<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">AND CORTICAL MODELING</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Numenta, Inc.</span><br><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">ABOUT NUMENTA</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Numenta  was founded in 2005 to be a catalyst in the emerging field of machine intelligence. Its biologically inspired technology is based on a detailed and evolving theory of the neocortex first described in co-founder Jeff Hawkins’ book, On Intelligence. The current technology can be applied to anomaly detection in servers and applications, human behavior, and geo-spatial tracking data.  Numenta is focused on understanding the computational principles behind the cortex in detail, and implementing practical systems that operate on those principles.   For more details, please see </span><a href="http://www.numenta.com/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">www.numenta.com</a><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">JOB DESCRIPTION</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Numenta has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher.  This individual will be a key member of our research group. He or she will work on significant extensions of Hierarchical Temporal Memory (HTM) theory and its implementations.  Our current research efforts involve understanding cortical sensorimotor inference and control, and the role of thalamocortical pathways.   Our models aim to build stable invariant representations of complex environments through active exploration, and are independent of sensory modality.  Our problem domains span the range from artificial constrained worlds all the way to commercially driven applications.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">We seek researchers who passionately desire to build intelligent machines and impact the next generation of computing.  The position carries full benefits and is for a one year term. An extension or a conversion to permanent employment is possible.  We are located in Silicon Valley (Redwood City, CA).</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">RESPONSIBILITIES</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Implement extensions to HTM theory</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Test algorithms on a variety of problems and datasets</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Characterize algorithm performance and suggest improvements</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Write and publish papers in leading conferences and journals</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Attend conferences and stay up to date with the latest relevant research</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Be an active member of the NuPIC community (NuPIC is Numenta's open source HTM software)</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Provide technical leadership to the rest of the organization</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Strong background in theoretical or computational neuroscience</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Strong background in machine learning or machine intelligence</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Established track record of leading edge research in computational neuroscience</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Established track record of publications in leading peer reviewed conferences and journals</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Excellent programming skills (Python or C++ preferred)</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Hands on experience implementing large-scale learning algorithms or computational models</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Preference given to candidates who have a deep understanding of HTM algorithms, cortical principles, and/or a working knowledge of NuPIC</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Excellent verbal and written communication skills</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Applicants should have, or expect to receive soon, a PhD (or have equivalent research experience) in computational neuroscience, machine learning, cognitive modeling, or a related discipline</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">HOW TO APPLY</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Qualified applicants should send the following to </span><a href="mailto:postdoc@numenta.com" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">postdoc@numenta.com</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Cover letter describing their specific interest in Numenta.  Please include any relevant experience with HTM algorithms or NuPIC.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">- Resume or CV, including list of relevant courses and published papers.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Numenta is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">IMPORTANT NOTE: Numenta is unable to consider postdoc applications from international researchers unless they are US Citizens, hold a Green Card, or are currently enrolled in a US University and eligible for OPT.</span><div class="yj6qo ajU" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"></div></div>