[CogSci] Postdoc Available in Theoretical Neuroscience

[Chris Eliasmith]

(A .pdf version is attached for reference)


Job Ad -- Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Neuroscience


Prof Chris Eliasmith, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Theoretical
Neuroscience and heads the Computational Neuroscience Research Group (CNRG)
in the Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience (CTN) at the University of
Waterloo, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Theoretical Neuroscience
for a fixed-term appointment.


Description


The postdoctoral position will be hosted in the CNRG, with a principal
focus on neural modeling to build the next version of the Spaun brain model
<https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1225266>, the world’s largest
functional brain model.  The project integrates spiking deep neural
networks, motor control, probabilistic inference, navigation, perception
and cognition to develop a state-of-the-art, large-scale, spiking,
whole-brain model. Applicants should have a PhD, with demonstrated sackills
in at least one of those areas and a willingness to learn about the others.


This project leverages the CNRG’s existing expertise in using neural
networks for large-scale brain modeling, originally demonstrated in 2012
with the first version of Spaun
<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLu6sY3jnoV2DNi84T5OKqJ0oYTxFrQv>.
A subsequent version in 2018
<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLu6sY3jnoWIqaUUYPuFiT6BbyNY7wrX>
significantly extended performance. The latest version currently being
built by the CNRG will again break new barriers in the scale and
sophistication of whole brain models. Unlike past models, it will be
embedded in a sophisticated 3D environment, yet retain the ability to
perform a wide variety of tasks, from simple perceptual and motor tasks to
challenging intelligence tests.  Overall, the long-term goal of the project
is to advance the state-of-the-art in large-scale brain models.


Additional Information


The successful applicant will be housed in the vibrant Centre for
Theoretical Neuroscience (CTN), which includes 7 core and 7 affiliated labs
focussed on neural modeling and improving our basic understanding of neural
computation. The CTN hosts monthly seminars, a yearly ‘Brain Day’ event, a
summer school, and regular social activities.


The position is for a fixed term of one year, eight months, with extensions
contingent on performance and securing additional funding.  Salary is
$45,000 - 65,000 CAD per year.


To apply, please send a full CV, 3 references and cover letter explaining
your background and fit for the job to:  Dr. Chris Eliasmith at
celiasmith at uwaterloo.ca.
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