[Comp-neuro] Fully funded PhD position in complex systems/theoretical neurosciences

I would like to bring your attention to our PhD-program in
Complex Dynamical Systems Theory / Computational Neurosciences

At the Institute for Theoretical Physics,
Goethe University Frankfurt

Field(s): complex systems theory, computational neurosciences
neural models and networks, dynamical systems

Application deadline: June 1st, 2013

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros

E-mail: cgr@itp.uni-frankfurt.de

Address: Institute for Theoretical Physics,
Goethe University Frankfurt,

Job description:
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position at the
Institute for Theoretical Physics, Frankfurt University.

We are developing new models and generative principles for
the brain using a range of toolsets from dynamical systems
theory and computational neurosciences. Examples are new
objective functions and generating functionals for
multistability, transient state dynamics and self-limiting
Hebbian plasticity rules. Several subjects are available
for the announced PhD thesis including studies of the
brain dynamics, and of the sensorimotor loop, using
generating functionals, and/or studies of new synaptic
plasticity rules interpolating smoothly between spiking and
rate-encoding neurons. The work will include analytical
investigations and numerical simulations of neural models
and neural networks, using the toolset of dynamical systems
theory.

The candidates should have a Diploma/Master in physics with
an excellent academic track record and good computational skills.
Experience or strong interest in the fields of complex systems,
computational neurosciences, dynamical systems theory
and/or artificial or biological cognitive systems is expected.
The degree of scientific research experience is expected to
be on the level of a German Diploma/Master.

The appointments will start summer 2013, for
up to three years.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae,
a list of publications and arrange for two letters of
reference to be sent to the address below.

Prof. Dr. C. Gros
Institute for Theoretical Physics
Goethe University Frankfurt
Max-von-Laue-Str. 1
60438 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
cgr@itp.uni-frankfurt.de

http://itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros


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*** Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros ***
*** +49 (0)69 798 47818 ***
*** http://itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros ***
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--- Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Systems, A Primer ---
--- A graduate-level textbook, Springer (2008/09/10) ---
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