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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">The Neuroinformatics Research Group (Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa) of the Institute of Cognitive Science invites applications for a Research Assistant (Postdoc level), (Salary level E 13 TV-L) to be filled by July 1, 2014 for a period of three years. The position allows for further scientific qualification. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Description of Responsibilities: </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">The position involves research on complex neuronal networks and the analysis of data generated by such systems. The research will develop tools and apply these on the estimation of complex and causal interactions between neurons and larger areas of the brain, based on various measurements, such as spiking activity, LFP and ECoG. The successful candidate will be involved in several research projects that range from BSc to PhD projects. The position also involves teaching Cognitive Science courses at B.Sc. and M.Sc. level (4 hours/week). </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Required Qualifications: </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Candidates are expected to have an excellent academic degree (PhD and Master/diploma). Applicants should have an excellent knowledge in the field of machine learning, i.e. generalized linear and state space models, kernel methods, reservoir computing and deep learning. Experience or a strong interest in the fields of complex systems, computational neurosciences, dynamical systems theory and the concepts to study these, i.e. bifurcation and stability analysis, and delay coupled differential equations, measurements of complexity, are encouraged. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">The position may be held full or part-time. As a certified family-friendly institution, Osnabrück University is committed to furthering the compatibility between work/studies and family life. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Furthermore, qualified applicants with disabilities will be favored. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Applications with the usual documentation, including two letters of recommendation (hardcopies which will not be returned) should be submitted no later than June 4, 2014 to the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Osnabrueck, Albrechtstraße 28, 49076 Osnabrueck. An electronic copy of your application should be sent to</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:gpipa@uni-osnabrueck.de"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">gpipa@uni-osnabrueck.de</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">. Further information can be provided by Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa, (</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="mailto:gpipa@uni-osnabrueck.de"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">gpipa@uni-osnabrueck.de</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">Professor and Chair of the Neuroinformatics Department</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">Dr. rer. nat. Gordon Pipa</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">Institute of Cognitive Science, Room 31/404</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">University of Osnabrueck</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">Albrechtstr. 28, 49069 Osnabrueck, Germany </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">tel. +49 (0) 541-969-2277 </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">e-mail: </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="mailto:gpipa@uos.de"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U></U></SPAN><U><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">gpipa@uos.de</FONT></SPAN></U><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="de-de"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">Projects: </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://www.pipa.biz/Projects_and_Lectures/projects_and_lectures.html"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U></U></SPAN><U><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">http://www.pipa.biz/Projects_and_Lectures/projects_and_lectures.html</FONT></SPAN></U><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="de-de"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">research gate:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gordon_Pipa/?ev=prf_act"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U></U></SPAN><U><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gordon_Pipa/?ev=prf_act</FONT></SPAN></U><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT FACE="Calibri">google scholar:</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://scholar.google.de/citations?user=joR6mgEAAAAJ"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U></U></SPAN><U><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">http://scholar.google.de/citations?user=joR6mgEAAAAJ</FONT></SPAN></U><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="de-de"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="de-de"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Anna Jungeilges </FONT></SPAN></P>
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