Connectionists: Research Associate position at The University of Sheffield, UK

[Kevin Gurney]

This is a Research Associate post in mathematical optimization and is 
part of the CARMEN (Code Analysis, Repository, and Modelling for 
e-Neuroscience) project - www.carmen.org.uk. This is an e-Science 
pilot project which started in October 2006, and is funded by the UK 
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

The post at Sheffield will focus on developing tools for automated 
parameter search within the context of building conductance-based 
neuronal models. This project links to the wider programme of 
computational neuroscience conducted within the Adaptive Behaviour 
Research Group (ABRG - www.shef.ac.uk/~abrg) and the appointee will 
become part of a vibrant and successful research team. While a 
knowledge of neuroscience is not a necessary prerequisite, the 
successful applicant has the opportunity to engage with a vibrant 
research culture within the Adaptive Behaviour Research Group (ABRG).

Applicants should have an honours degree (or equivalent experience) in 
Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, and 
should have, or be working towards, a PhD preferably in which 
optimization or parameter search is a key technique. The post is 
tenable from 1 January 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter, for 
two years.

Ref:	R05775
Closing Date:	14/12/07
Grade: 	7
Salary:	£25,134 per annum


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Kevin Gurney, PhD
Professor of Computational Neuroscience
Adaptive Behaviour Research Group
Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, S10 2TP, UK
http://www.abrg.group.shef.ac.uk/
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