html> school, NeuroBridges 2018 <http://decision-making-lab.com/NeuroBridges/neurobridges2018.html> will be a nine day summer school <http://decision-making-lab.com/NeuroBridges/neurobridges2018.html>, which will take place in Cluny, France. The school is organized by Ahmed El Hady (Princeton), David Hansel (CNRS) and Yonatan Loewenstein (Hebrew University). It will be comprised of lectures delivered by a group of leading neuroscientists, experimentalists as well as theoreticians, which will address the fundamental questions in contemporary neuroscience. We are very excited that Yves Frégnac (CNRS, France ) will be giving the keynote lecture at the school. In addition to the lectures, the students will work in groups on small research projects. The school is intended for graduate students and postdocs, primarily from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, either working in their home countries or abroad. We will consider applicants with some background in applied mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering or physics, interested in theoretical brain and cognitive sciences. We will also consider those with biological or medical background given that they show proof of basic mathematical knowledge. The school will take place between October 2 and October 12, 2018 in Le Centre de Conférences Internationales de Cluny (CCIC). Cluny is a small medieval town in Burgundy, France, located about 400km southeast of Paris (accessible by fast train, TGV). The deadline for application is *May 31st, 2018 *and the following is the website including the link for the online application: http://decision-making-lab.com/NeuroBridges/neurobridges2018.html For more information, please contact neurobridges2018(a)gmail.com <mailto:neurobridges2018@gmail.com>.

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Postdoc position in brain modelling at QIMR Berghofer, Brisbane, Australia
by James Roberts May 3, 2018

May 3, 2018

The Brain Modelling Group, led by Dr James Roberts at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow. The role is a key part of an NHMRC-funded project to model large-scale brain dynamics across the lifespan. The successful candidate will develop novel models of large-scale brain dynamics, and use these to model brain activity across the adult lifespan. This will entail: (i) mathematical and computational modelling of brain dynamics at the whole-brain level; (ii) constraining models against empirical neuroimaging data, both structural and functional; and (iii) developing novel analysis tools and implementing them for wide adoption. The role will also include collaboration with Prof Michael Breakspear’s Systems Neuroscience Group. The successful candidate will have: - A PhD in physics, mathematics, computational neuroscience, computer science, or a related field; - A strong track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications; - Experience in mathematical modelling; - Proficiency in programming (e.g. in MATLAB). And ideally will also have experience in: - Pre-processing and analysis of neuroimaging data, including diffusion imaging and tractography, fMRI, MEG, and/or EEG; - Modelling large-scale brain network dynamics; - Time series analysis and signal processing; and - Handling of large datasets. The position is in Brisbane, Australia, full-time for 2.5 years (with possibilities to extend). Salary range $78,530 - $84,257 p.a. plus up to 15.75% superannuation and attractive salary packing options. More details at: https://recruitment.qimr.edu.au/viewjob.aspx?jobid=1878 Position description: https://recruitment.qimr.edu.au/Public/docs/1878/12797%20Position%20Descrip… Closing date: 1 June 2018. James Roberts Team Head Brain Modelling Group QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

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PhD position available on the theme 'Novel technological approaches for neurorehabilitation’ @IIT (Genova, ITALY)
by Michela Chiappalone May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

PhD in Bioengineering and Robotics, curriculum ‘Bioengineering and Bioelectronics’. Research Theme: ‘Novel technological approaches for neurorehabilitation’ We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student, for joining the team of Dr Michela Chiappalone at Rehab Technologies INAIL-IIT Joint Lab of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova ITALY. The primary goal of this PhD project consists of developing novel technological approaches for neurorehabilitation, in the framework of national and international projects and collaborations (e.g. IIT network; KUMED at Kansas City, KS USA; University hospitals). Specifically, it will be required to perform experiments and develop novel protocols, based on closed-loop technology, of intracortical electrical stimulation to promote cortico-cortical plasticity in an animal model of focal lesion. The design of analytical tools for data analysis of multichannel electrohysiological signals will be required as well. To this end, knowledge of programming languages such as Matlab, Python, and/or C is highly considered. Experience in Machine Learning techniques will be considered a plus. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience or related disciplines, be a highly motivated and creative individual who wants to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment. Former lab experience and previous technical and scientific results will be highly considered. The call and the instruction for the application can be found here https://unige.it/usg/it/dottorati-di-ricerca or here www.iit.it/phd-school<http://www.iit.it/phd-school> DEADLINE FOR THE APPLICATION WILL BE JUNE 12, 2018 at 12.00 PM (CEST) Please contact me directly BEFORE THE DEADLINE if you are interested in this position or if you have any question about it. Best regards, Michela Chiappalone ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Michela Chiappalone, PhD Researcher Rehab Technologies IIT-INAIL Lab Phone : +39 010 71781743 E-mail : michela.chiappalone(a)iit.it<mailto:michela.chiappalone@iit.it> ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova Site: www.iit.it<http://www.iit.it>

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MSc Neuroscience - University of Freiburg, Germany
by Carsten Mehring May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

MSc program in Neuroscience - University of Freiburg, Germany We are inviting applications for the interdisciplinary MSc program in Neuroscience at the University of Freiburg, Germany. The program provides theoretical and practical training in neuroscience, covering both the foundations and the latest research in the field. It is taught by lecturers from an international scientific community from three faculties and two neuroscience research centres. The modular course structure caters to the specific backgrounds and research interests of each individual student and we offer specialisations in computational neuroscience, neuro-/optophysiology, neurotechnology and genes,circuiots & behaviour. All courses are taught in English. We welcome applications with a background in natural sciences, mathematics, behavioural sciences, computer science or engineering sciences. The deadline for applications for the October 2018 entry is the 30th of May 2018. Further details can be found on our homepage http://www.mscneuro.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.mscneuro.uni-freiburg.de/> Please contact mscneuro@uni-freiburg,de for further questions. With kind regards Carsten Mehring — Bernstein Center Freiburg & Faculty of Biology University of Freiburg

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Call for Abstracts: Bernstein Conference 2018 in Berlin
by Kerstin Schwarzwaelder May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

Call for Abstracts: Bernstein Conference 2018 in Berlin ************************************************************** Satellite Workshops September 25-26, 2018 Main Conference September 26-28, 2018 PhD Symposium September 28-29, 2018 ************************************************************** The Bernstein Conference is the largest annual Computational Neuroscience conference in Europe with more than 500 international participants in recent years. The main conference, taking place from September 26-28, 2018, will be accompanied by satellite workshops taking place from September 25-26, 2018, and a PhD symposium which will be held from September 28-29, 2018. An important part of the main conference will be the two poster sessions. We are now 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). DETAILS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: For abstract submission please visit: www.bernstein-network.de/de/bernstein-conference/2018/abstracts<http://www.bernstein-network.de/de/bernstein-conference/2018/abstracts> Poster space is limited and early submission is encouraged. Submission of an abstract does not replace conference registration (www.bernstein-network.de/de/bernstein-conference/2018/registration<http://www.bernstein-network.de/de/bernstein-conference/2018/registration>). ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Abstracts aimed as contributed talks and posters: June 21, 2018 Abstracts aimed as posters only: July 17, 2018 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 €. Please find further information under www.bernstein-network.de/de/bernstein-conference/2018/apply-for-a-travel-gr…<http://www.bernstein-network.de/de/bernstein-conference/2018/apply-for-a-tr…> ACCOMMODATION AND HOTEL RESERVATION: We strongly recommend early room booking! The number of available accommodation is limited! We arranged for room contingents in a variety of hotels that you may book by yourself by email or phone. Please follow the instructions at our Accommodations Website (www.bernstein-network.de/en/bernstein-conference/2018/hotels<http://www.bernstein-network.de/en/bernstein-conference/2018/hotels>). We would like to emphasize that these room contingents will be held open up to different expiration dates depending on the hotel (or until they are filled). VENUE SATELLITE WORKSHOPS: 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 For more information on the conference, please visit the website www.bernstein-conference.de<http://www.bernstein-conference.de> We are looking forward to welcoming you in Berlin! Conference Chair: Andreas Herz Conference Host: Henning Sprekeler Program Chair: Gilles Laurent Program Vice Chair: Susanne Schreiber Workshop Chair: Jakob Macke Workshop Vice Chair: Tatjana Tchumatchenko Technical Organization: Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS): Alexandra Stein, Kerstin Schwarzwaelder -- Dr. Kerstin Schwarzwälder Scientific Coordination / Management Officer Please note: Our email addresses have changed. Please use k.schwarzwaelder(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:k.schwarzwaelder@fz-juelich.de> Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience | Bernstein Coordination Site (BCOS) Branch Office of the Forschungszentrum Jülich at the University of Freiburg Hansastr. 9A | 79104 Freiburg, Germany phone: (+49) 0761 203 9589 mail: k.schwarzwaelder(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:k.schwarzwaelder@fz-juelich.de> web: www.nncn.de<http://www.nncn.de> Twitter: NNCN_Germany<https://twitter.com/NNCN_Germany> 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…> <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. 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