Benefits of noise in the transmission and processing of time-dependent stimuli by populations of sensory neurons

We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on signal processing in recurrent neural networks, especially information filtering of sensory signals and the functional role of intrinsic fluctuations and cell heterogeneity. These aspects of neural information processing will be explored by means of analytical calculations, numerical simulations of network models, and the comparison to experimental data (collaboration with Jan Benda, University Tubingen, Germany). In order to get an idea about similar approaches pursued in the past, have a look at our recent paper in PNAS [Grewe, Kruscha, Lindner, and Benda  PNAS 114 E1977 (2017)].

The successful candidate should have a degree in physics, mathematics or computational neuroscience (a background in neurobiology is desirable but not obligatory), programming skills (C++, Python, LaTeX, Linux), an excellent command of the English language, good communication skills and team spirit.

Funding is provided for three years, starting within the next six months. For details on the doctoral examination process at the Physics Department of Humboldt University Berlin, see https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/en/mnf/wisskar/promotionen/index_html?set_language=en.

Applications, including a letter of motivation, a CV, and a list of three potential referees should be sent by email to 

me
benjamin.lindner@physik.hu-berlin.de 
(cc to nikola.schrenk@bccn-berlin.de)


The deadline for applications is April 18th 2018, however, later applications might also be considered.

Kind regards,
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Benjamin Lindner
Professor for 
Theory of Complex Systems and Neurophysics

Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin
Philippstr. 13, Haus 2, 10115 Berlin 
Room: 1.17, phone: 0049(0)302093 6336 

Department of Physics Humboldt University Berlin
Newtonstr. 15 12489 Berlin
Room: 3.408, phone: 0049(0)302093 7934

http://people.physik.hu-berlin.de/~lindner/index.html 
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