Connectionists: Job Announcement: Postdoctoral position available

[Anthony BURKITT]

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in Neural Modelling of Music & Voice Perception
Salary: AUD$68,256 - AUD$81,052 (dependent on experience)
http://www.bionicear.org/jobs/BEIResearchFellowLBMusic&VoicePerception.h
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The Bionic Ear Institute, Melbourne, Australia

The aim of the proposed research is to determine how best to encode the 
frequency and time information contained in an auditory signal in order 
to maximise the perception of music and voice pitch information for
people 
with cochlear implants.

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on modeling of the 
auditory system and perceptual processes.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Assisting in the development of a computer model that accurately 
  accounts for the mechanical and neural response of the ear to sound.

- Assisting in the development of models to compare pitch perception 
  data against existing cochlear implant systems.

- Carrying out research in relation to modifying electrical stimulation 
  models to reflect the recommendations for the design of future
stimulating 
  electrodes and hardware of cochlear implants. 

- Preparation of journal articles, presentations, and grants.

- Co-supervision of postgraduate research projects within this research
program.

Qualifications:

- A Postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or Engineering or
equivalent 
  qualification (essential).

- Previous experience with neural modelling or other relevant field
(desirable).

- Previous MATLAB experience (desirable).

Applications should include a detailed CV and be sent via e-mail only
to:
hr-applications at bionicear.org

Closing Date:  24th September 2007

Position open immediately, with preferred start date early 2008 or
earlier.  

For informal discussions please contact Prof. Tony Burkitt
(aburkitt at bionicear.org)

The Bionic Ear Institute is an independent, not-for-profit medical
research 
organisation specialising in bionics to find new and better ways to
restore 
brain function and to help deaf children and adults communicate. 
http://www.bionicear.org
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Anthony N. Burkitt
Assistant Director and Professor
The Bionic Ear Institute
384-388 Albert Street
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Australia

Email:  aburkitt at bionicear.org
http://www.bionicear.org/people/burkitta
Phone: +61 - 3 - 9667 7529
Fax:   +61 - 3 - 9667 7518
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