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Associate Position in Cardiac-Cortical Circuit Modelling. Group for Neural
Theory and LNC2, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US">A three-year
post-doctoral position in theoretical neuroscience is open to explore the
mechanisms of interaction between interoceptive cardiac and exteroceptive
tactile inputs at the cortical level. We aim to develop data-based computational<span style="letter-spacing:-0.7pt"> </span>models<span style="letter-spacing:-0.7pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-0.6pt"> </span>cardiac and<span style="letter-spacing:-0.5pt"> </span>somatosensory<span style="letter-spacing:-0.55pt"> </span>cortical
circuit dynamics. Building on these models we will <span> </span>determine the conditions under which
interactions between exteroceptive and interoceptive inputs occur and which
underlying mechanisms<span style="letter-spacing:-0.4pt"> </span>(e.g.,<span style="letter-spacing:-0.35pt"> </span>phase-resetting,<span style="letter-spacing:-0.35pt"> </span>gating,<span style="letter-spacing:-0.35pt"> </span>phasic<span style="letter-spacing:-0.55pt"> </span>arousal,..)<span style="letter-spacing:-0.55pt"> best </span>explain<span style="letter-spacing:-0.45pt"> </span>experimental<span style="letter-spacing:-0.4pt"> </span>data. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US">The ideal
candidate should have a doctoral degree in quantitative discipline (e.g.
applied mathematics, physics, engineering) and previous experience with dynamic
system approaches to neural function , modelling cortical neural circuits, excellent
programming skills coupled with an interest for, and a willingness to learn
about, interoception and its influences in perception and cognition. The
candidate will have a unique opportunity to join the project at its very
inception and take a key role in the technical and conceptual development. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US">The postdoctoral
fellow will be based <span> </span>at the </span><span lang="FR"><a href="https://gnt.dec.ens.fr/en" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-US">Group for Neural Theory</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"> and </span><span lang="FR"><a href="https://lnc2.dec.ens.fr/en" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-US">LNC2</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US">
, in </span><span lang="FR"><a href="https://lnc2.dec.ens.fr/en/teams/mathematics-neural-circuits" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-US">Boris Gutkin’s team</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"> with strong interactions with
Catherine Tallon-Baudry’s team. LNC2 is located in the center of Paris within
the </span><span lang="FR"><a href="https://cognition.ens.fr/en" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-US">Cognitive Science Department</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"> at </span><span lang="FR"><a href="https://www.ens.psl.eu/en" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-US">Ecole Normale Supérieure</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US">, with numerous opportunities to interact with the
Paris scientific community at large, in a stimulating and supportive work
environment. Group for Neural Theory provides a rich environment and local
community for theoretical neuroscience. Lab life is in English, speaking French
is not a requirement. Salary according to experience and French regulations
with health and social benefits. Starting date is <span> </span><a>first semester 2024</a></span><span class="gmail-MsoCommentReference"><span style="font-size:8pt" lang="FR"><a class="gmail-msocomanchor" id="gmail-_anchor_1" href="#_msocom_1" name="_msoanchor_1" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">[CTB1]</a><span> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US">Informal
enquiries and applications (CV, motivation letter and contacts for reference) should
be sent </span><a></a><span class="gmail-MsoCommentReference"><span style="font-size:8pt" lang="FR"><a class="gmail-msocomanchor" id="gmail-_anchor_2" href="#_msocom_2" name="_msoanchor_2" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">[CTB2]</a><span> </span></span></span><span lang="FR"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:boris.gutkin@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">boris.gutkin@gmail.com</a> and </span><span lang="FR"><a href="mailto:catherine.tallon-baudry@ens.psl.eu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span lang="EN-US">catherine.tallon-baudry@ens.psl.eu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US">. <span> </span>Applications will be evaluated on the fly, the
position remaining open until filled. <span></span></span></p>
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someone earlier than spring… <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoCommentText" style="margin:0cm;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US">up to
you to decide<span></span></span></p>
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