Connectionists: PhD positions in theoretical cognitive science / neuroscience

[Christian Igel]

PhD positions in theoretical cognitive science / neuroscience
Institut für Neuroinformatik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany


The chair in Theoretical Biology at the Ruhr-University Bochum is
seeking applications for doctoral studentships in the areas of
theoretical cognitive science and theoretical neuroscience. Our
research program is centered on embodied and situated cognition and
is based on the theoretical framework of Dynamical Systems Theory, of
which Dynamical Field Theory is a particular branch that emphasizes
the neuronal foundations of these concepts. Doctoral students will
select a research topic within three areas: (a) serial order; (b)
learning theory; (c) multi-degree of freedom motor control. All
projects will have a core modelling component, around which new
theoretical ideas will be developed, but will also involve close
collaboration with associated experimental research groups.

Additional background information is available at
http://www.neuroinformatik.rub.de/thbio/group/cognition/index.html

The positions will be paid at the BATIIa/2 level (approximately 1800
Euro/month depending on age and family status).

Applications including curriculum vitae and transcripts, as well,
whenever possible, the name of one or more references are welcome.
Application via email to Institut at neuroinformatik.ruhr-uni-bochum.de
is encouraged. Alternatively send your material to Prof. Dr. Gregor
Schöner, Institut für Neuroinformatik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 44780
Bochum, Germany.

The selection process will begin May 1, 2006 and will continue until
the positions are filled.


Prof. Dr. Gregor Schöner
     Lehrstuhl Theoretische Biologie
     Institut für Neuroinformatik
     Ruhr-Universität Bochum
     44780 Bochum, Germany

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             +49-234-6406461 (home)
fax:      +49-234-321-4209
email: Gregor.Schoener at neuroinformatik.ruhr-uni-bochum.de
http://www.neuroinformatik.rub.de/thbio/members/profil/Schoener/index.html