Connectionists: PhD position in computational neuroscience and machine learning (caian, University of Bonn)

[Dominik Bach]

The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience (caian), led by 
Prof. Dominik Bach at University of Bonn, is looking for a highly 
motivated PhD student to work on a cognitive-computational neuroscience 
project using machine learning methods, with intake in autumn 2026.

The project aims to derive a data-driven understanding of human action 
planning. The role involves analysing a large existing corpus of human 
movement data collected using VR trackers, optical cameras, and 
motion-capture systems. The successful candidate will apply unsupervised 
machine-learning methods to identify structure in these data and develop 
computational models of observed action sequences. These models will be 
used to test hypotheses about human action planning.

Applicants should have a MSc degree in computer science, computational 
(neuro)science, applied machine-learning, physics, or a related area, by 
the agreed start date of the position. Experience with Python and 
machine learning workflows is essential. The successful candidate will 
have experience in programming, solid knowledge of deep neural networks 
and applied statistics, and a demonstrated interest in understanding 
human behaviour. Prior research experience (e.g. conference papers, 
publications) is a plus. We offer interdiscplinary (neuroscience, 
computer science) supervision and collaboration, opportunities for 
high-profile publications and conferences, and training in machine 
learning and computational modelling. For details on the research 
setting see https://caian.uni-bonn.de/en

To obtain details about the position and the application procedure, 
please reach out by sending a CV and 1-page motivation letter in a 
single PDF to Prof. Dr. Dominik Bach, d.bach at uni-bonn.de

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Professor Dominik R Bach
Director | Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience (caian)
Transdisciplinary Research Area "Life and Health", University of Bonn
Honorary Professor | UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London
Am Propsthof 49
53121 Bonn, Germany
Tel.: +49 228/7369530
d.bach at uni-bonn.de
https://www.caian.uni-bonn.de/en/
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