Connectionists: Postdoc for 3 years -- How to be flexible – organizing and optimizing task-dependent information processing in the visual system

[David Rotermund]

The Computational Neurophysics lab at the University of Bremenheaded by 
Dr. Udo Ernst offers at the earliest date possible:

*Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience **for 3 years*

In this project we want to study organization and optimization of 
flexible information processing in neural networks, with specific focus 
on the visual system. You will use network modelling,numerical 
simulation, and mathematical analysis to investigate fundamental aspects 
of flexible computation such as task-dependent coordination of multiple 
brain areas for efficient information processing, as well as the 
emergence of flexible circuits originating from learning schemes which 
simultaneously optimize for function and flexibility.

These studies will be complemented by biophysically realistic modelling 
and data analysis in collaboration with experimental work. Here we will 
investigate selective attention as a central aspect of flexibility in 
the visual system, involving task-dependent coordination of multiple 
visual areas.


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The Computational Neurophysics lab at the University of Bremenheaded by 
Dr. Udo Ernst offers at the earliest date possible:


*Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience (f/m/d)*

German federal pay scale EG13 TV-L (100 %)

*limited for 3 years*(according to § 2 WissZeitVG)


*How to be flexible – organizing and optimizing task-dependent 
information processing in the visual system*


In this project we want to study organization and optimization of 
flexible information processing in neural networks, with specific focus 
on the visual system. You will use

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    network modelling,

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    numerical simulation,

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    and mathematical analysis

to investigate fundamental aspects of flexible computation such as 
task-dependent coordination of multiple brain areas for efficient 
information processing, as well as the emergence of flexible circuits 
originating from learning schemes which simultaneously optimize for 
function and flexibility.

These studies will be complemented by biophysically realistic modelling 
and data analysis in collaboration with experimental work done in the 
lab of Prof. Dr. Andreas Kreiter, also at the University of Bremen. Here 
we will investigate selective attention as a central aspect of 
flexibility in the visual system, involving task-dependent coordination 
of multiple visual areas.

*Requirements**:*

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in computational neuroscience, physics, 
computer science or related fields. They must have a strong background 
in neural networks, dynamical systems, mathematics and/or data analysis, 
and experience in programming (we use Python in our lab). Above all, you 
must be highly motivated, responsible, have a strong desire to learn and 
be able to work proactively in an international research environment. 
Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.

The Computational Neurophysics Lab offers a good working atmosphere, 
direct involvement in international research and attractive facilities. 
You will have the opportunity to link your research to a wide range of 
other topics being studied in our lab, such as collective dynamics in 
neural systems, information processing in deep spiking networks, and the 
development of visual cortex prostheses.


*General hints:*

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the 
University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short 
distances for people and ideas since its founding in 1971. With a broad 
range of subjects, we combine exceptional performance and innovative 
potential. As an ambitious research university, we stand for 
research-based learning approaches and a pronounced interdisciplinary 
orientation. We actively pursue international scientific cooperation in 
a spirit of global partnership.

Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our 
international campus. In research and teaching, administration and 
operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of sustainability, 
climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed 
in the courage to dare new things, in supportive cooperation, in respect 
and appreciation for each other. With our study and research profile and 
as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in 
the region, in Europe and in the world.

The University of Bremen is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as 
an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants 
regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, 
religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female 
employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Disabled applicants will be given priority if their professional and 
personal qualifications are essentially the same.


For questions of the research project please contact:

Dr. Udo Ernst, E-Mail: _udo at neuro.uni-bremen.de_


For general information on this topic, see also:

_https://www.uni-bremen.de/ernstlab <https://www.uni-bremen.de/ernstlab>_


_Detailed instructions for applicants_

Your application must comprise:

*Motivation letter*

Your 1–2-page essay should address the following questions:

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    What is your background? What areas have you worked in previously,
    and how do you think this will help you in this role?

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    What attracts you to computational neuroscience?

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    What computational neuroscience problem(s) are you most interested in?

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    What is your motivation for joining our project?

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    What are your plans for your future career?

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    When will you definitely be able to begin?



*Curriculum Vitae*

Send a tabular CV with your contact details, and all stages of education 
and employment.

*List of skills, awards, publications*

List your skills, especially language skills (including level of 
proficiency), that you think might be useful for the job. Also list any 
awards you have received and any peer-reviewed publications, if you have 
any.

*Contact details of two academic references*

One of the referees should be your PhD and/or MSc supervisor. Please 
inform your referees before listing their names so that they are not 
surprised when we contact them.

You can apply in English or German, whichever language you are more 
comfortable with.

Please explicitly address each of the specified requirements in your 
application (see detailed instructions below), and send your application 
documents until *31.05.2024*by indicating the *job id A189-24 to*


Universität Bremen

Institut für Theoretische Physik

Frau Agnes Janssen

Hochschulring 18

D-28359 Bremen


or as one PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to: 
_ajanssen at neuro.uni-bremen.de <mailto:ajanssen at neuro.uni-bremen.de>_.

We kindly ask you to send us only copies (no portfolios) of your 
application documents, as we cannot return them. They will be destroyed 
after the selection process has been completed.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.




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