[Comp-neuro] PhD position in cognitive system theory

[gros07 at itp.uni-frankfurt.de]

Open PhD-position in Cognitive System Theory

   At the Institute of Theoretical Physics,
   University of Frankfurt am Main,

  Field(s): cognitive systems, complex systems,
            neural networks, adaptive dynamical systems

   Application deadline: September 9, 2007

   Contact: Prof. Claudius Gros

   E-mail: secretariate at itp.uni-frankfurt.de

   Address: Institute for Theoretical Physics,
            J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt,

   Job description:
   Applications are invited for a PhD position
   (payment: BAT IIa/2, equivalent to approx. 1000Euro
   per month) in cognitive system theory at the
   Institute of Theoretical Physics of the
   J.W. Goethe University.
   The field of research involves the development of
   the Frankfurt Cognitive System plattform for an
   autonomous general-purpose cognitive system based
   on a meta-network of self-adapting generalized
   neural networks.

   The candidates should  have a Diploma/M.S. in physics,
   cognitive sciences or informatics with an excellent
   academic background and good computational skills.
   Experience or strong interest in the fields of
   artificial or biological cognitive systems are
   expected. The degree of scientific research experience
   is expexted to be on the level of a German Diplom/Master.

   The appointments will start in Fall 2007, for
   up to three years.

   Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and
   arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the
   address below.

     Maripola Kolokotsa
     Institute for Theoretical Physics
     J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt
     Max-von-Laue-Str. 1
     60438 Frankfurt am Main
     Germany
     secretariate at itp.uni-frankfurt.de

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