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Dr. Udo Ernst

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University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany

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Oct 7, 2025

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Oct 7, 2025

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Flexible

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Dr. Udo Ernst

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Job Description

The Computational Neurophysics lab at the University of Bremen headed by Dr. Udo Ernst offers at the earliest date possible: Postdoc / PhD student in Computational Neuroscience for 3 years. 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. 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.

Requirements

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. 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.