Connectionists: Computational neuroscience - PhD/Postdoc - Cheng Lab, Bochum

[Vinita Samarasinghe]

We (Cheng Lab 
<https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/computational_neuroscience/>, 
Ruhr University Bochum <https://rub.de/>, Germany) are looking to fill 
two positions in the area of computational neuroscience each for 3 years.

_*Positions*_

1. Postdoc: Join the team on project F01 
<https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/research/projects/f01/> of the 
Collaborative Research Center “Extinction Learning” SFB 1280 
<https://sfb1280.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/home/> to:

  * analyze learning dynamics in behavioral, neural, and
    psychophysiological data, which will be collected by other projects
    within the SFB 1280.
  * compare the learning dynamics between individuals, species, learning
    phases and learning paradigms,
  * develop algorithms to analyze the learning dynamics,
  * develop and study computational models of learning dynamics, and
  * coordinate research with other participating projects.

2. PhD student or Postdoc: Develop and study computational models of 
episodic memory and spatial navigation by:

  *

    extending models based on large networks of biologically plausible
    spiking neurons with synaptic plasticity,

  * studying the generation and learning of complex spatial behaviors in
    the model,
  * quantitatively comparing the model output to the spatial behavior of
    mammals, and
  * studying the role of episodic memory in spatial navigation.

The research groupis highly dynamic and uses diverse 
computationalmodeling approachesincludingbiological neural networks, 
cognitive modeling, and machine learning to investigatelearning and 
memory in humans and animals.

_*Qualifications*_

  *

    Adoctorate degreein neuroscience, physics, mathematics,
    electrical/biomedical engineering or a closely related field. In
    exceptional cases, graduate students with a Masters degree in these
    fields, but nodoctorate degree, may be considered.

  *

    Relevant experience in mathematical modeling together with a solid
    mathematics background

  *

    Relevant research experience in neuroscience or a related field
    (only position 1)

  *

    Be able to think algorithmically and have excellent programming
    skills (e.g., Python)

  *

    Excellent communication skills in English

  *

    Work well in a team.

The Ruhr University Bochum is home to a vibrant research community in 
neuroscienceand cognitive science. The Institute for Neural Computation 
<https://www.ini.rub.de/> in the Faculty of Computer Science 
<https://informatik.rub.de/en/> combines different areas of expertise 
ranging from experimental and theoretical neuroscienceto machine 
learning androbotics.

Please send your application, including CV, transcripts (bachelor & 
master) 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 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.


Contact person: Vinita Samarasinghe, samarasinghe at ini.rub.de 
<mailto:samarasinghe at ini.rub.de>

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

Science Manager
Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/73
Postfachnummer 110
Universitätstr. 150
44801 Bochum

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