Postdoctoral Research Positions Machine Learning Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit University College London, UK http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/
The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in machine learning and related areas. The Unit is especially keen to recruit researchers with expertise in graphical models, Bayesian statistics, kernel methods, non-parametric methods, semi-supervised learning, reinforcement learning, game theory or machine learning applied to bioinformatics. The Gatsby Unit is a world-class centre for theoretical neuroscience and machine learning, focusing on unsupervised learning, Bayesian statistics, reinforcement learning, interpretation of neural data, population coding, perceptual processing and neural dynamics. For further details of our research please see: http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/research.html The Unit provides a unique environment in which a critical mass of theoreticians 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's visitor and seminar programmes enable staff and students to engage with leading researchers from across the world. Candidates must have a strong analytical background and experience in statistical machine learning. Salaries are competitive, based on experience and achievement. Part-time appointments will be considered. Appointments are typically offered for two years in the first instance. Applicants should send in pdf, plain text or Word format a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applicants are directed to further particulars about the positions available from: http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/vacancies/index.html While e-mail is preferred, candidates may also submit applications in hardcopy to the following address: Unit Administrator, Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, University College London, Alexandra House, 17 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR, UK The closing date for applications is 5 December 2004.
