Hours: full time
Contract: fixed term until 31 March 2020
Reference: 3436
Salary: starting at £32,548 and rising to £38,833 per annum
Placed on: 19 June 2018
Closing date: 24 July 2018. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: 20 August 2018
Expected start date: 01 October 2018
We are seeking to employ a post-doctoral research fellow within the Sub-Project 9 of the Human Brain Project (HBP,
https://www.humanbrainproject.eu/en/) to work on applications of neuromorphic computing.
The Human Brain Project is a €1 Billion EU Flagship project with the aim of creating the IT tools for deciphering the workings of the Human Brain.
Under the supervision of Prof Thomas Nowotny you will work with the neuromorphic computing platforms of the HBP, in particular the BrainScaleS system developed at the University of Heidelberg. You will develop applications for neuromorphic computing and evaluate them in simulation and on the actual hardware. Applications can range from machine learning, for example in the area of “learning to learn”, to computational Neuroscience.
Competitive candidates for this position will have a keen interest in neuromorphic computing, excellent programming skills and experience in one or more of the areas of
(1) machine learning
(2) computational Neuroscience, or
(3) neuromorphic computing.
When applying, please fill in the application form and attach a full CV. Use the space for additional information in support of your application to address in detail why you are the best candidate for the position, making reference to the role specific criteria as outlined in the Job Description.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof Thomas Nowotny (
[email protected]).
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page -
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/jobsThe University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
