Connectionists: PhD position in computational neuroscience / neuro-robotics

[Claudius Gros]

I would like to brink your attention our 
PhD-program in

Computational Neurosciences / Complex Dynamical Systems

   at the Institute of Theoretical Physics,
   Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany

Field(s): computational neurosciences, complex systems,
           theory neural networks, simulated robotics,
           dynamical systems.

Application deadline: August 11, 2017

Contact: Prof. Claudius Gros,
          cgr[@]itp.uni-frankfurt.de

We are developing new models and generative principles for 
the brain using a range of toolsets from dynamical systems 
theory and computational neurosciences. Examples are new 
objective functions and generating functionals for the 
sensori-motor loop, transient state dynamics and self-limiting 
Hebbian plasticity rules. Several subjects are available for the 
announced PhD thesis including the generation of transient state 
dynamics through short-term synaptic plasticity, the study of the 
stationarity principle for statistical learning and/or the generation 
of motor primitives through self-organized embodiment within the 
sensori-motor loop. The work will include analytic investigations 
and numerical simulations of neural networks and/or of simulated 
robots, using the toolset of dynamical systems theory.

The candidate must have a Diploma/Master in physics, an excellent 
academic track record and good computational skills. Experience or 
strong interest in the fields of complex systems, computational 
neurosciences, dynamical systems theory and/or artificial or 
biological cognitive systems is expected. The degree of scientific 
research experience needs to be on the level of a German Diploma/Master

The appointment will start summer/fall 2017, for up to three years. 
Interested applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a list of 
publications and copies of the academic record. Name, affiliation 
and email of one or more potential references are to be given.

Claudius Gros
http://www.itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros
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### Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros
### http://itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros
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### Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Systems, A Primer
### A graduate-level textbook, Springer (2008/10/13/15)
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### Mageia, das Buch der Farben
### http://www.buchderfarben.de
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