Connectionists: PhD postion in theoretical neurosciences at Frankfurt University

[Claudius Gros]

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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