Friday, January 31, 2014

[Comp-neuro] Open PhD positions at Bernstein Center Freiburg, Germany

Dear Computational Neuroscience Community,

 

Please find below our job posting for PhD positions at the Bernstein Center Freiburg (BCF), Germany.

 

Best regards

Birgit Ahrens

 

 

 

PhD position in Neurotechnology and Computational Neuroscience

 

A PhD position is available in the lab of Carsten Mehring at the Bernstein Center of the University of Freiburg, Germany.

This is a new lab, established to study sensorimotor behavior and brain-machine interfaces. Research topics include: motor adaptation and motor skill learning; brain-machine and machine-brain interfaces; neuronal dynamics; decision making. The primary research tools are behavioural experiments (using virtual reality), electrophysiology and neuroimaging (EEG, ECoG, fNIRS), transcranial electrical stimulation (tDCS&tACS), advanced neural signal analysis and computational modeling.

We invite applications to join the lab for a 3-4 year PhD project, and to enter the PhD program “iCoNeT” at the Bernstein Center Freiburg. The project is financed by a fellowship of the DAAD that can only be awarded to non-German applicants that have not been staying in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of their application.

The Bernstein Center Freiburg concentrates research in Computational Neuroscience and Neurotechnology at the University of Freiburg. The projects are highly interdisciplinary and span across mathematical-theoretical approaches on the function and dynamics of neuronal networks, neuroanatomy, experimentally driven neurophysiology and the development of technologies for medical application.

Please apply using our online form at https://yoda.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/ and indicate "Mehring" as preferred project. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2014.

Further details on: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs

 

 

PhD position in Experimental Epilepsy Research

 

The goal Prof. Carola Haas’ group of researchers form medicine and biology is to understand the interplay between molecular, cellular and functional determinants leading to focal epilepsies in the mammalian brain. Our main tools are in vivo animal models and in vitro approaches to study the contribution of new neurons to epileptogenesis in the dentate gyrus network.

We invite applications to join the lab for a 3-4 year PhD project, and to enter the PhD program “iCoNeT” at the Bernstein Center Freiburg. The project is financed by a fellowship of the DAAD that can only be awarded to non-German applicants that have not been staying in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of their application.

The successful applicant has prior training in neuroscience and/or experience with molecular biological techniques to trace cellular progeny. Good knowledge of the English language, high motivation for independent work, but also ability to work in an international team are mandatory.

The Bernstein Center Freiburg concentrates research in Computational Neuroscience and Neurotechnology at the University of Freiburg. The projects are highly interdisciplinary and span across mathematical-theoretical approaches on the function and dynamics of neuronal networks, neuroanatomy, experimentally driven neurophysiology and the development of technologies for medical application.

Please apply using our online form at https://yoda.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/ and indicate "Haas" as preferred project. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2014.

Further details on: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs

 

 

PhD position on Structure and Dynamics of Cortical Networks in the Computational Neuroscience lab of Prof. Stefan Rotter

 

Our goal is to understand the interplay between network topology and spiking activity dynamics in the neocortex and other parts of the mammalian brain, and to explore the possibilities and constraints of dynamical brain function. Our main tools are mathematical/numerical network modeling and statistical data analysis, often used side by side within the framework of stochastic point processes and statistical graph theory. In collaboration with physiologists and anatomists, we seek to develop new perspectives for the model-based analysis and interpretation of neuronal signals.

We are a young group of researchers from mathematics, physics, computer science and biology and invite applications to join the lab for a 3-4 year PhD project, and to enter the PhD program in Computational Neuroscience at the Bernstein Center Freiburg.

The Bernstein Center Freiburg performs research in Computational Neuroscience and Neurotechnology at the University of Freiburg, Germany. The projects are highly interdisciplinary and span from mathematical-theoretical approaches on the function and dynamics of neuronal networks over neuroanatomy and experimentally driven neurophysiology up to the development of technologies for medical application.

Further details on: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs

 

 

PhD position on Closed-Loop Control of Neuronal Networks Using Machine-Learning Techniques in the Biomicrotechnology lab of Prof. Ulrich Egert

 

We are currently offering a PhD position for a candidate with a background in experimental network neuroscience.

The project investigates the opportunities of machine learning in order to develop controllers that interact with neuronal networks. The project is part of the Cluster of Excellence "BrainLinks-BrainTools'' (www.brainlinks.uni-freiburg.de) together with the Bernstein Center Freiburg (www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de) and will combine neuroscience and engineering.

Our aim is to identify the fundamental principles and boundary conditions relevant to control network activity with machine learning algorithms and through various points of intervention. We use cultured neuronal networks on microelectrode arrays as a model system to test out concepts of network control. Eventually these concepts will be expanded and adapted to in vivo applications to improve the efficacy of neurotechnical implants, such as in deep brain stimulation.

It is essential that the candidate has a background in neuroscience, ideally in experimental neurophysiology, an MSc degree and a strong interest in network analysis. The international PhD training program of the Bernstein Center Freiburg will help you fill in any knowledge gaps that you may have.

Further details on: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de/jobs

 

 

PhD position on sensorimotor processing in the basal ganglia

 

A PhD position is available in the new junior research group of Robert Schmidt in the Cluster of Excellence BrainLinks-BrainTools in Freiburg (Germany). We currently assemble a young, ambitious research team to study neural foundations of action selection, initiation and execution at the intersection of computational and experimental neuroscience.

The research project is centered around the analysis of electrophysiological recordings from rats performing behavioral tasks.

Our goal is to gain understanding of basal ganglia processing of sensory- and movement-related information (see e.g. Schmidt et al., 2013. Canceling actions involves a race between basal ganglia pathways. Nat. Neurosci. 16: 1118-1124.). We want to integrate advanced data analysis methods with computational modelling and clinical applications (e.g. for Parkinson's Disease). The project includes close collaborations with computational and experimental groups in Freiburg (e.g. Ad Aertsen and Arvind Kumar at the Bernstein Center Freiburg), and internationally (e.g. Joshua Berke at University of Michigan, USA and Nicolas Mallet at CNRS Bordeaux, France).

The ideal candidate has profound neurobiological knowledge, programming skills (e.g. Matlab or Python), and mathematical expertise. High motivation and interest in neuroscientific research is mandatory. Experience in the analysis of neurophysiological data and computational modelling is a big plus. Applicants with degrees from interdisciplinary programs such as computational neuroscience or cognitive science are highly welcome, but applicants from other disciplines such as biology or physics are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The position is for three years (65% TV-L E13) and is starting as soon as possible.

Please send your CV together with contact details of at least two referees and a scientific research statement (max. 2 pages) as PDF files to basal-ganglia@brainlinks-braintools.uni-freiburg.de.

 

 

 

 

-- Dr. Birgit Ahrens --
Coordinator for the Teaching & Training Programs
Bernstein Center Freiburg
Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg
Hansastr. 9a
D - 79104 Freiburg
Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 761 203-9575
Fax: +49 (0) 761 203-9559

Email: birgit.ahrens@bcf.uni-freiburg.de
Web: www.bcf.uni-freiburg.de

 

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