Brief description
An update to the NeuroML 2 specification which would allow synapse positions to be specified relative to individual cells.
More information
The task is outlined in detail here: NeuroML/NeuroML2#18
Knowledge prerequisites
Basic neuroscience knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential. You would have to read up on neurons/synapses/connectivity.
XML and Python would be required, possibly Java too.
Mentor
Contact p.gleeson -at- ucl.ac.uk if you are interested in contributing to this task