[Neuro-IT] 5-year research position in Theoretical Neuroscience / Cognitive Science

[Wolfram Erlhagen]

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5-YEAR RESEARCH POSITION  in

THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE / COGNITIVE SCIENCE

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Mathematical Research Centre, University of Minho, Portugal

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Application Dead-line: September 8, 2008

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JOB SUMMARY

The Centre of Mathematics at the University of Minho (Portugal, http://www.=
cmat.uminho.pt ) invites applications for a 5-year research position in "Ma=
thematical and Computational Neuroscience/Cognitive Science".  The position=
 is part of a  prestigious national program for research (http://alfa.fct.m=
ctes.pt/apoios/contratacaodoutorados/index.phtml.en).

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The research position is aimed at developing formal models based on mathema=
tical, computational and information-theoretic principles for exploring the=
 behavioural and cognitive significance of various aspects of nervous syste=
m.  Research topics will be chosen to complement the individual interests a=
nd new ideas of the postdoctoral fellow, together with ongoing projects in =
the working group (see http://www.mct.uminho.pt/erlhagen) .

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The successful candidate would have (1) a deep interest in theoretical neur=
oscience and cognitive science; (2) a PhD in mathematics, applied mathemati=
cs, computer science, theoretical biology, statistics, physics, or a relate=
d area, (3) a demonstrated ability for independent research in the area, (4=
) an ability and affinity for communicating theoretical  results clearly in=
 cross-disciplinary collaborations.

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CONTRACT CONDITION

The position can be filled immediately for duration of up to five years. Th=
e salary is highly competitive, in the order of 42.500 euros a year (before=
 taxes),  and includes social security and health insurance benefits. The p=
osition does not include teaching duties, but it is expected that the candi=
date contributes to the supervision and training of post-graduate students. =


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HOW TO APPLY

By email to c_math at math.uminho.pt (with a cc to wolfram.erlhagen at mct.uminho=
.pt ) with the following information:

  a.. a CV, including a brief research statement =

  b.. 2-3 recent publications in electronic format =

  c.. at least two letters of recommendation or references
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Deadline for the application is September 10, 2008

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Informal enquiries can be directed to Prof. Wolfram Erlhagen, Dep. of Mathe=
matics for S&T, University of Minho, Email: wolfram.erlhagen at mct.uminho.pt =


URL: www.mct.uminho.pt/erlhagen

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