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The group of Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning at the
Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) offers a PhD position
for research on computational and theoretical approaches to
unsupervised learning in vision. The research field is highly dynamic
and rapidly expanding. It closely combines theoretical
approaches with applications to artificial vision and intelligence,
and advances our understanding of brain functions in humans and
animals.
Applicants should have a Master degree (or equivalent) in Physics,
Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related
field. Applications of students that are close to finishing
their Master studies are, of course, also very welcome.
Strong analytical skills and sufficient programming experiences
are required. An interest in computational and biological vision as
well as in neuroscience is desirable. We are interested in applicants
with experience in Machine Learning and/or Computer Vision as well as
in applicants who graduated in other areas. Good communication skills
in English are essential.
The concrete PhD projects will be defined depending on the applicant's
background knowledge and research interests. The offered position is a
fully funded research position with a very limited amount of teaching
requirements. We are looking for highly qualified candidates and offer
internationally competitive salaries.
In our research we investigate new advances in modern Bayesian and
dynamic approaches to study computational and neural learning. We aim
at high-profile research, publish in leading journals and conferences
of the field, and offer and encourage collaborations with leading
international research groups.
Please send applications by
March 18, 2010,
following the application procedure described below. Applications received after
March 18 may not be considered.
For further information about the group's research see:
http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/~luecke
For further information about neuroscience at the FIAS see:
http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/neuro
Application Procedure:
The review of applications will begin on March 19, 2010.
Required application materials:
* a complete scientific curriculum vitae (listing publications
if applicable)
* a copy of Master or Diploma certificate
* a short statement of research interests and achievements (half a
page or less)
* two letters of reference or the names and contact details of two
individuals who are willing to write a recommendation letter if contacted
* if possible provide a proof of proficiency in English (e.g., TOEFL,
IELTS, or similar)
Applicants that are close to finishing their degree, please send a documentation
of preliminary results. Please send electronic files in PDF fromat and scanned-in
versions of documents. Files should be compiled into a ZIP archive.
Please direct your application to Johanna Dilley
<dilley(at)fias.uni-frankfurt.de>, send a CC to Jörg Lücke
<luecke(at)fias.uni-frankfurt.de>,
and use "Application for PhD Position - Lucke" as subject.
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