Connectionists: Post-doc position with Friedemann Zenke at the FMI, Switzerland

[Friedemann Zenke]

The Computational Neuroscience Group, led by Friedemann Zenke at the 
Friedrich Miescher Institute in Basel, Switzerland (www.fmi.ch), is 
looking for a post-doctoral researcher.
Position available from the beginning of 2023 (or later).

Topics of interest include

     • Learning algorithms (bio-inspired self-supervised learning and 
credit assignment)
     • Spiking neural networks (sparsity, neuronal complexity, efficient 
training)
     • Continual learning (synaptic consolidation and circuit mechanisms)
     • Neuromorphic computing (online learning and dynamic neural networks)
     • Information representation in biological and artificial neural 
networks

See www.zenkelab.org for more information.

The position

     • Conduct research in computational neuroscience and bio-inspired 
machine intelligence.
     • Write research articles and present them at international 
conferences.
     • Publish in neuroscience journals and machine learning venues such 
as ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, etc.
     • Interact and collaborate with experimental neuroscience groups or 
neuromorphic hardware developers nationally and internationally.

Ideal profile

     • You are passionate about neural networks and enjoy tackling 
difficult research questions.
     • You hold a Ph.D. from a related discipline and are a team player.
     • You have published and possess solid analytical and programming 
skills.
     • Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required.

We offer

     • A diverse international work environment with room to develop 
one's project.
     • The option to collaborate with leading experimental groups in 
circuit neuroscience.
     • A vibrant lab environment with the possibility to acquire 
supervision experience if desired.
     • Opportunities to travel to international conferences or summer 
schools.
     • Competitive salary, professional career development, benefits, 
and working conditions.

For more details, see 
https://www.fmi.ch/education-careers/postdoc-activities/.

Application

If interested, please get in touch with friedemann.zenke at fmi.ch.

Please include:
     • CV (including publication list)
     • A brief statement of research interest
     • Contact details of two to three references

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