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Postdoctoral Position in Nonlinear Dynamics of Music and Auditory Perception
Our music and auditory dynamics laboratory seeks a postdoctoral research associate to work on dynamical systems modeling of auditory perceptual processes. We use the most advanced mathematical techniques to model auditory and music perception. The postdoc will coordinate all aspects of this project, including:
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analysis and development of nonlinear dynamical models of perception
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development of MATLAB toolbox for auditory modeling
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evaluation of model predictions; comparison with perceptual and neural data
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preparation of journal articles, grants, and presentations
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collaboration with industrial research partners
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of nonlinear dynamical systems required
- Advanced degree in Physics or Mathematics strongly preferred
- Knowledge of auditory perception and/or neuroscience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Computer programming experience required
- MATLAB expertise preferred
- Recent PhD graduate
Postdoctoral position pays NIH scale, starting at $36,996. Open immediately, with preferred start date 15 Oct 2007 or earlier. Minimum one year commitment preferred. Please send a curriculum vitae with the contact details of three references to Dr. Edward W. Large: large@ccs.fau.edu
The newly formed Brain Network Recovery Group (Brain NRG) invites applications to become part of the international research team.
We anticipate hiring up to 7 postdoctoral research fellows, 5 research assistants and 2 programmers in the coming year.
Brain NRG represents the union of computational, cognitive and clinical neuroscience dedicated to the application of neural network theory to understanding the damaged brain. Successful candidates will become part of a consortium focused on the merger of computational, cognitive and clinical neuroscience to understand the reorganization of brain networks in response to damage or degeneration.A key element is the emphasis on active integration across domains, which provides a unique training opportunity for the successful candidate. The group includes researchers with strong expertise in:
* statistical analysis of neurophysiological data (KJ Friston, AR McIntosh, S Strother),
* nonlinear dynamical systems (V Jirsa, M Breakspear),
* computational modeling (G Tononi, O Sporns, R. Zemel),
* neuroanatomy and neuroinformatics (R Kötter),
* cognitive and clinical neuroscience (M Ghilardi, NJ Lobaugh, MP McAndrews. CJ Price, S Small, A Solodkin, N Schiff, DT Stuss).
Group member will benefit from the annual two-day meeting of the entire group, as well as more frequent meetings of smaller research groups. Group activities are funded by the James S McDonnell Foundation. Specific information on the project, positions and primary contacts can be accessed at http://www.brainnrg.org
