Connectionists: Research Associate/Assistant Position Available - SCE/NTU

[Tan Ah Hwee (Assoc Prof)]

A new research position is open at the School of Computer Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

for a newly funded project on computational modeling of biologically inspired cognitive systems



The project will be under the direction of Dr. Ah-Hwee Tan http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/asahtan/ and

the successful candidate will join a vibrant team of graduate students, software engineers and research scientists in the broad areas of cognitive and neural systems.



The specific roles of the position shall include design and development of an autonomous cognitive system with self-awareness and episodic memory capabilities based on bio-inspired self-organizing neural networks. The system which will be realized on the NAO robot platform involves both research and development.



Applicants for the research position must satisfy the following requirement.



1.  A good Masters/Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science or a related discipline.

2.  Research experience with neural networks and cognitive systems

3.  Proficiency in Java/C++ programming and application prototype development.

4.  Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

5.  Experience with project management and coordination.





The position is for an initial period of one year, with possibility for renewal annually. The commencing salary for the above post will be highly competitive and commensurate with the candidates' qualifications and experience.



Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in a cover letter, a detailed resume, and other supporting documents to asahtan at ntu.edu.sg<mailto:asahtan at ntu.edu.sg>.

Email submission should use the subject heading of "Application for BICS Research Position".



Application will remain opened until the position is filled. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.





Ah-Hwee TAN (Dr) | Associate Professor | School of Computer Engineering

| Nanyang Technological University Block N4, Level 2, Section A, Room

25, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798

Tel: (65) 6790-4326 GMT+8h | Fax: (65) 6792-6559 | Email:

asahtan at ntu.edu.sg<mailto:asahtan at ntu.edu.sg> | Web: www.ntu.edu.sg/home/asahtan<http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/asahtan>



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