[Comp-neuro] CFP 7th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies (BIOSTEC 2014)

CALL FOR PAPERS

7th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies (BIOSTEC 2014)

Website: http://www.biostec.org

March 3 - 6, 2014

ESEO, Angers, Loire Valley, France

Regular Papers

Paper Submission: September 19, 2013
Authors Notification: December 6, 2013
Camera Ready and Registration: December 20, 2013

 

Sponsored by:

INSTICC-Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication

Co-organized by:

Groupe ESEO - Graduate School of Engineering

 

INSTICC is Member of:

WfMC - Workflow Management Coaliton

OMG - Object Management Group

FIPA – Foundation for Intelligent Physical Agents

 

Logistics Partner:

SCITEVENTS – Science and Technology Events

In Cooperation with:

AAAI - American Association for Artificial Intelligence

The purpose of BIOSTEC is to bring together researchers and practitioners, including engineers, biologists, health professionals and informatics/computer scientists, interested in both theoretical advances and applications of information systems, artificial intelligence, signal processing, electronics and other engineering tools in knowledge areas related to biology and medicine. BIOSTEC is composed of four co-located conferences, each specialized in at least one of the aforementioned main knowledge areas.

- BIODEVICES 2014: International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices

PROGRAM CHAIR

Alberto Cliquet Jr., University of São Paulo & University of Campinas, Brazil

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Emerging Technologies

Biomedical Instrumentation

Biomedical Equipment

Biomedical Sensors

Biomedical Metrology

Microelectronics

Health Monitoring Devices

Embedded Signal Processing

Low-Power Design

Electrical Bio-Impedance

Bio-Electromagnetism

Biorobotics

Biocomputing and Biochips

Implantable Electronics

Biotelemetry

Wireless Systems

Biomaterials

MEMS

Nanotechnologies

Biomechanical Devices

Artificial Limbs

Technologies Evaluation

Cardiovascular Biomechanics

Electrocardiography and Heart Monitoring

Computational Physiology (virtual organs)

Brain-Computer Interfaces

Spectroscopic Applications

Imaging and Visualization Devices

Computer-aided Detection and Diagnosis

 

- BIOIMAGING 2014: International Conference on Bioimaging

Program Chair

Mário Forjaz Secca, CEFITEC, Departamento de Fisica, FCT/UNL, Portugal

 

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Medical Imaging and Diagnosis

Biomechanical Imaging

Image Archiving and Communication

Telemedicine and Virtual Environments

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Fmri)

Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

High Resolution Research Tomography (HRRT)

Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

Ultrasound and Optical Imaging

Optical Elastography

X-ray Microscopy

Biophotonics

Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transferv (FRET)

Fluorescent Microscopy

Quantitative Bioimaging

Structural Biology

Brain Function Analysis

Hemodynamics Imaging

Histology and Tissue Imaging

 

- BIOINFORMATICS 2014: International Conference on Bioinformatics Models, Methods and Algorithms

Program Co-chairs

Oscar Pastor, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
Christine Sinoquet, University of Nantes, France

 

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Simulation

Computational Intelligence

Genomics and Proteomics

Sequence Analysis

Structural Bioinformatics

Image Analysis

Visualization

Databases and Data Management

Data mining and Machine Learning

Biostatistics and Stochastic Models

Pharmaceutical Applications

Systems Biology

Algorithms and Software Tools

Web Services in Bioinformatics

Computational Molecular Systems

Immuno- and chemo-informatics

Pattern recognition, clustering and classification

Structure prediction

Model design and evaluation

Transcriptomics

Next Generation Sequencing

Structural Variations

 

- BIOSIGNALS 2014: International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing

Program Chair

Harald Loose, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

 

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Speech Recognition

Neural Networks

Biometrics

Pattern Recognition

Medical Signal Acquisition, Analysis and Processing

Wearable Sensors and Systems

Real-Time Systems

Evolutionary Systems

Acoustic Signal Processing

Time and Frequency Response

Wavelet Transform

Medical Image Detection, Acquisition, Analysis and Processing

Physiological Processes and Bio-signal Modeling, Non-linear dynamics

Cybernetics and User Interface Technologies

Electromagnetic fields in biology and medicine

Fuzzy Systems and Signals

Monitoring and Telemetry

Cardiovascular Signals

Image Analysis and Processing

Detection and Identification

Motion Control

 

- HEALTHINF 2014: International Conference on Health Informatics

Program Co-chairs

Marta Bienkiewicz, TUM, Technische Universitat Munchen, Germany
Christine Verdier, LIG - University Joseph Fourier Grenoble, France

 

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Datamining

Knowledge Management

Decision Support Systems

Interoperability

Telemedicine

Medical and Nursing Informatics

Confidentiality and Data Security

Wearable Health Informatics

Semantic Interoperability

Therapeutic Systems and Technologies

Physiological Modeling

Databases and Datawarehousing

Cognitive Informatics

Affective Computing

Human-Machine Interfaces for Disabled Persons

ICT, Ageing and Disability

Design and development methodologies for Healthcare IT

Mobile technologies for Healthcare applications

Evaluation and use of Healthcare IT

Healthcare Management Systems

E-Health

Development of Assistive Technology

Electronic Health Records and Standards

Software Systems in Medicine

Pervasive Health Systems and Services

e-Health for Public Health

Clinical problems and applications

Data Visualization

Pattern recognition and Machine Learning

Practice-based Research Methods for Healthcare IT

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

BIOSTEC 2014 will have several invited keynote speakers, who are internationally recognized experts in their areas. Their names are not yet confirmed.

PUBLICATIONS

All accepted papers (full and short) will be published in the conference proceedings, under an ISBN reference, on paper and on CD-ROM support.

All papers presented at the conference venue will be available at the SCITEPRESS Digital Library (http://www.scitepress.org/DigitalLibrary/).

SCITEPRESS is member of CrossRef (http://www.crossref.org/).

A short list of presented papers will be selected so that revised and extended versions of these papers will be published by Springer-Verlag in a CCIS Series book.

The proceedings will be submitted for indexation by Thomson Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation Index (ISI), INSPEC, DBLP and EI (Elsevier Index).

AWARDS

The awards will be announced and bestowed at the conference closing session.

BIOSTEC Conference Co-chairs

Guy Plantier, ESEO, GSII, France
Tanja Schultz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Ana Fred, Technical University of Lisbon / IT, Portugal
Hugo Gamboa, CEFITEC / FCT - New University of Lisbon, Portugal

 

Please check further details at the conference website (http://www.biostec.org)

 

[Comp-neuro] Phd position "Neuronal Networks of Memory" group.

PhD Candidate on Prefrontal Ensembles, Genes and Higher/Social Cognition in Mice (1,0 fte)

Faculty of Science 
Maximum salary: € 2,638 gross/month 
Vacancy number: 62.31.13 
Closing date: July 1st, 2013 
 

Responsibilities

As a PhD student, you will focus on the study of neural dynamics in the mouse prefrontal cortex making use of transgenic modules of neuromodulation and optogenetics, in combination with neural ensemble recordings with arrays of tetrodes and silicon probes, in freely moving subjects. The experiments aim at exploring the links between neural dynamics, memory acquisition and decision making in behavioural situations involving social interactions, and rule-based tasks, in collaboration with the group of Dr Sylvie Granon (Université Paris Sud, Orsay, France). We aim at discovering how the fast dynamics of prefrontal neural networks is affected by neuromodulation, and how that reflects on decision making and social behaviour. You will develop the experimental setup and will be trained in neurophysiology and advanced data analysis.

 

Work environment
The Donders Centre of Neuroscience is embedded in the Donders Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, one of the largest concentrations of neuroscience research in Europe (with over 100 faculty members), ranging from human cognition, to clinical studies, to cellular and molecular studies to computational studies, providing an excellent intellectual environment and infrastructures.

 

What we expect from you

- you have a Master's level background in quantitative sciences, neurobiology and/or neuroscience; 
- you have a keen interest in, and the skills for, an interdisciplinary project at the border between neurophysiology and computation.

 

What we have to offer

We offer you:
- employment: 1,0 fte;
- a maximum gross monthly salary of € 2,638 based on a 38-hour working week;
- in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
- the gross starting salary amounts to €2,062 per month based on full-time employment, and will increase to €2,638 in the fourth year;
- you will be appointed for a period of four years. Your performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years; 
- you will be classified as a PhD Candidate (promovendus) in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO).

Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions?

 

Other Information
Please include in your application your CV, a statement of your motivation in pursuing this particular project, and letters of recommendation and/or names of potential referees.

 

REFERENCES

 

Peyrache A, Khamassi M, Benchenane K, Wiener SI, Battaglia FP (2009) Replay of rule-learning related neural patterns in the prefrontal cortex during sleep. Nat Neurosci 12:919-926

 

Benchenane K, Peyrache A, Khamassi M, Tierney PL, Gioanni Y, Battaglia FP, Wiener SI (2010) Coherent theta oscillations and reorganization of spike timing in the hippocampal- prefrontal network upon learning. Neuron 66:921-936

 

Benchenane K, Tiesinga PH, Battaglia FP (2011) Oscillations in the prefrontal cortex: a gateway to memory and attention. Curr Opin Neurobiol 21:475-485

 

Granon S, Changeux JP (2012) Deciding between conflicting motivations: what mice make of their prefrontal cortex. Behav Brain Res 229:419-426.

 

de Chaumont F, Coura RD, Serreau P, Cressant A, Chabout J, Granon S, Olivo-Marin JC (2012) Computerized video analysis of social interactions in mice. Nat Methods 9:410-41

 

 

Would you like to know more?

Further information on: Neuronal Networks of Memory 

Dr. Francesco P. Battaglia, PI group "Neuronal Networks of Memory" 
E-mail: F.Battaglia@science.ru.nl

 

Applications

Are you interested? 
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number 62.31.13, to pz@science.ru.nl, for the attention of ms. W. van der Pluijm, before July 1st, 2013. 
For more information on the application procedure: +31 24 3652131 

[Comp-neuro] Postdoctoral position in two-photon targeted electrophysiology

Postdoctoral position in two-photon targeted electrophysiology

Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London

Salary £32,100 to £34,720 per annum

South Kensington Campus

Fixed term appointment up to 30 May 2016

Applications are invited for the above post to work with Dr Simon
Schultz on a BBSRC funded project in Neural Engineering to underpin work
at Imperial College on coding of sensory information in mammalian
cortical circuits.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a BBSRC funded project
in Neural Engineering with a focus on understanding neural computation.
The Neural Coding Laboratory at Imperial College London is developing
cutting edge optical and opto-electrophysiological technology for
studying how information is encoded and processed in mammalian cortical
circuits. This project will involve using a novel tool for two-photon
targeted electrophysiology to obtain recordings from multiple,
genetically targeted neuronal cell types simultaneously. The ultimate
aim of this work is to understand the general principles underlying the
information processing operations performed by the mammalian cortical
circuit.

Candidates must be in the possession of a doctoral degree or equivalent
in neuroscience, physics, engineering or a related topic. Experience in
whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology or in vivo two-photon
microscopy is a requirement. Preference will be given to candidates with
a strong experimental background, and experience in quantitative
neurophysiological data analysis using MATLAB. The ideal candidate would
be a "tool developer" as well as "tool user".

This full-time post is available from the 1st of July 2013 or as soon as
possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr S Schultz, email:
s.schultz@imperial.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to
this email address will not be accepted. For more information about the
laboratory and research group, see http://www.schultzlab.org
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[visionlist] Postdoctoral position in two-photon targeted electrophysiology

Postdoctoral position in two-photon targeted electrophysiology

Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London

Salary £32,100 to £34,720 per annum

South Kensington Campus

Fixed term appointment up to 30 May 2016

Applications are invited for the above post to work with Dr Simon
Schultz on a BBSRC funded project in Neural Engineering to underpin work
at Imperial College on coding of sensory information in mammalian
cortical circuits.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a BBSRC funded project
in Neural Engineering with a focus on understanding neural computation.
The Neural Coding Laboratory at Imperial College London is developing
cutting edge optical and opto-electrophysiological technology for
studying how information is encoded and processed in mammalian cortical
circuits. This project will involve using a novel tool for two-photon
targeted electrophysiology to obtain recordings from multiple,
genetically targeted neuronal cell types simultaneously. The ultimate
aim of this work is to understand the general principles underlying the
information processing operations performed by the mammalian cortical
circuit.

Candidates must be in the possession of a doctoral degree or equivalent
in neuroscience, physics, engineering or a related topic. Experience in
whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology or in vivo two-photon
microscopy is a requirement. Preference will be given to candidates with
a strong experimental background, and experience in quantitative
neurophysiological data analysis using MATLAB. The ideal candidate would
be a "tool developer" as well as "tool user".

This full-time post is available from the 1st of July 2013 or as soon as
possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr S Schultz, email:
s.schultz@imperial.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to
this email address will not be accepted. For more information about the
laboratory and research group, see http://www.schultzlab.org
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[Comp-neuro] Living Machines 2013: Call for Participation in Conference, Exhibition and Workshops

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Call for Participation in Conference, Exhibition and Workshops

Living Machines: The 2^nd International Conference 
on Biomimetic Robotics and Biohybrid Systems.

A Convergent Science Network Event

29th July to 2nd August 2013

Natural History Museum, London

http://csnetwork.eu/livingmachines/conf2013

Deadline for early registration, June 16th, 2013

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ABOUT LIVING MACHINES 2013

The development of future real-world technologies will depend strongly on our understanding and harnessing of the principles underlying living systems and the flow of communication signals between living and artificial systems. The development of either biomimetic or biohybrid systems requires a deep understanding of the operation of living systems, and the two fields are united under the theme of "living machines"—the idea that we can construct artefacts, such as robots, that not only mimic life but share the same fundamental principles; or build technologies that can be combined with a living body to restore or extend its functional capabilities.

The 2^nd International Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid systems comprises a week of events including 2.5 days of single-track oral presentations with five plenary speakers; an exhibition and poster display featuring a performance art event with a biomimetic humanoid robot; and five satellite workshops on themes ranging from artificial "selves" to the societal impacts of living machines.

The conference registration site is now open.  Please register soon to take advantage of early registration—deadline June 16^th—and conference accommodation at Imperial College London from 70 GBP per night.

Contributions to the exhibition are still being invited from research groups and companies involved in the development of biomimetic and biohybrid systems.  Deadline to complete and return the short exhibitor proforma (http://www.csnetwork.eu/livingmachines/conf2013/exhibition) is June 16^th. Space is limited so please apply soon.  

There is a prize for the best non-commercial exhibit plus the opportunity to demonstrate your work in front of the scientific media and representatives of leading journals and grant funding agencies.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

The main conference will take the form of a single-track oral presentation programme, 30^th July to midday 1^st August 2013, that will include five plenary lectures from leading international researchers in biomimetic and biohybrid systems.  Agreed speakers are:

Mark Cutkosky, Stanford University (Biomimetics and Dextrous Manipulation); 
Terrence Deacon, University of California, Berkeley (Natural and Artificial Selves); 
Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena, Imperial College London (Biomimetics for medical devices); 
Robert Full, University of California, Berkeley (Locomotion); 
Andrew Pickering, University of Exeter (History of living machines).

There will also be 20 regular talk, and a 3 hour poster session (afternoon of August 1^st) featuring approximately 50 posters. Particular themes include:

Biomimetic robotics
Biohybrid systems including biological-machine interfaces 
Neuromimetic systems
Soft robot system
Active sensing in vision and touch 
Social robotics
Biomimetics of plants

A list of accepted papers and extended abstracts can be found on the living machines website.

WORKSHOPS

In addition to the main conference there are two further days of workshops, each with their own full program that can be found on the Living Machines website.

Monday 29th July

Self and cognitive systems (organizers Peter Ford Dominey and Paul Verschure)

Learning from the Plant Kingdom to Invent Smart Artificial Solutions (organizers Barbara Mazzolai and Lucia Beccai)

Friday 2nd August

Neuromorphic models, circuits, and emerging nano-technologies for real-time neural processing systems (organizers Giacomo Indiveri and Themistoklis Prodromakis)

Emergent social behaviours in bio-hybrid systems (organizers Jose Halloy, Thomas Schmickl and Stuart Wilson)

Societal impacts of Living Machines (organizers Tony Prescott and Michael Szollosy)

Attendance at satellite events will attract a small fee intended to cover the costs of the meeting.  We have reserved meeting rooms at Imperial College London to host the satellites each with capacity for up to 40 people.  Please book early.  Separation registration for satellite events is possible.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The organisers are delighted to have secured the Flett Theatre at the Natural History Museum in London as the main venue for our conference.  The NHM is an international centre for the study of the natural world featuring many important biological collections. The exhibition and poster session on Thursday 1^st will be hosted at the nearby Science Museum, and the satellite events at Imperial College London.  All three venues are conveniently located within a short walking distance of each other in South Kensington, the Museum district of the UK capital, and close to many of London's tourist sights. 

CALL FOR EXHIBITORS AT LIVING MACHINES 2013

The Living Machines 2013 Exhibition is intended to feature working biomimetic or biohybrid systems and biomimetic/biohybrid art.  It will take place in the London Science Museum Level 1 Galleries on Thursday 1st August 2013. The exhibition is expected to include intelligent artefacts such as biomimetic robotics; however, we are open to proposals for display of biomimetic or biohybrid systems of any kind.

The exhibition will be in two sessions.

In the afternoon session exhibits will be displayed alongside conference posters. This session will be open to conference delegates and sponsors only.

The evening session will be alongside the LM2013 buffet dinner and reception. This session will be open to invited representatives of the press, VIPs, and conference delegates and members of the public who have registered for the evening event.

For registered conference participants there is no additional charge to participate in the exhibition but you must register your exhibit using the proforma available through the LM2013 web-site. Note that, if you wish to continue to display your exhibit during the evening session, you must also register for the buffet dinner and reception in addition to the main conference which attracts a small charge to cover the cost of food and drink.

We strongly encourage authors of accepted papers and extended abstracts to bring their working biomimetic or biohybrid artefacts to include in the exhibition. A prize will be awarded for the best exhibit.

Deadline for proposed exhibits: 16th June 2013. Please contact the conference organizers about your exhibit.

ACCOMODATION

West London has many excellent hotels that are suitable for conference delegates. We have also organized the provision of reasonably priced accommodation for LM2013 events in the Imperial College Halls of Residence.  Please see conference registration pages for further information.

KEY DATES

June 16, 2013 Deadline for early registration.

June 16, 2013 Deadline for proposals for exhibits.

July 29-August 2nd 2013 Conference

SPONSORSHIP

Living Machines 2013 is sponsored by the Convergent Science Network (CSN) for Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems which is an EU FP7 Future Emerging Technologies Co-ordination Activity. CSN also organises two highly successful workshop series: the Barcelona Summer School on Brain, Technology and Cognition and the Capoccaccia Neuromorphic Cognitive Engineering Workshop.

Living Machines 2013 is supported by the IOP Physics Journal Biomimetics & Bio-inspiration, who this year will publish a special issue of articles based on last years' LM2012 best papers.  A review of the state of the art in biomimetics, by the conference chairs, and reporting strong recent growth in the field, has just been published in the journal (http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/8/1/013001).

Other organisations wishing to sponsor the conference in any way and gain the corresponding benefits by promoting themselves and their products through conference publications, the conference web-site, and conference publicity are encouraged to contact the conference organisers to discuss the terms of sponsorship and necessary arrangements. We offer a number of attractive and good-value packages to potential sponsors.

We are looking forwards to seeing you in London.

Organising Committee:

Tony Prescott (co-chair)

Paul Verschure (co-chair)

Nathan Lepora (programme chair)

Holger Krapp (workshops & symposia)

Anna Mura (web-site)

Conference Secretariat:

living-machines@sheffield.ac.uk

c/o Gill Ryder,

Sheffield Centre for Robotics

Department of Psychology

University of Sheffield

Western Bank

Sheffield, S10 2TN

United Kingdom

[Comp-neuro] Neuroscience workshop : “From Cellular to Circuit and Brain Functions: Passing through Mathematical Models”

Hello All,

We are glad to bring this to your notice. 

Amrita Bio Quest 2013 

Pre-Conference Neuroscience workshop

From Cellular to Circuit and Brain Functions: Passing through Mathematical Models

10th August 2013 

at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India. 

The technical program of the workshop will include neurophysiology, brain imaging, computational neuroscience of single neurons, and tools in neuroinformatics. Case studies in computational neuroscience (cerebellar microcircuits and reconstructing local field potentials) will target mixed groups of students and researchers with and without prior experience in this field. Novel techniques and approaches in computational modelling in neuroscience will be featured. 

Speakers include:

Upinder Bhalla - Dean, NCBS, Bengaluru, India

Egidio D'Angelo - Director, Brain Connectivity Center and Professor of Physiology, University of Pavia, Italy

Gaute Einevoll - Professor, UMB, Norway and INCF-Norway coordinator 

Sergio Solinas - University of Pavia, Italy

Claudia Wheeler Kingshott - University College London, UK

Shyam Diwakar - Amrita University, India

This workshop precedes the 4-day International conference on Biotechnology for Innovative Applications, to be held at Amrita University's Amritapuri campus at Kollam, Kerala. 

The topics of this Neuroscience workshop include lectures on:

• Brain functions from cellular elements: foundation of the issue
  
• Neurons and circuits of the cerebellum: an integrated view
  
• MRI
  
• Computational Neuroscience and mathematical biophysics of detailed models
  
• Modeling Local Field potential from Mathematical models
  
• Modeling Ionic behavior
  
• Brain Imaging
  

Registration for Workshop and for the Conference is Now Open!!! Some funding for Indian students is also available. 

Participants may also register at the conference to meet other speakers http://www.amritabioquest.org/speakers.html including many from Neuroscience track. 

Workshop website : http://www.amritabioquest.org/workshop/neuroscience/index.html 

We will be happy to welcome you at our campuses in Cochin and Amritapuri (Kerala, India).

--

Dr. Shyam Diwakar
School of Biotechnology
Amrita University

Ph:+91-476-2803116 Fax:+91-476-2899722

http://biotech.amrita.edu/research/compneuro 

[Comp-neuro] Post-Doctoral position in brain imaging and computational morphometry – University of Geneva

Applications are invited for a funded Post-Doctoral position in the newly established Brain and Language Lab at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Geneva, in collaboration with the Swiss Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Projects will include the development of new data-driven computational morphometry methods for analysis of structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, and application of these to large datasets in the context of normal variability, disease, and expertise. The work will be supervised by Narly Golestani and Dimitri Van De Ville.

Candidates should have a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field with a strong mathematical and computational background. Ideally they should have experience in brain image analysis, pattern recognition, machine learning, statistics as well as excellent programming skills.

We offer a competitive starting salary of 68, 964 CHF/year, or more depending on experience.

The position is available immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Informal inquiries can be addressed to Narly Golestani (Narly.Golestani@unige.ch). Applications including a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of three referees should be sent to: Narly.Golestani@unige.ch.
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[visionlist] 3 days left for abstract submission - Bernstein Conference 2013 - Call for Abstracts

REMINDER:

Call for Abstracts: Bernstein Conference 2013
Deadline of abstract submission: May 31, 2013

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Workshops September 24-25, 2013
Main Conference September 25-27, 2013
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The Bernstein Conference on Computational Neuroscience started out as the annual meeting of the Bernstein Network (www.nncn.de) and has become the largest European Conference in Computational Neuroscience in recent years. This year, the Conference is organized by the Bernstein Center Tuebingen and will take place September 25-27, 2013. In addition, there will be a series of pre-conference workshops on September 24-25, 2013. The Bernstein Conference is a single-track conference, covering all aspects of Computational Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, and sessions for poster presentations are an integral part of the conference. 

We now invite the submission of abstracts for poster presentations from all relevant areas. Due to space limitations we will accept 250 abstracts for posters which will be presented in two sessions on Wednesday and Thursday evening. Additionally, a small number of abstracts will be selected for contributed talks. Accepted abstracts will be published online and will be citable via Digital Object Identifiers (DOI).

DETAILS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
For abstract submission visit: http://www.bernstein-conference.de/abstracts
Deadline: May 31, 2013

CONFERENCE DATE AND VENUE:
Workshops September 24-25, 2013, Brechtbau, Wilhelmstr. 50, Tuebingen, Germany
Main Conference September 25-27, 2013, Neue Aula, Geschwister Scholl Platz, Tuebingen, Germany
For more information on the conference, please visit the website: http://www.bernstein-conference.de

PhD STUDENT SYMPOSIUM:
September 28, 2013

PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
Matthias Bethge, Michael Black, Michael Brecht, Jakob Macke, Anthony Movshon, Felix Wichmann, Fred Wolf

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Matthias Bethge (General Chair)
Judith Lam, Jakob Macke, Felix Wichman

We look forward to seeing you in Tuebingen in September!

--   Dr. Judith Lam  Executive Coordinator  Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Tübingen  Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen  Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics  http://www.bccn-tuebingen.de/about-bccn/contact.html    Otfried-Müller-Str. 25, 72076 Tübingen  Tel: +49 7071 29 89019  Fax: +49 7071 29 25015

[Comp-neuro] Job opening: Postdoc TU Dresden (Volition and Cognitive Control)

Within the University of Excellence Technische Universität Dresden, the Section of Systems Neuroscience is closely associated with the Department of Psychology and the Neuroimaging Centre, which offers excellent research collaborations and infrastructure, e.g. a 3 Tesla MRI scanner for full-time research, MRI-compatible EEG and eye tracking, and access to the PET centre at Dresden-Rossendorf.

Our international and multidisciplinary group conducts basic research in neuroscience at the interface to clinical applications. We investigate the function of neural systems that are involved in elementary cognitive processes such as emotion, motivation, learning, executive function, or decision making. In order to better understand neural mechanisms underlying mental disorders, we investigate how these processes contribute to the complex behavioural dysfunctions observed, for example, in addictive behaviour. Recently, the German Funding Agency DFG has approved a new collaborative research centre (CRC) titled "Volition and Cognitive Control: Mechanisms, Modulators, and Dysfunctions".
Within this CRC, we invite applications for a project cluster on "Dopaminergic and Serotonergic Modulation of Meta-Control Parameters" as:

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f)

The Position is limited till 30.06.2016 and paid according to the TV-L salary scale.
The project aims to investigate the effects of neuromodulatory pathways on elementary cognitive processes such as reward processing, different facets of learning and decision making. For this purpose functional and molecular neuroimaging (MRI and PET), neuropharmacological interventions and genetics will be combined.
The successful candidate will be involved in implementing experimental protocols, processing of behavioural and MRI data (e.g. by using computational modelling) and improving methods in the field of pharmacological MRI and model-based fMRI analysis. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to undertake project management duties including supervision of PhD students, data management, and publication of the results. Moreover, the position offers the possibility for further scientific qualification (i.e., Habilitation).
Requirements:
•       Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in any scientific field of study with a strong curriculum in cognitive neuroscience (i.e., psychology, neuroinformatics, medicine, mathematics)
•       Substantial hands-on experience in the field of neuroimaging, including knowledge of common software packages (e.g. SPM or FSL, Freesurfer, Matlab, Python, Presentation, PsychToolbox)
•       Expertise in computational modelling (e.g., Rescorla-Wagner, Hidden Markov, Bayesian inference methods) of imaging data
The ideal candidate would additionally be characterized by:
•       Sharing our passion to push the limits in understanding the brain
•       Keen interest in experimental approaches to study complex human behaviour
•       Strong publication record
We offer you the possibility of:
•       Working in an interdisciplinary team contributing to our understanding of the brain with the particular skills that you already have and will further develop
•       Being part of the structured program of our CRC
•       Arranging for flexible working hours to find a balance between work and family life
•       Providing for the future in the form of a company pension plan
Women are explicitly invited to apply. Disabled persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification. Interested applicants should send their application to

systems.neuroscience@tu-dresden.de

Please submit a full CV, transcript of records, statement of research interest (max. 2 pages), and names and contact information for two or three referees. For more information about the position please contact: Dr. Michael Smolka, +49 351 46342201 or systems.neuroscience@tu-dresden.de.

[Comp-neuro] Neuroinformatics Scientist & Systems/Cloud Administrator positions at the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility

The International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility is recruiting a Neuroinformatics Scientist and Systems/Cloud Administrators to complement its Secretariat team, based at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.

Further details and online application are available via this link:

http://www.incf.org/about/positions-available


Best regards

Linda Lanyon

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Linda Lanyon PhD CEng CITP MBCS
Acting Deputy Director & Head of Programs

International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility Secretariat
Karolinska Institutet
Nobels väg 15A
SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
Email: linda.lanyon@incf.org
Phone: +46 8 524 86919
Fax: +46 8 524 87094
web: www.incf.org

Personal Research Program:  http://linda.incf.org    

 

[Comp-neuro] PhD Position in Theoretical Auditory Neuroscience

The Group for Theoretical Biophysics and Neuroscience at the Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, is looking for a highly motivated PhD student. The group is headed by Dr. Tobias Reichenbach and has a focus on auditory neuroscience (http://ds9.rockefeller.edu/labheads/hudspeth/TBPN/index.html).

The graduate project will investigate active hydrodynamics and nonlinear wave propagation in the inner ear through theoretical and computational approaches. The three-year project will progress in collaboration with experimental auditory research groups in the U.S. (New York) and Sweden. The starting date is flexible but would ideally be around 01 October, 2013. Further information can be obtained from Tobias Reichenbach (tobias.reichenbach(at)rockefeller.edu).

The Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London is performing internationally-leading, multi-disciplinary research in biomechanics, neurobiology, neurotechnology, and further related areas. More information about the department and about Imperial College can be found online (http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/bioengineering/about and http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/aboutimperial). 

Candidates should have a degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering, and a strong interest in working on biological problems. Eligible candidates must be EU nationals. Applicants should send their CV as a pdf file to Tobias Reichenbach (tobias.reichenbach(at)rockefeller.edu).

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Tobias Reichenbach

Laboratory for Sensory Neuroscience

The Rockefeller University

as of August 2013:

Lecturer

Department of Bioengineering

Imperial College London

http://ds9.rockefeller.edu/labheads/hudspeth/TBPN/index.html