Connectionists: [PostDoc] Computational Neuroscience: "Functional, Large-scale Models of Visual Motion Perception"

[Laurent Perrinet]

	Post-doctoral Position in Computational Neuroscience:

	"Functional, Large-scale Models of Visual Motion Perception"

	DyVA team, INCM (CNRS) in Marseille, France


We are currently inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in  
computational neuroscience to study functional, large-scale models of  
visual motion perception. The post is for up to 3 years in the DyVA  
team at the INCM (CNRS) in Marseille, France and will be funded  
within the european FACETS consortium.

The project will involve developing, designing and implementing large- 
scale neural networks of the primary visual areas. The goal is to  
bridge theoretical principles of computations, physiological data  
(e.g. optical imaging) and behavioral data (e.g. eye movements) to  
bring new understanding on the neural computations underlying the  
perception of motion. We are particularly interested in the dynamics  
of motion integration, focusing on responses to complex motion  
stimuli in areas V1 and V5/MT. Our theoretical approaches span from  
statistical inference to adaptive distributed representations to  
provide insights into these parallel, dynamical processes. We use  
state-of-the-art simulation software to validate these results thanks  
to our computer facilities, with the goal of transferring this  
technology to aVLSI chips developped within the consortium.


	-> More material and links at

	http://incm.cnrs-mrs.fr/perrinet/dynn/PostdoctoralPosition


Interested candidates should send their application materials - cover  
letter, CV, statement of research interests and research experience  
(no .doc file, please) or informal enquiries to Dr. Laurent Perrinet  
( mailto:Laurent.Perrinet at incm.cnrs-mrs.fr ).

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Laurent Perrinet - INCM(UMR6193)/CNRS -
http://incm.cnrs-mrs.fr/perrinet/