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All-Level Faculty Positions in Interdisciplinary Research in Computer Vision, Neurally-inspired Computing and Data Science

by Ralf Haefner

All-Level Faculty Positions in Interdisciplinary Research in Data Science The University of Rochester has made data science the centerpiece of its 5-year strategic plan, committing to 20 new faculty lines in diverse areas, a new building, and the establishment of the Goergen Institute for Data Science. We are currently seeking applicants for tenure track or tenured positions in interdisciplinary research areas within data science. This search complements department-specific searches in data science currently underway. The interdisciplinary search focuses on recruiting candidates who are excited about engaging in collaborative research that connects advances in computational models and methods to the humanities, sciences, or medicine. Successful candidates will receive a primary appointment in one of the departments supporting the search, and a secondary appointment in at least one other department. Departments and programs supporting this search include Biomedical Engineering, Brain & Cognitive Sciences, Computer and Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Media Studies (a program of Art & Art History, English, and History), Linguistics, and Political Science. Potential cross-appointments with the School of Medicine and Dentistry will also be considered. Focus areas for this year’s interdisciplinary search are: ● Neurally-inspired Computing: Research in artificial neural networks, including the fundamental theory of deep learning, practical applications to tasks such as perception, or as a tool for modeling and understanding biological neural networks. ● Computer Vision and Image Analysis: Research in the theory and applications of computational methods of image or video understanding, with a particular interest in applications to biomedicine or the humanities. ● Computational Linguistics: Research in the theory or applications of natural language processing, with a particular interest in applications to linguistics, the social sciences, or the humanities. Apply online at: https://www.rochester.edu/faculty-recruiting <https://www.rochester.edu/faculty-recruiting>. Direct questions about the search (but not applications) to michelle.vogl(a)rochester.edu <mailto:michelle.vogl@rochester.edu>. For more information about the Goergen Institute for Data Science, visit http://www.rochester.edu/data-science <http://www.rochester.edu/data-science>. Applicants should hold a PhD and will be required to supply a set of refereed scholarly publications, names of references, and research and teaching statements. The application will ask applicants to select a set of disciplines most relevant to their research area. Review of applications at any rank will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For full consideration, applications should be completed by January 15th, 2016. The University of Rochester is a private, Tier I research institution located in western New York State. It consistently ranks among the top 30 institutions, both public and private, in federal funding for research and development. The university has made substantial investments in computing infrastructure through the Center for Integrated Research Computing (CIRC) and the Health Sciences Center for Computational Innovation (HSCCI). The university includes the Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester Medical Center, a major medical school, research center, and hospital system. The greater Rochester area is home to over a million people, including 80,000 students who attend the 8 colleges and universities in the region. The University of Rochester has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Oct. 21, 2015

Post-Doctoral position in brain imaging – University of Geneva

by Narly Golestani

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral position in the Brain and Language Lab (www.brainandlanguagelab.org<http://www.brainandlanguagelab.org/>) at the University of Geneva. The position is for 2 years (or more), and will be at the new Biotech Campus (http://www.campusbiotech.ch/en/) Candidates should have a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience or a related field, and should have solid experience in brain imaging data analysis, computational modelling, pattern recognition, machine learning, statistics and programming. The projects will involve the use and development of computational morphometry and of computational modeling to study auditory cortex structure and function in healthy individuals, in experts and in individuals with dyslexia. The salary is competitive, starting salary at ~ 69, 000 CHF/year (~81, 000 CHF/year as of August 2016) depending on experience. The position is available immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Informal inquiries can be addressed to Narly Golestani (Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch) Applications including a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and full contact details of three referees should be sent to: Narly.Golestani(a)unige.ch<mailto:Narly.Golestani@unige.ch>.

Oct. 21, 2015

Faculty position in Cognitive Science/Computational Modelling - University of Sheffield

by Tom Stafford

*Chair/Reader/Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Cognitive Science/Computational Modelling * Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, UK Closing Date *24th November 2015* The Department of Psychology is looking for an outstanding scholar (at any level of seniority) in the area of Cognitive Science and Computational Modelling, to enhance its world-leading research portfolio in cognitive, computational and systems neuroscience and in brain-based robotics and its emerging activities in high volume data processing, online behavioural measurement, and virtual and mixed-reality systems. You should have a PhD (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline, have an excellent publication record for your career stage/level and be able to evidence of the ability or potential to attract independent research funding. The ability to organize and carry out teaching, supervision and research training to a high standard is also essential. You will join a vibrant department, which is amongst the largest in the UK, which importantly has been consistently ranked as one of the outstanding research departments in all seven UK Research Assessment Exercises to date. We have one of the largest centres of postgraduate psychology research in the country and were ranked 7th in the UK for research income in the ESRC’s 2011 Psychology International Benchmarking exercise. The post is available from 1 April 2016. *For* further details visit: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs Job reference: UOS011888 For informal enquiries please contact Tony Prescott <https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/psychology/staff/academic/tony-prescott> ( t.j.prescott(a)sheffield.ac.uk) or Paul Overton <https://www.shef.ac.uk/psychology/staff/academic/paul-overton1> ( p.g.overton(a)sheffield.ac.uk) *About the University* Sheffield University <http://www.shef.ac.uk> is a World Top 100 University and home to 25,000 of the brightest students in the world. Twenty-four per cent of our students come from outside the UK. Our graduates and former staff include five Nobel Prize winners, an Olympic gold medallist and Britain’s first female astronaut. The Department of Psychology <http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/psychology/> at Sheffield is among the largest in the UK and has been consistently ranked as one of the outstanding research departments in all seven UK Research Assessment Exercises to date. For example, over 80% of our department’s research was classed as internationally excellent or world leading in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF). The Department occupies a purpose-built 5-floor building (with annexes), which is being fully refurbished next year following considerable capital investment (~£10M) by the University. Facilities include a child development laboratory, high-density ERP and EEG (128 electrode) systems, and a virtual reality suite. The Department also occupies modern office and laboratory facilities at (i) the University's central neuroscience facility, which is fully equipped for state-of-the-art in vivo and in vitro neuroscience and behavioural testing, and includes a small-bore 7T fMRI facility; and (ii) Sheffield Robotics <http://www.sheffieldrobotics.ac.uk>, an interdisciplinary research institute equipped with an engineering workshop, robot platforms including the iCub humanoid, a human-robot interaction laboratory, and a motion capture suite. Across the University the department also actively participates in Insigneo <http://insigneo.org>, the Institute for in Silico Medicine, through its activities in digital organism models; and in the Centre for Assistive Technology and Connected Healthcare <http://www.catch.org.uk> (CATCH) through collaborative research on assistive technologies including companion robots. -- Tom Stafford http://www.tomstafford.staff.shef.ac.uk/ Lecturer in Psychology and Cognitive Science Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP, UK Room 2.24 Tel +44 (0) 114 22 26620 t.stafford(a)shef.ac.uk Office Hour: Thursdays 2pm-3pm during Semester (except reading week) NOTES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: please read this before emailing me http://tomstafford.staff.shef.ac.uk/email.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------

Oct. 21, 2015

Postdoctoral positions at the interface of algebraic topology and theoretical neuroscience at Penn State.

by Vladimir Itskov

Applicants are invited for postdoctoral positions at the interface of theoretical neuroscience and algebraic topology or applied algebra. An ideal candidate is a mathematics Ph.D. with background in areas such as algebraic topology, geometry, commutative algebra, or combinatorics. Prior familiarity with neuroscience is not required, but interest in learning the relevant background is expected. The postdoctoral fellow will engage in the development of novel mathematical methods for understanding neural coding and neural networks. To apply for this position, please submit your application via the mathjobs.org website in response to the job ad http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/7575 The closing date for applications is November 15, 2015. See also http://sites.psu.edu/mathneurolab/ for more information.

Oct. 20, 2015

Two faculty positions in applied mathematics -- Northwestern University

by William L. Kath

The Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University (http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/applied-math/) invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions to begin in September 2016. Hiring will be focused on the assistant professor level, although exceptional applicants at a more senior level will be considered. Requirements include a Ph.D. and demonstrated ability to conduct high-impact interdisciplinary research in applied mathematics. We are seeking candidates who can enhance the breadth of research activities of the department. Candidates in all areas of applied mathematics are encouraged to apply. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, (i) stochastic modeling of physical, biological or financial systems and (ii) scientific computing. Duties involve teaching and research. The application package should include a curriculum vita, a statement of research accomplishments and interests, and a statement of teaching experience and philosophy. The application should be submitted online at: https://facultysearch.mccormick.northwestern.edu/apply/index/NzM= In addition, the applicant should arrange for at least three, but no more than four letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters will be automatically solicited from the letter writers by email after the names are entered in the online application system. Questions may be sent to esam-facultysearch(a)northwestern.edu (Subject line: 2016 Faculty Search). Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015, and will continue until the positions are filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. For further information, see: http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/applied-math/. -- William L. Kath, Professor Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3125 Phone: 847-491-8784 Fax: 847-491-2178

Oct. 20, 2015

2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Neuroimaging of Flexible Visual Processing in Amsterdam.

by Tomas Knapen

2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Neuroimaging of Flexible Visual Processing in Amsterdam. We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow with excellent qualifications for a 7T functional imaging project. In this project, we will investigate how expectations and attention influence visual processing and perception in normal observers and expert meditators. A main ingredient of the project is a detailed mapping of retinotopic brain areas by constructing forward models based on convolutional neural networks <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convolutional_neural_network>. Therefore, we will consider applicants with strong quantitative skills from fields such as neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, physics, mathematics, and engineering. Experience with functional imaging, programming, data analysis, machine learning and computational modelling would be advantageous but not required. This is an interdisciplinary collaborative project between cognitive neuroscience groups at the two universities in Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit (VU) & Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA)), funded through ABMP <http://www.abmp.eu/calls/>. The research will be supervised by Tomas Knapen <http://tknapen.github.io/> (VU), Heleen Slagter <http://www.heleenslagter.com/> (UvA) & Steven Scholte <http://www.cognitiveneuroscience.nl/index.php?p=502247> (UvA) in a dynamic research environment. The successful applicant will be stationed at the VU and imaging will be performed on the new 7T scanner at the Amsterdam Spinoza Center <http://www.spinozacentre.nl/>. The appointment will be for one year, with potential for a one-year renewal contingent on positive evaluation. Salary will be commensurate with experience, according to the Dutch universities’ collective labour agreement <http://www.vsnu.nl/en_GB/CAO>. Applications may be submitted by email to tknapen(a)gmail.com <mailto:tknapen@gmail.com>, with ABMP application in the subject line. Send an application letter, CV, and arrange for up to 3 letters of recommendation to be sent with the applicant’s name in the subject line. Applications will be considered from the 1st of November, continuing until the position is filled. Starting date is flexible, preferably around January 2016. Best Regards, Tomas Knapen Tomas Knapen Assistant Professor @ Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - Cognitive Psychology <http://www.vupsy.nl/> Contact tknapen(a)gmail.com <mailto:tknapen@gmail.com> || +31 6 34091812 Web Lab website <http://tknapen.github.io/> || GitHub profile <https://github.com/tknapen>

Oct. 20, 2015

PhD studies in Computational Neuroscience and Neural Engineering at the University of Washington

by Adrienne Fairhall

PhD studies in Computational Neuroscience and Neural Engineering at the University of Washington The University of Washington has a rich, active and highly collaborative community of researchers in systems and computational neuroscience (http://compneuro.washington.edu/) and neural engineering (http://uwin.washington.edu ). The University of Washington is a vibrant research university with a beautiful campus in a spectacular urban setting, with an ERC Center in Sensorimotor Neural Engineering (http://www.csne-erc.org/) the UW Institute for Neuroengineering, close connections to the local tech industry and the Allen Institute for Brain Science. UW is also a major data sciences center with interdisciplinary interactions coordinated through the eSciences Institute (http://escience.washington.edu) The city is a short distance from wilderness and outstanding summer and winter outdoor adventure. While faculty advisors belong to a wide range of different departments, researchers come together regularly for seminars, journal clubs and a yearly retreat. A common set of graduate courses in computational neuroscience and neural engineering allows students to interact across departments. Many student funding opportunities exist through multiple training grants, UWIN, Data Sciences and the CSNE. Doctoral programs encourage collaborative research projects across departmental boundaries, but admissions and first-year course work and formal requirements are handled by graduate programs individually. Students interested in this area should apply to the program that best fits their background, interests and career goals. Relevant programs, websites and application deadlines include: Neuroscience, http://depts.washington.edu/behneuro/ , Dec 1 Bioengineering, http://depts.washington.edu/bioe/, Dec 1 Computer Science and Engineering, www.cs.washington.edu/, Dec 15 Applied Mathematics, www.amath.washington.edu/, Jan 15 Speech and Hearing, http://depts.washington.edu/sphsc/, Feb 15 Biological Physics, Structure and Design, http://depts.washington.edu/bpsd/, Dec 1 Biology, www.biology.washington.edu/, Dec 1 Psychology, http://web.psych.washington.edu/, Dec 1 Faculty include: Wyeth Bair (Neuro, CSE): Computer modeling of visual cortical circuits Geoff Boynton (Neuro, Psychology): Functional imaging of vision Michael Buice (Applied Math (Affiliate), Allen Institute): Analysis of coding and computation in mouse cortex Beth Buffalo (Neuro): Navigation and memory in primates Bing Brunton (Biology and Data Sciences): High dimensional neural data Howard Chizeck (CSE): Performance metrics for neural interfaces Tom Daniel (Neuro, Biology): Sensorimotor integration and flight control Horacio de la Iglesia (Neuro, Biology): Circadian rhythms Emily Fox (Statistics, CS): Statistical modeling of connectivity and time series Marcel den Nijs (Physics): Statistical mechanics of brain function Adrienne Fairhall (Neuro, BPSD, Physics): Adaptive neural coding and sensorimotor integration Eb Fetz (Neuro): Motor control and brain-computer interfaces Ione Fine (Neuro, Psychology): Human visual psychophysics and imaging David Gire (Neuro, Psychology): Mammalian olfaction Bertil Hille (Neuro, BPSD): Biophysics of neuronal signal transduction Greg Horwitz (Neuro): Cortical color processing Nathan Kutz (A Math): Nonlinear dynamics and dimensionality reduction Adrian KC Lee (Neuro, Speech and Hearing): Auditory scene analysis with imaging Stefan Mihalas (Applied Math (Affiliate), Allen Institute): Analysis and modeling of cortical networks Chet Moritz (Neuro, Rehabilitation Medicine): Neural prosthetics Sheri Mizumori (Neuro, Psychology): Neurobiology of decisions, learning, and memory Bill Moody (Neuro, Biology): Cortical development Scott Murray (Neuro, Psychology): Visual neuroimaging Jay Neitz (Neuro): Color vision Jeff Ojemann (Neuro, Neurology): Human neural function and neuroprosthetics Anitha Pasupathy (Neuro): Neurobiology of visual shape processing David Perkel (Neuro): Neural mechanisms of vocal learning Steve Perlmutter (Neuro): Motor control Chantal Prat (Neuro, Speech and hearing): Auditory processing Nino Ramirez (Neuro): Neural control of rhythmic activity Rajesh Rao (Neuro, CSE): Computational modeling and brain-computer interfaces Fred Rieke (Neuro, Physics, BPSD): Sensory signal processing in the retina Jeff Riffell (Neuro, Biology): Neuroecology and chemosensation Ed Rubel (Neuro): Development of the auditory system Jay Rubinstein (Neuro, Bioengineering): Biophysics and engineering of cochlear implants Eric Shea-Brown (Neuro, A Math): Nonlinear dynamics in neural computation and coding Bill Spain (Neuro): Biophysics of neuronal computation Kat Steele (Mec Eng): Human movement Emo Todorov (Neuro, A Math, CSE): Optimal motor control

Oct. 20, 2015

Ph.D. or Post-doctoral position in Interactive Grounded Language Learning & Understanding

by Jean Rouat

Ph.D. or Post-doctoral position in Interactive Grounded Language Learning & Understanding We have an open position in U. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, for a PhD (3 years) student or potentially a post-doctoral student (2 years and half) in an international CHIST-ERA european project IGLU (Interactive Grounded Language Understanding) that comprises 7 research labs from Sweden, France, Belgium, Spain and Canada. The IGLU project is very challenging and the objective is to design and implement an intelligent agent that acquires language understanding through learning and grounded interaction with the environment. The candidate will be involved in language knowledge representation and acquisition of new words in relation with the user intentionality. He/She will be in interaction with the other labs in Europe. We are seeking a candidate with background in computational neuroscience and machine learning with emphasis on speech/auditory processing & modelling, predictive coding, graphical statistical models and stochastic signal processing. The candidate needs proficiency in programming (C/C++, matlab, python). Candidates from physics, mathematics, computer science and engineering will be considered as long as they show strong interests in brain sciences and machine learning. The candidate will be a member of the Neurocomputational and Intelligent Signal Processing research group (NECOTIS) that conducts research in anthropomorphic signal processing in Sherbrooke and in electrophysiology in Montreal (collaboration with Univ. de Montreal). During his/her PhD studies in Sherbrooke/Montréal, the candidate should be ready to travel to Europe depending on the needs of the project. Interested candidates should send one pdf file that comprises a letter of motivation, a detailed CV and email addresses of at least two references to Prof. Jean Rouat, jean.rouat(a)usherbrooke.ca. Located in Canada, in the Province of Quebec, the Université de Sherbrooke is a French-speaking institution that offers an opportunity to benefit from an academic education that is recognized and valued around the world. The Université de Sherbrooke is situated in the southern part of Quebec, 150 km from Montréal, 220 km from Québec City and approximately 40 km from the USA's border. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Tentative starting date is January 2016. Interviews can be conducted at SFN 2015, Chicago and NIPS 2015, Montréal, please drop me a message if you are at SFN. ----------------------------------------------- Jean Rouat, Prof. Université de Sherbrooke Université de Montréal Member of the centre for Interdisciplinary research Professeur titulaire, Professeur associé in Music Media and Technology NECOTIS: Computational Neurosciences Vision, neuroscience Lab McGill Schulich School of Music and Intelligent Signal Processing FAS- Sciences biologiques 527 Sherbrooke St. West Faculté de génie, GEGI, C1-3108 90 avenue Vincent-d’Indy Montreal, Qc, 2500 boul. de l'université Montréal, Qc, Canada, H3A 1E3 Sherbrooke, Québec Canada, H3C 3J7 Canada, J1K 2R1 Tél.: +1(819)-821-8000 ext. 63864 http://www.gel.usherbrooke.ca/rouat http://bio.umontreal.ca/repertoire-departement/vue/rouat-jean/ http://www.gel.usherbrooke.ca/necotis http://www.usherbrooke.ca/gelecinfo/fr/pers/profs/rouj-fr/ Jean.Rouat(a)umontreal.ca ou Jean.Rouat(a)usherbrooke.ca

Oct. 20, 2015

Faculty Position with Research Interest in Neuroscience, Bilkent University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

by Tolga Cukur

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Bilkent University seeks highly qualified applicants for full-time faculty positions in the general area of neuroscience at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor effective September 2015. Recently, Bilkent University declared Neuroscience as one of its research priority areas. Construction of the Bilkent Brain Research Center is ongoing and planned to be completed in early 2016. The center will house a 3 Tesla whole-body MRI scanner with advanced functional and morphological MRI capabilities; 1.5 Tesla whole-body and 7 Tesla small animal MRI systems are also planned. In addition, small-animal and zebra fish facilities will be formed as an extension of the existing animal facilities of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. A psychophysics lab, wet-labs for neurobiology and neuroimmunology will be established. This facility will be home for the interdisciplinary Neuroscience M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering already has five faculty members affiliated with the Center and seeks to expand its presence in this area by recruiting new faculty who will complement and enhance the collaborative interdisciplinary research environment at the Center. The Center will provide extensive opportunities for collaboration with the Bilkent Departments of Psychology and Molecular Biology and Genetics, as well as The National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM) and The Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (UNAM). Candidates are sought with a PhD degree in in electrical and electronics engineering or closely related discipline and a proven track record of research in the field of neuroscience and related disciplines. Applicants for the associate and full professorship ranks are expected to have proven leadership qualifications as well. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, brain-machine interfaces, neural prosthetics, neurorobotics, neuromorphic systems, computational neuroscience, and neuroinformatics. Bilkent University is an equal opportunity employer with an international body of faculty and students. Teaching is in English. Faculty salary is competitive. Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance package and on-campus housing. To apply, please visit the web page http://app.bilkent.edu.tr/ee/. The application folder must include a CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, and names of three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the review will continue until the positions are filled.

Oct. 19, 2015

Fully-funded PhD position in Computational Neuroscience at the Vision Institute, Paris, France

by angelo.arleo＠inserm.fr

PHD POSITION IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE AT THE INSTITUTE OF VISION, PARIS, FRANCE Job description Applications are invited for one PhD position at the Aging in Vision and Action laboratory, Institute of Vision (University Pierre & Marie Curie Sorbonne Universities, INSERM CNRS, Paris, France). The PhD student will model visual-based spatial cognitive functions. She/he will build a spatial learning model based on spiking neural networks accounting for existing knowledge on the neural substrates of spatial memory and navigation in animals and humans. She/he will use this model to study the impact of healthy visual aging on neural coding and adaptation mechanisms mediating spatial orientation and navigation. The PhD student will work hand-in-hand with experimentalists in our laboratory. This project will be carried under the supervision of Angelo Arleo & Denis Sheynikhovich (Institute of Vision, Paris, France). Requirements Applicants should have a strong quantitative background (physics, engineering, computer science, applied mathematics), and a keen interest in reverse-engineering the brain. Knowledge on computational neuroscience, machine learning, image processing and programming languages (Matlab, C or Python) are a plus. The successful candidate is expected to work in an interdisciplinary environment with collaborations with biologists, theoreticians and clinicians. She/he will be awarded a 3-year PhD fellowship from the University Pierre and Marie Curie Sorbonne Universities. Working environment and laboratory The Institute of Vision is one of the top international centers for integrated research on vision and eye diseases. It is located at the heart of Paris, on the campus of the National Hospital Center for Ophthalmology. The Institute of Vision includes multidisciplinary research groups, which share state-of-the-art platforms for human and animal experimentation. It also harbors a clinical investigation center, which fosters truly translational research activity. More information can be found online. The Aging in Vision and Action laboratory aims at evaluating and understanding the functional aspects of the degeneration mechanisms related to visual aging. This research has the potential to produce fundamental knowledge suited for opening to assistive technological developments and rehabilitation solutions. The faculty members of the Aging in Vision and Action laboratory are specialized in visual psychophysics, neurobiology of spatial orientation, neural coding, neurocomputational modeling, and clinical evaluation. The group has access to a wide range of state-of-the-art platforms including eye trackers, motion capture rooms, virtual reality environments, brain imaging, artificial street labs and home labs. How to apply Candidates should send a single pdf file containing a motivation letter, a full CV, and names and contact information of at least two referees, to angelo.arleo(a)inserm.fr. Short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview (either face-to-face or via videoconference). For further inquiries, please contact Angelo Arleo, angelo.arleo(a)inserm.fr, phone: +33 (0)1 53 46 26 52. Best regards, Angelo Arleo Institute of Vision, Aging in Vision and Action Lab, CNRS - INSERM - University Pierre&Marie Curie, 17, rue Moreau F-75012 Paris, France Phone: +33 (0)1 53 46 26 52 Mobile: +33 (0)6 46 84 09 56 Email: angelo.arleo(a)inserm.fr; angelo.arleo(a)upmc.fr

Oct. 17, 2015