Research positions: computational neuroscience and robotics

[Kenji Doya]

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Kenji Doya <doya at atr.co.jp>
ATR Human Information Science Laboratories; CREST, JST
2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika, Soraku, Kyoto 619-0288, Japan
Phone:+81-774-95-1251; Fax:+81-774-95-1259
http://www.atr.co.jp/his/~doya
              Post-doctoral Research Positions
          Computational Neuroscience and Robotics

             Metalearning and Neuromodulation
             "Creating the Brain", CREST, JST
            http://www.atr.co.jp/his/nip/crest/

Post-doctoral positions are available immediately for the following 
research subjects:

1) Metalearning Models of Neuromodulators: The goal of the research is 
to build a theory of the functions and the dynamics of neuromodulators, 
such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. The candidate should 
build computational models based on the theory of metalearning, which 
can be tested through collaborations with experimental laboratories.

2) Cyber Rodent Project: We are building a multi-agent experimental 
platform for the studies of learning, metalearning, communication, and 
evolution. The candidate will develop learning and control algorithms 
for foraging, nesting, and gene exchanges by small mobile robots.

Candidates should have a strong background in theoretical and/or 
experimental sciences, including neurobiology, psychology, computer
science, robotics, physics and mathematics. 

Competitive salaries and benefits are provided by JST (Japan Science 
and Technology Corporation). The laboratory is located at ATR 
International in Kyoto, where people from diverse origins and 
backgrounds get together for basic research on human cognition and 
telecommunication.

Applicants should send a CV, a statement of research interests, and 
recent reprints and/or preprints by December 15th, 2001 to

	Kenji Doya
	ATR Human Information Science Laboratories
	2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika, Soraku
	Kyoto 619-0288, Japan

For more information, please contact
	nip-info at his.atr.co.jp
or visit our web pages at
	http://www.atr.co.jp/his/nip/crest/

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Kenji Doya <doya at atr.co.jp>
ATR Human Information Science Laboratories; CREST, JST
2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika, Soraku, Kyoto 619-0288, Japan
Phone:+81-774-95-1251; Fax:+81-774-95-1259
http://www.atr.co.jp/his/~doya