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<span lang="en-US">The Computational Neurophysics lab at the
University of Bremen</span><font color="#000000"><span
lang="en-US"> headed by Dr. Udo Ernst</span></font> offers at
the earliest date possible:
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<p><span lang="en-US"><b>Postdoc / PhD student in Computational
Neuroscience </b></span><span lang="en-US"><b>for 3 years</b></span><span
lang="en-US"></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">In this project we want to study organization and
optimization of flexible information processing in neural
networks, with specific focus on the visual system. You will
use network modelling,numerical simulation, and mathematical
analysis to investigate fundamental aspects of flexible
computation such as task-dependent coordination of multiple
brain areas for efficient information processing, as well as
the emergence of flexible circuits originating from learning
schemes which simultaneously optimize for function and
flexibility. </span> </p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">These studies will be complemented by
biophysically realistic modelling and data analysis in
collaboration with experimental work. Here we will investigate
selective attention as a central aspect of flexibility in the
visual system, involving task-dependent coordination of
multiple visual areas. </span> </p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center"> <span
lang="en-US">The Computational Neurophysics lab at the
University of Bremen</span><font color="#000000"><span
lang="en-US"> headed by Dr. Udo Ernst</span></font> offers
at the earliest date possible:</p>
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<span lang="en-US"><b>Research Assistant / Postdoc in
Computational
Neuroscience (f/m/d)</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center">German
federal pay scale EG13 TV-L (<span lang="en-US">100 %)</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center"><span
lang="en-US"><b>limited
for 3 years</b></span><span lang="en-US"> (according to § 2
WissZeitVG)</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" align="center"><b>How
to be flexible – organizing and optimizing task-dependent
information processing in the visual system</b></p>
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lang="en-US"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">In this project we want to study organization and
optimization of flexible information processing in neural
networks, with specific focus on the visual system. You will
use </span> </p>
<ul>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">network modelling,</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">numerical simulation,</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">and mathematical analysis </span> </p>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm">
<span lang="en-US">to investigate fundamental aspects of
flexible
computation such as task-dependent coordination of multiple
brain
areas for efficient information processing, as well as the
emergence
of flexible circuits originating from learning schemes which
simultaneously optimize for function and flexibility. </span>
</p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">These
studies will be complemented by biophysically realistic
modelling and
data analysis in collaboration with experimental work done in
the lab
of Prof. Dr. Andreas Kreiter, also at the University of
Bremen. Here
we will investigate selective attention as a central aspect of
flexibility in the visual system, involving task-dependent
coordination of multiple visual areas. </span>
</p>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><b>Requirements</b><span
lang="en-US"><b>:</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">Ideal
candidates will have a completed academic university degree
(Master’s/University Diploma) in computational neuroscience,
physics, computer science or related fields. A doctorate in
this
field would be a positive addition to the application. There
is the
possibility of further qualification. Applicants must have a
strong
background in neural networks, dynamical systems, mathematics
and/or
data analysis, and experience in programming (we use Python in
our
lab). Above all, you must be highly motivated, responsible,
have a
strong desire to learn and be able to work proactively in an
international research environment. Fluency in English (both
written
and spoken) is required.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span
lang="en-US">The
Computational Neurophysics Lab offers a good working
atmosphere,
direct involvement in international research and attractive
facilities. You will have the opportunity to link your
research to a
wide range of other topics being studied in our lab, such as
collective dynamics in neural systems, information processing
in deep
spiking networks, and the development of visual cortex
prostheses.</span></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><b>General
hints:</b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span
lang="en-US">Open
to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the
University
of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short
distances
for people and ideas since its founding in 1971. With a broad
range
of subjects, we combine exceptional performance and innovative
potential. As an ambitious research university, we stand for
research-based learning approaches and a pronounced
interdisciplinary
orientation. We actively pursue international scientific
cooperation
in a spirit of global partnership.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span
lang="en-US">Today,
around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our
international campus. In research and teaching, administration
and
operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of
sustainability,
climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is
expressed in the courage to dare new things, in supportive
cooperation, in respect and appreciation for each other. With
our
study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE
network,
we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe and
in the
world.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span
lang="en-US">The
University of Bremen is family-friendly, diverse and sees
itself as
an international university. We therefore welcome all
applicants
regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin,
religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and
identity.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm">As the University
of
Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in
science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. </p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm">Disabled
applicants
will be given priority if their professional and personal
qualifications are essentially the same. </p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span
lang="en-US">For questions of the research project please
contact:</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><span
lang="de-DE">Dr. Udo Ernst, E-Mail: </span><font
color="#0563c1"><u><span lang="de-DE"><a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="mailto:udo@neuro.uni-bremen.de"
moz-do-not-send="true">udo@neuro.uni-bremen.de</a></span></u></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" lang="de-DE"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000">For general information on this topic, see
also: </font> </p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#0563c1"><u><a
href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/ernstlab"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span lang="en-US">https://www.uni-bremen.de/ernstlab</span></a></u></font></p>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><u>Detailed instructions for applicants</u></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">Your application must comprise:</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Motivation letter</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">Your 1–2-page essay should address the following
questions:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What is your background? What areas have you
worked in previously, and how do you think this will help
you in this role?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What attracts you to computational
neuroscience?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What computational neuroscience problem(s)
are you most interested in?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What is your motivation for joining our
project?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">What are your plans for your future career?</span></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0.35cm"><span
lang="en-US">When will you definitely be able to begin?</span></p>
</li>
</ul>
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lang="en-US"> <br>
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<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm">
<span lang="en-US"><b>Curriculum Vitae</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">Send
a tabular CV with your contact details, and all stages of
education
and employment. </span>
</p>
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lang="en-US"><b><br>
</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><b>List
of skills, awards, publications</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">List
your skills, especially language skills (including level of
proficiency), that you think might be useful for the job. Also
list
any awards you have received and any peer-reviewed
publications, if
you have any.</span></p>
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lang="en-US"><b><br>
</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Contact
details of two academic references</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 108%; margin-bottom: 0.28cm"><span
lang="en-US">One
of the referees should be your PhD and/or MSc supervisor.
Please
inform your referees before listing their names so that they
are not
surprised when we contact them.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"> <span
lang="en-US">You
can apply in English or German, whichever language you are
more
comfortable with.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm">Please explicitly
address each of the specified requirements in your application <font
color="#000000">(see
</font>detailed instructions below<font color="#000000">)</font>,
and
send your application documents <font color="#000000">until
</font><font color="#000000"><b>07.10.2024</b></font><font
color="#000000">
by indicating the </font><font color="#000000"><b>job id
A007-24 to</b></font></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">Universität Bremen </span></font>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">Institut für Theoretische
Physik</span></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">Frau Agnes Janssen</span></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">Hochschulring 18</span></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="de-DE">D-28359 Bremen</span></font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm" lang="de-DE"><br>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
style="font-size: 12pt" size="3"><span lang="en-US">or as one
PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to: </span></font><font
color="#0563c1"><u><a
href="mailto:ajanssen@neuro.uni-bremen.de"
moz-do-not-send="true"><font style="font-size: 12pt"
size="3">ajanssen@neuro.uni-bremen.de</font></a></u></font><font
style="font-size: 12pt" size="3">.</font></p>
<p
style="line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0.49cm; margin-bottom: 0.49cm"> <font
style="font-size: 12pt" size="3">We kindly ask you to send us
only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as
we cannot return them. They will be destroyed after the
selection process has been completed.</font></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm"><font
color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 12pt" size="3">Please
note that incomplete applications will not be considered.</font></font></p>
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