[Comp-neuro] PhD studentships in Computational Neuroscience

PhD Positions in Computational Neuroscience

Science and Technology Research Institute
University of Hertfordshire
UK

We invite applications for PhD studentships in the Biocomputation Research Group at the Science and Technology Research Institute at the University of Hertfordshire.
PhD projects will involve computer simulations of biologically detailed models of neurons and neuronal networks in order to study information processing in the brain.
More details about our research can be found on our home page http://homepages.stca.herts.ac.uk/~comqvs/ and in our publications, in particular:

Johannes Luthman, Freek E. Hoebeek, Reinoud Maex, Neil Davey, Rod Adams, Chris I. De Zeeuw and Volker Steuber (2011).
STD-dependent and independent encoding of input irregularity as spike rate in a computational model of a
cerebellar nucleus neuron. Cerebellum, 10, 667-682.

Volker Steuber, Nathan Schultheiss, R Angus Silver, Erik De Schutter and Dieter Jaeger (2011).
Determinants of synaptic integration and heterogeneity in rebound firing explored with data-driven
models of deep cerebellar nucleus cells. Journal of Computational Neuroscience 30, 633-659.

Jason Rothman, Laurence Cathala, Volker Steuber and R. Angus Silver (2009). Synaptic depression enables neuronal gain control. Nature 457, 1015-1018.

Applicants should have good computational and numerical skills and an excellent first degree in computer science, biology, maths, physics, neuroscience, or a related discipline.
Previous experience in neuroscience is not required but would be an advantage. Successful candidates are eligible for a research studentship award from the University
(approximately GBP 13,600 per annum bursary plus the payment of the standard UK/EU student fees). Applicants from outside the UK or EU are eligible, but will have to pay half of the overseas fees out of their bursary.
Information about the current tuition fees can be found under http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/home.cfm.

Research in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire has been recognized as excellent
by the latest Research Assessment Exercise, with 55% of the research submitted being rated as world leading
or internationally excellent. The Science and Technology Research Institute provides a stimulating environment,
offering a large number of specialised and interdisciplinary seminars as well as general training opportunities. The University
of Hertfordshire is situated in Hatfield, just north of London.

Please contact Dr Volker Steuber for informal enquiries. Application forms are available under http://homepages.stca.herts.ac.uk/~comqvs/positions.html and should be returned to Mrs Lorraine Nicholls, Research Student Administrator, STRI, University of Hertfordshire,
College Lane, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB, Tel: 01707 286083. The short-listing process will begin on 22 June 2012.
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