 Institute of Neuroinformatics| Acronym | ini | | Homepage | http://www.ini.uzh.ch/ | | Country | Switzerland | | ZIP, City | | | Address | | | Phone | | | Type | Academy | | Top-level organization | University of Zurich | | Parent organization | Faculty of Science | | Current organization | Institute of Neuroinformatics | | Child organizations | - Birdsong Group - Hahnloser, Richard
- Cortical Circuit Consortium - Martin, Kevan
- Cortical Computation Group - Cook, Matthew
- Institute of Neuroinformatics UZH And ETHZ
- Neural Computation and Cognition Group - Mante, Valerio
- Neural Learning and Intelligent Systems Group - Grewe, Benjamin
- Neuromorphic Cognitive Robots Group - Sandamirskaya, Yulia
- Neuromorphic Cognitive Systems Group - Indiveri, Giacomo
- Neurotechnology Group - Yanik, M. Fatih
- Robotics and Perception Group - Scaramuzza, Davide
- Sensors Group - Delbruck, Tobias - Liu, Shih-Chii
- Sensory Decision Making Group - von der Behrens, Wolfger
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Open OpportunitiesOur research group aims to enhance the understanding of human language acquisition and development using songbird as model.
We are particularly interested in the evolutionary aspects of language, where two developmental tendencies are observed: convergent and divergent evolution. Convergent evolution refers to the simplification of language complexity, similar to how infants gradually acquire human language. Conversely, divergent evolution involves an increase in complexity, akin to teenagers creating and using novel words to establish unique identities. We propose to investigate whether similar effects are observable in animal vocalization learning, specifically in song learning of zebra finches and to explore the effect of social interaction.
To facilitate this investigation, our team has developed a "birdpark," a multimodal recording system that provides a naturalistic social environment for observing and recording multiple zebra finches within a dynamic group context.
- Learning, Memory, Cognition and Language, Linguistic Processes (incl. Speech Production and Comprehension), Sensory Systems, Signal Processing, Zoology
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Developing a state-machine Simulink model to be deployed at MathWorks SpeedGoat real-time target machine for closed-loop brain-machine interface (BMI). The state-machine will control the closed-loop BMI peripherals and synchronise the data flow. Peripherals include neural recorders & stimulators, data analysis cluster, video cameras and experimental chamber. Experimental chamber (variety of servos, steppers, sensors etc.) will be controlled with built-in FPGA and GPIO of SpeedGoat machine. Other peripherals are connected with serial bus. Acquired data needs to be organized and stored in datasink unit.
Skills:
Matlab Simulink, state-machines, FPGA programming, serial communication protocols, data synchronisation
Please send your CV and transcript along with your application. - Arithmetic and Logic Structures, Computer Communications Networks, Digital Systems, Electrical Engineering, Input, Output and Data Devices, Logic Design
- Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Programming a graphical user interface (e.g. in Qt/C++) which can handle and process the data acquired in our brain-machine interface (BMI) experiments. The data includes high-density brain activity recordings from hundreds of recording channels, neural-stimulation events, 3D&4D data coming from MRI scans of the subject implanted with BMI. The backend will be programmed in Python where you also need to connect supporting tools (e.g. Blender) via Python.
Please send an email with your CV and transcript of records attached. - Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering
- Bachelor Thesis, ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project
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