I would like to brink your attention our PhD-program in

Computational Neurosciences / Complex Dynamical Systems

At the Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Frankfurt am Main,

Field(s): computational neurosciences, complex systems, theory neural networks, simulated robotics, dynamical systems.

Application deadline: April 22, 2016

Contact: Prof. Claudius Gros

E-mail: cgr[@]itp.uni-frankfurt.de

Address: Institute for Theoretical Physics, J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt,

We are developing new models and generative principles for the brain using a range of toolsets from dynamical systems theory and computational neurosciences. Examples are new objective functions and generating functionals for the sensory-motor loop, transient state dynamics and self-limiting Hebbian plasticity rules. Several subjects are available for the announced PhD thesis including the generation of attractor metadynamics through short-term synaptic plasticity and/or the generation of motor primitives through self-organized embodiment within the sensory-motor loop. The work will include analytical investigations and numerical simulations of neural networks and/or of simulated robots, using the toolset of dynamical systems theory.

The candidate should have a Diploma/Master in physics with an excellent academic track record and good computational skills. Experience or strong interest in the fields of complex systems, computational neurosciences, dynamical systems theory and/or artificial or biological cognitive systems is expected. The degree of scientific research experience is expected to be on the level of a German Diploma/Master.

The appointment will start summer 2016, for up to three years. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a list of publications, and arrange for letters of reference to be sent to the address above

Claudius Gros http://www.itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros

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