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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Doctoral studies in the computational neuroscience of decision-making
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Department of Neuroscience, University of Montreal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Applications are invited for doctoral studies in computational neuroscience, in the laboratory of Paul Cisek at the University of Montreal. Our research investigates the neural mechanisms of embodied decision-making and
action planning in humans and non-human primates using computational models of the nervous system integrated with behavioral experiments, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and multi-electrode recording in multiple regions of the cerebral cortex and basal
ganglia. New projects will use virtual reality to study naturalistic behavior in humans and non-human primates and develop theoretical models of how distributed cortical and subcortical circuits govern continuous interaction with a dynamic environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">We are currently seeking a PhD student whose primary project will involve mathematical models that capture and explain data from previous and current experiments and make testable predictions for future work. Students
with a strong background in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or physics, coupled with a keen interest in theoretical neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in neurophysiology, behavioral neuroscience and/or computational modeling
of neural systems is desirable. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Interested candidates are asked to send a curriculum vita, copies of academic transcripts, a statement of research interests and the names and contact information for two references, to Paul Cisek (<a href="mailto:paul.cisek@umontreal.ca">paul.cisek@umontreal.ca</a>).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received before April 30, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:paul.cisek@umontreal.ca"><span style="color:blue">paul.cisek@umontreal.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="http://www.cisek.org/pavel"><span style="color:blue">www.cisek.org/pavel</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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