Connectionists: Postdoc positions in neuromathematics in Brazil

[Antonio C. Roque]

Positions for postdoctoral researchers

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

We seek candidates fitting at least one of the profiles below:

- 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 strong background in systems neuroscience, backed by programming
skills, experience of imaging and/or EEG acquisition and analysis and
strong interest in interdisciplinary research.
- A strong background in computer science, interested in developing
algorithms, software tools or databases in close connection with the
several research teams of NeuroMat.

The initial appointment is for two years, with a possible extension to up
to four years, conditional or 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

Applicants should complete and submit the application form at
http://neuromat.numec.prp.usp.br/postdoc-form. The following documents and
information are requested (please see the form for further details):
- Summary of the CV. Please follow the FAPESP format; see
www.fapesp.br/en/6351 for instructions.
- List of publications, with links if available online.
- Pointers to other research related output, such as software, web pages,
and so forth. Candidates should be willing to send copies of publications,
if requested.
- A summary of your research plan for the next 2 years, up to 5 pages
length. It should explicitly address its place in the framework of the
Neuromat mission and research program (
http://neuromat.numec.prp.usp.br/scientific_project).
- Any further information deemed relevant to the application.

In addition to the above, we require *at least 2 recommendation letters*.
Those should be mailed by the recommenders directly to
*postdoc-appl at numec.prp.usp.br* <postdoc-appl at numec.prp.usp.br>.

Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Two
independent evaluation rounds are planned, each one over then current
applications:

1. On November 20, 2014.

2. On January 30, 2015.

Appointments are expected to be effective within 2 to 6 months after
evaluation date.

*Remark*

Candidates approved on either round will be requested to expand their
five-page research plan to full two-year proposals. For the implementation
of the fellowships, those proposals, together with all the application
material received, will be submitted to FAPESP for final approval.



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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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