Connectionists: Postdoctoral researcher opening in human and machine learning

[Scott Yang]

The Cognitive and Data Sciences lab <http://shaftolab.com/> in the
Mathematics and Computer Science department at Rutgers University - Newark
has multiple openings for postdoctoral researchers. The positions are
supported by (multiple, separate) NSF and DARPA grants. Researchers
interested in the intersection between human and machine learning, with
expertise in probabilistic machine learning and/or pure and applied
mathematics, are encouraged to apply. Specific experience with MCMC,
gaussian processes, variational inference, and/or deep learning would be a
positive, as would expertise in group theory, geometry, and/or topology.
However, applications from individuals with other areas of expertise are
also strongly encouraged.

The Cognitive and Data Sciences lab is comprised of 6 postdocs, 2 graduate
students and 2 post-bac researchers spanning physics, mathematics,
cognitive development, and vision science. We maintain close collaborations
with pure mathematics, cognitive development, vision, and neuroscientists
across the greater NYC area. Lab projects use virtual reality, Bayesian
methods (including nonparametrics), and methods from pure mathematics to
hack human perceptual, cognitive, and social learning. Specific goals
include the development of modified reality and explainable AI.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

*Email Dr. Shafto as soon as possible* with a CV (including contact
information for references), unofficial transcript, and short cover letter
explaining why you are interested in and well-suited for the position:
patrick.shafto at gmail.com

Expected start date would be summer 2017 or sooner.

Sent on behalf of the CoDas Lab (http://shaftolab.com/
<http://shaftolab.com/index.php/people/patrick-shafto/>).

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Scott Cheng-Hsin Yang
Post-doctoral Research Associate
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Rutgers University - Newark
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