The following opportunities are available:
- PhD Scholarships
- Researcher Position

PhD Scholarships in Machine Learning for Neuroscience

The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) at the University of Trento and its research partner Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK), invites applications for 2 open PhD positions in the area of Machine Learning for Neuroscience, both of them covered by scholarship.

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2012, before 13:00, CET.

The PhD research program aims at carrying out research activity on machine learning methodologies for neuroscientific data analysis. The main goal is the design and the deployment of machine learning algorithms for neuroimaging-based neuroscience investigations. The research focuses on three specific tasks: brain decoding, brain mapping and brain connectivity. The challenge is to design effective computational methods for multivariate pattern analysis.

The PhD research program will take place at NILab, the Neuroinformatics Laboratory raised as a joint initiative of the Bruno Kessler Foundation and the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) of the University of Trento.
The grant amount is approximately 13.500 euro per year, before taxes. Students who win the PhD scholarship will also have the tuition fee waived. Additional support from the Province of Trento is available for accomodation, which amounts approximately 1250 euro per year. Exceptional candidates may obtain an additional internship grant to join NILab earlier, i.e. between notification of acceptance, June 2012, and the beginning of the PhD Scholarship, November 2012.

Details on the PhD School and a link to the online application are provided below.
If you are interested, you may contact us in advance at the following address: info.nilab@fbk.eu.

Links
- PhD School: http://ict.unitn.it
- FBK: http://www.fbk.eu
- CIMeC: http://www.cimec.unitn.it
- NILab: http://nilab.fbk.eu

Researcher Position in Machine Learning for Neuroscience

The Neuroinformatics Laboratory (NILab) is a joint initiative between Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) and the Center for Mind and Brain Sciences (CIMeC) of the University of Trento in order to promote interdisciplinary research in cognitive neuroscience. Neuroinformatics stands at the intersection of neuroscience and information science and it provides methods and technologies for managing, analyzing, and modeling neuroimaging data.

The NILab mission spans from scientific to technological aspects. The scientific research activity covers the design and the development of novel methods for the integration, the analysis and the interpretation of unimodal and multimodal neuroimaging data. The laboratory is co-located with the Neuroimaging Laboratory (LNIF) of CIMeC, which provides several facilities for cognitive neuroscience investigations such as MR (4T Brucker Medspec Scanner), MEG/EEG (Electa Neuromag), TMS and EyeTracking.

The successful candidate will work on the development of computational methods for brain data analysis approaching challenging tasks such as brain decoding, brain mapping and brain connectivity.

The ideal candidate should have:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields.
- Solid background in Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition.
- Outstanding publication record.
- At least basic knowledge of the neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, dMRI, MEG, EEG).
- Good skills in scientific programming with Python.
- Proficient English both written and spoken.

Additional requirements / desiderata:
- Attitude to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to quickly learn and use new technologies and tools.
- Ability to acquire knowledge from different application domains.

Type of Contract: research position is available immediately until December 2014. The gross salary offer will range between € 39,000.00 and € 44,000.00, depending on seniority and expertise.

For further information, please contact info.nilab@fbk.eu.

Due to the FBK's attempt to promote equal opportunity and gender balance, in case of equal applications, female candidates will be given preference.

Useful Links:
- Neuroinformatics Laboratory: nilab.fbk.eu
- Fondazione Bruno Kessler: www.fbk.eu
- Center for Mind/Brain Sciences: www.cimec.unitn.it

To apply online please send your detailed CV with two references to jobs@fbk.eu. Emails should have Ref.Code: NILAB_2012