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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%; page-break-before:
always">We (<a
href="https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/computational_neuroscience/">Cheng
Lab</a>, <a href="https://rub.de/">Ruhr University Bochum</a>,
Germany) are looking to fill two positions in the area of
computational neuroscience each for 3 years. <br>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><u><b>Positions</b></u></p>
1. Postdoc: Join the team on <a
href="https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/research/projects/f01/">project
F01</a> of the Collaborative Research Center “Extinction Learning”
<a class="western"
href="https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/home/">SFB 1280</a>
to:
<ul>
<li> <span lang="en-US">a</span><span lang="en-US">nalyze
learning dynamics in behavioral, neural, and
psychophysiological data, </span><span lang="en-US">which </span><span
lang="en-US">will be collected by other projects within the </span><span
lang="en-US">SFB 1280.</span></li>
<li>compare the learning dynamics between individuals, species,
learning phases and learning paradigms,<br>
</li>
<li>develop algorithms to analyze the learning dynamics,<br>
</li>
<li>develop and study computational models of learning dynamics,
and<br>
</li>
<li>coordinate research with other participating projects. </li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">2. PhD student or
Postdoc: Develop and study computational models of episodic memory
and spatial navigation by:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">extending
models based on large networks of biologically plausible
spiking neurons with synaptic plasticity,</p>
</li>
<li>studying the generation and learning of complex spatial
behaviors in the model,</li>
<li>quantitatively comparing the model output to the spatial
behavior of mammals, and <br>
</li>
<li>studying the role of episodic memory in spatial navigation. <br>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><span lang="en-US">The
research group</span><span lang="en-US"></span><span
lang="en-US"> is </span><span lang="en-US">highly dynamic </span><span
lang="en-US">and uses </span><span lang="en-US">diverse </span><span
lang="en-US">computational</span><span lang="en-US"> </span><span
lang="en-US">modeling </span><span lang="en-US">approaches</span><span
lang="en-US"> </span><span lang="en-US">including</span><span
lang="en-US"> biological </span><span lang="en-US">neural
networks, </span><span lang="en-US">cognitive modeling, and </span><span
lang="en-US">machine learning to </span><span lang="en-US">investigate</span><span
lang="en-US"> learning and memory </span><span lang="en-US">in
</span><span lang="en-US">humans and </span><span lang="en-US">animals</span><span
lang="en-US">.</span> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><u><b>Qualifications</b></u></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><span
lang="en-US">A</span><span lang="en-US"> </span><span
lang="en-US">doctorate </span><span lang="en-US">degree</span><span
lang="en-US"> in neuroscience, physics, </span><span
lang="en-US">mathematics, </span><span lang="en-US">electrical/biomedical
engineering </span><span lang="en-US">or a </span><span
lang="en-US">closely </span><span lang="en-US">related
field. </span><span lang="en-US">In exceptional cases, </span><span
lang="en-US">graduate students with a Masters degree in
these fields, but no</span><span lang="en-US"> doctorate
degree, may be considered.</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><span
lang="en-US">R</span><span lang="en-US">elevant </span><span
lang="en-US">e</span><span lang="en-US">xperience </span><span
lang="en-US">in mathematical modeling together with a solid
mathematics background<br>
</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Relevant
research experience in neuroscience or a related field (only
position 1)</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Be able to
think algorithmically and have excellent programming skills
(e.g., Python)</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Excellent
communication skills in English</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Work well in a
team.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<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 <a
href="https://www.ini.rub.de/"> Institute for Neural
Computation</a> </span><span lang="en-US">in the <a
href="https://informatik.rub.de/en/">Faculty of Computer
Science</a> </span><span lang="en-US">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">. </span> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><span lang="en-US">Please
send your application, including CV, transcripts </span><span
lang="en-US">(bachelor & master) </span><span lang="en-US">and
research statement electronically, as a <b>single PDF</b> file,
to </span><a class="western moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de">samarasinghe@ini.rub.de</a><span
lang="en-US">. In addition, at least two academic references </span><span
lang="en-US">must</span><span lang="en-US"> be sent
independently to the above email address. </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%"><span lang="en-US">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 </span><span lang="en-US">network</span><span
lang="en-US"> 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.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><span lang="en-US"><br>
</span></p>
<span lang="en-US">Contact person: Vinita Samarasinghe, </span><a
class="western moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:samarasinghe@ini.rub.de">samarasinghe@ini.rub.de</a>
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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
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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