job opening

[Bert Kappen]

Post doc position available at SNN, University of Nijmegen, the
Netherlands.

Background:
The group consists of 8 researchers and PhD students and conducts
theoretical and applied research on neural networks. The group is part
of the Laboratory of Biophysics which is involved in experimental brain
science. The group will significantly expand in the coming years due to 
a recently received PIONIER research grant.

Recent research of the group has focussed on theoretical description of
learning processes using the theory of stochastic processes and the design
of efficient learning rules for Boltzmann machines using techniques from
statistical mechanics; the extraction of rules from data and the
integration of knowledge and data for modeling; the design of robust
methods for confidence estimation with neural networks. (See also
http://www.mbfys.kun.nl/SNN)

Job specification:
The tasks of the post-doc will be to conduct independent research in one
of the above areas. In addition, it is expected that the post-doc will
initiate novel research and will assist in the supervision of PhD
students.
The postdoc should have a PhD in physics, mathematics or computer
science and a strong theoretical background in neural networks.
The post-doc salary will be maximally Dfl. 7178 per month, depending on
experience. The position is available for 3 years with possible
extension to 5 years.

Applications:
Interested candidates should send a letter with a CV and list of
publications before June 1 1997 
to dr. H.J. Kappen, Stichting Neurale Netwerken, University
of Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein 21, 6525 EZ Nijmegen. For information
contact dr. H.J. Kappen, +31 24 3614241.