Connectionists: PhD position at Bernstein Center Berlin available

[Benjamin Lindner]

*Benefits of noise in the transmission and processing of time-dependent 
stimuli by populations of sensory neurons**
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We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on signal processing in 
recurrent neural networks, especially information filtering of sensory 
signals and the functional role of intrinsic fluctuations and cell 
heterogeneity. These aspects of neural information processing will be 
explored by means of analytical calculations, numerical simulations of 
network models, and the comparison to experimental data (collaboration 
with Jan Benda, University Tubingen, Germany). In order to get an idea 
about similar approaches pursued in the past, have a look at our recent 
paper in PNAS [Grewe, Kruscha, Lindner, and Benda  PNAS 114 E1977 (2017)].

The successful candidate should have a degree in physics, mathematics or 
computational neuroscience (a background in neurobiology is desirable 
but not obligatory), programming skills (C++, Python, LaTeX, Linux), an 
excellent command of the English language, good communication skills and 
team spirit.

Funding is provided for three years, starting within the next six 
months. For details on the doctoral examination process at the Physics 
Department of Humboldt University Berlin, see 
https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/en/mnf/wisskar/promotionen/index_html?set_language=en. 


Applications, including a letter of motivation, a CV, and a list of 
three potential referees should be sent by email to 

me
benjamin.lindner at physik.hu-berlin.de 
(cc to nikola.schrenk at bccn-berlin.de)


The deadline for applications is April 18th 2018, however, later 
applications might also be considered.

Kind regards,

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Benjamin Lindner
Professor for
Theory of Complex Systems and Neurophysics

Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin
Philippstr. 13, Haus 2, 10115 Berlin
Room: 1.17, phone: 0049(0)302093 6336

Department of Physics Humboldt University Berlin
Newtonstr. 15 12489 Berlin
Room: 3.408, phone: 0049(0)302093 7934

http://people.physik.hu-berlin.de/~lindner/index.html  
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