Connectionists: Postdoctoral opportunities in Mathematics and Neuroscience at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

[Antonio C. Roque]

Please announce these postdoc opportunities at the University of Sao Paulo
in Brazil:

Postdoctoral opportunities in Mathematics and Neuroscience  at the
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

The recently established Research, Innovation and Dissemination
Center for Neuromathematics (NeuroMat), hosted by the University of
São Paulo, Brazil, and funded by FAPESP (São Paulo Research
Foundation) is offering several postdoctoral fellowships for recent
PhDs with outstanding research potential.

Candidates are sought that fit one of the profiles below (or a
combination):

* A strong background in probability theory with emphasis on
  stochastic processes or alternatively in statistics with emphasis
  on statistical model selection. Previous knowledge of rigorous
  statistical mechanics, random graphs or stochastic modeling in
  biosciences will be favorably considered.

* A solid background in systems neuroscience, programming
  skills, experience of imaging and/or EEG acquisition and
  analysis and strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

The initial appointments are for two years, with a possible
extension to up to four years conditional on research progress.
Salary is competitive at international level and fellows benefit
from extra funds for travel and research expenses, plus limited
support for relocation expenses.  Application instructions are
found at http://neuromat.numec.prp.usp.br/postdoc.


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Dr. Antonio C. Roque
Professor Associado
Departamento de Fisica
FFCLRP, Universidade de Sao Paulo
14040-901 Ribeirao Preto-SP
Brazil  -  Brasil
E-mails:
antonior at ffclrp.usp.br
aroquesilva at gmail.com
URL: www.sisne.org

Tels: +55 16 3602-3768 (sala/office);
         +55 16 3602-3859 (lab)
FAX: +55 16 3602-4887
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