Connectionists: Postdoctoral position available

[Joshua W Brown]

Postdoctoral position available



Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Cognitive Control



Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

 

The Cognitive Control lab at Indiana University is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to develop computational cognitive neuroscience models of cognitive control, especially the interactions of the anterior cingulate and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in tasks involving executive function and decision-making under risk.  The models will be validated against human behavioral and fMRI data and monkey neurophysiological data, and they will be scaled up and applied to real-time decision-making in simulated autonomous agents.  

 

Intensive computational modeling will be supported with access to Big Red, Indiana University's 1024 core computing cluster.  A 3T fMRI facility is available on-site for full-time research.  Information about the lab is available at http://www.indiana.edu/~cclab. 

 

A Ph.D. and background in cognitive neuroscience and computation, broadly defined, are required.  Applicants must have significant training in computational modeling, including neural networks, machine learning, and/or computational neuroscience.  Experience with Linux/unix, matlab, and c++ preferred.  

 

The position is available to start immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  To apply, send a CV, statement of research background and interests, and 3 letters of recommendation to:  Prof. Joshua W. Brown, Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, 1101 E Tenth St., Bloomington, IN  47405.  Email:  jwmbrown at indiana.edu.  

 

Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.  Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer.