Connectionists: Postdoctoral Position in the Group for Neural Theory, Paris

[deneve@isc.cnrs.fr]

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Group for Neural
Theory in Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris, for a project funded by a Marie
Curie Team of Excellence grant.

The overall theme of the project is "Bayesian inference and neural
dynamics", and the research will involve building and analyzing
probabilistic treatments of representation, inference and learning in
biophysical models of cortical neuron and circuits. To do so we will
integrate complementary computational neuroscience approaches. The first
studies neurons and neural networks as biophysical entities. The second
reinterpret cognitive and neural processes as bayesian computations.

The faculty of this group includes Misha Tsodyks, Boris Gutkin, Sophie
Deneve and Rava Da Silvera. It is part of the Department of Cognitive
Science in Ecole Normale Supérieure, regrouping major scientists in
computational Neuroscience, Brain imaging, Psychology, Philosophy, and
Mathematics. We are situated in central Paris, at a walking distance to
top scientific research and educational institutions.

The positions are for two years duration, with attractive salaries,
including mobility allowance if applicable.  Generous travel support will
be provided. Candidates should have
1- A strong mathematical/biophysical background previously applied to
neuroscience,
2- Demonstrable interest in experimental collaborations.
3- Good communication skills.

Candidates should send a CV, a 1 page research project and the address of
two referees, to Sophie Deneve (Sophie.Deneve at ens.fr) and Boris Gutkin
(Boris.Gutkin at ens.fr). For further information please contact Sophie
Deneve or Boris Gutkin.