Connectionists: Post-doc in mean field modeling

[Christian Beckmann]

On behalf of Rolf Kötter:

The newly formed Chair in Neurophysiology and Neuroinformatics  
invites applications for a senior post-doc position in the group of  
Rolf Kötter at Radboud University Nijmegen/NL.

The overall mission of the group is to study the biological  
conditions of neuronal population dynamics aiming to bridge the gaps  
between single cell electrophysiology and large-scale brain activity.  
Experimentally, we will expand the combination of intracellular  
recordings and flash photolysis of caged glutamate in brain slices  
with multielectrode recordings. Computationally, we will simulate the  
behaviour of neuron populations within and across brain regions  
drawing upon our extensive neuroinformatics databases (CoCoDat,  
CoCoMac).
Refs: Schubert et al. 2006 Cereb Cx 16: 223-236; Sporns et al. 2005  
PLoS Comput Biol 1: e42; Sporns & Kötter 2004 PLoS Biol 2:1910-1918;  
Schubert et al. 2003 J Neurosci 23:2961-2970; Passingham et al. 2002  
Nat Rev Neurosci 3:606-616.

We are looking for an experienced post-doc with a background in mean  
field neuronal modelling and dynamical systems theory to advance the  
computational side in close collaboration with the experimental work  
in the group (Dirk Schubert) and with related groups performing,  
e.g., in vivo recordings (Stan Gielen, http://www.mbfys.ru.nl/ 
~stan/), statistical learning theory (Bert Kappen, http:// 
www.snn.ru.nl/~bertk/), non-invasive brain imaging (F.C. Donders  
Centre, http://www.ru.nl/fcdonders/) and clinical studies (University  
Hospital).

The position is available now for initially 5 years with subsequent  
permanent employment according to Dutch labour law depending on  
positive evaluation. The salary will be according to qualification  
and experience. Interviews will be conducted until the position is  
filled.

Further positions for diploma and PhD students and a junior post-doc  
with a focus on analyzing macaque connectivity data in the context of  
human imaging studies are also available.

Candidates should send a letter of intention with a full CV and the  
names of two referees by e-mail to:

Prof. Dr. Rolf Kötter, Chair
Section Neurophysiology & Neuroinformatics
Department of Cognitive Neuroscience (126)
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
Geert Grooteplein 21, NL- 6525 EZ Nijmegen
The Netherlands
phone +31 24 3614248; email rk at cns.umcn.nl
previous home page:
http://www.hirn.uni-duesseldorf.de/rk


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  Christian F. Beckmann
  Oxford University Centre for Functional
  Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain,
  John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
  Email: beckmann at fmrib.ox.ac.uk - http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/~beckmann/
  Phone: +44(0)1865 222551 Fax: +44(0)1865 222717