Connectionists: Fully-funded PhD in mathematical neuroscience (Sheffield, UK)

[Hazem Toutounji]

A fully-funded PhD in mathematical neuroscience is available with Dr Hazem
Toutounji and Professor Eleni Vasilaki (University of Sheffield, UK).

*Project title: *What can self-connected neurons do? A unifying theory of
autaptic neural function in invertebrates and mammals

The neuron is the fundamental building block in the nervous systems of all
animal species, from C. elegans with its 302 neurons, to humans with their
highly evolved cortex alone containing more than 10 billion neurons. The
action potential, or spike, is the basic unit of neural signalling. Most
neurons communicate through chemical synapses, which project from the axon
of one neuron to the cell body or dendrites of another. An autapse is a
synapse connecting the neuron to itself. In this project, we will use
mathematical modelling to achieve two objectives:

1. Investigate the different roles of autapses in neural processing as
observed experimentally.

2. Explore autapses as a potential route to chaos and its role in healthy
and pathological neural function.

The position is open to UK and overseas applicants. The ideal candidate
will have a strong command of mathematical analysis and programming skills.
Prior knowledge of dynamical systems theory is desirable.

Application deadline: 5pm GMT 24 January 2024

For full details and how to apply see:
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/what-can-self-connected-neurons-do-a-unifying-theory-of-autaptic-neural-function-in-invertebrates-and-mammals-psy-01-toutounji/?p163370

*Please note: *Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact me (
h.toutounji at sheffield.ac.uk) to discuss your interest in and suitability
for the project prior to submitting your application.

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*Dr. rer. nat. Hazem Toutounji (they / them)*
*Lecturer in Computational Neuroscience and ECR Champion*
*The Neural Dynamics and Computation Lab*
Department of Psychology
The Neuroscience Institute
Insigneo Institute for in silico Medicine
University of Sheffield
ICOSS Building, 4th floor, desk 5
219 Portobello, Broomhall
Sheffield S1 4DP, UK
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