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<p>Prof. Sen Cheng, Institute for Neural Computation at the Ruhr
University Bochum, invites applications for a full time <b>Postdoctoral
position</b> (TV-L E13) in Computational Neuroscience. The
position starts on July 1, 2022 and is funded for three years.</p>
<p>The position is part of the Collaborative Research Center
“Extinction Learning” (<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/home/">SFB 1280</a>)
and entails the following duties:<br>
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<ul>
<li>analyze learning dynamics in behavioral, neural, and
psychophysiological data, which will be collected by other
projects within the SFB 1280,</li>
<li>compare the learning dynamics between individuals, species,
learning phases and learning paradigms,</li>
<li>develop algorithms to analyze the learning dynamics,</li>
<li>develop and study computational models of learning dynamics,</li>
<li>coordinate research with other participating projects.<br>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Candidates must have:</p>
<ul>
<li>a doctorate degree in neuroscience, physics, mathematics,
electrical/biomedical engineering or a closely related field,</li>
<li>relevant experience in mathematical modeling,</li>
<li>excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Matlab),</li>
<li>excellent communication skills in English,</li>
<li>the ability to work well in a team.<br>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Research experience in neuroscience would be a further asset.<br>
</p>
<p>The position is third party funded and does not have any formal
teaching duties attached.<br>
</p>
<p>The research group is highly dynamic and uses diverse
computational modeling approaches<br>
including biological neural networks, cognitive modeling, and
machine learning to investigate learning and memory in humans and
animals. For further information see <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.rub.de/cns">www.rub.de/cns</a>.</p>
<p>The Ruhr University Bochum is home to a vibrant research
community in neuroscience and cognitive science. The Institute for
Neural Computation is an independent research unit and<br>
combines different areas of expertise ranging from experimental
and theoretical neuroscience to machine learning and robotics. <br>
</p>
<p>The Institute for Neural Computation focuses on the dynamics and
learning of perception and behavior on a functional level but is
otherwise very diverse, ranging from neurophysiology and
psychophysics over computational neuroscience to machine learning
and technical applications.<br>
</p>
<p>Please send your application, including CV, transcripts and
research statement electronically, as a <b>single PDF file</b>,
to <b><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de">samarasinghe@ini.rub.de</a></b>. In addition, at least two
academic references must be sent independently to the above email
address. The deadline for applications is <b>January 2, 2022</b>.
Travel costs for interviews will not be reimbursed.</p>
<p>The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We
strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons
with disabilities. 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 network 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>If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with
Vinita Samarasinghe (contact below)<br>
</p>
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Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A.
Science Manager
Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/73
Postfachnummer 110
Universitätstr. 150
D-44801 Bochum
Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27996
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de">samarasinghe@ini.rub.de</a></pre>
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