Post-doc position at the Gatsby

[risi....@gmail.com]

Research Associate (Postdoctoral Training Fellowship - Machine
Learning)

Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL, UK

http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/

The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit invites applications for a
postdoctoral training fellowship in machine learning and related
areas. The Unit is especially interested in researchers working in
interdisciplinary areas at the interface of machine learning with
mathematics, statistics, theoretical computer science, signal
processing or computer vision.

The Unit is a centre for theoretical neuroscience and machine
learning, focusing on the interpretation of neural data, population
coding, perceptual processing, neural dynamics, neuromodulation, and
learning. The Unit has significant interests across a range of areas
in machine learning. Machine learning research is led by Yee Whye Teh
and Risi Kondor.

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 UCL. A cross-faculty
Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning opened at UCL
in 2006, spanning the departments of Computer Science, Statistical
Science and the Gatsby Unit.

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 demonstrable
interest and expertise in statistical machine learning. Candidates
with a strong background in mathematics are preferred.

Salary is competitive, based on experience and achievement. Funding
for the position is available for an initial period of between one and
two years.

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:
asst...@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk

Applicants are directed to further particulars about the position
available from: http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/vacancies/ and to the
additional information sheet at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/download_forms/recruitment_selection_I.doc

Academic enquiries may be directed to: ri...@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 17 August 2008.

We particularly welcome applications from women and ethnic minorities.