Postdoctoral Fellowship at Vanderbilt University

[Thomas Palmeri]

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP LINKING COMPUTATIONAL MODELS
AND SINGLE-CELL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Members of the Psychology Department and the Center for Integrative and
Cognitive Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University seek a highly qualified
postdoctoral fellow to join an NSF-funded collaborative research project
linking computational models of human cognition with single-cell
neurophysiology. The aim is to elucidate how control over attention,
categorization, and response selection are instantiated in neural processes
underlying adaptive behavior. The project integrates separate programs of
research in computational models of human cognition (Logan and Palmeri) and
in single-cell neurophysiology (Schall).

We are particularly interested in applicants with training in computational
modeling (experience in mathematical modeling, neural network modeling, or
dynamic systems modeling are equally desirable). Knowledge of theoretical 
and empirical research in attention, categorization, response selection, or
related areas of cognition is desirable.

The fellowship will pay according to the standard NIH scale, and will be
for one or two years. Fellows will be expected to apply for individual
funding within their first year.

Applicants should send a current vita, relevant reprints and preprints, a
personal letter describing their research interests, background, goals, and
career plans, and reference letters from two individuals.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Individuals who have
recently completed their dissertation or who expect to defend their
dissertation this winter or spring are encouraged to apply. We will also
consider individuals currently in postdoctoral positions.

Send Materials to:

Thomas Palmeri, Gordon Logan, or Jeffrey Schall
Department of Psychology
301 Wilson Hall
111 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

For more information on Vanderbilt, the Psychology Department, and the
Center for Integrative and Cognition Neuroscience, see the following web
pages:

Vanderbilt University
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/

Psychology Department
http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/psychology

Center for Integrative and Cognitive Neuroscience
http://cicn.vanderbilt.edu

Vanderbilt University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
employer.

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Thomas Palmeri
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
301 Wilson Hall
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37240
tel: 615-343-7900
fax: 615-343-8449
thomas.j.palmeri at vanderbilt.edu