PhD Programme
[4 years]
The Gatsby Unit is a world-class
centre for theoretical neuroscience and machine learning, focusing on
unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, neural dynamics, population
coding, interpretation of neural data, perceptual processing, and
computational motor control. It provides a unique opportunity for a critical
mass of theoreticians to interact closely with each other, and with other
world-class research groups in related departments at University College
London, including Anatomy,
Computer Science,
Functional Imaging,
Physics,
Physiology,
Psychology,
Neurology,
Ophthalmology, and
Statistics.
The Unit always has openings for
exceptional PhD candidates. Applicants should have a strong analytical
background, a keen interest in neuroscience or machine learning and a relevant first degree, for
example in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics,
Psychology or Statistics.
The PhD programme lasts four
years, including a first year of intensive instruction in techniques and
research in theoretical neuroscience and machine learning.
A number of competitive
fully-funded studentships are available each year and the Unit also welcomes
students with pre-secured funding or with other scholarship/studentship
applications in progress.
Applicants are encouraged to apply
informally in the first instance by forwarding, in PDF or plain text format, a CV, a
statement of research interests, and the names and addresses of three referees
to admissions@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk.
General enquiries should also be directed to this e-mail address. For further
details of research interests please see
http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/research.html
Gatsby Computational Neuroscience
Unit