PhD studentship in Computational Neuroscience/Machine Learning

[Vassilis Cutsuridis]

PhD Position in Computational Neuroscience/Machine learning
MLearn Research Group
School of Computer Science
University of Lincoln
UK

Applications are invited for a PhD position in the MLearn Research Group at the University of Lincoln. Projects involve the development and simulation of models of neurons and neuronal networks hippocampal memory functions (Cutsuridis V, et al. (2010). Encoding and retrieval in the hippocampal CA1 microcircuit model. Hippocampus, 20(3): 423-446) and/or applications of machine learning (deep learning) techniques for the analysis of data. A description of our research interests and a list of publications can be found on our webpage (http://mlearn.lincoln.ac.uk/). 

 

Applicants should have excellent computational and numerical skills and a very good first degree in computer science, biology, maths, physics, neuroscience, or a related discipline. Successful candidates are eligible for a research studentship award from the University (GBP 14,553 per annum bursary plus payment of the student fees). This studentship is only open to UK and EU students.

 

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, technically skilled, a team player and driven to push forward the development of the next generation of deep associative memory neural-networks. Your written and spoken English skills should be excellent. As a PhD student, you may also have the opportunity to teach as a demonstrator in the School of Computer Science.

 

Research in Computer Science at the University of Lincoln has been recognised as internationally excellent and world leading. The School of Computer Science provides a very stimulating environment, offering a large number of specialised and interdisciplinary seminars as well as general training and researcher development opportunities. The University  is situated in Lincoln, two hours north of London.

Please contact Dr Vassilis Cutsuridis (vcuts...@lincoln.ac.uk) or Prof. Stefanos Kollias (skol...@lincoln.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

 

If you’re interested in this position and you would like to apply, please send your CV, statement of research interests, three reference letters and a photo to Dr. Vassilis Cutsuridis: vcuts...@lincoln.ac.uk

 

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.


Kind regards,
Vassilis


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Dr Vassilis Cutsuridis
School of Computer Science
University of Lincoln
Lincoln LN6 7TS
U.K.

Tel: +44 (0) 1522 83 5107
Email: vcuts...@lincoln.ac.uk
Web: http://staff.lincoln.ac.uk/vcutsuridis
Personal Web: http://www.vassiliscutsuridis.com/