Connectionists: Graduate Student Intern and Postdoc Positions for Neuro-inspired Learning Models

[Dockendorf, Karl P]

We, at HRL Laboratories, are seeking motivated individuals to fill open positions in neuromorphic and neuro-inspired modeling.  The full description is presented below.  Interested U.S. citizens or permanent residents are encouraged to apply.  Please submit your resumes to Jill Dobrowitsky (jill at hrl.com) and specify your interest in internship or postdoc opportunities.

Best,

Karl Dockendorf, Ph.D.
HRL Laboratories, LLC
(310) 317-5622

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Job Title/Req: Neuro-based Learning and Prediction - (1021.10)
Location: Malibu, CA
Business Unit/Branch: HRL Laboratories
Department: 302110 Advanced Technology
HR Contact: Jill Dobrowitsky, jill at hrl.com, 310 317 5905

EDUCATION DESIRED: M.S or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Computational Neuroscience or related fields.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Primary job function is to develop neuro-inspired models and algorithms for information learning and prediction. Tasks will include the development, simulation, evaluation, andimplementation of neuromorphic algorithms applied to a variety of applications. Additional job functions include writing invention disclosures and publishing papers.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Research experience in one or more of the following areas: Neurobiological modeling of learning, sensory processing, motor control; building neuro-inspired learning and prediction systems (software and hybrid software/hardware) with applications to situation assessment and prediction, robotic control, navigation, and visual scene analysis.  Preferred:  Experience developing innovative solutions based upon the application of relevant research results from a wide variety of sources.

KNOWLEDGE DESIRED: Background in one or more of the following areas: network analysis, neurobiological modeling, self-organizing systems, and/or machine learning including neural networks; strong programming skills, particularly proficient with C, C++, Matlab and/or Python. Desired:skills in parallel computing.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (e.g. driver’s license special tools or restrictions): U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required. Selected candidates will be hired through a temporary agency and subject to the agency's pre-employment substance abusetesting.


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