Connectionists: The KiloNeurons ERC project: post-doctoral position in theoretical neuroscience

[Yoram Burak]

The Burak Lab at the Hebrew University is seeking to hire a postdoctoral
research fellow in theoretical neuroscience. The postdoctoral fellow will
take part in the ERC funded KiloNeurons project, led by Edvard Moser (Kavli
Institute for Theoretical Neuroscience, NTNU) and Yoram Burak (Edmond and
Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences and the Racah Institute of Physics).
The project aims to identify how thousands of neurons in the mammalian
cortex interact with each other to achieve computational and cognitive
functions.

The KiloNeurons project offers opportunities to work on diverse theoretical
and computational questions. These involve approaches ranging from pure
theoretical modeling to analysis and interpretation of large scale neural
data. Theoretical tools include methods from nonlinear dynamics, machine
learning, statistical physics, and information theory.

A generous budget is available for travel between Israel and Norway to
facilitate interaction with members of the Moser lab, as well as for travel
and participation in scientific meetings, and for purchase of computing
equipment.

We are looking for candidates with excellent abilities in theoretical
research, strong intellectual curiosity and drive, a keen interest in
computational neuroscience, and an interest in relating theory to
experimental data.

Candidates must have an excellent research record in theoretical
neuroscience, theoretical physics, mathematics, computer science, or a
related field. Experience with research related to machine learning,
statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, information theory, or large-scale
data analysis, as well as prior familiarity with research in computational
neuroscience are an advantage.

To apply:

To apply, please send the following information to
kiloneurons-positions at elsc.huji.ac.il in a single PDF file:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. List of publications
3. Brief statement of research interests
4. The names and contact details of three referees

Deadline: For full consideration, applications should be received by June
30, 2022.

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Yoram Burak
Associate Professor
Racah Institute of Physics, and Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain
Sciences
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Goodman Brain Sciences Bldg 2102, Safra Campus, Jerusalem 91904, Israel
p: +972-2-6584523     web: https://www.buraklab.me/
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