Connectionists: Research Assistant/Associate position in spike train analysis (CARMEN Neuroinformatics project)

[mail@mkaiser.de]

On behalf of my colleague Prof. Stuart Baker, I would like to draw your attention to the following RA position which is tenable for 27 months:

Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Assistant, to work within the Institute of Neuroscience (http://www.ncl.ac.uk ) in the lab of Prof. Stuart Baker (http://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/stuart.baker/ ).  The position forms part of ‘Work Package 5’ of the EPSRC-funded CARMEN project (http://www.carmen.org.uk ).  CARMEN seeks to produce an e-Science infrastructure for Neuroscience, by generating a data repository and analysis server for neural recordings from multiple electrode arrays and optically derived signals.  You will develop novel algorithms to optimise data yield from multiple electrode recordings in vivo; this will require design, coding and testing of new statistical approaches.  Additionally, you will develop methods for real-time data streaming from an experimental recording straight into the CARMEN data store, allowing distant collaborators to view raw and processed data in near-real time.  This will involve collaboration with an experimental hardware manufacturer for which travel to the US will be required.  You will have excellent computing skills, with experience of a wide range of software development.  A high level of ability in mathematics and statistics is also required, as are good interpersonal skills to work with the many partners of the CARMEN project.  The project would suit an experienced computer scientist or mathematician interested in applying their skills to researching brain function.  The appointment may be made at either Research Associate (post-doctoral) or Research Assistant (pre-PhD) level.

For more information, check http://www15.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_newcastle02.asp?newms=jj&id=24453 (don't be discouraged by the closing date and contact Stuart directly if you are interested in the position) 

Best,
  Marcus

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Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D.
School of Computing Science
Newcastle University
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, U.K.
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