Prof. Sen Cheng, Institute for Neural Computation at the Ruhr University Bochum, invites applications for a Doctoral position (TV-L E13, 65%) in Computational Neuroscience.
The position starts as soon as possible and is funded for three years.Job description
The research group is highly dynamic and uses diverse computational modeling approaches including biological neural networks, cognitive modeling, and machine learning to investigate learning and memory in humans and animals. For further information see www.rub.de/cns.
The successful candidate will develop and study computational models of episodic memory and spatial navigation. The models will be based on biologically plausible spiking neurons and will account for the generation and learning of complex behaviors. The research focus will be on modeling the influence of neuro- and psychopathologies on observable behavior.
The candidate may enroll in a doctoral program in neuroscience, psychology, physics, or electrical engineering – subject to enrollment requirements of the particular program.
Your Profile:
Candidates must have
an excellent university degree in neuroscience, psychology, physics, computer science, electrical/biomedical engineering or a related field,
relevant experience modeling biological neural networks,
excellent communication skills in English, and
the ability to work well in a team.
Experience with research in neuro- and psychopathologies would be a further asset.
The Ruhr University Bochum is home to a vibrant research community in neuroscience and cognitive science. The Institute for Neural Computation is an independent research unit and combines different areas of expertise ranging from experimental and theoretical neuroscience to machine learning and robotics.
Please send your application, including CV, transcripts and research statement electronically, as a single PDF file, to samarasinghe@ini.rub.de. In addition, at least two academic references must be sent independently to the above email address. The deadline for applications is February 29th, 2020.
The Ruhr University
Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage
applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.
-- Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26 Postfachnummer 110 Universitätstr. 150 D-44801 Bochum Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27316 Email: samarasinghe@ini.rub.de