Connectionists: Complex Systems PhD position at the Goethe University, Frankfurt

[Claudius Gros]

PhD position at the Institute for Theoretical Physics, 
Goethe University Frankfurt

Applications are invited for a fully funded 
PhD position at the Institute for Theoretical Physics, 
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany

Fields: neurosciences, complex systems theory
            
Application deadline: Dec 15, 2021
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros 

We are developing new models and generative principles for
complex systems, using a range of toolsets from dynamical 
systems theory, game theory, and the neurosciences. 
Examples are self-generated gaits for animals and
robotic systems, criticality in autonomous networks,
as well as Covid-19 modeling. Several subjects 
are available for the announced PhD thesis,
depending on the background of the successful 
candidate. The work will include analytical 
investigations and numerical simulations.

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

The appointment will start in spring 2022, 
for three years. Interested applicants
should submit a curriculum vitae and a 
list of publications to the address below. 

Prof. Claudius Gros
Institute for Theoretical Physics 
Goethe University Frankfurt 
Max-von-Laue-Str. 1 
60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany 
cgr at itp.uni-frankfurt.de

http://www.itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros

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Frankfurt is the largest university in the state of Hessen and an
internationally renowned, important regional employer. Numerous quality and
performance oriented internal reforms have been initiated in the recent years.
The reorganized campuses for natural sciences and humanities offer an ideal
environment for research and education. Since 2008, the Goethe University is 
a foundation under public law and enjoys full administrative autonomy.


The fixed-term employment of the academic staff is subject to the 
provisions of the Temporary Science Employment Law and the
Hessian Higher Education Act.

The University advocates gender equality and therefore strongly 
encourages women to apply. People with disabilities are given 
preference if equally qualified.


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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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### Life for barren exoplanets: The Genesis project
### https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10509-016-2911-0
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