COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCEPhDApplications Closed

Dr Panayiota Poirazi

Crete, Greece

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Apply by Feb 28, 2021

PhD

Crete, Greece

Application deadline

Feb 28, 2021

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Crete, Greece

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Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2021

Start Date

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Job Description

The successful applicant will build a simulation model of the rodent visual cortex and use it to assess the role of dendritic nonlinearities on the connectivity and activity properties of the resulting memory engrams. Selected model predictions will be tested in headfixed behaving animals performing a visual discrimination task.

For more information see: https://www.smartnets-etn.eu/role-of-dendritic-nonlinearities-in-v1-network-properties-after-visual-learning/

Requirements

We seek candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in computational neuroscience
with the possibility of also performing some in vivo experiments in behaving mice. They must be highly motivated and creative individuals who want to work in a dynamic
multi-disciplinary research environment and be willing to interact with both experimental and theoretical neuroscientists. Previous experience should include solid programming skills
ideally including computational simulations of neurons. Experience or familiarity with related experimental procedures/data collection and analysis is desirable.
Characteristics of the ideal candidate:
BSc in Biology
Neuroscience
Computer Science or Physics
MSc in Computational Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Biology or a related subject.
Solid programming skills using LINUX (python
NEURON
Matlab
BRIAN)
Experience in computational modeling of neurons
Experience with processing and analysis of neuronal data.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
being able to work comfortably both in a team and somewhat independently.
Demonstrated ability to perform research (eg. publications
conference presentations)