Connectionists: Gatsby Unit PhD Programme in Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning: Call for Applications

[Lin, I-Chun]

Applications are now open for our 4-year PhD Programme in Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning.



Deadline: 13 November 2023



The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit is a leading research centre focused on theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. We study (un)supervised and reinforcement learning in brains and machines; inference, coding and neural dynamics; Bayesian and kernel methods, and deep learning; with applications to the analysis of perceptual processing and cognition, neural data, signal and image processing, machine vision, network data and nonparametric hypothesis testing.



The unit provides a unique opportunity for a critical mass of theoreticians to interact closely with one another, with the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour (SWC), with the Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML), and with other research groups in related UCL departments including: Computer Science; Functional Imaging; Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology; Psychology; Neurology; Ophthalmology; the Ear Institute; Statistical Science; Artificial Intelligence; and the nearby Alan Turing and Francis Crick Institutes.



Students complete a 4-year PhD in either machine learning or theoretical neuroscience, with minor emphasis in the complementary field. Courses in the first year, taught with colleagues from the SWC and CSML, provide a comprehensive introduction to both fields and systems neuroscience. Students are encouraged to work and interact closely with researchers at the SWC and/or CSML to take advantage of this uniquely multidisciplinary research environment.



Applicants should have a strong analytical and quantitative background, a keen interest in neuroscience, machine learning or both, and a relevant first degree, for example in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Neuroscience or Cognitive Psychology.



Full funding is available regardless of nationality and current residence. The unit also welcomes applicants who have secured or are seeking funding from other sources.



Applications should be submitted directly to the Gatsby Unit via our online portal.



* Information on the programme and how to apply: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/study-and-work/phd-programme

* Information on our research: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/research-0

* Read more about our faculty members: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/people



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I-Chun Lin, PhD

Scientific Programme Manager

Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL
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