Programming position in Computational Neuroscience at UC Berkeley.

[Frederic Theunissen]

	The laboratories of Frederic Theunissen, Jack Gallant and Yang Dan at UC
Berkeley have a position for a scientific programmer.  The programmer will
co-lead the design, production and release to the neuroscience community of
a computer program with the latest methods for estimating stimulus-response
functions of sensory neurons and quantifying information transfer.
Excellent benefits, good pay and exciting work with three young
investigators.  More detailed information about the job can be found at:
http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/jvl/search.php?ohrjvlid=13767
and by contacting:
Frederic Theunissen
fet at socrates.berkeley.edu
(510) 643-2247

The applications must be submitted directly to the Human Resources
Department at UC Berkeley.  Click on the "How to apply" link on the web
page.

The advertisment on the UC Berkeley web page says:
Job Listing Number: 06-767-10
First Posted: 6/13/2002
Job Title:Programmer/Analyst II-UCB
Department:Psychology - Psychology Research
Salary:$44,500.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Application Closing Date:Until Filled, Review Begins: 6/27/2002
Job Starts:7/1/2002, Ends:4/30/2006
Days:Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Duties:
Design, develop, integrate, and maintain a suite of software applications
applying linear and nonlinear systems estimation methods to
neurophysiological data sets. Develop new programs as well as integrate
functional units of existing programs into a single application with
extensive GUI. Perform Web-based software distribution and support and basic
system administration tasks for two small research groups.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer
Science, Physics, Statistics, or related field. Experience with advanced
programming techniques in C/C++ and Matlab. Experience in software
development with extensive mathematical components and GUI. Experience with
Unix (Solaris, Linux) and Microsoft environments. Substantial mathematical
knowledge and computer skills. Effective communication skills for
interacting with a small group of researchers within the University as well
as with researchers outside the University who will be using the software.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with methods and theory in Systems Neuroscience and/or with
signal processing, systems analysis, or neural network theory. Familiarity
with statistical theory.
Notes:
This position is full-time through June 30, 2006 with possible extension
depending on the success of the program and availability of future NIH
funding.