The deadline for applications to the positions below has been extended  to 15.05.2020.

Sen Cheng, at the Institute for Neural Computation, Ruhr University  Bochum, is looking to fill two PhD positions. Both are funded for 3  years and start as soon as possible. The positions are in the field of  computational neuroscience and excellent programming skills are mandatory.

1. The successful candidate will study the function of episodic memory in  spatial navigation and time series prediction using computational  modeling. This research builds on a computational model that was  developed in the research group. The model incorporates a virtual  environment and machine learning methods such as reinforcement learning,  and deep neural networks. This model should be extended to enable the  use of episodic memory in reinforcement learning.
https://www.stellenwerk-bochum.de/jobboerse/wissenschaftl-mitarbeiterin-wiss-mitarbeiter-mwd-2588-stdwoche-3-jahre-bo-2020-03-27-307326

2. The successful candidate will develop and study computational models  of episodic memory and spatial navigation. The models will be based on  biologically plausible spiking neurons and will account for the  generation and learning of complex behaviors. The research focus will be  on modeling the influence of neuro- and psychopathologies on observable  behavior.
https://www.stellenwerk-bochum.de/jobboerse/wissenschaftl-mitarbeiterin-wiss-mitarbeiter-mwd-2588-stdwoche-3-jahre-bo-2020-03-27-307328

The deadline for applications is 15.05.2020 23:59 CEST. For further  details regarding the positions and instructions on how to apply please  follow the given links. English versions of the postings can also be  found at: https://www.ini.rub.de/the_institute/jobs/

Please quote the job number when applying.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A.

Science Manager
Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik
Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/26
Postfachnummer 110
Universitätstr. 150
44801 Bochum

Tel: +49 (0) 234 32 27316
Email:samarasinghe at ini.rub.de