Connectionists: PhD position at Bernstein Center Berlin & Humboldt University (Physics Dep.) available

[Benjamin Lindner]

Efficient representations of fast dynamic 
stimuli in populations of ON- and OFF-cells

Within the DFG priority program 
"Evolutionary Optimisation of Neuronal 
Processing" and in an experiment-theory 
collaboration with the Benda/Grewe lab in 
Tübingen, we are looking for a PhD 
candidate to work on signal transmission 
of time-dependent signals in the 
electrosensory system of weakly electric 
fish. Specifically, we are interested in 
the following research questions:

1. How are high-frequency signals 
efficiently encoded in ON-OFF-pathways 
despite strongly reduced firing rates?

2. What is the impact of feedback on the 
representation of high-frequency 
information in ON- OFF-pathways?


In order to get an idea about similar 
approaches pursued in the past, have a 
look at some of the joint publications of 
the Benda lab and the Lindner group:

Fisch et al.  J. Neurosci. 32, 17332 (2012)
Sharafi et al.  J. Comp. Neurosci.  34 , 
285 (2013)
Grewe et al.  PNAS 114 E1977 (2017)

The successful candidate should have a 
degree in physics, mathematics or 
computational neuroscience (a background 
in neurobiology is desirable but not 
obligatory), programming skills (C++, 
Python, LaTeX, Linux), an excellent 
command of the English language, good 
communication skills, team spirit, and, 
last but not least, great enthusiasm for 
interdisciplinary projects.

Funding is provided for three years, 
starting in the fall 2024. For details on 
the doctoral examination process at the 
Physics Department of Humboldt University 
Berlin, see 
https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/en/mnf/wisskar/promotionen/zula.

Applications, including a letter of 
motivation, a CV, and a list of three 
potential referees should be sent by email 
to 

me
benjamin.lindner at physik.hu-berlin.de 
(cc 
to officebl at bccn-berlin.de)

The deadline for applications is July 17, 
2024, however, later applications might 
also be considered.

Kind regards,

Benjamin Lindner

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Benjamin Lindner
Professor for
Theory of Complex Systems and Neurophysics

Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin
Philippstr. 13, Haus 2, 10115 Berlin
Room: 1.17, phone: 0049(0)302093 6336

Department of Physics Humboldt University Berlin
Newtonstr. 15 12489 Berlin
Room: 3.408, phone: 0049(0)302093 7934

http://people.physik.hu-berlin.de/~lindner/index.html  
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