Connectionists: Postdoctoral Position in Computational Neuroscience at the Institute for Neural Computation

[Vinita Samarasinghe]

*Pending funding approval*, Prof. Sen Cheng, Institute for Neural 
Computation at the Ruhr University Bochum, invites applications for a 
full time (currently 39.83 hours/week)

*Postdoctoral position (TV-L E13) in Computational Neuroscience 
<https://www.ini.rub.de/the_institute/jobs/postdoctoral_position_in_computational_neuroscience/>. 
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The position starts 01.07.2021 and is funded for three years.

*Job description*

The position is part of the Collaborative Research Center “Extinction 
Learning” (SFB 1280) and expected to study the principles underlying 
spatial learning and its extinction with reinforcement learning models. 
A particular focus is the role of episodic-like memory in learning and 
extinction processes.

The research group is highly dynamic and uses diverse 
computationalmodeling approachesincludingbiological neural networks, 
cognitive modeling, and machine learning to investigatelearning and 
memory in humans and animals. For further information see www.rub.de/cns 
<http://www.rub.de/cns>.

*Your Profile: *

Candidates must have

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    a doctorate degreein neuroscience, physics, mathematics,
    electrical/biomedical engineering or a closely related field,

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    relevant experience in mathematical modeling,

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    excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Matlab),

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    excellent communication skills in English

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    the ability to work well in a team.

Research experience in neuroscience would be a further asset.

The Ruhr University Bochum is home to a vibrant research community in 
neuroscienceand cognitive science. The Institute for Neural Computation 
is an independent research unit and combines different areas of 
expertise ranging from experimental and theoretical neuroscienceto 
machine learning androbotics.

Please send your application, including CV, transcripts and research 
statement electronically, as a single PDF file, to 
samarasinghe at ini.rub.de <mailto:samarasinghe at ini.rub.de>. In addition, 
at least two academic references mustbe sent independently to the above 
email address. The deadline for applications is April11^th , 2021. 
Travel costs for interviews will not be reimbursed.

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

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment for female 
researchers, in particular those with young children. Our university 
provides mentoring and coaching opportunities specifically aimed at 
women in research. We have a strong research network with female role 
models and will provide opportunities to networkwith them. Wherever 
possible, events will be scheduled during regular childcare hours. 
Special childcare will be arranged if events have to be scheduled 
outside of regular hours, in case of sickness and during school or 
daycare closures. Where childcare is not an option parents will be 
offered a home office solution.

-- 
Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A.

Science Manager
Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26
Postfachnummer 110
Universitätstr. 150
D-44801 Bochum

Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27996
Email: samarasinghe at ini.rub.de

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