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          size="2"><b>Postdoc/Junior researcher positions in
            Computational Neuroscience within the BRADY project</b></font></font></p>
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          size="2">Several postdoctoral positions are available in the </font></font><font
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          size="2"><b>Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (COBRA)
            at the Institute of Computer Science, Prague (Czech
            Republic)</b></font></font><font
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          size="2">. These positions are part of a larger,
          interdisciplinary consortium project that has recently been
          awarded (OPJAK BRADY). The project topics include:</font></font></p>
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          size="2"><b>Topic 1</b></font></font><font
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          size="2">: Detailed biophysical modelling of neurotransmitter
          action (supervised by Pavel Sanda).</font></font></p>
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          size="2"><b>Topic 2</b></font></font><font
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          size="2">: Computationally efficient mean-field models of
          cortical microcircuits (supervised by Helmut Schmidt).</font></font></p>
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          size="2"><b>Topic 3</b></font></font><font
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          size="2">: Whole-brain dynamics with applications particularly
          to schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (supervised by
          Gustavo Deco).</font></font></p>
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          size="2"><b>Topic 4</b></font></font><font
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          size="2">: Data-driven model inversion and personalized
          parameter identification (supervised by Nikola Jajcay).</font></font></p>
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          size="2"><b>Topic 5</b></font></font><font
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          size="2">: Modelling interventions into arousal dynamics
          (supervised by Jaroslav Hlinka).</font></font></p>
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          size="2">Other related topics may be considered based on their
          fit to the overall project.</font></font></p>
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          size="2">Further information can be found here: <a
            href="https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/brady"
            class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/brady</a>.
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                    style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Conditions</font></font></h4>
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              size="2">Positions are available from 01. 03. 2024 or as
              negotiated thereafter.</font></font></p>
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              size="2">Contract is for 12-36 months duration.</font></font></p>
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              size="2">Possibility of extension until end of project
              (30.6.2028), support for transition to tenure-track or
              external funding applications.</font></font></p>
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        <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><font
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              size="2">Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis,
              until the positions are filled.</font></font></p>
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        <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><font
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              size="2">This is a full-time fixed term contract
              appointment. Part time contract negotiable.</font></font></p>
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              size="2">Competitive monthly gross salary: 50 000 - 66 000
              CZK based on qualifications and experience (net salary
              approx. 40 000 - 52 000 CZK). </font></font><font
            color="#000080"><span lang="en-US"><u><a
href="http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp"><font
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                      style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Cost Of Living
                      Comparison</font></font></a></u></span></font></p>
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              size="2">Bonuses and travel funding for conferences and
              research stays depending on performance.</font></font></p>
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              size="2">No teaching duties.</font></font></p>
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              size="2">Applicants should: </font></font> </p>
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                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Hold a PhD; up to 7
                  years from PhD defense at the start of employment.</font></font></p>
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                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Have a strong
                  background in the fields related to computational
                  neuroscience - mathematical, statistical skills,
                  experience with data analysis, machine learning,
                  computer programming (the exact combination depends on
                  the particular topic, see above).</font></font></p>
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                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Be fluent in English.
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          <font face="Liberation Sans, serif"><font
              style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><b>We seek curious,
                self-motivated, hard-working, team-spirited researchers.</b></font></font></p>
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style="margin-top: 0.05in; margin-bottom: 0.05in; line-height: 100%"> <font
            face="Liberation Sans, serif"><font style="font-size: 11pt"
              size="2"><b>Prior experience with time series and network
                analysis is advantageous, but not required. </b></font></font>
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            name="_Hlk159582193"></a> <font
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              size="2">The applications are to be sent to </font></font><a
            href="mailto:bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz"><font
              face="Liberation Sans, serif"><font
                style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz</font></font></a><font
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              size="2"> and should contain: </font></font> </p>
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              <font face="Liberation Sans, serif"><font
                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Curriculum Vitae. </font></font>
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                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Two letters of
                  recommendation. The referees should send their
                  recommendations directly to <a
                    href="mailto:bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz"
                    class="moz-txt-link-freetext">bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz</a>.
                </font></font> </p>
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              <font face="Liberation Sans, serif"><font
                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">A proof of the
                  obtained degree.</font></font></p>
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              <font face="Liberation Sans, serif"><font
                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">Mention the </font></font><font
                face="Liberation Sans, serif"><font
                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2"><b>Ref. No. 2024/4</b></font></font><font
                face="Liberation Sans, serif"><font
                  style="font-size: 11pt" size="2">. </font></font> </p>
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          size="2"><b>Do not hesitate to contact the project Scientific
            Coordinator for informal inquiries: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav
            Hlinka, Ph.D. hlinka[at]cs.cas.cz, <a
              href="http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/"
              class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/</a>.
          </b></font></font> </p>
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      <p style="color:#808080;font-size:12;"> Jaroslav Hlinka<br>
        Head of the Department of Complex Systems<br>
        Institute of Computer Science<br>
        Czech Academy of Sciences<br>
        Pod Vodarenskou vezi 2<br>
        Prague 8, 182 00, Czech Republic<br>
        Tel: (+420) 26605 3808<br>
        E-mail: <a
          class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext"
          href="mailto:hlinka@cs.cas.cz">hlinka@cs.cas.cz</a> <br>
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        Web: <a href="http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/"
          class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/</a><br>
        Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics Group (COBRA): <a
          href="http://cobra.cs.cas.cz" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://cobra.cs.cas.cz</a></p>
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