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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The Neuroinformatics Research Group (Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa) of the Institute of Cognitive Science invites applications for 3 Research Assistants (PhD student level), (Salary level E 13 TV-L 50%) to be filled as soon as possible for a period of three years. The position allows for further scientific qualification. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>We invite applicants that are interested in research in Neuroinformatics, with an emphasis on dynamical systems, machine learning, virtual reality, computational linguistics and electrophysiology. Candidates will participate in a highly international PhD program on cognitive science (with >40 currently enrolled students) and interdisciplinary research projects that can involve cooperation with other disciplines of our institute. Candidates should be highly motivated to understand the structure of neuronal coding and neuronal representations. To study this, we involve different research strategies that range from the development of highly sophisticated data analysis strategies, to modelling of neuronal processes on the level of recurrent networks. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The qualification profile of the candidates can range from a purely mathematical neuroscientist, a dynamical systems researcher to interdisciplinary candidates that share interest in performing experiments with the virtual reality combined with EEG and sophisticated machine learning-based analysis of recorded activity (at</span> <a href="http://ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/ni/publications"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/ni/publications</span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> you find an overview of recent research topics). </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be involved in several research projects that range from BSc to MSc projects. The position also involves teaching Cognitive Science courses at BSc and MSc level (2 hours/week). </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Required Qualifications:</span> <span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Candidates are expected to have an excellent academic degree (Master/diploma). Applicants should have an excellent knowledge in the field of machine learning, i.e. generalized linear and state space models, kernel methods, reservoir computing and deep learning. Experience or a strong interest in the fields of complex systems, computational neurosciences, dynamical systems theory and the concepts to study these, i.e. bifurcation and stability analysis, and delay- coupled differential equations, measurements of complexity, are encouraged. Experience or a strong interest in experimental methods such as EEG, and virtual reality are highly welcome. In addition, a strong interest or experience in the estimation of causal interactions from time series is welcome. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>As a certified family-friendly institution, Osnabrück University is committed to furthering the compatibility between work/studies and family life. As an employer, Osnabrück University is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities for women and men. Women with relevant qualifications are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position. Preference will be given to women with equal qualifications. Furthermore, qualified applicants with disabilities will be favored. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Applications with the usual documentation, including two letters of recommendation, should be submitted by e-mail in a single PDF file to the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science (</span><a href="mailto:office@ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>office@ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de</span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>) no later than 08.09.2014. An electronic copy should be sent to Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa (</span><a href="mailto:gpipa@uni-osnabrueck.de"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>gpipa@uni-osnabrueck.de</span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>) who can also be contacted for further information. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Professor and Chair of the Neuroinformatics Department</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Dr. rer. nat. Gordon Pipa</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Institute of Cognitive Science, Room 31/404</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>University of Osnabrueck</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Albrechtstr. 28, 49069 Osnabrueck, Germany </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>tel. +49 (0) 541-969-2277 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>fax (private). +49 (0) 5405-</span><span lang=DE> </span><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>500 80 98</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>home office.</span><span lang=DE> </span><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>+49 (0) 5405-</span><span lang=DE> </span><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>500 90 95</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>e-mail: </span><a href="mailto:gpipa@uos.de"><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>gpipa@uos.de</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>webpage: </span><a href="http://www.ni.uos.de/"><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://www.ni.uos.de</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Projects: </span><span lang=DE> </span><a href="http://www.pipa.biz/Projects_and_Lectures/projects_and_lectures.html"><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://www.pipa.biz/Projects_and_Lectures/projects_and_lectures.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>research gate:</span><span lang=DE> </span><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gordon_Pipa/?ev=prf_act"><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gordon_Pipa/?ev=prf_act</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>google scholar:</span><span lang=DE> </span><a href="http://scholar.google.de/citations?user=joR6mgEAAAAJ"><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://scholar.google.de/citations?user=joR6mgEAAAAJ</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Personal Assistent and Secretary of the Neuroinformatics lab:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Anna Jungeilges </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Tel. +49 (0)541 969-2390<br>Fax +49 (0)541 969-2246<br>Email:</span><span lang=DE> </span><a href="mailto:anna.jungeilges@uni-osnabrueck.de"><span lang=DE style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>anna.jungeilges@uni-osnabrueck.de</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>visit us on </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CognitiveScienceOsnabruck"><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://www.facebook.com/CognitiveScienceOsnabruck</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/"><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>https://twitter.com/#!/CogSciUOS</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>