*** Positions available at RIKEN Brain Science Institute *** Applications are invited for opening positions for postdoctoral or predoctoral researchers to work at the Laboratory for Integrated Theoretical Neuroscience (Lab Head: Hiro Nakahara), RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI). We seek enthusiastic and well-qualified individuals to join our research activities, in particular on the following topics:
1. Computational modeling of mechanisms of decision making and motivated behavior, e.g. using reinforcement and statistical learning, and decision theory. 2. Experiments in psychophysics and fMRI to study the above as well as topics in neuroeconomics and neural decoding. 3. Theory and analytical tools for a new era of massive neuroscience data in experiments (e.g. from multiunit recording, calcium imaging and fMRI). 4. Computation, coding and dynamics of neural populations and local neural circuits, based on statistical inferences. * Please refer to http://www.itn.brain.riken.jp for details of our research and available positions. Prospective candidates for theoretical research should have a strong mathematical and computational background. Good computer programming skills are expected. The successful applicants will be expected to conduct independent research as well as work closely in a team; thus, a good balance of independence and collegiality is required. Good communication skills are also essential. The RIKEN Brain Science Institute is located near Tokyo, Japan (working language is English). Starting salaries will be commensurate with relevant ability and experience. Subsequent contracts, including salary adjustment, will be determined and renewed annually, upon review, for up to five years. Please send your application to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the following materials: (1) a cover letter specifying the job opportunity you are interested in, (2) curriculum vitae including publication list, (3) research statement describing your past achievements and future interests, (4) the names and contact information of two or three references with a brief description of your relationship to each reference, and (5) (optional) any additional information you think might be useful (e.g. additional skills and background, general interests, and so on). Hiro Nakahara Lab for Integrated Theoretical Neuroscience RIKEN Brain Science Institute http://www.itn.brain.riken.jp _______________________________________________ uai mailing list [email protected] https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/uai
