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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)"><span> </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">We are seeking candidates for a fully funded PhD position at the
Italian Institute of Technology’s Neural Computation Laboratory ( <a href="http://cncs.iit.it/labs/neural-computation">http://cncs.iit.it/labs/neural-computation</a>
) directed by Stefano Panzeri and located in Rovereto (Trento), Italy. IIT
collaborates with Università degli studi di Trento and finances these positions
at the PhD course in Cognitive and Brain Sciences. The PhD project is entitled “</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Computational</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">approaches</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">to</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">study</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">the</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">neural</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">code</span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">”</span></b></p>

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Interested candidates are invited to informally approach <u>as soon as
possible</u> Prof. Stefano Panzeri (</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial"><a href="mailto:stefano.panzeri@iit.it" target="_blank">stefano.panzeri@iit.it</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">)
by emailing their CV and briefly explaining their interest in this position. In
order to formally apply to the PhD Position, candidates will then need to refer
to the call published by Università degli Studi di Trento and available at the
following link: <a href="http://web.unitn.it/en/drcimec/38030/2017-selection-announcement-topic-specific-grant-descriptions">http://web.unitn.it/en/drcimec/38030/2017-selection-announcement-topic-specific-grant-descriptions</a><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Deadline for formal application is 16
may 2017</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial"><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Topic description: Computational approaches to study the neural
code.<br>
This project will develop a mathematical analysis framework, based on the
principles of information theory, to identify neurons that transform sensory
information into behavioral choices. Ideally the candidate should have a
background in a numerate discipline and a keen interest in neuroscience. </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial;font-size:11pt">For further information, please
see Panzeri S, et al (2017) Cracking the neural code for sensory
perception by combining statistics, intervention and behavior. Neuron 93:
491-507</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)">The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to both develop new advanced methods and to analyze experimental
data in collaboration with experimental neuroscience laboratories. The
applicant should have a strong background in numerate sciences, and have a
strong propensity for interdisciplinary research. No extensive previous
experience in neuroscience is needed. However, a keen interest in understanding
the brain is essential.<span></span></span></p>

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application see:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:black">PhD Application
summary:  <a href="https://mail.iit.it/owa/redir.aspx?REF=hFWMrmQ81c9b8DyWuH-FKc0o2U8ec2QMk-G9pdN23yvrAHcXKorUCAFodHRwOi8vd2ViLnVuaXRuLml0L2VuL2RyY2ltZWMvMTAxNDEvYXBwbGljYXRpb24tc3VtbWFyeS1hbmQtcHJvY2Vzcw.." target="_blank">http://web.unitn.it/en/drcimec/10141/application-summary-and-process</a><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:black">PhD Application
link: <a href="https://mail.iit.it/owa/redir.aspx?REF=mvIGJaIQ3UO7GUlfSxUVk81RpBfT3kS_MYi-Yf_kP7nrAHcXKorUCAFodHRwczovL3d3dzUudW5pdG4uaXQvQXBwbHkvZW4vV2ViL0hvbWUvZG90dA.." target="_blank">https://www5.unitn.it/Apply/en/Web/Home/dott</a><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial;color:black">PhD Application
deadline: <b>Tuesday May 16, 2017, at 4pm </b>(Italian time)<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial"><span>Regards</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial"><span><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial"><span>Stefano Panzeri</span></span></p>

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