PhD Position in
Computational Neuroscience, Ruben Moreno-Bote Lab
Center for Brain and Cognition, University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
1 fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Theoretical and Cognitive Neuroscience of Ruben Moreno-Bote in the Center for Brain and Cognition at the University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
We are looking for excellent candidates with Physics, Mathematics or Machine Learning background, ideally with knowledge of Neuroscience or Computational Neuroscience, and interested in theory and applications. We will also consider candidates with Psychology background interested in mathematical modeling.
The candidate will develop state of the art mathematical techniques to understand neuronal dynamics and coding and will have access to multielectrode recording neural data. He/she could also be involved in the design of monkey and human behavioral experiments and the development of models of visual perception, decision making and working memory. The candidate will benefit from the stimulating environment of Barcelona area in Theoretical and Systems Neuroscience and will have the opportunity of enjoying a lively city. Our lab
(https://www.upf.edu/web/
forms part of a larger network of neuroscience labs in Barcelona
(http://www.
Financial support is provided by the University Pompeu Fabra, and FLAG-ERA and MINECO grants.
APPLICATION : A full CV in pdf format and an extract of grades for degree and master studies should be sent to the following address:
DEADLINE: until the position is filled
Rubén Moreno BoteSerra Húnter ProfessorCenter for Brain and Cognition &Dept. of Information and Communications TechnologiesUniversity Pompeu FabraCampus Ciutadella, Building 24, office 331Ramon Trias Fargas, 24-2708005 Barcelona, Spain