Connectionists: Postdoc research position on diversity of synapses: from biology to network function

[Wolfgang Maass]

We are inviting applications for a postdoc position (for at least 2 
years, earliest starting date: april 1, 2016).

The task of this postdoc is to integrate biological data on synaptic 
function and synaptic plasticity --including new data on diverse types 
of synapses-- and to explore possible functional consequences of 
different types of synapses and plasticity rules in networks of neurons 
through new theory and models. The need for new theory and models for 
network plasticity  is highlighted for example by the recent review
Larsen, R. S., & Sjöström, P. J. (2015). Synapse-type-specific 
plasticity in local circuits. Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 35, 127-135.

This postdoc will receive generous travel funds in order to be able to 
visit and interact with research groups inside and outside the Human 
Brain Project that study synaptic function and synaptic plasticity from 
the perspective of  molecular biology, neuroscience, and network 
simulations. New theoretical paradigms for network plasticity will be 
explored in collaboration with our research team in Graz.

Strong research interest and accomplishments, very good communication 
skills, broad knowledge in neuroscience and/or molecular biology, as 
well as interest and experience in computer modelling and theory are 
expected.

Please send your CV, publication list, and motivation letter by february 
28 to my assistant
Daniela Potzinger  daniela.potzinger at igi.tugraz.at

-Wolfgang Maass

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Maass
Institut fuer Grundlagen der Informationsverarbeitung
Technische Universitaet Graz
Inffeldgasse 16b ,   A-8010 Graz,  Austria
Tel.:  ++43/316/873-5822
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http://www.igi.tugraz.at/maass/Welcome.html