[alife] Two 2-year research fellow positions in an international (Polish-UK) project

[borys wrobel]

Two 2-year research fellow positions are available in the
international (Polish-UK) project EvoSN (Evolution of Spiking Neural
Networks). This full-time research post will allow the postholders to
pursue research at the intersection of several fields of biology
(computational/systems neuroscience, theoretical/evolutionary/systems
biology) with computer science (biologically-inspired computation,
evolutionary algorithms, design of complex systems, artificial life)
and robotics.

The project will use a software platform for the evolution of
regulatory networks created by Prof. Borys Wrobel and his
collaborators at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland, to
answer fundamental questions about the computational properties of
spiking neural networks, formulated thanks to the extensive experience
in the field of neuroscience of the group led by Dr. Volker Steuber at
the University of Hertfordshire, and/or evolutionary biology. The
postholders will spend a substantial part of their fellowship in the
UK and Poland, but may include short stays at other collaborating
institutions. The position is to be filled as soon as possible. The
period of appointment is 2 years (with intermediary evaluations), and
is potentially extensible.

Applicants for the positions should have a strong postgraduate degree
(MSc or PhD) in a  quantitative research-oriented discipline, examples
would be computer science, mathematics or physics. They should have a
strong computational background; programming skills (C++ or Java,
Python, Matlab) are essential to the positions. Further requirements
for candidates include proficiency in English, both in writing and in
speaking (English is the working language in both labs). The salary
will correspond to the levels established for the University of
Hertfordshire and will be based on experience. The hiring procedure
will follow equal opportunities principles, and female candidates are
especially encouraged to apply.

Further enquiries should be directed to Borys Wróbel (wrobel at evosys.org).



Borys Wrobel

wrobel at evosys.org
tel. +48 58 73 11 769 / fax +48 58 551 21 30
www.evosys.org