Research Associate (Training Fellowship - Theoretical Neuroscience)
Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL, UK http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/
The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit invites applications for one or more postdoctoral training fellowships in theoretical neuroscience and related areas. The Unit is a world-leading centre for research in theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. Our neuroscience work focuses on the interpretation of neural data, population coding, perceptual processing, neural dynamics, neuromodulation, and learning. We have strong connections with experimental neuroscience and cognitive science groups at UCL (particularly in the Sainsbury-Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour with which the Unit shares a new purpose-built home) and at institutions around the world. The Unit also has significant interests across a range of areas in machine learning.
For further details of our research please see: http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/research.html
Key Requirements
Candidates will be required to demonstrate a strong quantitative background in theoretical neuroscience, machine learning, statistics, computer science, physics or engineering; a record of publication in highly respected journals and conferences; and must hold a PhD in a relevant field by the agreed start date of the position.
Further Details Funding from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation is provided for fellowships as part of a continuing program to train a succession of postdoctoral researchers in theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. Where a position is funded in this way, the initial appointment will be for a period of between one and two years. To ensure the intellectual renewal of the unit, training fellows are not funded by the Foundation beyond a maximum three year period.
Please be sure to attach to your online application a copy of your CV, statement of research interests, and full contact details (including e-mail addresses) for three academic referees. CVs should include: education history, details of current or most recent position and details of previous employment or fellowships. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the selection committee. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Academic enquiries should be directed to the Prof. Maneesh Sahani maneesh@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 23rd Mar 2018.
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