Connectionists: Opening for Postdoctoral Position at UTSA

[Dhireesha Kudithipudi]

>
> An Opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher
> If you are a researcher or practitioner in the field of machine learning
> and are interested in working on cutting-edge neurally inspired machine
> learning algorithms and systems, please consider applying for the following
> position:
>
> We are seeking an exceptional postdoc to join the Neuromorphic AI Lab at
> the University of Texas-San Antonio. At the Neuromorphic AI Lab, we work on
> brain-inspired AI algorithms and systems, neuromorphic computing, AI
> accelerators, energy-efficient machine intelligence, and use-inspired AI.
> The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to our research effort towards
> designing lifelong learning networks in the spiking domain, as part of two
> funded research efforts with DoD.
>
> The project will involve developing deep spiking algorithms that advance
> the state of the art in performance for complex spatial-temporal tasks. The
> goal is to further advance our approaches that are capable of utilizing
> neural plasticity, lifelong learning, and hybrid CNN-Neural models. A broad
> range of approaches are applicable, and the focus will be decided according
> to the background and aims of the successful candidate. The scholar will
> work closely with interdisciplinary portfolio of researchers, such as
> neuroscientists, computer architects, engineers, and cognitive scientists
> to design, deploy and evaluate the models. Successful candidate will also
> be part of a vibrant and rapidly growing AI community at UTSA and will have
> access to several mentors and collaborators in the new AI Consortium at
> UTSA.
>
> Requirements:
> - PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in computer science, electrical and
> computer engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence,
> computational neuroscience or related field.
> - Excellent academic track record in topics relevant to - machine learning
> or related areas.
> - Excellent programming skills.
> - Outstanding communication and presentation skills with fluency in spoken
> and written English
> - Established record of distinguished scholarly achievement
> - Highly motivated and enjoys working in a collaborative research
> environment
>
> Key Responsibilities:
> --Develop neural network algorithms and software models using different
> programming languages.
> -Present regular progress reports on research to members of the project
> and to external audiences.
> -Publications to disseminate and share research findings in reputed
> conference and journal venues.
> - Support in the preparation of grant proposals and funding activities.
> -Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the research
> (meetings and documentation) to ensure that tasks are completed on time and
> within budget.
> -Contribute to and enhance the research activity of the Nueromorphic AI
> Lab through interaction with graduates and external collaborators.
> -Help update and maintain a project website and other electronic vehicles
> for communication of the project outputs.
>
> The position is funded for up to 3 years with competitive salary and
> benefits. The starting date is flexible, with a preference to start in
> early Spring 2019. Applications will be considered until the position is
> filled. Please check some of our research activities at
> https://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/neuro/
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> Our new lab website is currently being developed.
>
> To apply, please send your detailed CV (including the contact information
> of two references) and a one-page research statement, discussing how your
> background fits the requirements and topic to Dr. Dhireesha Kudithipudi,
> dk at utsa.edu
>
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