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Research group for Neurobiopsychology

The research group for Neurobiopsychology (Prof. Dr. Peter König) has two vacancies for the position of a

Researcher (Diploma/Master or Postdoc level) (Salary level according to E 13 TV-L)

to be filled at earliest practicable date for a period of three years (subject to the availability of funds). The positions can be filled with either PhD-candidates (50% each) or Postdoc candidates (100% each).

The position involves research within the EU research project "Synthetic Forager" in the area of processing of visual, auditory and tactile information and sensorimotor integration under natural conditions and includes the statistical analysis of natural stimuli, simulation of multimodal sensory systems, integration of experimental data on the neuronal activity with visual and auditory stimulation and the implementation on autonomous systems. Furthermore, the position involves participation in teaching Cognitive Science courses with an emphasis on Neurobiopsychology. The position offers the possibility of further academic qualification.

Candidates are expected to have a university degree (diploma/Master or PhD) and a good research record in at least one of the following areas: Computer simulation of neuronal systems, electrophysiology, and visual psychophysics, as well as a good command of the English language.

The university of Osnabrück strives for an increase in the number of women in academic employment. Women are therefore especially encouraged to apply and will be preferentially considered under the condition of equal qualification. Also disabled candidates are given a preference under the provision of equal qualification.

Applications with the usual documentation should be submitted no later than 30.9. to the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Osnabrück, Albrechtstraße 28, 49076 Osnabrück. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Peter König, (peter.koenig(at)uni-osnabrueck.de).

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Biomechanics of sea-urchin skeletons

A PhD position is available for 3 years at the Institute of Geosciences of the University of Tuebingen, from April - June 2007 onwards.

Topic: Biomechanics of sea-urchin skeletons

The candidate will address the biomechanical properties of echinoid skeletons from various taxa at different size scales. The results will be considered within an ecological, phylogenetic and technical context. Candidates should have a good understanding of biological preparation techniques, experience with the scanning electron microscopy as well as show willingness to participate in cooperative research involving other scientific fields (biomechanics, mineralogy, process engineering). Applicants should contact Prof. James Nebelsick, Institute of Geosciences, University of Tuebingen, for further details (nebelsick(at)uni-tuebingen.de).
Prof. James Nebelsick
Institute for Geosciences
Sigwartstrasse 10
D- 72076 Tübingen, Germany
Tel: xx49 -7071-29-77546
Fax: xx49-7071-29-5727
email: nebelsick(at)uni-tuebingen.de
http://homepages.uni-tuebingen.de/nebelsick

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Research positions are available to study perceptual learning,

especially the visual system's recruitment of new signals to act as cues during perception, for several PostDoc / PhD students and technical staff, funded by the Human Frontier Science Program, in the following laboratories:

Dr. Marc Ernst (http://www.kyb.mpg.de/~marc), Max Planck Inst., Tübingen, Germany
Dr. Benjamin Backus (http://psych.upenn.edu/backuslab), University of Pennsylvania, USA
Dr. Michael Kearns (http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~mkearns), University of Pennsylvania, USA
Dr. Guy Wallis (http://www.hms.uq.edu.au/staff/academic/guyw.htm), University of Queensland, Australia

The larger goal of this project is to understand the role of associative learning in perception, especially the construction of visual appearance, within a theoretical framework of Bayesian statistical inference and machine learning theory.

Positions may start after 1 July 2006. The project is collaborative and interdisciplinary. Staff will be based at one of the three labs but encouraged to spend extended periods at the partner institutions as part of ongoing collaborative endeavors.

The project will explore perceptual learning in humans using a variety of psychophysical, neuropsychological, and theoretical/computational techniques. For experimental work we have available high-fidelity virtual environments and sensorimotor labs with several force feedback devices, motion platforms, large screen stereo displays, and tracking systems at the three participating Universities.

Expertise in any of the above techniques and some programming skills is an advantage but not required. Successful candidates should have a background in Physics, Maths, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have conducted psychophysical work or who have demonstrated expertise in computer vision or machine learning.

The successful candidates will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary international group of scientists performing cutting-edge research on human multimodal perception, computer vision, and human-computer interaction. Further information about the research environments can be found at the websites of the participating laboratories. Informal inquiries can be sent to Dr. Marc Ernst (marc.ernst(at)tuebingen.mpg.de), Dr. Guy Wallis (gwallis(at)hms.uq.edu.au), Dr. Michael Kearns (mkearns(at)cis.upenn.edu), or Dr. Ben Backus (backus(at)psych.upenn.edu). Ernst, Wallis and Backus will be at VSS May 5-10.

Positions are available for 2-3 years. Salary depends on qualifications with a maximum salary equivalent to approximately 20.000 € per year (after tax appr. 13.000 € per year) without Ph.D. or approximately 45.000 € per year (27.800 €) for advanced PhDs, depending on location. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Candidates should send letter, curriculum vita, reprints, and names of three referees to one or more of the four supervising scientists (electronic submission preferred; postal addresses available upon request).

A PDF version of this ad is here:
http://www.kyb.mpg.de/jobs/index.html

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A PhD student position is available in the Group for Neural Theory in Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris,

for a project funded by a Marie Curie Team of Excellence grant.

The overall theme of the project is "Bayesian inference and neural dynamics", and the research will involve building and analyzing probabilistic treatments of representation, inference and learning in biophysical models of cortical neuron and circuits.

The faculty of this group includes Misha Tsodyks, Boris Gutkin, Sophie Deneve and Rava Da Silvera. It is part of the Department of Cognitive Science in Ecole Normale Supérieure, a unique teaching and research institution regrouping major scientists in computational Neuroscience, Brain imaging, Psychology, Philosophy, and Mathematics. We are situated in central Paris, at a walking distance to top scientific research and educational institutions. There will be ample opportunities to follow graduate classes in the field of Theoretical Neuroscience.

The position is for three years duration, starting in September 2006. It has an attractive salary, including mobility allowance if applicable. Generous travel support will be provided. Candidates should have

1- A strong background in mathematics or physics and strong interest for Neuroscience. Or
2- A strong neuroscience background and good basis in math and/or biophysics.
3- Demonstrable interest in experimental collaborations.
4- Good communication skills.

Candidates should send a CV, a 1 page research project and the address of two referees to Sophie Deneve (Sophie.Deneve(at)ens.fr) and Boris Gutkin (Boris.Gutkin(at)ens.fr).

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Job announcement: School of Computing & Technology, University of Sunderland

Research Scientist Neuro-Robotics (MiCRAM)
Fixed term - 24 months
£27,466 - £32,796 per annum
Ref: CTR016/1436

At Sunderland, our focus in this EPSRC project is to develop and validate biomimetic robots, computational neural models and a neuroscience database for the development of a biologically realistic model of auditory processing (MICRAM project). Your job will involve the development of a biomimetic robot that uses neural computational modeling to simulate the auditory midbrain.

You should be educated to PhD level or possess equivalent research experience and a proven ability in research and publication. A degree in a computing discipline is essential and knowledge of biomimetic robotics is desirable. Experience with GENESIS or similar neural modelling and knowledge of the auditory system in mammals and of bioacoustics would be advantageous.

For informal discussions please contact Dr. Harry Erwin (+44-191 515 3227; harry.erwin(at)sunderland.ac.uk) or Professor Stefan Wermter (+44 191-515-3279 stefan.wermter(at)sunderland.ac.uk ).

Interviews for this post will be held on 8th October 2007.

Application form and Role Profile can be obtained by contacting Human Resources on 0191 515 2057 or www.sunderland.ac.uk/jobs

Closing Date: 28th September 2007

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Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships: Neural control of locomotion behaviour in biology and machines: A systems biology approach, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to join a multi-disciplinary research team and study motor control of locomotion in C. elegans nematode worms.

Post 1: The use of fluorescent imaging tools to record neuronal and/or muscle activity in C. elegans nematode worms

Post 2: Construction of a bio-robotic model of the worm

Background:
C. elegans is an exciting model system for biologists, modellers and roboticists alike. A relatively simple animal, with a small and fully mapped anatomy and nervous system and experimentally accessible, C. elegans is a leading model system in genetics and development as well as neurobiology. Dubbed the “hydrogen atom†of systems neuroscience, it is also the subject of intensifying efforts to model this creature completely – integrating bottom up and top-down approaches.

You will join a multi-disciplinary, dynamic, and creative BioSystems group within the School of Computing at the University of Leeds, with close ties to the Faculty of Biological Sciences, where all biological experimental facilities are housed, and Mechanical Engineering, housing all robotic construction and testing facilities.

Post 1: The use of fluorescent imaging tools to record neuronal and/or muscle activity in C. elegans nematode worms


(Job Ref: 312252)

Your research will involve neuronal and muscle imaging experiments to link between neuronal and muscle activity and the behaviour of the worm. Work will include: the design and implementation of assays; their application to wildtype and mutant worms; data collection using computer imaging and relevant data analysis. Possible scope also exists for the development and implementation of novel molecular probes. This work will involve close interaction and collaboration with other aspects of the C. elegans project, in particular, to do with the behavioural studies and modelling of the worm's neural and motor control.

The development of novel imaging tools is a possible extension of the project. Experience in microscopy and fluorescent imaging is required. Experience in invertebrate neurobiology is a plus, but not a requirement.

You will be based in a laboratory that has been dedicated to C. elegans research for over 15 years. Previously, interest has concentrated on genomics approaches to the study of gene expression and nervous system modulation. The arrival of Netta Cohen has led to the collaborations in the systems biology of C. elegans with which you would be involved. The laboratory is fully equipped for C. elegans research: transformation of C. elegans is performed regularly by microinjection and microparticle bombardment; genetic and RNAi analyses are approaches followed routinely; confocal, fluorescence and DIC microscopy are fundamental technologies upon which much of this laboratory's activity relies.

Post 1 is available immediately (and no later than January 2008) for a period of two years.

Post 2: Construction of a bio-robotic model of the worm


(Job Ref: 312253)

Your research will involve the design, construction and testing of robots mimicking C. elegans locomotion. Robots will be designed with a view to constructing a research tool to complement experiments on the biological worm. Work will include the design and implementation and testing of suitable sensors and actuators and lead to the design and construction of a robot of an entire worm. This work will involve close interaction and collaboration with other aspects of the C. elegans project, in particular, to do with the modelling of the worm's neural and motor control.

Prior experience in biological motor control or bio-robotics is a plus. A strong previous track record in robot design and construction is required.

Robotics research will be conducted in close collaboration with the Mechatronics and Robotics Research Group in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Leeds, an international leader in research on biomimetic sensors and actuators. The Mechatronics & Robotics Research Group (MRRG) in the School carries out fundamental and applied multidisciplinary research in close collaboration with a number of staff in other Schools of the University and also with many industrial partners. Research interests and activities of the group cover a broad area including: general mechatronics and robotics, biomechatronics/biorobotics/ biomimetics such as research in distributed smart sensors, actuators, machine intelligence and control, and machine vision, for a wide range of applications. Relevant laboratories to the group research are: Mechatronics and Control Lab, Advanced mechatronics lab and robotics lab.

Post 2 is flexible in start time, and may start immediately and ideally no later than spring 2008 for a period of one year.

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Full adverts and application instructions can be found on http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/ -- Click on "Research" under "In this section" and look for Job Ref: 312252 and 312253

Informal enquiries to Dr Netta Cohen, tel +44 (0)113 343 6789,
email netta(at)comp.leeds.ac.uk

Application packs and further details are available from Judi Drew,
tel +44 (0)113 343 5432, email j.a.drew(at)leeds.ac.uk

Closing date for both posts 8 October 2007
Interviews are planned for the week commencing 22 October 2007.

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH in NONLINEAR DYNAMICS of MEMORY and ACTIVE PERCEPTION Biologically Inspired Neural & Dynamical Systems (BINDS) Laboratory University of Massachusetts Amherst

The postdoc work will be concentrating on:

How memories are modified, what other systems take part of it, how can the system benefit from changing memories?
These questions are asked from the functional and computational view, and will be tackled using theories of dynamical systems, knowledge of neurobiology and memory system, mathematical analysis and control. The modeling created will then be transferred into crisp principles and from there to machine learning, detection, and navigation.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Engineering or a related field.
Excellent programming skills in C++ and Matlab, knowledge of machine learning, and deep analytical knowledge and skills.

The initial appointment will be for one year and renewable based performance and funding.
The position is open immediately and salary is standard for computer science.

Applicants should send a cover letter, a CV, representative publications, and the names of three references directly to Hava Siegelmann (hava(at)cs.umass.edu)

http://binds.cs.umass.edu/

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Vacancy for a full-time predoctoral researcher at the department of Cognitive and Biological Psychology of the University of Brussels (VUB), Belgium

Project: Development of natural man/robot communication. Study and implementation of an attention mechanism.

More information regarding the robot : http://anty.vub.ac.be/

Requisites:
o Master (licentiate) in experimental, cognitive or clinical psychology or master in AI with a solid knowledge of Cognitive Psychological research
o Profound knowledge of experimental methodology in behavioral science
o Prepared to write papers in scientific journals, and participation in international conferences
o Prepared to execute a limited amount of teaching
o Fluency in English (oral and written)
o Eligible for a scholarship (you have worked a maximum of 365 days at a university)
o Basic knowledge of computer technology (and artificial intelligence)

Recommended:
o Interest in computer sciences, human-robot interaction and artificial intelligence
o Interest in the mechanisms and models of attention
o Experience with statistical analysis and the programming of experiments on computer
o Experience with scientific research
o Publications in scientific journals

The project:
o It is a HOA project (Horizontal research action) in collaboration with the departments of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Multibody Mechanics, electronics and orthopsychology (clinical psychology). It starts as a 2 year project (on 01/01/2008) with a probable prolongation of another 2 years.

For further information, contact:

Eric Soetens
Department of Cognitive and Biological Psychology
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Pleinlaan 2
B-1050 Brussel, België
Tel: +32 (0)2 629 28 73
E-mail: esoetens@vub.ac.be

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ing. Jelle Saldien
PhD Candidate
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Department Mechanical Engineering
Robotics and Multibody Mechanics Research Group
Pleinlaan 2 - 1050 Brussel - Belgium
Tel. +32 (0)2 629 31 81 - Fax +32 (0)2 629 28 65
Mobile +32 (0)485 27 19 81
E-mail: jelle.saldien@vub.ac.be
Website: http://anty.vub.ac.be/

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A postdoctoral position is available within the Department of Biology at Emory University

to study the auditory cortical coding of natural communication vocalizations. Natural stimuli are increasingly being used to investigate sensory coding. We are bringing this paradigm to the mouse, where genetic methods offer exciting future possibilities to investigate underlying coding mechanisms. Our current research uses a combination of in vivo electrophysiology, computational analysis, and behavioral methods to explore how changes in the behavioral relevance of species-specific communication calls affect their information processing by cortical neurons.

The successful applicant will have completed a PhD in neuroscience, bioengineering, physics or a related field, and have prior experience in electrophysiology. Strong computational and programming backgrounds are also desired, and experience working with mice is preferred. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Robert Liu at robert.liu(at)emory.edu.

Robert C. Liu
Assistant Professor
Emory University
Department of Biology
Rollins Research Center
1510 Clifton Road NE, Room 2131
Atlanta, GA 30322

Phone: (404) 727-5274
Fax: (404) 727-2880
Email: robert.liu at emory.edu

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