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<span>PhD Positions in Computational Neuroscience<br>
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<div>Centre for Computer Science and Informatics Research <br>
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<div>University of Hertfordshire<br>
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<div>UK<br>
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<div>Applications are invited for PhD positions in the Biocomputation Research Group at the University of Hertfordshire. Projects involve the development and simulation of models of neurons and neuronal networks to study information processing in the brain
and /or the application of machine learning techniques for the analysis of neural data. A description of our research interests and a list of publications can be found on our webpage (http://biocomputation.herts.ac.uk/). </div>
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<div>Applicants should have excellent computational and numerical skills and a very good first degree in computer science, biology, maths, physics, neuroscience, or a related discipline. Successful candidates are eligible for a research studentship award from
the University (GBP 15,009 per annum bursary plus payment of the student fees). Applicants from outside the UK or EU are eligible.<br>
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<div>Research in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire has been recognised as excellent in the latest Research Excellence Framework Assessment, with 50% of the research submitted rated as internationally excellent or world leading. The Centre
for Computer Science and Informatics Research provides a very stimulating environment, offering a large number of specialised and interdisciplinary seminars as well as general training and researcher development opportunities. The University is situated
in Hatfield, in the green belt just north of London.<br>
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<div>Please contact Dr Volker Steuber for informal enquiries. Application forms are available under
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<div>Lynette Spelman and Emma Thorogood<br>
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<div>Research Student Administrators<br>
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<div>University of Hertfordshire<br>
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<div>tel: +44 (0)1707 286083<br>
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<div>doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk </div>
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<div>The short-listing process will begin on 1 July 2019.<br>
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