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University of Toronto, Canada and Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, Saarbrücken, Germany

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PhD

University of Toronto, Canada and Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, Saarbrücken, Germany

Application deadline

Jan 31, 2025

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University of Toronto, Canada and Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, Saarbrücken, Germany

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Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Start Date

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University of Toronto, Canada and Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, Saarbrücken, Germany

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Job Description

The PhD research topic will focus on understanding key mechanisms that enable specific cognitive functions in the brain, such as language comprehension, using a combination of computational neuroscience, machine learning, and experimental cognitive neuroscience techniques. The student will develop novel integrations of mechanistic physiological and generative AI-based theories of brain organization, and test these by designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments using advanced neuroimaging and neurostimulation technologies (EEG, fNIRS, TMS, MEG, fMRI, including mobile w/ VR/AR integration).

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong computational and quantitative background
and must have experience with programming in Python. Experience with designing
conducting
and analyzing data from neuroimaging (EEG
fNIRS
MEG
fMRI
TMS) experiments is preferred. Proficiency in spoken and written English and scientific writing is required. Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in the fields of cognitive and computational neuroscience is essential
as is familiarization with the supervisors’ research programs and main recent publications.

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