Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience

[Chris Eliasmith]

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A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE is available in 
Charles Anderson's Computational Neuroscience Research Group (CNRG) in 
the Dept. of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Washington University School of 
Medicine in St. Louis. This position is available immediately and for a 
duration of up to 3 years. A competitive salary package will be offered 
depending on the qualifications of the candidate. 

We have active research in a wide range of topics that are focused on 
the development of a general framework for realistic modeling of neural 
systems. Our approach is based on fundamental principles of signal 
processing, motor control theory and statistical inference. Ongoing 
projects in close collaboration with experimentalists include models of 
visual cortex (with David Van Essen and Greg DeAngelis), parietal 
working memory (Larry Snyder), and the vestibular ocular motor system 
(Dora Angelaki and Steve Highstein). We would like to expand our models 
of cortical processing of visual information and are open to modeling 
the function of the cerebellum (with Tom Thach). This research position 
requires strong analytic and computer modeling skills. Candidates with 
training in engineering or physics are especially encouraged to apply 
even if they have no background in neuroscience. What is required is a 
strong interest in learning about these fascinating computational 
systems  (see http://stp.wustl.edu/~compneuro for more information). 

Washington University is a leading research institute in all areas of 
neuroscience. Dr. Anderson's research group is in the Dept. of Anatomy 
and Neurobiology, chaired by David Van Essen. Besides strong 
collaborations with the many experimental neuroscientists in the 
department, there are active interactions with the Neural Engineering 
division of the rapidly growing Biomedical Engineering Department at 
Washington University, as well as the Biology, Physics, and Electrical 
Engineering Departments. 
 
Please send a CV, a brief statement of research experience and 
interests, and the names and contact information of two references to: 
cha at shifter.wustl.edu. Applications can also be mailed to: 

Dr. Charles H. Anderson
Dept. Anatomy and Neurobiology
Campus Box 8108
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63124
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