Connectionists: Postdoctoral scholar positions in Computational Neuroscience, Large-Scale Neural Modeling, and Neurorobotics Research at the University of California, Irvine

[Jeff Krichmar]

Could you please post the following postdoctoral positions at the University of California, Irvine?

Thank you,

Jeff Krichmar
Department of Cognitive Sciences
2328 Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-5100
jkrichma at uci.edu
http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~jkrichma

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Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Computational Neuroscience and Neurorobotics Research at the University of California, Irvine

A postdoctoral position is available in the field of Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Architectures within the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine.

Research – The research involves developing computational models of neuromodulatory systems to understand their effect on attention. Different neuromodulatory systems are thought to play important and distinct roles in attention. The research is part of a collaborative effort to model other brain areas involved in human sensemaking, the process by which humans are able to generate explanations for data that are otherwise sparse, noisy, and uncertain.

The applicant will work in the Cognitive Anteater Robotics Laboratory at the University of California, Irvine, where researchers are attempting to understand brain function through the use of neurorobots and embodied models of the nervous system.

Requirements – The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in Cognitive Sciences, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or Engineering and have expertise in computational modeling of neural processes. The applicant must also have excellent computer skills in the C programming language and in Matlab programming. Experience with real-time programming, robotics, or data analysis of neuronal responses is preferable. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The appointment will start in early 2011 and is contingent upon receiving grant funding.

Application procedure – Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to:

Jeffrey L. Krichmar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Cognitive Sciences
University of California, Irvine
2328 Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway
Irvine, CA 92697-5100
jkrichma at uci.edu

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Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Computational Neuroscience and Large-Scale Neural Modeling Research at the University of California, Irvine

A postdoctoral position is available in the field of Computational Neuroscience and parallel computing within the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine.

Research – The research involves developing large-scale spiking network models of neural systems, including attention, vision, and neuromodulation. Networks will be developed on highly parallel computing systems, such as graphic processing units (GPUs) and other alternative architectures.

The applicant will work in the Cognitive Anteater Robotics Laboratory at the University of California, Irvine, where researchers are attempting to understand brain function through the use of neurorobots and embodied models of the nervous system.

Requirements – The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in Cognitive Sciences, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or Engineering and have expertise in computational modeling of neural processes. The applicant must also have excellent computer skills in the C programming language and in Matlab programming. Experience with real-time programming, robotics, or data analysis of neuronal responses is preferable. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The appointment will start in the Spring of 2011 and is contingent upon receiving grant funding.

Application procedure – Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to:

Jeffrey L. Krichmar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Cognitive Sciences
University of California, Irvine
2328 Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway
Irvine, CA 92697-5100
jkrichma at uci.edu

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