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<p><font face="Courier New, Courier, monospace">The Centre for
Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience (caian), led by Prof.
Dominik Bach at University of Bonn, is looking for a highly
motivated PhD student to work on a cognitive-computational
neuroscience project using machine learning methods, with intake
in autumn 2026. </font></p>
<p><font face="Courier New, Courier, monospace">The project aims to
derive a data-driven understanding of human action planning. The
role involves analysing a large existing corpus of human
movement data collected using VR trackers, optical cameras, and
motion-capture systems. The successful candidate will apply
unsupervised machine-learning methods to identify structure in
these data and develop computational models of observed action
sequences. These models will be used to test hypotheses about
human action planning.</font></p>
<p><font face="Courier New, Courier, monospace">Applicants should
have a MSc degree in computer science, computational
(neuro)science, applied machine-learning, physics, or a related
area, by the agreed start date of the position. Experience with
Python and machine learning workflows is essential. The
successful candidate will have experience in programming, solid
knowledge of deep neural networks and applied statistics, and </font><font
face="Courier New, Courier, monospace">a demonstrated interest
in understanding human behaviour</font><font
face="Courier New, Courier, monospace">. Prior research
experience (e.g. conference papers, publications) is a plus. We
offer interdiscplinary (neuroscience, computer science)
supervision and collaboration, opportunities for high-profile
publications and conferences, and training in machine learning
and computational modelling. For details on the research setting
see <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://caian.uni-bonn.de/en"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://caian.uni-bonn.de/en</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Courier New, Courier, monospace">To obtain details
about the position and the application procedure, please reach
out by sending a CV and 1-page motivation letter in a single PDF
to Prof. Dr. Dominik Bach, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:d.bach@uni-bonn.de">d.bach@uni-bonn.de</a></font></p>
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Professor Dominik R Bach
Director | Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience (caian)
Transdisciplinary Research Area "Life and Health", University of Bonn
Honorary Professor | UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London
Am Propsthof 49
53121 Bonn, Germany
Tel.: +49 228/7369530
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:d.bach@uni-bonn.de">d.bach@uni-bonn.de</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.caian.uni-bonn.de/en/">https://www.caian.uni-bonn.de/en/</a></pre>
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