open PhD position systems neuroscience/complex dynamical systems

[Claudius Gros]

I would like to brink your attention our PhD-program in

Systems Neurosciences / Complex Dynamical Systems

  At the Institute of Theoretical Physics,
  University of Frankfurt am Main,

Field(s): computational neurosciences, complex systems,
          theory neural networks, simulated robotics,
          dynamical systems.


Application deadline: May 27, 2017

Contact: Prof. Claudius Gros

E-mail: cgr[@]itp.uni-frankfurt.de

Address: Institute for Theoretical Physics,
         J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt,

We are developing new models and generative principles for the brain using a range of
toolsets from dynamical systems theory and computational neurosciences. Examples are
new objective functions and generating functionals for the sensory-motor loop,
transient state dynamics and self-limiting Hebbian plasticity rules. Several subjects
are available for the announced PhD thesis including the generation of attractor
metadynamics through short-term synaptic plasticity and/or the generation of motor
primitives through self-organized embodiment within the sensory-motor
loop. The work will include analytical investigations and numerical simulations of
neural networks and/or of simulated robots, using the toolset of dynamical systems
theory.

The candidate should have a Diploma/Master in physics with an excellent academic track
record and good computational skills. Experience or strong interest in the fields of
complex systems, computational neurosciences, dynamical systems theory and/or
artificial or biological cognitive systems is expected. The degree of scientific
research experience is expected to be on the level of a German Diploma/Master.

The appointment will start summer 2017, for up to three years. Interested applicants
should submit a curriculum vitae and a list of publications, and arrange for letters
of reference to be sent to the address above

Claudius Gros
http://www.itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros

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### Prof. Dr. Claudius Gros
### http://itp.uni-frankfurt.de/~gros
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