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representations of fast dynamic stimuli in populations of
ON- and OFF-cells
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<p><font size="+1"><tt> Within the DFG priority program
"Evolutionary Optimisation of Neuronal Processing" and in an
experiment-theory collaboration with the Benda/Grewe lab in
Tübingen, we are looking for a PhD candidate to work on signal
transmission of time-dependent signals in the electrosensory
system of weakly electric fish. Specifically, we are
interested in the following research questions:<br>
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How are high-frequency signals efficiently encoded in
ON-OFF-pathways despite strongly
reduced firing rates?
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What is the impact of feedback on the representation of
high-frequency information in
ON- OFF-pathways?
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<font size="+1"><tt> In order to get an idea about similar
approaches pursued in the past, have a look at some of the joint
publications of the Benda lab and the Lindner group:<br>
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Fisch et al. J. Neurosci. 32, 17332 (2012) <br>
Sharafi et al. J. Comp. Neurosci. 34 , 285 (2013)<br>
</tt></font><font size="+1"><tt>Grewe et al. PNAS 114 E1977
(2017)<br>
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The successful candidate should have a degree in physics,
mathematics or computational neuroscience (a background in
neurobiology is desirable but not obligatory), programming
skills (C++, Python, LaTeX, Linux), an excellent command of the
English language, good communication skills, team spirit, and,
last but not least, great enthusiasm for interdisciplinary
projects.<br>
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Funding is provided for three years, starting in the fall 2024.
For details on the doctoral examination process at the Physics
Department of Humboldt University Berlin, see <a
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href="https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/en/mnf/wisskar/promotionen/zula"
moz-do-not-send="true">https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/en/mnf/wisskar/promotionen/zula</a>.<br>
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Applications, including a letter of motivation, a CV, and a list
of three potential referees should be sent by email to
me<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:benjamin.lindner@physik.hu-berlin.de"
moz-do-not-send="true">benjamin.lindner@physik.hu-berlin.de</a>
(cc to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:officebl@bccn-berlin.de">officebl@bccn-berlin.de</a>)<br>
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The deadline for applications is July 17, 2024, however, later
applications might also be considered.<br>
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<p><font size="+1"><tt>Kind regards,</tt></font></p>
Benjamin Lindner <br>
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Benjamin Lindner
Professor for
Theory of Complex Systems and Neurophysics
Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin
Philippstr. 13, Haus 2, 10115 Berlin
Room: 1.17, phone: 0049(0)302093 6336
Department of Physics Humboldt University Berlin
Newtonstr. 15 12489 Berlin
Room: 3.408, phone: 0049(0)302093 7934
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