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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"> 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 href="http://www.rub.de/cns">www.rub.de/cns</a>.
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<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">www.rub.de/cns</a><span
lang="en-US">. </span> </p>
<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>
<span lang="en-US">Contact person: Vinita Samarasinghe</span>
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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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