Connectionists: Advanced Studies Fellow in Computational Neuroscience @ Higher School of Economics, Moscow

[Boris Gutkin]

Theoretical Neuroscience Group (TNG), Centre for Cognition and Decision Making

Higher School of Economics (HSE, Moscow) is pleased to announce a new post-doctoral post at the Theoretical Neuroscience Group (TNG) that applies computational and mathematical approaches to understanding neural function and cognition. Research interests of the TNG at the Centre for Cognition and Decision Making are wide ranging, carried out in collaboration with the experimental labs at the Center. Current research topics include include computational psychiatry, computational neuroeconomics, information processing in neurons and circuits, as well as role of oscillations in cognition. The candidate will have the opportunity to further define and expand the Group’s research programme.

We are seeking highly qualified and motivated candidate with backgrounds in quantitative disciplines: applied mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering.  Knowledge of biology, neuroscience and ability to work with data is highly desired.

Candidates will be trained in model building, analysis and will be offered advanced training in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Candidates will have an opportunity to develop independent research projects and collaborations under the direction of the group leading scientists.
The TNG is a structural part of the HSE’s Centre for Cognition & Decision Making (http://www.hse.ru/en/cdm-centre) with ample collaboration opportunities within the Centre with other research groups, both within Russia and internationally. This new international group is tightly linked with the Group for Neural Theory at the Ecole Normale Superior in Paris (http://iec-lnc.ens.fr/group-for-neural-theory/), where research internships and visiting positions can be made available. 
The HSE is a young, dynamic and fast-growing research-oriented university providing unique research opportunities (http://hse.ru/en, http://psy.hse.ru/en). The Faculty of Psychology is committed to developing computational and cognitive Neuroscience. Connections with HSE applied mathematics and economics faculties is highly encouraged.

Working conditions:
- Collaborative access to top-notch research infrastructure (e.g. neuroimaging facilities http://psy.hse.ru/en/res-center)
- Internationally competitive salary, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits
- Generous travel support and research grants provided by the University’s Centre for Advanced Studies (www.cas.hse.ru)
- limited teaching load, limited administrative service required
- Heavy emphasis on high quality research.
 
Requirements:
− PhD in an appropriate area
− Fluent knowledge of English (Russian not required).

 DEADLINE for applications: 15 Mars 2017
More details on application process can be found here.
 
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