Computational Neuroscience Position (Note extension of deadline for application)

[Tomaso Poggio]

                MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
                DEPARTMENT OF BRAIN SCIENCES

The MIT Department of Brain  Sciences anticipates making another
tenure-track appointment in computational brain and cognitive science at
the Assistant Professor level.  Candidates should have a strong
mathematical background and an active research interest in the mathematical
modeling of specific biophysical, neural or cognitive phenomena.
Individuals whose research focuses on learning and memory at the level of
neurons and networks of neurons are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate teaching and research
supervision.  Applications should include a brief cover letter stating the
candidate's research and teaching interests, a vita, three letters of
recommendation and representative reprints.  Qualified individuals should
send their dossiers by NOVEMBER 21, 1998 to:
               Chair, Faculty Search Committee/Computational Neuroscience
               Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, E25-406
               MIT                77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Previous applicants (last year) need not resubmit their dossiers.

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified women
and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Tomaso Poggio
Uncas and Helen Whitaker Professor
Brain Sciences Department and A.I. Lab
M.I.T., E25-218,
45 Carleton St
Cambridge, MA 02142

E-mail: tp at ai.mit.edu
Web: <http://www.ai.mit.edu/people/poggio/>
Phone: 617-253-5230
Fax: 617-253-2964