[vslist] Two post-docs in visual decisions and learning (1 computational, 1 psychophysical/fMRI), in Magdeburg, Germany
Jochen Braun
achim@pion.ac.uk
Wed Aug 18 07:45:01 2004
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Two postdoctoral positions in visual decisions and learning (1=20
computational, 1 psychophysical/fMRI), in Magdeburg, Germany
Two postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Jochen=20
Braun, which recently moved to the University of Magdeburg, Germany.=20
Our ongoing work concerns the psychophysics, neural basis, and theory=20
of visual attention and visual decisions (e.g., ambiguous stimuli). In=20=
addition, we are involved in EU-funded collaborations on visual=20
learning and plasticity (e.g., www.ini.unizh.ch/alavlsi). We would now=20=
like to investigate how the brain ensures that visual learning remains=20=
performance-enhancing, rather than becoming performance-neutral or=20
=96detrimental. Among the mechanisms for =91learning guidance=92 to be=20=
considered are object attention, internal feedback from reward=20
expectations, and external feedback from explicit rewards. Our=20
theoretical point of view combines information theory (Bayesian=20
inference, game theory) and biophysically realistic networks of spiking=20=
neurons and dynamic synapses implementing cooperative-competitive=20
interactions and external biases.
The computational position will be supervised jointly with Gustavo=20
Deco, UPF Barcelona (www.tecn.upf.es/~gdeco). The successful applicant=20=
should hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in theoretical physics or=20
theoretical neuronscience and will be expected to link theoretically=20
the cellular and behavioural levels of visual decisions and learning,=20
making use of both mean-field analysis and numerical modelling of=20
biophysically realistic networks.
The psychophysical/fMRI position will enjoy unrivalled facilities,=20
including a full-bore 3-Tesla magnet with psychophysics-grade displays=20=
and (soon) a 7-Tesla magnet for human cognitive imaging. The=20
successful applicant should hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in behavioural=20=
neuroscience and will be expected to develop and carry out=20
psychophysical and imaging experiments on the selective mechanisms that=20=
=91guide=92 learning.
Applicants with a broader background who wish to specialize in the=20
theoretical and/or experimental study of human vision will also be=20
considered. Experience with Matlab and C++ would be advantageous.
Magdeburg has a significant concentration of researchers in=20
neurobiology and computational neuroscience in close physical=20
proximity, including the Institute of Biology, the Department of=20
Neurology II, the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology, and the Centre=20
for Advanced Imaging.
Informal enquiries can be addressed by email to=20
jochen.braun@nat.uni-magdeburg.de
Starting dates are flexible but the positions are available from=20
October 2004. The positions are for one year in the first instance and=20=
renewable for up to 3 years. Approximate starting salary =80 33,000 to =
=80=20
36,600 pa inclusive (~ $40,700 to $45,200), depending on experience and=20=
marital status. Interested candidates should provide by 30 September=20
2004 (preferably by email):
- a 1 page statement of research interests
- copy of CV
- names and contact details of 3 referees
Please send all materials to:
Ms. Nicole Albrecht
Cognitive Biology FNW/IBIO
University of Magdeburg
Universitaetsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg
Germany
Fax: +49 (0) 391 67 11205
Email: Nicole.Albrecht@nat.uni-magdeburg.de
Jochen Braun PhD
Professor for Cognitive Biology
Institute of Biology =
Vox: 49 391 67 18 490
Otto-von-Guericke Universitaet =
507
Universitaetsplatz 2 =
Fax: 49 391 67 11 205
39106 Magdeburg Email: =
achim@pion.ac.uk
Germany =
WWW: www.pion.ac.uk
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positions in visual decisions and learning (1 computational, 1
psychophysical/fMRI), in Magdeburg, Germany
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Two postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Jochen
Braun, which recently moved to the University of Magdeburg, Germany.
Our ongoing work concerns the psychophysics, neural basis, and theory
of visual attention and visual decisions (e.g., ambiguous stimuli).=20
In addition, we are involved in EU-funded collaborations on visual
learning and plasticity (e.g., www.ini.unizh.ch/alavlsi). We would
now like to investigate how the brain ensures that visual learning
remains performance-enhancing, rather than becoming
performance-neutral or =96detrimental. Among the mechanisms for
=91learning guidance=92 to be considered are object attention, internal
feedback from reward expectations, and external feedback from explicit
rewards. Our theoretical point of view combines information theory
(Bayesian inference, game theory) and biophysically realistic networks
of spiking neurons and dynamic synapses implementing
cooperative-competitive interactions and external biases.
The computational position will be supervised jointly with Gustavo
Deco, UPF Barcelona (www.tecn.upf.es/~gdeco). The successful
applicant should hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in theoretical physics
or theoretical neuronscience and will be expected to link
theoretically the cellular and behavioural levels of visual decisions
and learning, making use of both mean-field analysis and numerical
modelling of biophysically realistic networks.
The psychophysical/fMRI position will enjoy unrivalled facilities,
including a full-bore 3-Tesla magnet with psychophysics-grade displays
and (soon) a 7-Tesla magnet for human cognitive imaging. The
successful applicant should hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in
behavioural neuroscience and will be expected to develop and carry out
psychophysical and imaging experiments on the selective mechanisms
that =91guide=92 learning.
Applicants with a broader background who wish to specialize in the
theoretical and/or experimental study of human vision will also be
considered. Experience with Matlab and C++ would be advantageous.
Magdeburg has a significant concentration of researchers in
neurobiology and computational neuroscience in close physical
proximity, including the Institute of Biology, the Department of
Neurology II, the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology, and the Centre
for Advanced Imaging.
Informal enquiries can be addressed by email to
jochen.braun@nat.uni-magdeburg.de
=20
Starting dates are flexible but the positions are available from
October 2004. The positions are for one year in the first instance
and renewable for up to 3 years. Approximate starting salary =80 33,000
to =80 36,600 pa inclusive (~ $40,700 to $45,200), depending on
experience and marital status. Interested candidates should provide
by 30 September 2004 (preferably by email):
- a 1 page statement of research interests
- copy of CV
- names and contact details of 3 referees=20
Please send all materials to:
=20
Ms. Nicole Albrecht
Cognitive Biology FNW/IBIO
University of Magdeburg
Universitaetsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg
Germany
=20
Fax: +49 (0) 391 67 11205
Email:
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Jochen Braun PhD
Professor for Cognitive Biology
Institute of Biology =
Vox: 49 391 67 18 490
Otto-von-Guericke Universitaet =
507
Universitaetsplatz 2 =
Fax: 49 391 67 11 205
39106 Magdeburg Email: =
achim@pion.ac.uk
Germany =
WWW: www.pion.ac.uk
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