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The deadline for the position below has been <b>extended </b>until
<b>07.05.2017</b>.<br>
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Pending funding approval, Prof. Sen Cheng in the Institute for
Neuroinformatics at Ruhr University Bochum, invites applications
for a full time position of <b>Postdoctoral Scholar (TV-L E13) in
Computational Neuroscience</b>.<br>
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The position starts on 1st July 2017 and is funded for 3 years. <br>
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<b>Job description</b><br>
<blockquote>Analyze the learning dynamics in neural and
psychophysiological data as well as behavioral data that will be
collected by other projects within the framework of a
collaborative research group. <br>
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<blockquote>Comparing the learning dynamics between individuals,
species, learning phases and learning paradigms.<br>
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<blockquote>Develop algorithms to analyze the learning dynamics.<br>
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<blockquote>Coordinate research with other participating projects.
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Further information can be found at <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/computational_neuroscience/">https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/computational_neuroscience/</a>.<br>
The working language of the institute is English. There is no
teaching obligation.<br>
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<b>Your Profile:</b><br>
Candidates should have an excellent degree in neuroscience,
physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Competence
in mathematical modeling, and excellent programming skills (e.g.
Python, C/C++, Matlab) are mandatory. In addition, relevant
research experience in neuroscience or a related field is
required. Experience in the study of learning dynamics and in
working within a collaborative research group would be a further
asset.<br>
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Please send your applications, including CV, transcripts and
research statement electronically, as a single PDF file, to <a
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href="mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de">samarasinghe@ini.rub.de</a>
by 07.05.2017. Please quote the job ID number <b>BO-2017-03-17-108926.
</b>In addition, at least two academic references may be sent
independently to the above email address. <br>
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Travel costs for interviews will not be reimbursed. <br>
The Ruhr-University Bochum provides a dynamic research environment
in neuroscience and cognitive science. The Institute for Neural
Computation unifies various core competencies extending from
experimental and theoretical neuroscience to machine learning and
robotics. <br>
The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We
strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons
with disabilities.<br>
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Contact person: Vinita Samarasinghe
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Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A.
Science Manager
Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26
Universitätstr. 150
D-44780 Bochum
Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27316
Email: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de">samarasinghe@ini.rub.de</a>
Hours: Monday 9-12 & 14-16; Friday 9-12 & 14-16; Wednesday 12 - 16</pre>
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