Connectionists: Postdoc in computational neural models of sensemaking

[Joshua Brown]

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW

 

Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Cognitive Control and Sensemaking

 

The Cognitive Control lab at Indiana University Bloomington (directed by
Joshua Brown) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to work on computational
cognitive neuroscience models of cognitive control.  

 

The successful candidate will join an ongoing computational neural modeling
research program looking at the interactions of the medial prefrontal cortex
with related regions in tasks involving executive function and
decision-making.  The work is funded by the Intelligence Advanced Research
Projects Agency.  The candidate will be asked to work on ongoing projects
aimed at developing computational neural models of sensemaking, with
well-defined benchmarks
(http://www.iarpa.gov/Programs/ia/ICArUS/icarus.html).  

 

The position will be for one year initially, with the possibility of
additional years depending on available funding.  There may also be
opportunities to collaborate on EEG, TMS, and combined neuroimaging and
computational neural modeling of cognitive control.  Available facilities
include a research-dedicated 3T Siemens Tim Trio fMRI scanner, high density
EEG, and TMS, all within the building.  Indiana University also provides a
1024 core high-performance computing cluster for computational model
development.  Information about the lab is available at
http://www.indiana.edu/~cclab. 

 

A Ph.D. and background in cognitive neuroscience and computation, broadly
defined, are required.  Experience with computational modeling, including
neural networks, machine learning, and/or computational neuroscience is
required.  Experience with Linux/unix and matlab is required.  Prior
experience with fMRI is preferred.

 

The position is available to start immediately, and applications received by
March 1, 2013 will receive full consideration.  To apply, send a CV,
statement of research background and interests, and 3 letters of
recommendation by email to:  jwmbrown at indiana.edu.  (Note that mailed paper
applications and recommendations will not be accepted). Inquiries may be
directed to Joshua Brown (jwmbrown at indiana.edu).

 

Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.  Indiana University
is an equal opportunity employer.


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* Joshua W. Brown, Ph.D.                       <tel:%28812%29%20855-9282>
(812) 855-9282  (WORK)

* Associate Professor of Psychology          <tel:%28812%29%20855-4691>
(812) 855-4691 (FAX)

* Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences, rm 336

* Indiana University

* 1101 E Tenth St.

* Bloomington, IN 47405, USA

*  <http://www.indiana.edu/~cclab> http://www.indiana.edu/~cclab

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