Connectionists: Two postdoc positions in cognitive/emotional robotics

[Tom Ziemke]

Applications are invited for two postdoc positions in cognitive/
emotional robotics at the University of Skovde, Sweden.

These positions are part of a four-year European research project
on bio-inspired cognitive/emotional robotics (www.his.se/icea, Jan
2006 - Dec 2009). The primary aim of the ICEA project is to develop
a cognitive systems architecture integrating cognitive, emotional
and bioregulatory (self-maintenance) mechanisms, based on the
architecture and physiology of the mammalian brain.

The two postdoc positions are focused on developing robot/neural net
models of (1) the role of anticipation, representation and emotion in
agent-environment interaction, (2) the interaction between cognitive
and emotional mechanisms. The application deadlines are March 20 and
April 18, respectively.

For further information and detailed application instructions see:

* position 1 (deadline March 20):
     - http://www.career.edu/index.php?post_id=1081
     - http://www.his.se/templates/vanligwebbsida1.aspx?id=24698

* position 2 (deadline April 18):
     - http://www.career.edu/index.php?post_id=1105
     - http://www.his.se/templates/vanligwebbsida1.aspx?id=24811

Starting date (both cases): spring/summer 2006 (as soon as possible).

Informal inquiries can be directed to Tom Ziemke (tom.ziemke at his.se).