<div dir="ltr"> <br>Multiple scientist and research engineer positions are available in Singapore, at the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR, Singapore. This project is part of a large multidisciplinary grant in neuromorphic technologies involving multiple universities and research institutions in Singapore (NUS, NTU, IME, IHPC, I2R). The project is focused on building a new neuromorphic chip using RRAM that enables on-chip learning, together with a suite of learning algorithms that would then be deployed in applications in the advanced manufacturing domain. <br><br>The primary scope of our research is to develop spike-based computing and learning algorithms for deep spiking neural networks on a neuromorphic chip. Specifically, we are interested in employing spikes in information processing and learning. To this end, successful candidates will conduct research in one or more of the following areas:<br><br>- Neuronal coding. What coding and readout strategy underlie spike-based representation. How to encode external stimuli into spike based representations and how to readout information from spike activities.<br><br>- Learning. How does neurons adapt their synaptic weights to perform a given task under cases of supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement signals. What are the underlying mechanisms for deep-structured network learning.<br><br>- System integration and applications. How to integrate different computational principles into a system and apply it to solve different practical tasks.<br><br>Preference will be given to candidates who can document knowledge in machine learning, neural networks, information processing, system design or hardware implementation with VLSI and FPGA.
<br> <br>Candidates must have a PhD (for scientists) or MS/BS (for engineers) in computer science, computational neuroscience or related fields. Strong programming and quantitative skills are highly desired. Candidates should be proficient in spoken and written English.
<br> <br>The appointments will be for 2 years, and extended for another 2 years, after review. Salaries are commensurate with internationally-competitive salaries and benefits. For comparison, in 2013, Singapore's per capita GDP is US$55,000 and US's per capita GDP is US$53,000.<br> <br>Other benefits include:
<br>- Funding for international conferences and training courses
<br>- Collaboration opportunities with an excellent network of international scientists
<br> <br>Candidates please send your curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and three references to Dr. Yansong Chua (<a href="mailto:chuays@i2r.a-star.edu.sg">chuays@i2r.a-star.edu.sg</a>) or Dr. Qiang Yu (<a href="mailto:yuqiang@i2r.a-star.edu.sg">yuqiang@i2r.a-star.edu.sg</a>).<br><br>More information:
<br>- Institute for Infocomm Research: <a href="http://www.i2r.a-star.edu.sg/">http://www.i2r.a-star.edu.sg/</a>
<br>- Working in Singapore: <a href="http://www.contactsingapore.sg/professionals/why_singapore/">http://www.contactsingapore.sg/professionals/why_singapore/</a><br></div>