Connectionists: PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience in Germany

[Sen Cheng]

PhD Stipends in Computational Neuroscience

PhD Stipends in computational neuroscience are available in the
research unit of Prof. Sen Cheng in the Mercator Research Group
“Structure of Memory” (MRG1) at the Ruhr University Bochum in Germany.
The work will focus on computer simulations of neuronal networks to
model learning and memory processes, particularly in the hippocampus.

Candidates should have an excellent Master degree, or equivalent, in
neuroscience, physics, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
Excellent programming skills and experience with computer simulations
are mandatory. Familiarity with computational neuroscience would be a
further asset.

The Ruhr University Bochum is home to a vibrant research community in
neuroscience. Students will be able to join the International Graduate
School of Neuroscience and interact with the Institute of
Neuroinformatics. MRG1 is funded by the Stiftung Mercator and
investigates episodic and semantic memory processes and their relation
to other cognitive functions. MRG1 comprises a diverse and
interdisciplinary team of philosophers and experimental as well as
theoretical neuroscientists. The main language of communication in the
group is English. For further information see www.rub.de/cns.

To apply please send a letter stating your motivation and your
research interests, a complete CV, academic transcripts, and at least
two academic letters of recommendation to mrg1+jobs at rub.de as PDF
files by August 19th, 2012.

The Ruhr University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We
strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with
disabilities.


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Prof. Dr. Sen Cheng
Ruhr-University Bochum
Mercator Research Group "Structure of Memory"
Universitaetsstr. 150
44801 Bochum
Germany

office: GA 04/48    |    +49-234- 32 27136    |    FAX:  +49-234- 32 07136
sen.cheng at rub.de    |    http://www.rub.de/cns