[Amdnl] [jobs] postdoc position in reinforcement learning & sleep

[Benoît Girard]

Position description

The goal of the post-doc will be to investigate the bridges to be 
established between the alternation of online & offline processes in 
reinforcement learning, and the replay processes observed in sleep and 
resting conditions of animals. The developed models will aim at 
simulating behavioral and neurophysiological data.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong academic 
record. A background in computational neuroscience or machine learning 
is required. We specifically seek candidates with significant experience 
in reinforcement learning. Programming skills in modern C++ and python 
are expected.

Context

The DREAM European project (http://www.robotsthatdream.eu/) is focused 
on thebootstrap of a developmental process allowing a robot to learn 
about its environment and the objects it contains. DREAM is a project of 
the FET call (Future and Emerging Technologies) on « Knowing, doing, 
being: cognition beyond problem solving ». The position proposed here 
contributes to the DREAM workpackage dedicated to cross fertilization 
with neuroscience. Thanks to active collaborations with 
experimentalists, there will be access to fresh animal data.
The position will be located in the Institute of Intelligent Systems and 
Robotics (ISIR, http://www.isir.upmc.fr), Paris, France. ISIR belongs to 
the UPMC-Sorbonne Universités which is among the top ranked French 
universities. ISIR is located in the center of Paris, at walking 
distance from other academic institutions (Ecole Normale Supérieure, La 
Sorbonne, Collège de France, etc.), and from famous monuments (Notre 
Dame, Le Panthéon, etc.). Speaking or understanding french is not required.

To apply

Applicants should send a CV, letter of motivation (max 2 pages), and 2-3 
letters of reference via e-mail to benoit.girard at upmc.fr, with [DREAM 
post-doc] in the subject of the mail. Review of applicants will begin 
immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. The 
earliest start date is July 2016.

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Benoît Girard, ISIR, UPMC/CNRS
Pyramide T55/65, CC 173
4 place Jussieu, 75252 Paris Cedex
http://people.isir.upmc.fr/girard/
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