Connectionists: PhD student in Spiking Neural Networks

[Sander Bohte]

Apologies for cross posting.

Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica - PhD student "Spiking Neural Networks for
Efficient Computer Vision"



A PhD student position is available to develop (deep) spiking neural
networks for video interpretation. This project is an interdisciplinary
collaboration between the Neuroinformatics group at CWI (the Netherlands
Center for Mathematics and Computer Science), with dr Sander Bohte, and the
Visual Cognitive Neuroscience group at University of Amsterdam (dr H.
Steven Scholte and dr Sennay Ghebreab). This aim of the research is to
develop effective next-generation neural networks based on neural spike
coding (e.g. Bohte, NIPS 2012) that efficiently implement state-of-the-art
models of the visual system.



The successful applicant will have a solid computational background, an
interest in neural computation and good programming skills.



The position involves a temporary appointment for 4 years at CWI. We offer
a competitive salary with excellent secondary benefits, and also an
extremely friendly, interactive and international working environment. This
includes new buildings in one of Europe's most beautiful and lively cities,
and direct access to high-end computing facilities. Moreover, since
Amsterdam is a very international city where almost everybody speaks and
understands English, candidates need not be afraid of the language barrier.



To apply, please send application letter and CV:



Dr Sander Bohte

CWI Life Sciences

Science Park 123

1098XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Telephone: +31-20-5924074

E-mail: sbohte at cwi.nl
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