From: Mark A. Gluck (gluck@pavlov.rutgers.edu)
Date: Thu May 18 2000 - 05:53:32 MDT
Neural Net Programming/Research Job at Rutgers-Newark Neuroscience
The Gluck and Myers labs Rutgers-Newark have a part-time position
available for a computer programmer. We are looking for someone with
very strong programming skills who is capable of independent work.
Hours and salary will be by arrangement, commensurate with experience
and assigned work; there is also the possibility of course credits
for independent study in computer science, psychology or
neurobiology. We are looking for someone who can contribute to one
or more of the following projects. Prior coursework dealing with
brain systems and learning is not required for any of these projects,
although an interest in brain science would be desirable. For more
information on our research and the Memory Disorders Project at
Rutgers-Newark, see the web pages listed at bottom of email.
There is the training potential in this job to learn more about NN
models, the neurobio of learning and memory, and the cognitive
neuroscience of memory, etc. Significant contributions to research
will be acknowledged by author-credit on on academic research papers.
An ideal candidate might be someone who is looking to do a year or
two of research and work in a research laboratory before applying to
graduate school in a related area.
Work duties will span three projects:
1) Computational neuroscience. We develop neural network models of
the brain and learning, focusing on the role of specific brain
structures such as the hippocampus and basal forebrain. We are
looking for a programmer with a strong background in C or C++ with
some experience working with neural networks to modify and extend
existing code; experience with Unix systems and the Solaris operating
system is essential.
2) Behavioral test development. To test our computational models, we
perform behavioral tests in normal people and people with various
memory impairments. These tests take the form of computerized
"games". We are looking for a programmer with experience using
object-oriented languages to implement new tests. Currently, our
tests are written in SuperCard and SuperLab languages for Macintosh.
Familiarity with these languages is not essential, but the successful
applicant will be prepared to learn them. Some prior experience with
Macintosh computers is essential.
3) Applications programming. We have several existing behavioral
tests, programmed for the Macintosh, which need to be reprogrammed to
run under Microsoft Windows using a platform such as Visual Basic,
Visual C++ or MatLab. Strong experience with one of these platforms
and with Windows is essential.
If interested, please email both gluck@pavlov.rutgers.edu and
myers@pavlov.rutgers.edu with information on your background
experience, relevant skills, and future career goals. Please give
emails for three people who can write letters of recommendation for
you.
Mark A. Gluck
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Catherine E. Myers
Assistant Professor of Psychology
_____________________________________________________
Dr. Mark A. Gluck, Associate Professor
Center for Molecular
and Behavioral Neuroscience Phone: (973) 353-1080 x3221
Rutgers University Fax:
(973) 353-1272
197 University Ave.
Newark, New Jersey 07102 Email: gluck@pavlov.rutgers.edu
WWW Homepages:
Research Lab: http://www.gluck.edu
Rutgers Memory Disorders Project: http://www.memory.rutgers.edu
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