PHD POSITION IN COMPLEX SYSTEMS & BRAIN SCIENCES

CENTER FOR COMPLEX SYSTEMS & BRAIN SCIENCES

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

Applications are currently being accepted for interdisciplinary PhD training under the joint mentorship of Drs. Steven Bressler and Viktor Jirsa. The program of training will take a theoretical approach to the study of neural and cognitive function.

The position will focus on understanding the connectivity and dynamics of large-scale brain networks. It will emphasize:

• the construction of artificial brain networks based on known anatomical connectivity
• the generation of simulated network time-series data
• functional connectivity and causality analysis of simulated time-series data in relation to the analysis of LFP, MEG, and fMRI time-series data

The program offers competitive, multi-year stipends and tuition remission. Long-term research and training visits (up to six months) in partner institutions in France are optional and encouraged.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Quantitative training in physics, mathematics, computer science, or related fields
• Programming experience (Matlab, C/C++, ... )
• English speaking and writing skills

Previous experience in neuroscience is not required but would be an advantage.

Interested students are encouraged to submit a CV, contact details of two referees, and a short statement of research interests to either Dr. Bressler or Dr. Jirsa.

Please visit the Center for Complex Systems & Brain Sciences web site at http://www.ccs.fau.edu/.

Committed to Equal Opportunities.

The Center for Complex Systems & Brain Sciences at Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, situated between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, with easy access to the beautiful beaches and rich cultural life of the Miami-Dade metropolitan area.