<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt">Dear Colleagues,</span></div><div><div>

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Research Unit at OIST <u><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://groups.oist.jp/cnru" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://groups.oist.jp/cnru</a></span></u> focuses
on understanding brain-based mechanisms for cognition and action by conducting
synthetic brain modeling studies using robotic experimental platforms. We are opening
several research positions (postdoctoral and staff scientist) in the following areas
related to active inference and predictive coding.</span></p>

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agents.</span></p>

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motivation, including autonomous goal generation.</span></p>

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primary intersubjectivity.</span></p>

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development of domain-independent general cognitive competence.</span></p>

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and schizophrenia.</span></p>

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candidates must be highly motivated to work on the aforementioned
interdisciplinary research projects and to collaborate with other members of
the group. Candidates should have a degree in computer science, robotics,
statistical physics, or related fields. A strong background in neural network
modeling or machine learning will be advantageous. Individuals hired will work on
an annual contract basis.</span></p>

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in these positions should send an email to </span><a href="mailto:tani1216jp@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue">tani1216jp@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> with a copy of their curriculum
vitae.</span></p>

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Cognitive Neurorobotics Research Unit, </span></p>

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(OIST)</span></p>

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