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Mon Mar 25 2002

Jobs: Cognitive NeuroRobotics: Research Scientist, UK

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  • Stefan Wermter, Cognitive Neuro Robotics for Language Learning: Research Scientist, UK

    Message 1: Cognitive Neuro Robotics for Language Learning: Research Scientist, UK

     Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:36:44 +0000
    From: Stefan Wermter <stefan.wermtersunderland.ac.uk>
    Subject: Cognitive Neuro Robotics for Language Learning: Research Scientist, UK


    Research Scientist Cognitive Neuro-Robotics (MirrorBot Project) �16,905 - �25,793 Ref No: CETR45/01

    Biomimetic Multimodal Learning in a Mirror Neuron-based Robot

    EU Fundamental Emerging Technology project planned project start 1.6.2002, duration 3 years

    The Hybrid Intelligent Systems group ( http://www.his.sunderland.ac.uk ) within the area of Computing of the University of Sunderland is looking for two researchers in the new area of neuroscience- inspired computing on cognitive robots. This project will be in collaboration with research groups in cognitive neuroscience and neuroinformatics in Sunderland, Cambridge, Parma, Nancy and Ulm. The computational experiments are planned to be performed on a parallel neural high performance computer which should act as the "computational brain" for the robots. The researchers will play a key role in the design, development, programming and testing of a neural system on a mirror-neuron-based robot integrating vision and language for actions based on novel neural networks. It is expected that both researchers also contribute to the coordination of the project at different levels.

    The Research Scientist position will be for an experienced researcher with broad skill and expertise in computing, neural networks, computational neuroscience, and intelligent systems, a higher degree in Computing, PhD desirable. Knowledge in areas like vision, language, robotics, neuroscience and project management are an advantage.

    Closing date: 30th April 2002

    For more information and discussion regarding either of these posts, please contact Professor Stefan Wermter, email stefan.wermtersunderland.ac.uk. To apply, please submit your CV along with a letter of application and details of current salary, quoting vacancy title and reference number, to the Personnel Department, University of Sunderland, Langham Tower, Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7EE or e-mail employee.recruitmentsunderland.ac.uk

    *************************************** Professor Stefan Wermter Chair for Intelligent Systems University of Sunderland Centre of Informatics, SCET St Peters Way Sunderland SR6 0DD United Kingdom

    phone: +44 191 515 3279 fax: +44 191 515 3553 email: stefan.wermtersunderland.ac.uk http://www.his.sunderland.ac.uk/~cs0stw/ http://www.his.sunderland.ac.uk/ ****************************************