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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear all, <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">a 3-year PostDoc position for developing computational models
of optogenetic stimulation in epilepsy patients is available within my lab as
part of the CANDO project at Newcastle University.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">*** About CANDO ***<br>
CANDO (Controlling Abnormal Network Dynamics using Optogenetics, <a href="http://www.cando.ac.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.cando.ac.uk/</a>) is
a world-class, multi-site, cross-disciplinary project to develop a cortical
implant for optogenetic neural control. The goal is to create a
first-in-human trial in patients with focal epilepsy.
This seven year, £10M Innovative Engineering for Health Award, funded by
the <a href="http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Wellcome Trust</a> and
the <a href="http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Engineering and
Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)</a> involves a team of over 30
neuroscientists, engineers and clinicians based at <a href="http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/" target="_blank">Newcastle University</a>, <a href="http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/electricalengineering" target="_blank">Imperial
College London</a>, <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medphys" target="_blank">University
College London</a> and <a href="http://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk/" target="_blank">The Newcastle
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</a>.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">*** Available RA position ***<br>
As part of this project, the lab of Prof. Marcus Kaiser (<a href="http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/" target="_blank">http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/</a> )
is seeking a talented and enthusiastic research fellow with
a PhD awarded, or a PhD thesis about to be submitted, in
computational biology or related subjects.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Objectives of this position are, first, to extend
simulations of human brain activity at the local and global level of epilepsy
patients. Second, the effect of stimulation on ongoing activity will be
studied. Third, dynamical systems theory, control theory, and extensive
simulations will be used to find optimal stimulation approaches that can reach
desired oscillation patterns with minimal stimulation. Simulations will be
informed by invasive recordings and non-invasive brain connectivity
measurements in human epilepsy patients. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Good communication skills, very strong dynamics modelling
skills, and a track record of previous peer-reviewed journal publications. You
will have experience with modelling brain rhythms and dynamical systems. The
position will include brief visits to our partners in the UK and abroad.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">*** Research Environment ***<br>
Neuroinformatics at Newcastle University in the UK covers a range of topics
from electrophysiology to neuroimaging. We are among the pioneers in connectome
analysis and the establishment of large-scale neuroscience data management and
analysis platforms. Our strength is a close collaboration between
computational, experimental, and clinical researchers. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We currently have a team of 14 faculty members in the
areas of Neuroinformatics and Neurotechnology: <a href="http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/" target="_blank">http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk/</a>
Overall, more than 100 faculty members perform research in the neurosciences.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">*** Life in Newcastle ***<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The region of <a href="https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/">Newcastle</a>
has around one million inhabitants and a <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/newcastle-best-ukcity-families-bring-children-london-worst-schools-low-crime-rates-a7738061.html">high
quality of life</a>. Newcastle University is based in the city centre, 20
minutes away from the beach, the train station or the airport. Newcastle
airport provides links to most European countries as well as to the USA.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">*** How to Apply ***<br>
To apply, follow the information at<br>
<a href="http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BCX660/research-assistant-associate-computational-models-of-epileptic-brain-tissue-d80409r/">http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BCX660/research-assistant-associate-computational-models-of-epileptic-brain-tissue-d80409r/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The deadline is Wednesday 16 August. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For further information, contact Prof. Marcus Kaiser, <a href="mailto:Marcus.Kaiser@ncl.ac.uk" target="_blank">Marcus.Kaiser@ncl.ac.uk</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"> </span></p><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Best,<br></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"> Marcus</span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">--</span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D. FRSB </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://twitter.com/ConnectomeLab" target="_blank" style="font-size:10.5pt">@ConnectomeLab</a><span style="font-size:14px"><br></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Professor of Neuroinformatics</span><span style="font-size:18px"><br></span></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex Biosystems (ICOS) Research Group</span><span style="font-size:14px"><br></span></span><span style="color:black;font-size:13.5pt"><font face="Arial, sans-serif">School of Computing <br></font></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt">Urban Sciences Building<br></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt">Newcastle University<br></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt">1 Science Square<br></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt">Science Central<br></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt">Newcastle upon Tyne<br></span><span style="color:black;font-size:13.5pt"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif">NE5 5TG<br></font></span><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt">UK</span></p><p><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p><span lang="DE" style="font-size:13.5pt"><font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif">Lab website:</font><font color="#000000" face="Calibri, sans-serif"><br></font></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.dynamic-connectome.org/" target="_blank"><span lang="DE">http://www.dynamic-connectome.org</span></a></span><span lang="DE" style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">/ </span></p><p><span lang="DE" style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt"><font color="#000000">Neuroinformatics@Newcastle:<br></font></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk" target="_blank"><span lang="DE">http://neuroinformatics.ncl.ac.uk</span></a></span><span lang="DE" style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">/ </span></p><p><span lang="DE" style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt"><font color="#000000">Neuroinformatics UK:<br></font></span><a href="http://www.neuroinformatics.org.uk/" target="_blank" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt">http://www.neuroinformatics.org.uk/</a></p><p><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt"><font color="#000000">Neuroinformatics one-year master programme:<br></font></span><a href="http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/study/" target="_blank" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:13.5pt">http://research.ncl.ac.uk/neuroinformatics/study/</a></p><div><br></div><p><br></p><p><br><br></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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