Connectionists: available: postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience

[Ila Fiete]

Dear Colleagues,

I apologize for the cross-posting.

I'd appreciate it if you would pass this on to anybody looking for a 
postdoc position in computational neuroscience.

Best regards,
Ila Fiete

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Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience

I'm writing to announce an immediate opening for a postdoctoral position 
in computational neuroscience at the Center for Learning and Memory, at 
the University of Texas at Austin.  Projects will involve modeling the 
dynamics of neural activity and learning in networks that underlie 
complex behaviors, as well as studying properties of the neural code in 
sensory and motor systems. Example systems include, but are not limited 
to, neural integrators, song production and learning in songbirds, and 
navigation in ants and rodents. Collaborations and interactions with the 
greater neuroscience community are encouraged, and projects will 
typically involve collaborations with experimentalists. The initial 
appointment will be for 1 year with a possibility of extension up to 3 
years.

Environment: The Center for Learning and Memory is a center for 
integrative neuroscience at the University of Texas, Austin, and 
consists of an energetic mix of junior and senior faculty who use 
imaging, electrophysiology, molecular biology and biochemistry, 
genetics, psychology, physics, and computer science techniques to study 
the brain. The CLM is part of a much larger neuroscience community at UT 
Austin. UT Austin has excellent programs in engineering, non-linear 
dynamical systems, and the sciences. For more information, please see 
http://www.klab.caltech.edu/~ila/ and http://www.clm.utexas.edu/ and 
http://www.utexas.edu/neuroscience/.  Austin is the 16th-largest US 
city, and is home to many hi-tech and Fortune 1000 corporations.

To Apply: Applicants must have strong quantitative training, and should 
have received a Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Computational 
Neuroscience, Computer Science, or Engineering by the start date of the 
position. The ability to program in Matlab or C and some knowledge of 
neuroscience is desirable but not necessary. A demonstrated dedication 
to and enthusiasm for research is a must. If interested, please email me 
with 1) a copy of your CV or resume, 2) a statement of research 
interests, and 3) please arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation 
sent to me by email. I will review applications once I have received the 
requested information. Application review will begin immediately, and 
continue until the position is filled.


With best regards,

Ila Fiete