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<span lang="en-US">The Computational Neurophysics lab at the
University of Bremen</span><font color="#000000"><span
lang="en-US"> headed by Dr. Udo Ernst</span></font> offers at
the earliest date possible:
<p><span lang="en-US"><b>Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience </b></span><span
lang="en-US"><b>for 3 years</b></span><span lang="en-US"></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">In this project we want to study organization and
optimization of flexible information processing in neural
networks, with specific focus on the visual system. You will use
network modelling,numerical simulation, and mathematical
analysis to investigate fundamental aspects of flexible
computation such as task-dependent coordination of multiple
brain areas for efficient information processing, as well as the
emergence of flexible circuits originating from learning schemes
which simultaneously optimize for function and flexibility. </span>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">These studies will be complemented by biophysically
realistic modelling and data analysis in collaboration with
experimental work. Here we will investigate selective attention
as a central aspect of flexibility in the visual system,
involving task-dependent coordination of multiple visual areas.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center"> <span
lang="en-US">The Computational Neurophysics lab at the
University of Bremen</span><font color="#000000"><span
lang="en-US"> headed by Dr. Udo Ernst</span></font> offers at
the earliest date possible:</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" lang="en-US"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience (f/m/d)</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center">German
federal pay scale EG13 TV-L (<span lang="en-US">100 %)</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center"><span
lang="en-US"><b>limited for 3 years</b></span><span lang="en-US">
(according to § 2 WissZeitVG)</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center"><b>How
to be flexible – organizing and optimizing task-dependent
information processing in the visual system</b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">In this project we want to study organization and
optimization of flexible information processing in neural
networks, with specific focus on the visual system. You will use
</span> </p>
<ul>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">network modelling,</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">numerical simulation,</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">and mathematical analysis </span> </p>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">to investigate fundamental aspects of flexible
computation such as task-dependent coordination of multiple
brain areas for efficient information processing, as well as the
emergence of flexible circuits originating from learning schemes
which simultaneously optimize for function and flexibility. </span>
</p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">These studies will be complemented by biophysically
realistic modelling and data analysis in collaboration with
experimental work done in the lab of Prof. Dr. Andreas Kreiter,
also at the University of Bremen. Here we will investigate
selective attention as a central aspect of flexibility in the
visual system, involving task-dependent coordination of multiple
visual areas. </span> </p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><b>Requirements</b><span
lang="en-US"><b>:</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">Ideal candidates will have a PhD in computational
neuroscience, physics, computer science or related fields. They
must have a strong background in neural networks, dynamical
systems, mathematics and/or data analysis, and experience in
programming (we use Python in our lab). Above all, you must be
highly motivated, responsible, have a strong desire to learn and
be able to work proactively in an international research
environment. Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is
required.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span lang="en-US">The
Computational Neurophysics Lab offers a good working atmosphere,
direct involvement in international research and attractive
facilities. You will have the opportunity to link your research
to a wide range of other topics being studied in our lab, such
as collective dynamics in neural systems, information processing
in deep spiking networks, and the development of visual cortex
prostheses.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" lang="en-US"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><b>General
hints:</b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span lang="en-US">Open
to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the
University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of
short distances for people and ideas since its founding in 1971.
With a broad range of subjects, we combine exceptional
performance and innovative potential. As an ambitious research
university, we stand for research-based learning approaches and
a pronounced interdisciplinary orientation. We actively pursue
international scientific cooperation in a spirit of global
partnership.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span lang="en-US">Today,
around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our
international campus. In research and teaching, administration
and operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of
sustainability, climate justice and climate neutrality. Our
Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to dare new things, in
supportive cooperation, in respect and appreciation for each
other. With our study and research profile and as part of the
European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the
region, in Europe and in the world.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span lang="en-US">The
University of Bremen is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself
as an international university. We therefore welcome all
applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social
origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and
identity.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm">As the University
of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees
in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. </p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm">Disabled applicants
will be given priority if their professional and personal
qualifications are essentially the same. </p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span lang="en-US">For
questions of the research project please contact:</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span lang="de-DE">Dr.
Udo Ernst, E-Mail: </span><font color="#0563c1"><u><span
lang="de-DE"><a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:udo@neuro.uni-bremen.de"
moz-do-not-send="true">udo@neuro.uni-bremen.de</a></span></u></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" lang="de-DE"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000">For general information on this topic, see also:
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#0563c1"><u><a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/ernstlab"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span lang="en-US">https://www.uni-bremen.de/ernstlab</span></a></u></font></p>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><u>Detailed instructions for applicants</u></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">Your application must comprise:</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Motivation letter</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">Your 1–2-page essay should address the following
questions:</span></p>
<ul>
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<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What is your background? What areas have you
worked in previously, and how do you think this will help
you in this role?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What attracts you to computational
neuroscience?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What computational neuroscience problem(s) are
you most interested in?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What is your motivation for joining our
project?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What are your plans for your future career?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">When will you definitely be able to begin?</span></p>
</li>
</ul>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Curriculum Vitae</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">Send a tabular CV with your contact details, and
all stages of education and employment. </span> </p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><b>List of skills, awards, publications</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">List your skills, especially language skills
(including level of proficiency), that you think might be useful
for the job. Also list any awards you have received and any
peer-reviewed publications, if you have any.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Contact details of two academic references</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">One of the referees should be your PhD and/or MSc
supervisor. Please inform your referees before listing their
names so that they are not surprised when we contact them.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"> <span
lang="en-US">You can apply in English or German, whichever
language you are more comfortable with.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm">Please explicitly
address each of the specified requirements in your application <font
color="#000000">(see </font>detailed instructions below<font
color="#000000">)</font>, and send your application documents <font
color="#000000">until </font><font color="#000000"><b>31.05.2024</b></font><font
color="#000000"> by indicating the </font><font color="#000000"><b>job
id A189-24 to</b></font></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">Universität Bremen </span></font>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">Institut für Theoretische
Physik</span></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">Frau Agnes Janssen</span></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">Hochschulring 18</span></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">D-28359 Bremen</span></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" lang="de-DE"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
style="font-size: 12pt" size="3"><span lang="en-US">or as one
PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to: </span></font><font
color="#0563c1"><u><a href="mailto:ajanssen@neuro.uni-bremen.de"
moz-do-not-send="true"><font style="font-size: 12pt"
size="3">ajanssen@neuro.uni-bremen.de</font></a></u></font><font
style="font-size: 12pt" size="3">.</font></p>
<p
style="line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0.49cm; margin-bottom: 0.49cm"> <font
style="font-size: 12pt" size="3">We kindly ask you to send us
only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as we
cannot return them. They will be destroyed after the selection
process has been completed.</font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 12pt" size="3">Please
note that incomplete applications will not be considered.</font></font></p>
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