Connectionists: Fully funded PhD position: computational neuroscience / complex system theory

[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: April 27, 2014

   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, attractor
   metadynamics, transient state dynamics and self-limiting
   Hebbian plasticity rules. Several subjects are available
   for the announced PhD thesis including studies of the
   autonomous brain dynamics and/or studies of new synaptic
   plasticity rules, like trace formulations of STDP and the
   interplay between short term synaptic plasticity and
   neural dynamics. 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 2014, 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           ***
*** +49 (0)69  798 47818              ***
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