<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class="">We are inviting applications for two postdoctoral positions at the Pattern Research Group which is affiliated with the MTA Wigner ResearchCentre for Physics (Budapest, Hungary) and MTA Institute for Experimental Medicine and is sponsored by a prestigious National Brain Research Program grant. The primary focus of the research group is the characterization of activity patterns of large-scale neural populations in the hippocampus and the understanding of the computational principles underlying its dynamically changing states. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The unparalleled performance of the nervous system is due to the fast and parallel processing of information that is achieved by the coherent activity of networks of neurons. Recent advancements in recording techniques provides access to high temporal resolution data from hundreds of identified neurons during task performance of animals. Understanding the organizational principles underlying the high-dimensional activity patterns has become a fundamental challenge of neurobiology. We are seeking highly motivated candidates for one post in computational/theoretical neuroscience and one in electrophysiology to work on a project that is based on a strong collaboration between neurophysiology and theoretical neuroscience. Details of the two posts can be found below.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Postdoctoral fellow in theoretical/computational neuroscience</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The ideal candidate has a strong mathematical background, preferably with a PhD in physics, computer science, or mathematics or other quantitative disciplines. Besides mathematical skills, the position requires competence in programming (e.g. matlab, R, python, or C++). Candidates with training or research experience in statistics, machine learning, computational modelling, dynamical systems are especially encouraged to apply. Training in neuroscience is not required but the applicant has to demonstrate his/her willingness to acquire the necessary background for the project. High dimensional neuronal data is recorded by the experimental part of the group (Attila Gulyas, Institute for Experimental Medicine) but the candidate will have the opportunity get experience with cutting-edge neuronal recording techniques to design of novel experiments based on the analysis of the recorded data. The successful applicant will be co-supervised by Gergő Orbán and András Telcs. <br class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Postdoctoral fellow or PhD student in hippocampal electrophysiology</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The ideal candidate has a strong background in <em class="">in vitro</em> or <em class="">in vivo</em>
electrophysiology or optical imaging to take part of this challenge and
to work on a project that is based on a strong collaboration between
neurophysiology and theoretical neuroscience. The primary task of the
candidate will be to set up the equipment and to monitor the activity of
large (>100) populations of hippocampal neurons <em class="">in vitro, </em>and later in head-restrained mice using optical imaging techniques and genetically expressed Ca2+
indicators. Preprocessing and to a given depth the analysis of the
rough data also expected. The high-level analysis of the recorded data
is performed by the theoretical part of the group (led by András Telcs
and Gergő Orbán, MTA Wigner Centre for Physics) but basic knowledge of
statistics is essential and previous experience with signal processing
or programming (Igor, Python, Matlab or similar language) is
advantageous and contribution to that part of the project is expected,
based on the load of the experimental part. The applicant will be supervised by Attila Gulyás. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><div class="">The expected starting date of the position is 1 September 2015 but the start date of the position is negotiable. Initial appointment is made for one year but can be extended to three years upon successful evaluation. The work is based in the PATTERN lab at the MTA Wigner Institute (Budapest, Hungary) but requires regular interactions with the experimental partners at the Institute for Experimental Medicine (Budapest).</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">For further information please visit the project website, <a href="http://pattern.wigner.mta.hu" class="">http://pattern.wigner.mta.hu</a>. <br class=""><br class="">For informal inquiries please contact Gergo Orban (<a href="mailto:orban.gergo@wigner.mta.hu" class="">orban.gergo@wigner.mta.hu</a>) or Andras Telcs (<a href="mailto:telcs.szit.bme@gmail.com" class="">telcs.szit.bme@gmail.com</a>).<br class=""><br class="">Please send applications, including CV, a research statement and contact information of two references by email to András Telcs before 30 June.</div></div><div apple-content-edited="true" class=""><br class=""></div></body></html>