Fwd: [Comp-neuro] PhD programme in Neural Dynamics at Bristol

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Maciej T Lazarewicz

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From: Rafal Bogacz <R.Bogacz@bristol.ac.uk>
Date: November 10, 2011 4:13:56 AM EST
To: comp-neuro@neuroinf.org
Subject: [Comp-neuro] PhD programme in Neural Dynamics at Bristol

Dear Colleagues,

4-year PhD programme in Neural Dynamics at the University of Bristol is inviting applications for studentships fully funded by the Wellcome Trust. More information about the programme is available below.

Best wishes,

Rafal Bogacz

NEURAL DYNAMICS: FROM SYNAPSES TO SYSTEMS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD Studentships

Why investigate neural dynamics?
A vital key to comprehending the brain is to understand how the complex changes in activity occurring at all levels of neural organization give rise to normal brain function. Furthermore, understanding of normal brain activity will allow us to investigate abnormalities of neural dynamics that underlie many neurological and psychiatric disorders (e.g. epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia).

Understanding neural dynamics requires interdisciplinary approaches that span many neuroscience areas, but crucially, depends on integration of experimental and clinical approaches with mathematical and computational expertise. This PhD programme will train a future generation of neuroscientists who will successfully be able to combine experimental and theoretical techniques in their research.

Structure of the programme
First year: students will attend taught courses to gain an understanding of the biology of the nervous system and the ability to describe systems dynamics in mathematical models. Students will carry out two extended research projects, each investigating dynamics in a different neural system. Each project will be co-advised by one experimental or clinical neuroscientist and one mathematician or computer scientist.
Subsequent years: Students will develop one of the initial projects into a PhD project for the remaining 3 years.

Who are we looking for?
Applicants will have a 1st class/2.1 degree or a Masters in a biomedical science discipline or a relevant theoretical discipline (mathematics, computer science or physics). Applicants should have some background in mathematics or computer science e.g. A-levels or application of mathematical modelling / computational methods in undergraduate research. Crucially, we are looking for talented and motivated students willing to take up the many challenges in neural dynamics and who are open to learning about new disciplines and working across different fields.

Why study at Bristol?
Bristol has one of the largest concentrations of neuroscientists in Europe and is a major centre for basic and clinical neuroscience. The University of Bristol is an acknowledged world leader in many key areas of neural dynamics from both an experimental and theoretical perspective: Our research spans molecular, cellular and systems levels of neuroscience. Together with experts in systems dynamics, based in the Departments of Engineering Mathematics, Mathematics, Computer Science and the Bristol Robotics Lab we can provide considerable scope for ground breaking integrative research projects.

How to apply:
Application process: Please apply online at http://www.bris.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2012/apply.html

Please ensure you upload a CV and a covering letter outlining your own neural dynamics interests, and include two referees by 31 December 2011. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to our interview/open day on 19 January 2012.
The Wellcome Trust provides a stipend and PhD registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research expenses, contribution towards travel and a contribution towards transferable-skills training. The Wellcome Trust does not pay fees at the overseas rate.
For further information see http://www.bristol.ac.uk/neuroscience/postgrad/pg-phds/neural-dynamics/ or contact: Lindsey Watson, Graduate Administration Manager, Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences Graduate School (Lindsey.Watson@bris.ac.uk)

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