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Prof. Sen Cheng, 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>The
position starts
on 1st July 2019 and is funded for <b>3 years</b>. This
project is part of the newly established DFG research unit 2812
“Constructing Scenarios of the Past: A New Framework in Episodic
Memory” at the Ruhr University Bochum and the Westfälische
Wilhelms University Münster. The research unit will study the
cognitive and neuronal mechanisms underlying the constructed
scenarios that make up episodic memory. It will employ and combine
approaches from Philosophy, Psychology as well as Experimental and
Computational Neuroscience. Further information about the project
can
be found at <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.rub.de/cns">www.rub.de/cns</a>. </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><b>Job description</b>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">The successful
candidate will model the function of episodic memory in inference
and
prediction using abstract computational models. This project
strives
to find answers to the questions:</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Why are
specific experiences stored in episodic memory helpful for
predicting the future?</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Why can
general, or semantic, information not serve the same purpose?
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<b>Your Profile: </b>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Candidates should
hold a PhD in neuroscience, physics, mathematics, engineering, or
a
related field. Competence in mathematical modeling or machine
learning, and excellent programming skills are mandatory. In
addition, relevant research experience in neuroscience or a
related
field is required. Experience in the study of episodic memory and
in
working within a collaborative research group would be a further
asset. Candidates should have excellent communication skills in
English and the ability to work well in a team.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><span lang="en-US">The
Ruhr University Bochum is home to a vibrant research community
in
neuro</span><span lang="en-US">science</span><span lang="en-US">
</span><span lang="en-US">and
cognitive </span><span lang="en-US">science. </span><span
lang="en-US">The
Institute for Neural Computation is an independent research unit
and
combines different areas of expertise ranging from </span><span
lang="en-US">experimental
</span><span lang="en-US">and </span><span lang="en-US">theoretical
neuroscien</span><span lang="en-US">ce</span><span lang="en-US">
</span><span lang="en-US">to
machine learning and</span><span lang="en-US"> </span><span
lang="en-US">robotics</span><span lang="en-US">.
For further information see </span><a
href="http://www.rub.de/cns" moz-do-not-send="true">www.rub.de/cns</a><span
lang="en-US">.
</span>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><span lang="en-US">Please
send your application, including CV, transcripts and research
statement electronically, as a single PDF file, to
</span><a href="mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de">samarasinghe@ini.rub.de</a><span
lang="en-US">.
In addition, at least two academic references may be sent
independently to the above email address. </span><span
lang="en-US">The
deadline for applications is </span><span lang="en-US">15.0</span><span
lang="en-US">3</span><span lang="en-US">.2019</span><span
lang="en-US">.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">The Ruhr University
Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage
applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities. </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">We are committed to
providing a supportive work environment for female researchers, in
particular those with young children. Our university provides
mentoring and coaching opportunities specifically aimed at women
in
research. We have a strong research network with female role
models
and will provide opportunities to meet with them. Wherever
possible,
events will be scheduled during regular childcare hours. Special
childcare will be arranged if events have to be scheduled outside
of
regular hours, in case of sickness and during school or daycare
closures. Where childcare is not an option parents will be offered
a
home office solution.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><span lang="en-US">Contact
person: Vinita Samarasinghe</span><span lang="en-US">
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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-44801 Bochum
Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27316
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de">samarasinghe@ini.rub.de</a>
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-11</pre>
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