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<div class="pre" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: monospace"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Several postdoctoral positions are available in the <strong>Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (COBRA) at the Institute of Computer Science, Prague (Czech Republic)</strong>. These positions are part of a larger, interdisciplinary consortium that was recently recommended for funding (OPJAK BRADY). The project topics include:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Topic 1</strong>: Detailed biophysical modelling of neurotransmitter action (supervised by Pavel Sanda).</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Topic 2</strong>: Computationally efficient mean-field models of cortical microcircuits (supervised by Helmut Schmidt).</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Topic 3</strong>: Whole-brain dynamics with applications particularly to schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease (supervised by Gustavo Deco).</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Topic 4</strong>: Data-driven model inversion and personalized parameter identification (supervised by Nikola Jajcay).</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Topic 5</strong>: Modelling interventions into arousal dynamics (supervised by Jaroslav Hlinka).</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Other related topics may be considered based on their fit to the overall project.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Further information can be found here: <a href="https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/brady" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/brady</a>. </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Conditions</span></strong></div>
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<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Positions are available immediately.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Contract is for 12-36 months duration.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Possibility of extension until end of project (30.6.2028), support for transition to tenure-track or external funding applications.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the positions are filled.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">This is a full-time fixed term contract appointment. Part time contract negotiable.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Competitive monthly gross salary: 50 000 - 66 000 CZK based on qualifications and experience (net salary approx. 40 000 - 52 000 CZK). <a href="http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp">Cost Of Living Comparison</a></span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Bonuses and travel funding for conferences and research stays depending on performance.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">No teaching duties.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Applicants should: </span>
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<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Hold a PhD; up to 7 years from PhD defense at the start of employment.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Have a strong background in the fields related to computational neuroscience - mathematical, statistical skills, experience with data analysis, machine learning, computer programming (the exact combination depends on the particular topic, see above).</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Be fluent in English. </span></li>
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<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We seek curious, self-motivated, hard-working, team-spirited researchers.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Prior experience with time series and network analysis is advantageous, but not required.</span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The applications are to be sent to <a href="mailto:bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz">bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz</a> and should contain: </span>
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<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Curriculum Vitae. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"></span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Two letters of recommendation. The referees should send their recommendations directly to <a href="mailto:bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz">bradyadmin@cs.cas.cz</a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"></span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">A proof of the obtained degree.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"></span></li>
<li class="pre"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Mention the <strong>Ref. No. 2024/4</strong>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Do not hesitate to contact the project Scientific Coordinator for informal inquiries: Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D. hlinka[at]cs.cas.cz, <a href="http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/</a>.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span class="sig" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">-- <br />Helmut Schmidt<br />Institute of Computer Science<br />The Czech Academy of Sciences<br /><br />email: <a href="mailto:schmidt@cs.cas.cz">schmidt@cs.cas.cz</a><br />web: <a href="https://www.cs.cas.cz/staff/schmidt/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.cs.cas.cz/staff/schmidt/en</a></span></p>
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