From suashdeb at gmail.com Mon Jul 1 03:35:01 2024 From: suashdeb at gmail.com (Suash Deb) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 13:05:01 +0530 Subject: Connectionists: Extn of deadline- ISCMI24(Melbourne, Australi Message-ID: Dear friends and esteemed colleagues, On numerous requests, the deadline for submissions for ISCMI 2024, to be held in Melbourne, Australia, has been extended till 5th August, 2024 http://www.iscmi.us Hope this will facilitate submissions for the peers, who could not complete their manuscripts but intend to submit for ISCMI24. Will look forward to receiving your submissions in the coming days and with best regards, Suash Deb General Chair, ISCMI 2024 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ivan.ezhov at tum.de Mon Jul 1 05:59:50 2024 From: ivan.ezhov at tum.de (Ivan Ezhov) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 09:59:50 +0000 Subject: Connectionists: PhD position: Physics-based and AI-Driven Spectral Imaging for Brain Surgery Message-ID: A PhD position within an EIC Pathfinder Project (HyperProbe) focusing on the development of spectral unmixing approaches for identifying biomarkers of brain activity. The lab for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM Lab) focuses on AI and ML approaches for medicine and healthcare. Our aim is to develop AI and ML techniques for the analysis and interpretation of biomedical data. We have a particularly strong interest in the application of imaging and computing technology to improve the understanding of brain development, to improve the diagnosis and stratification of patients with dementia, stroke and traumatic brain injury as well as for the comprehensive diagnosis and management of patients with cardiovascular disease and cancer. We are based in the Faculty of Medicine at the Campus Klinikum Rechts der Isar (which is the university hospital of TUM) as well as in the Faculty of Informatics at the Campus Garching. Our lab is affiliated with several machine learning initiatives in Munich, including the Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML), the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS Munich) and the Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI). We are currently recruiting a PhD student to work on an EIC Pathfinder project (HyperProbe). The project aims to develop a new optical imaging instrumentation providing real-time monitoring of brain activity for patients diagnosed with glioma. The student will work on computational aspects of the project, designing physics- and data-driven algorithmic solutions for the reconstruction and analysis of hyperspectral data. Qualifications: * An MSc in Computational Sciences, Physics, or related disciplines * Programming experience with Python and ML frameworks (e.g. Pytorch) * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication & interdisciplinary skills * Fluency in English (written and spoken) How to apply: Please send your application documents (CV, transcripts, and a brief motivation) to ivan.ezhov at tum.de. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Max.Riesenhuber at georgetown.edu Mon Jul 1 12:57:01 2024 From: Max.Riesenhuber at georgetown.edu (Max Riesenhuber) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 12:57:01 -0400 Subject: Connectionists: postdoctoral position on deep multimodal learning in the brain // Riesenhuber lab, Georgetown University Message-ID: We have an opening for a postdoc position investigating the neural bases of deep multimodal learning in the brain. The project involves EEG and laminar 7T imaging (in collaboration with Dr. Peter Bandettini?s lab at NIMH) to test computational hypotheses for how the brain learns multimodal concept representations. A PhD in neuroscience or related field is required, as is experience in EEG and fMRI and programming skills (MATLAB; Python is helpful as well). Interest in computational neuroscience is a plus. Responsibilities of the postdoc include running EEG and fMRI experiments, data analysis and manuscript preparation Georgetown University has a vibrant neuroscience community with over fifty labs participating in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience and a number of relevant research centers, including the new Center for Neuroengineering (cne.georgetown.edu). Interested candidates should submit a CV, a brief (1 page) statement of research interests, representative reprints, and the names and contact information of three references to Interfolio via https://apply.interfolio.com/148520. 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URL: From valerie.gouet at ign.fr Mon Jul 1 08:39:25 2024 From: valerie.gouet at ign.fr (Valerie Gouet) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:39:25 +0200 (CEST) Subject: Connectionists: [CfP] SUMAC'24 @ACMMM'24: the 6th ACM International workshop on analySis, Understanding and proMotion of heritAge Contents ---> July 19, 2024 Message-ID: <1349637609.18843572.1719837565041.JavaMail.zimbra@ign.fr> [Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this CfP] Call for Papers SUMAC 2024 6th ACM International workshop on analySis, Understanding and proMotion of heritAge Contents Advances in machine learning, signal processing, multimodal techniques and human-machine interaction 28 Oct - 1 Nov, 2024 Melbourne, Australia (attendance mode TBA) In conjunction with ACM Multimedia 2024 Workshop: [ https://sumac-workshops.github.io/2024/ | https://sumac-workshops.github.io/2024/ ] Main Conference: [ https://2024.acmmm.org/ | https://2024.acmmm.org/ ] *** Aims and scope The ambition of SUMAC is to bring together researchers and practitioners from different disciplines to share ideas and methods on current trends in the analysis, understanding and promotion of heritage contents. These challenges are reflected in the corresponding sub-fields of machine learning, signal processing, multi-modal techniques and human-machine interaction. We welcome research contributions for the following (but not limited to) topics: - Monomodal analysis: text, structured referentials, image, video, 3D, music, sensor data - Information retrieval for multimedia heritage - Automated archaeology and heritage data processing - Multi-modal deep learning and time series analysis for heritage data - Heritage modeling, visualization, and virtualization - Smart digitization and reconstruction of heritage data - Open heritage data and bench-marking The scope of targeted applications is extensive and includes: - Analysis, archaeometry of artifacts - Diagnosis and monitoring for restoration and preventive conservation - Geosciences / Geomatics for cultural heritage - Education - Smart and sustainable tourism - Urban planning - Digital Twins *** Important dates (AoE) - Paper submission: July 19, 2024 - Author acceptance notification: August 5, 2024 - Camera-Ready: August 19, 2024 - Workshop date: TBA (28 Oct - 1 Nov, 2024 ) *** Keynote speakers - Dr. Jing Zhang (School of Computer Science, The University of Sydney): talk on Large Vision Models in Heritage Content Understanding. - Dr. Vera Moitinho de Almeida (Centre for Digital Culture and Innovation, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto): talk on Reusing 3D Models of Cultural Heritage Objects for Research and Conservation. *** Special Highlights Best Paper Award. Following tradition, SUMAC 2024 will also be awarding a best paper award, accompanied with a certificate and a trophy. *** Submission guidelines Submission format. All submissions must be original work not under review at any other workshop, conference, or journal. The workshop will accept papers describing completed work (full paper) as well as work in progress (short paper). Two submission formats are accepted: a) 4 pages plus 1-page reference (short paper); or b) 8 pages plus up to 2-page reference (full paper). They must be encoded as PDF using the ACM Article Template of the main conference ACM Multimedia 2024 ( [ https://2024.acmmm.org/regular-papers | https://2024.acmmm.org/regular-papers ] ). Peer Review and publication in ACM Digital Library. Paper submissions must conform with the ?double-blind? review policy. All papers will be peer-reviewed by experts in the field, they will receive at least two reviews. 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The post would suit someone who is interested in infant development, neurodevelopmental conditions and has experience with infant/toddler EEG and eye tracking. Closing date: 24th July, online interviews: 26th July Lorenzo Fabrizi, PhD Associate Professor Medical Research Foundation Fellow Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology Department Room G17A, Medawar Building Bloomsbury Campus University College London Gower St, London WC1E 6BT office tel. 02031081888 (int. 51888) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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However, there is no systematic study that quantitatively compares the communication as well as the computational benefits of spiking neuron w.r.t analog neurons. The aim of the project is to systematically quantify the benefits of spiking at various levels by developing and analyzing appropriate mathematical models. The PhD student will be supervised by Prof. Jean-Pascal Pfister (Theoretical Neuroscience Group, Department of Physiology, University of Bern). The project will involve close collaborations within a highly motivated team as well as regular exchange of ideas with the other theory groups at the institute. The PhD candidates should hold a Master degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Neuroscience, Neuroscience or a related field. She/he should have keen interests in developing theories that can be tested experimentally. Preference will be given to candidates with strong mathematical and programming skills. Expertise in stochastic dynamical systems, point processes, control theory, information theory and nonlinear Bayesian filtering will be a plus. The applicant should submit a CV (including contacts of two referees), a statement of research interests, marks obtained for the Master, and the abstract of the Master thesis in electronic format to Jean-Pascal Pfister (jeanpascal.pfister at unibe.ch) The position is offered for a period of three years and can be extended. Salary scale is provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation (http://www.snf.ch/SiteCollectionDocuments/allg_doktorierende_e.pdf). The application deadline is August 8, 2024, or until the position is filled. ---------------------------------- Prof. Jean-Pascal Pfister Theoretical Neuroscience Group Department of Physiology University of Bern B?hlplatz 5 3012 Bern, Switzerland https://physio.unibe.ch/~pfister/group/ Tel: ++ 41 31 631 87 78 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From j.v.stone at sheffield.ac.uk Mon Jul 1 17:03:52 2024 From: j.v.stone at sheffield.ac.uk (James V Stone) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 22:03:52 +0100 Subject: Connectionists: New: The Artificial Intelligence Papers Message-ID: <16DE0A48-8EB0-4775-90EF-06CF3463FC20@sheffield.ac.uk> NEW BOOK: The Artificial Intelligence Papers: Original Research Papers With Tutorial Commentaries. TOC and Chapter 1: https://jamesstone.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/books/theaipapers ?An intellectual string of pearls that would complement the bookshelf of anyone invested in the forthcoming age of artificial intelligence.?' Karl Friston, FRS. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068620005 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068620005 Abstract Modern artificial intelligence (AI) is built upon a relatively small number of foundational research papers, which have been collected and republished in this unique 350-page book. The first chapter provides a summary of the historical roots of AI, and subsequent chapters trace its development, from Rosenblatt's perceptron in 1958 to one of the early GPT models in 2019. Each paper is introduced with a commentary on its historical context and a tutorial-style technical summary. In several chapters, additional context is provided by the paper's original author(s). Written in an informal style, with a comprehensive glossary and tutorial appendices, this book is essential reading for students and researchers who wish to understand the fundamental building blocks of modern AI. == James V Stone Visiting Professor, Sheffield University, UK. Web: https://jamesstone.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/books Twitter: @jgvfwstone From maria.pavlovic at tuebingen.mpg.de Tue Jul 2 07:07:22 2024 From: maria.pavlovic at tuebingen.mpg.de (Pavlovic, Maria) Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2024 11:07:22 +0000 Subject: Connectionists: =?windows-1252?q?Systems_Vision_Science_Virtual_S?= =?windows-1252?q?ymposium_July_12=2C_2024__=96_Program_available?= Message-ID: <874992379ed54286a8b0ad8252264ff1@tuebingen.mpg.de> Systems Vision Science Virtual Symposium: July 12th, 2024 The program is now available here: https://summerschool.lizhaoping.org/symposium-2024/ For symposium participation please register . Registration is accepted until space is filled! Our symposium takes place on July 12th, 2024, 03:00-07:00 pm German time -------------------------------- Invited and contributed speakers of the Systems Vision Science Symposium include: 3:00 - 3:30 pm Sheng He: "Feedback processing in human visual cortex" 3:30 - 3:45 pm Shin'ya Nishida: "Visual motion perception of humans and machines" 3:45 - 4:00 pm Dando Nikolic: "Transient rewiring in vision" 4:00 - 4:15 pm Kristina Visscher: "Connections of central and peripheral vision" 4:15 - 4:30 pm Ramon Fernandez-Gualda: "What simulated observers with color vision deficiencies would consider as relevant colors in paintings" 4:30 - 4:45 pm Incheol Kang: "Selectivity for binocular disparity in the primate superior colliculus may not be directly inherited from V1" 4:45 - 5:00 pm Virtual Coffee break 5:00 - 5:15 pm Patrick Cavanagh: "The Position Sense" 5:15 - 5:30 pm Tom Franken: "Evidence for grouping cells in primate visual cortex" 5:30 - 5:45 pm Lukas Vogelsang: "Commencing visual development with initially degraded inputs may have adaptive value" 5:45 - 6:00 pm Larry Maloney: "Judging kinship based on combination of facial cues" 6:00 - 6:15 pm Betina Ip: "The relationship between visual acuity loss and GABAergic inhibition in amblyopia" 6:15 - 6:30 pm Michael Herzog: "Do we really measure what we think we are measuring?" 6:30 - 7:00 pm Anitha Pasupathy: "Processing partially occluded objects in the primate brain" -------------------------------- Please direct inquiries to svs.summerschool at tue.mpg.de Organizing team: Li Zhaoping Maria Pavlovic Junhao Liang Ali Gholamzadeh Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics University of Tuebingen www.lizhaoping.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The 16th Asian Conference on Machine Learning (ACML 2024) will take place between December 5 - 7, 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The conference aims to provide a leading international forum for researchers in machine learning and related fields to share their new ideas, progress and achievements. The conference calls for high-quality, original research papers in the theory and practice of machine learning. The conference also solicits proposals focusing on frontier research, new ideas and paradigms in machine learning. Similar to previous years, ACML 2024 has two publication tracks. The Conference Track, (16-page limit with references) for which the proceedings will be published as a volume of Proceedings of Machine Learning Research Workshop and Conference Proceedings (PMLR), is of extended submission deadline at 3 July 2024 AoE. Details can be found in https://www.acml-conf.org/2024/calls/papers/ . We encourage submissions from all parts of the world, not only confined to the Asia-Pacific region. Vu and Hsuan-Tien, ACML 2024 Program Chairs acml_2024_conference_track at googlegroups.com From phitzler at googlemail.com Tue Jul 2 10:59:35 2024 From: phitzler at googlemail.com (Pascal Hitzler) Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2024 16:59:35 +0200 Subject: Connectionists: Research Assistant Professor opening, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Kansas State University Message-ID: We have an open position for a Research Assistant Professor in the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS), Department of Computer Science, Kansas State University: https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/517491 - ask me about it if interested. Pascal. -- Pascal Hitzler Lloyd T. Smith Creativity in Engineering Chair Director, Center for AI and Data Science CAIDS Director, Inst. for Digital Agriculture and Adv. Analyt. ID3A Kansas State University http://www.pascal-hitzler.de http://www.daselab.org http://www.semantic-web-journal.net http://k-state.edu/ID3A https://neurosymbolic-ai-journal.com