The newly formed Max Planck Research Group "Theoretical Neuroscience"
headed by Robert Guetig is seeking highly motivated researchers to study
information processing in spiking neuronal networks. The group is
located at the Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine in
Goettingen, Germany.
We use analytical and numerical modeling techniques to identify the
computational principles underlying spike based information processing
and learning in central nervous systems and to understand how these
principles are implemented by biological processes. Specifically, we
focus on the role of action potential timing in subserving sensory
neuronal representations and computation as well as in controlling
synaptic plasticity. Open projects center around the recently developed
tempotron family of spiking neuronal network models (Guetig &
Sompolinsky, Nat. Neurosci. 2006) and cover a broad range of topics
including mathematical analyzes of information processing in spiking
neuronal networks, spike-based learning in single and multi-layer
neuronal networks, sensory spike data analysis, temporal processing with
short term synaptic dynamics, as well as applied development of visual
and speech processing systems.
The positions are available immediately. Applicants should have a strong
background in physics, mathematics, computer science, computational
neuroscience or a related field and a keen interest in neurobiology and
systems neuroscience. Good programming skills (C, Python and/or Matlab)
are important and experience with numerical simulations highly
beneficial. Previous exposure to neuroscience is preferred but not
required. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
Please send your application or further questions to Robert Guetig
(guetig at em.mpg.de) including a cover letter, a detailed CV (including
degrees, grades and publications), a statement of research experiences
and interests and the names and contact information of at least two
referees.
Goettingen provides a vibrant and stimulating neuroscience community
with a strong background in both, experimental and computational
neuroscience. The research campus includes the three Max-Planck
Institutes for Biophysical Chemistry, Experimental Medicine and Dynamics
and Self-Organization, the European Neuroscience Institute Goettingen,
the Center for System Neuroscience (CSN), the Bernstein Center for
Computational Neuroscience (BCCN) and the interdisciplinary
Collaborative Research Center "Cellular Mechanisms of Sensory
Processing". Graduate students can choose among a large number of PhD
programs of the Goettingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and
Molecular Biosciences (GGNB).
The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped
individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
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