A postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available for immediate start at the University of Leeds, UK. The position is funded as part of the Human Brain Project. This project focuses on modelling of neural populations using population density techniques. Population density methods are a powerful statistical methods that capture and evolve dynamics at the population level directly, rather than through a large number of neuron point model instances. More details about this research can be found in recent publications (see below). In this project, you will investigate the theoretical foundations of population density techniques, and apply them in the creation of efficient numerical algorithms. The resulting software should be usable by non-experts in large-scale network models. We are looking for outstanding candidates with a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related disciplines.  They are expected to have good mathematical analytic skills, as well as substantial experience in scientific computation in languages such as C/C++ or Fortran. A background in computational neuroscience is highly desirable. An interest in other activities in the Human Brain project is expected, and the application of the techniques in large-scale network models is actively encouraged. You will be expected to interact with other researchers at the European Institute of Theoretical Neuroscience in Paris through regular visits. You will be based in the School of Computing at the University of Leeds. The School has as research themes 'Applied Computing in Biology, Medicine and Health' as well as 'Computational Science and Engineering'. Informal enquiries about this position can be made directly to Marc de Kamps (m.dekamps@leeds.ac.uk). The complete advert and application instructions can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/oxzfqho The closing date for applications is 30 April 2014. Relevant publications: http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/089976603322297322 http://arxiv.org/abs/1309.1654) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neunet.2008.07.006 Dr Marc de Kamps Institute of Aritificial Intelligence and Biological Systems School of Computing University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT, UK