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<p>Sen Cheng, at the Institute for Neural Computation, Ruhr
University Bochum, is looking to fill two PhD positions. Both
are funded for 3 years and start as soon as possible. The
positions are in the field of computational neuroscience and
excellent programming skills are mandatory.<br>
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<p> 1.<span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal;
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float: none;">The successful candidate will study the function
of episodic memory in spatial navigation and time series
prediction using computational modeling. This research builds
on a computational model that was developed in the research
group. The model incorporates a virtual environment and
machine learning methods such as reinforcement learning, and
deep neural networks. This model should be extended to enable
the use of episodic memory in reinforcement learning. </span><br>
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!important; float: none;"><a
href="https://www.stellenwerk-bochum.de/jobboerse/wissenschaftl-mitarbeiterin-wiss-mitarbeiter-mwd-2588-stdwoche-3-jahre-bo-2020-03-27-307326">https://www.stellenwerk-bochum.de/jobboerse/wissenschaftl-mitarbeiterin-wiss-mitarbeiter-mwd-2588-stdwoche-3-jahre-bo-2020-03-27-307326</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps:
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!important; float: none;">develop and study computational
models of episodic memory and spatial navigation. The models
will be based on biologically plausible spiking neurons and
will account for the generation and learning of complex
behaviors. The research focus will be on modeling the
influence of neuro- and psychopathologies on observable
behavior. </span></span><br>
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!important; float: none;"><a
href="https://www.stellenwerk-bochum.de/jobboerse/wissenschaftl-mitarbeiterin-wiss-mitarbeiter-mwd-2588-stdwoche-3-jahre-bo-2020-03-27-307328">https://www.stellenwerk-bochum.de/jobboerse/wissenschaftl-mitarbeiterin-wiss-mitarbeiter-mwd-2588-stdwoche-3-jahre-bo-2020-03-27-307328</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps:
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!important; float: none;">The deadline for applications is
30.04.2020 23:59 CEST. For further details regarding the
positions and instructions on how to apply please follow the
given links. English versions of the postings can also be
found at: </span></span><br>
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applying. <br>
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!important; float: none;">We look forward to hearing from
you!<br>
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<p>Kind regards,<br>
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Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A.
Science Manager
Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26
Postfachnummer 110
Universitätstr. 150
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></pre>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">--
Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A.
Science Manager
Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26
Postfachnummer 110
Universitätstr. 150
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></pre>
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