<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;">We are seeking for candidates for a PhD fellowship on the topic:<br><br>Temporal networks: from network theory to brain science<br><br>This project will be co-directed by Alain Barrat (Center for Theoretical Physics) and Demian Battaglia (Institute for Systems Neuroscience) at Aix-Marseille University,<br>awarded the prestigious status of "Excellence Initiative" (A*MIDEX) by the French Government and considering interdisciplinary studies as one of its main axes of growth.<br><br>A temporal network is a mathematical structure used to model time-varying relations between objects organised in networks. The study of temporal networks is an emerging field that embraces several disciplines. <br>Indeed, a vast number of systems, from brain networks to socio-communication patterns or social networks, until recently studied as static objects, can —and should— be represented as temporal networks.<br>In this project, the student will develop temporal network descriptions of dynamic functional connectivity extracted from brain imaging time-series (including virtual imaging sessions, based on The Virtual Brain software).<br>Applications will include the study of how dynamic functional connectivity changes along the learning of a cognitive task or through aging, both healthy and pathological. The opportunity will be offered to work in strict contact<br>with the clinical research department of Prof. Olivier Blin where data are gathered and cognitive challenge models designed and implemented.<br><br>IMPORTANT: the applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date (October 1st, 2017).<br><br>The program will be funded under the the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND action within the H2020 Research and Innovation programme of the European Union and by the Regional Council of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, with a contribution from A*MIDEX Foundation.<br><br>Within this programme, the PhD fellows will sign a three-year work contract.<br><br>Some of the advantages<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• PhD fellowship remunerated above that of a standard French PhD contract with a monthly net salary of approximately 1625€/month.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Financial support for international research training and conferences participations.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• International mobility of PhD fellows is financed by the A*MIDEX Foundation. <br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• A 500€ travel allowance per year is also provided for the fellows to travel between Marseille and their place of origin.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Tailored training and personalised mentoring, financial support for international research training and conferences participations. <br><br>Doctoral fellows will also benefit from:<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• 1 welcoming day.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Support in the administrative procedures.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Reserved rooms in university housing.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Several activities to promote integration in the local student life and cultural activities.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• French language courses covered by the fellowship.<br><br>Potentially interested candidates should contact Alain Barrat (<a href="mailto:alain.barrat@cpt.univ-mrs.fr">alain.barrat@cpt.univ-mrs.fr</a>) and Demian Battaglia (<a href="mailto:demian.battaglia@univ-amu.fr">demian.battaglia@univ-amu.fr</a>), sending a CV and the name of two reference persons.<br>A formal application should then be filed on the website:<br><br><a href="http://doc2amu.univ-amu.fr/en/temporal-networks-from-network-theory-to-brain-science">http://doc2amu.univ-amu.fr/en/temporal-networks-from-network-theory-to-brain-science</a><br><br>following the instructions therein.<br><br>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 10th, 2017 at midnight (CET time)<br>PRELIMINARY CANDIDATE SELECTION: May 2nd, 2017<br>ORAL INTERVIEWS: June 1st-2nd, 2017<br>STARTING DATE: October 1st, 2017<br></body></html>