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font-size: 14px;" lang="x-unicode">Ph.D. and Master positions in
theoretical neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Brain
Research
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We are seeking undergraduate students interested in writing a
Master thesis and have open positions for Ph.D. Students to join
our group "Theory of neural dynamics" at the Max Planck Institute
for Brain Research lead by Dr. Tatjana Tchumatchenko.
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Our group studies how networks of neurons encode and decode
sensory stimuli and how these functions are related to
computations that underlie cognitive functions and behavior. We
develop models to address linear and non-linear properties of
neuronal networks and have ongoing collaborations with
experimental labs where we analyze in vitro as well as in vivo
data and develop appropriate models to explain the observed
phenomena.
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Successful applicants should have a strong background in a
quantitative field such as physics, mathematics or computer
science and should be interested in an interdisciplinary exchange
with other disciplines such as biology or medicine. Life science
majors interested in quantitative modeling work are also
encouraged to apply, particularly if they would like to combine
experiments and theory in their Master or Ph.D. thesis work. We
are looking for candidates with strong English skills and prior
programming experience. In order to make teamwork in our group
enjoyable and fun, the ideal candidate should have a strong work
ethic and have demonstrated consistent self-motivation skills.
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Female students are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Prospective students should apply by sending an email to <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:theoryneuraldynamics@gmail.com"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:theoryneuraldynamics@gmail.com">theoryneuraldynamics@gmail.com</a></a>
which includes
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* a letter of motivation,
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* CV,
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* and a copy of the current academic transcripts
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To make your motivation letter easier to write for you and more
informative for us, please check the list of questions to be
answered in your motivation letter at
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.tchumatchenko.de/Opportunities.html">http://www.tchumatchenko.de/Opportunities.html</a>
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Let me note, that our institute is hosting the IMPRS graduate
school "Neural circuits".
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It's open call for applications can be found here:
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://brain.mpg.de/graduate-studies/call.html">http://brain.mpg.de/graduate-studies/call.html</a>
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Looking forward to your applications!
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Tatjana Tchumatchenko
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<div class="moz-txt-sig"><span class="moz-txt-tag">-- <br>
</span>Dr. Tatjana Tchumatchenko
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Research group leader
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Theory of Neural Dynamics
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Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
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Max-von-Laue-Str 4
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60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.tchumatchenko.de">www.tchumatchenko.de</a>
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