[ACT-R-users] Fwd: Postdoc on PFC/BG/Cognitive Control

[John Anderson]

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>From: "Randall C. O'Reilly" <Randy.OReilly at colorado.edu>
>Reply-To: Randy.OReilly at colorado.edu
>Organization: CU Boulder
>To: comp-neuro at neuroinf.org, connectionists at cs.cmu.edu
>Subject: Postdoc on PFC/BG/Cognitive Control
>Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 01:18:51 -0600
>Cc: Christian Lebiere <cl at cmu.edu>, John Anderson <ja+ at cmu.edu>
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>A postdoctoral position is available starting June 1, 2008, for research on
>computational models of the neural basis of higher level cognitive function,
>working in collaboration with Randall O'Reilly (CU Boulder), John Anderson
>and Christian Lebiere (CMU).  We have funding to explore how the prefrontal
>cortex and basal ganglia can support higher levels of cognitive function
>("executive control"), leveraging the convergent approaches of the ACT-R
>computational modeling framework on the more abstract and computationally
>powerful end of the spectrum, and more biologically-detailed models using the
>Leabra modeling framework.  The ideal candidate would have familiarity with
>these computational modeling frameworks, and expertise in one of them, as
>well as knowledge of the relevant cognitive neuroscience literature on
>executive function in the prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia.  The primary
>research will be computational, so extensive computational modeling expertise
>is required, as is a PhD in a relevant discipline.
>
>Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae, representative
>publications, a statement of research interests, and three letters of
>reference via email to Randy.OReilly at colorado.edu.  Applications will be
>reviewed as they are received, continuing until the position is filled.  The
>University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and
>productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct
>background investigations for all final applicants being considered for
>employment. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality
>in education and employment.
>
>- Randy


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