Postdoctoral position
Neural assemblies and population coding

Research Associate position (NIH funded) is available for an individual interested in the nature of cortical codes. We are using Utah 100 channel electrode arrays to record from populations of cortical neurons in behaving monkeys. Our research aims to understand how assemblies of cortical neurons form new representations during learning and how this information is used in formulating sequential actions. We are also developing tools to identify population codes beyond firing rate. Excellent facilities for recording and analysis are available and close collaboration with faculty members in Applied Mathematics (Geman, Bienestock, Mumford) is ongoing as part of Brown's new Brain Science Program.

Candidates with a strong mathematical background and an interest in learning mulitielectrode recording methods are particularly well suited to this position.

Applications are being accepted throughout the year to be reviewed on March for consideration for a start date no later than July 1 annually.

To apply please send CV and letter describing research interests to:

John P. Donoghue
Department of Neuroscience
Brown University
Box 1953
Providence, RI 02912
E-Mail: John_Donoghue@Brown.EDU