Connectionists: Position at Boston University, modeling cortical cognitive function

[Michael Hasselmo]

A position is available in the Hasselmo laboratory in the Center for
Systems Neuroscience at Boston University focused on computational modeling
of cortical cognitive function. This position can be at the level of a
post-doctoral fellowship or a pre-doctoral research assistant position.



This position involves development of cortical circuit models of cognitive
function with a particular emphasis on rule learning in the prefrontal
cortex.  Applicants are required to have previous experience with
development of neural circuit models and programming proficiency in MATLAB
and/or Python. The strongest applicants will have experience with modeling
the role of cortical structures in cognitive function at different levels
of biological detail. This position is part of a collaborative project that
includes experimental research using fMRI, ECoG and unit recording.



The responsibilities of the position will include developing and
maintaining cognitive models of cortical function in neural circuits at
different levels of biophysical detail. Models will be used to address data
on human fMRI activity and neurophysiological recording in non-human
primates during performance of behavioral tasks requiring context-dependent
rule learning and hierarchical rule learning. The tasks of the position
will include comparing and fitting biologically structured models to
experimental data and preparation of publications presenting results.



The initial one-year appointment can be extended to three years based on
performance. If interested, please send resume, cover letter discussing
relevant experience, and the names and e-mail addresses of 2 references
(letters not yet required) to Prof. Michael Hasselmo at hasselmo at bu.edu.

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Prof. Michael Hasselmo
Director, Center for Systems Neuroscience,
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences,
Center for Memory and Brain,
Graduate Program for Neuroscience,
Boston University, 2 Cummington St., Boston, MA, 02215, USA
Tel: (617) 353-1397, e-mail: hasselmo at bu.edu, http://www.bu.edu/hasselmo
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