Connectionists: [jobs] 3-year postdoc position in machine learning with Prof. Laurenz Wiskott at the Institute for Neural Computation in Bochum, Germany

[Laurenz Wiskott]

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                   Open position for a Postdoc with
                     Prof. Laurenz Wiskott at the
           Institute for Neural Computation, Bochum, Germany

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 University:

   The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of the leading research universities.  The
   university draws its strengths from both the diversity and the proximity of scientific
   and engineering disciplines on a single, coherent campus.  This highly dynamic setting
   enables students and researchers to work across traditional boundaries of academic
   subjects and faculties.


 Institute:

   Institute for Neural Computation
   Ruhr-University Bochum
   Universitaetsstr. 150
   D-44801 Bochum, Germany, EU

   The Institute for Neural Computation is a central research institute at the
   Ruhr-University Bochum, see https://www.ini.rub.de/.  It focuses on the dynamics and
   learning of perception and behavior on a functional level but is otherwise very
   diverse, ranging from neurophysiology and psychophysics over computational
   neuroscience to machine learning and technical applications.

 Chair:

   Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott, see https://www.ini.rub.de/research/groups/theory_of_neural_systems/

 Research topics:

   We are looking for an outstanding post-doctoral researcher to work at the intersection
   of model-based reinforcement learning and representation learning, e.g. for navigation
   and action planing in video game environments.  It is envisaged that the postdoc
   builds up his/her own independent research agenda including grant proposals but
   maintains close interaction with the groups by Prof. Tobias Glasmachers and
   Prof. Laurenz Wiskott.

 Teaching:

   There is a teaching load of 4 hours per week during the semester.

 Time:

   The appointment will be for three years and can be extended if successful.
   Anticipated starting date is August 1st.

 Requirements:

   Candidates should have a recent and excellent PhD in machine learning or a related
   field with a focus on representation learning and/or reinforcement learning.

 Salary:

   Salary is 100% of salary scale TV-L E13.

 Inquiries:

   Informal inquiries can be addressed to Prof. Laurenz Wiskott <laurenz.wiskott at rub.de>.

 Application:

   Applications (CV, transcript of records for MSc and BSc, statement of purpose) should
   be sent as a single pdf file to Prof. Laurenz Wiskott <laurenz.wiskott at rub.de>.

   Ruhr-University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity in employment and gender
   equality in its working environment. We therefore look forward to applications from
   qualified women. Applications from appropriately qualified handicapped persons are
   also encouraged.