KiloNeurons

 
 

November 2020

 
 
 


We are recruiting postdoctoral research associates and graduate students in theoretical neuroscience to take part in an ERC Synergy research project led by Edvard Moser (NTNU) and Yoram Burak (HUJI). The €10M KiloNeurons project is a collaborative endeavor bringing together theoretical and experimental researchers from the two labs, aiming to identify how thousands of neurons in the mammalian cortex interact with each other to achieve computational and cognitive functions.

Team members at HUJI will develop theories of neural network dynamics and methodologies for interpretation of large scale neural recordings. Experimental data will be collected in the Moser Lab, and analyzed in close collaboration between the labs. Extensive interaction, including research visits, will take place with the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience (Trondheim, Norway).

Postdoctoral research positions
Candidates for postdoctoral positions must have an excellent research record in theoretical neuroscience, theoretical physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field, and a keen interest in computational neuroscience. Experience with research related to machine learning, statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, information theory, or large-scale data analysis, as well as familiarity with research in computational neuroscience are advantageous, but not individually required. We are looking for candidates with excellent abilities in theoretical research, strong intellectual curiosity and drive, and an interest in relating theory to experimental data.

To apply for postdoctoral research positions
Please send the following information to yoram.burak@elsc.huji.ac.il in a single PDF file:

  1. Curriculum vitae

  2. List of publications

  3. Brief statement of research interests

  4. The names and contact details of three references, who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation

Please include the text 'POSTDOC_APPLICATION' in the subject header of the email.

Deadline: For full consideration, applications must be received by December 21, 2020. After this deadline, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Graduate student positions
Candidates for graduate student positions must have an excellent record from their undergraduate studies in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field,  and a keen interest in computational neuroscience. We are looking for candidates with an excellent ability to learn new topics and with superb intellectual curiosity and drive.

Students can join through the physics Ph.D. program at the Racah Institute of Physics (an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics will typically be required), or the Ph.D. program in brain sciences at the Edmond and Lily Safra Center (an undergraduate degree in physics, mathematics, or computer science will typically be required). Other graduate study programs at the Hebrew University may be appropriate, depending on the background of the candidate.

To enquire about graduate student positions
Please send an email to yoram.burak@elsc.huji.ac.il with the following information, in a single PDF file:

  1. Curriculum vitae

  2. Grade transcripts from undergraduate studies and, if applicable, M.Sc. studies

  3. Brief statement (up to one page) describing why you would like to join the project as a graduate student

  4. M.Sc. graduates: please provide the names and contact details of two references, who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.

Please include the text 'PHD_APPLICATION' in the subject header of the email.

Deadline: University deadlines and possible start dates depend on the specific program joined. For full consideration in this search, please apply by December 21, 2020. Regardless of this call, potential students are always encouraged to enquire about availability of research opportunities in the lab.