Connectionists: Fully funded PhD position in complex systems/theoretical neurosciences

[Prof. Claudius Gros]

I would like to bring your attention to our PhD-program in
Complex Dynamical Systems Theory / Computational Neurosciences

At the Institute for Theoretical Physics,
        Goethe University Frankfurt

   Field(s): complex systems theory, computational neurosciences
             neural models and networks, dynamical systems

   Application deadline: June 1st, 2013

   Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros

   E-mail: cgr at itp.uni-frankfurt.de

   Address: Institute for Theoretical Physics,
            Goethe University Frankfurt,

   Job description:
   Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position at the
   Institute for Theoretical Physics, Frankfurt University.

   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
   multistability, transient state dynamics and self-limiting
   Hebbian plasticity rules. Several subjects are available
   for the announced PhD thesis including studies of the
   brain dynamics, and of the sensorimotor loop, using
   generating functionals, and/or studies of new synaptic
   plasticity rules interpolating smoothly between spiking and
   rate-encoding neurons. The work will include analytical
   investigations and numerical simulations of neural models
   and neural networks, using the toolset of dynamical systems
   theory.

   The candidates 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 appointments will start summer 2013, for
   up to three years.

   Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae,
   a list of publications and arrange for two letters of
   reference to be sent to the address below.

     Prof. Dr. C. Gros
     Institute for Theoretical Physics
     Goethe University Frankfurt
     Max-von-Laue-Str. 1
     60438 Frankfurt am Main
     Germany
     cgr at itp.uni-frankfurt.de

     http://itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros


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*** Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros           ***
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--- Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Systems, A Primer ---
--- A graduate-level textbook, Springer (2008/09/10) ---
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