Connectionists: 2 PhD positions in Computational Neuroscience [Deadline 08/06/2023]

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Hello,


We are opening two Ph.D. positions in Computational Neuroscience, at the
Freie Universität in Berlin.

The ERC Advanced Grant “Material Constraints Enabling Human Cognition
(MatCo)” at the Freie Universität Berlin aims to build network models of
the human brain that mimic neurocognitive processes involved in language,
communication and cognition. A main strategy is to use neural network
models constrained by neuroanatomical and neurophysiological features of
the human brain in order to explain aspects of human cognition. To this
end, neural network simulations are performed and evaluated in
neurophysiological and neurometabolic experiments. This neurocomputational
and experimental research targets novel explanations of human language and
cognition on the basis of neurobiological principles.
More information about the project can be found here: www.fu-berlin.de/matco
  <http://www.fu-berlin.de/matco>

job description:

   - Simulation studies with neural network models of language and cognition
   - Preparation, implementation and evaluation of neurocognitive
   experiments on language and cognition (ECoG, EEG, fMRI)
   - Tractography analyzes and use of their results for optimizing neural
   models

Requirements:

   - Completed university degree (MA, MSc or equivalent) in a relevant
   field (eg, linguistics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, medicine,
   informatics)

Desirable:

   - Research experience with biologically constrained neural networks and
   with network simulations of cognitive processes
   - Experience in empirical experimental language research
   - Research experience in the fields of syntax, semantics or pragmatics
   - Very good programming skills
   - Good German skills
   - Very good English skills (minimum level C1)

In case of further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Friedemann
Pulvermüller  friedemann.pulvermuller at fu-berlin.de .

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents,
indicating the  reference code , in PDF format (preferably as one
document)  no later than 08/06/2023  to Prof. Dr. Friedemann Pulvermüller:
admin at brainlang.fu-berlin.de  or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Department of Philosophy and Humanities
Brain Language Laboratory
Third-Party funded project MatCo
Prof. Dr. Friedemann Pulvermüller
Habelschwerdter Allee 45
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

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