Connectionists: Ref 442/12 Senior Research Lectureship in Computational Neuroscience or Neuromorphic Engineering, MARCS Institute

[Andre Van Schaik]

Ref 442/12 Senior Research Lectureship in Computational Neuroscience or Neuromorphic Engineering, MARCS Institute

MARCS Institute: Researching Brain, Behaviour and Computation

MARCS Institute is a vibrant interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Western Sydney. Research at MARCS is conducted in five interdisciplinary research programs: Speech & Language, Music Cognition & Action, Bioelectronics & Neuroscience, Multisensory Processing, and Human Machine Interaction. MARCS is located on the Bankstown, Campbelltown, Kingswood and Parramatta Campuses.

The Bioelectronics and Neuroscience Program would be complemented and strengthened by a researcher who will conduct and lead significant research and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in the area of Computational Neuroscience or Neuromorphic Engineering. As well, the appointee will encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among existing faculty to leverage our intellectual capital, while building strong research teams and networks both internally and externally.

The successful applicant is expected to be developing a strong international standing and research reputation, and have an excellent research background in the area of Computational Neuroscience and/or Neuromorphic Engineering, a demonstrated ability to win competitive research funding, and an excellent publication record.

This position is fixed term for a period of three years.

The position will be based at our Penrith campus.

Remuneration Package: Academic Level C $123,713 to $141,913 p.a. (comprising Salary $104,645 to $120,200 p.a., 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries: Professor André van Schaik, on (02) 4736 0668 or email a.vanschaik at uws.edu.au<mailto:a.vanschaik at uws.edu.au>

Closing Date: 17 June 2012

For a copy of the Position Description and information on how to apply, go to https://uws.nga.net.au/cp/