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Posted July 20th, 2010 - PhD POSITION: UNMIXING OF NOXIOUS MECHANICAL AND HEAT STIMULI at Freie Universitaet Berlin / Bernstein Center Berlin, Germany
*Project description*
Information about noxious mechanical and heat stimuli is transmitted via the same mechanosensory receptor neurons. The goal of our project is to investigate how the nervous system can discriminate between these stimuli. The PhD student will analyze electrophysiological data and design computational network models of the circuits involved in the decoding process.
We will closely collaborate with experimental biologists in the group of Prof. Gary Lewin (Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin), both in the design of experiments and analysis of data.
Our group works on neuronal network models of sensory information processing, models of learning and memory, and on advanced methods of spike train analysis with modeling expertise.
The project is part of the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN) Berlin, which unites an outstanding community of neuroscience groups in Berlin and offers many opportunities for scientific networking, interdisciplinary discussions and a rich choice of scientific talks and events. Berlin is one of the most affordable metropolitan cities of the world, providing a vivid social and cultural life.
Salary will be according to BAT IIa 50% (about 1000€/month clear).
*Requirements*
- Master or equivalent in physics, computer science, biology or a related discipline
- Proficiency in a high-level programming language such as Python, Java, C/C++, Matlab or similar
- A keen interest in principles of information processing in neuronal systems and interdisciplinary work. Background in neuroscience is a plus.
*How to apply*
Applications including a cover letter stating your specific interest in the position and email addresses of two references, a meaningful CV and any relevant certificates should be sent via email to Dr. Michael Schmuker m.schmuker@fu-berlin.de . Please state the reference number BCCN-15072010. Application deadline: July 16, 2010. Applications received after that date may not receive full consideration.
Women are especially encouraged to apply.
Posted August 11th, 2009 - FACETS-ITN Ph.D. positions: From Neuroscience to Neuro-Inspired Computing
22 Ph.D. Positions are available in the following scientific work areas: Neurobiology of Cells and Networks, Modelling of Neural Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Neuro-Electronic Interfaces, Computational Principles in Neural Architectures, Mechanisms of Learning and Plasticity.
This 'Marie-Curie Initial Training Network' (funded by the EU) involves 15 groups at European Research Universities, Research Centers and Industrial Partners in 6 countries.
Ph.D. students will participate in an exciting research programme and will receive a strongly interdisciplinary training in all scientific areas involved as well as in additional skills (planned training workshops). The program also includes extended stays in several partner laboratories (about 4 months in 2-3 different locations). Ph.D. degrees will be awarded by the universities of the partner groups. Each position is funded for up to 3 years.
Applicants with an excellent degree (Master of Science, Diploma, earned since September 2005) in Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and the strong wish to actively contribute to an interdisciplinary research activity are invited to apply. Application deadline: August 20th, 2009.
Posted July 31, 2009 - The Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University seeks to hire a software engineer scientist to lead the software thrust of our NIH-funded Neurogrid project led by Dr. Kwabena Boahen at the Brains in Silicon Lab. You will join the team designing and building Neurogrid, a specialized hardware platform that will emulate (simulate in real- time) a million neurons in the cortex, together with an extensible graphical user interface and scripting language for (re)configuring the neurons’ properties and visualizing their activity. You can apply on-line by going to jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html and entering "23676" (the Job ID) next to "Keyword Search".