Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Melbourne School of Engineering

Salary:
Level A $51,707- $70,167 p.a. or
Level B $73,863 - $87,710 p.a.
plus employer superannuation contributions of 9%.  Level of appointment is subject to qualifications and experience.

We are seeking a post-doctoral candidate for research in the area of mathematical and computational neuroscience in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The aim of this project is to address one of the great challenges of neuroscience, namely how information is processed in the brain. This project addresses fundamental cross-disciplinary issues of information processing and control in large-scale biological neural systems using mathematical and computational techniques. This is an area of research that is at the cutting edge of intelligent processing systems. An understanding of these mechanisms would have considerable implications in areas that span a range of complex biological and artificial neural systems, including the rapidly growing fields of medical bionics, robotics, machine learning, and adaptive control, all with applications in diverse areas.

The research involves an analysis of both the network activity and the network structure that results from this activity through learning. The methods of dynamical systems theory and control theory will be used to study both the spiking activity and emergent network structure. The research will advance our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms involved in neuronal processing. We will pursue applications in auditory processing with the potential to benefit cochlear implant and hearing aid users through the development of processing methods that mimic the remarkable abilities of the brain.

You must be able to demonstrate clearly an ability to perform independent research. An excellent command of written and spoken English is essential. Research expertise in the area of mathematical and computational neuroscience will be advantageous but not essential. The position is open to both national and international applicants. The position will commence in 2010 for a period of up to 3 years.  

Close date:  31 May 2010

Position Description & Selection Criteria

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