Seeking neural-net programmer or postdoc for memory models.

[Mark A. Gluck]

JOB OPENING FOR PROGRAMMER/RA or POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Pending final approval of funding, we expect to hire  for a position 
to start in the fall (Sept/October 2004) for a full-time 
computational modeler to do neural network models of the hippocampus 
and memory.

Note: The applicant must currently reside in the US or Europe.

The scope of work would be split evenly between two related projects: 
(1) working on Artificial Intelligence applications of hippocampal 
models to various problems in pattern recognition and novelty 
detection, (2) extending and elaborating our past models of 
cortico-hippocampal function (Gluck & Myers, 1993, 2001) to include 
greater physiological detail, temporal sensitivities, and connections 
with other brain region (that is, basic computational neuroscience 
research). All this modeling would take place in the context of a 
broader program of research that is tightly linked to empirical 
studies of the neural bases of animal learning (through lesion and 
recording studies), as well as cognitive neuroscience studies of 
human learning and memory using fMRI and clinical populations.

See our web page below for more information on past modeling efforts 
and empirical research from our lab.

This position could either be for a full-time salaried 
programmer/research assistant  (e.g., someone with a BA or MS) or it 
could be configured as a postdoctoral fellowship for someone who has 
a PhD.

Strong prior neural net modeling and programming experience is a 
must. Familiarity with memory models and memory research highly 
preferred. Strong English language writing and communication skills 
are essential.

We are located in Newark, NJ, just outside New York City.

If interested, please (1) read through our web page and research 
overviews and publication summary at http://www.gluck.edu, and then 
(2) email a raw text (no attachments) message that summarizes your 
background, relevant experience, future goals, and how and why you 
think you are a good fit for our lab and this position, especially 
with regard to the criteria noted above. In addition, please state 
your current citizenship  or residency status and whether or not you 
have appropriate work permits for the US if you are not a US citizen.

- Mark
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Dr. Mark A. Gluck,  Professor
   Co-Director, Rutgers Memory Disorders Project
Center for Molecular  and Behavioral Neuroscience
Rutgers University                                 Phone:  (973) 353-1080 x3221
197 University Ave.                                    Fax:  (973) 353-1272
Newark, New Jersey  07102                   Email:  gluck at pavlov.rutgers.edu

   Lab:  http://www.gluck.edu
   Memory Loss & Brain Newsletter: http://www.memorylossonline.com