Connectionists: FIAS PhD/Postdoc position in theoretical neuroscience

[Junmei Zhu]

PhD/Postdoc position
Theoretical neuroscience
Prof. von der Malsburg
Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS)
Frankfurt, Germany


Analysis of complex dynamical systems in the context of brain
development and function.

The position is
either for a motivated student to work toward his/her PhD
  (in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or similar)
or for a postdoc whose research interests are in line with this project.


Requirements:
- Solid analytical skills
- Background in
   physics (theoretical, dynamics, fluid dynamics, plasma) or
   mathematics (dynamical systems)
- Interested in dealing with real complex systems of many degrees of
freedom, and
   open to using computers as assistance for analysis
- Experience with neuroscience welcome but not essential
- Good communication skills in English


For more information on the research, please visit
the Frankfurt Vision Initiative (http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/bernstein) or
the FIAS neuro group (http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/neuro/) project SECO.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Junmei Zhu at jzhu at fias.uni-frankfurt.de.

The position is available now.  Screening starts immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.


Application (postdocs and students) should include:
- CV
- statement of research interests
- list of relevant courses and projects with grade (students)
- 2 best publications (postdocs)
- 2-3 letters of recommendation

Send application to
  Dr. Junmei Zhu
  jzhu at fias.uni-frankfurt.de
  FIAS, Ruth-Moufang-Str. 1
  60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  Phone:  +49 69 798-47616