(19/11/2009)

1) Offre de postdoc - UTT
2) faculty opening at the Rochester Institute of Technology
3) Graduate position in Neuroscience Theory Lab at University of
Maryland, College Park
4) Position Available: Scientific Hardware/Software Engineer


De : Myriam Lewkowicz myriam.lewkowicz [ à ] utt.fr
1) Offre de postdoc - UTT

Poste proposé : Post doctorat en Informatique.
Lieu : ICD/Tech-CICO (FRE CNRS 2848), Université de Technologie de
Troyes
Durée : 1 an
Démarrage : Septembre 2010
Salaire : 28k€

Contexte
Projet ANR pluridisciplinaire COMUT (Communication et Multi Activités
au Travail)

Problématique
Le travail consistera en premier lieu à réaliser une analyse
fonctionnelle des outils de communication médiatisée usuels en
entreprise, en particulier la messagerie électronique, pour se
poursuivre par un croisement de cet état de l’art avec l’analyse
des usages de ces outils pour gérer les situations de multi-activité.
- On entend par multiactivité la capacité de mener plusieurs
activités de front au travail (lire ses mails, répondre à un appel,
griffonner des notes sur une feuille…) simultanément ou dans un
temps court.- Le travail demandé au post-doctorant(e) bénéficiera
des résultats d’une analyse déjà menée au sein du projet par des
chercheurs en psychologie et en analyse conversationnelle. Elle
s’appuie sur des entretiens et des mails (en émission et réception)
collectés en milieu professionnel, Cette analyse met en évidence les
stratégies discursives adoptées dans la rédaction de messages
électroniques, visant à obtenir une réponse à ses mails et/ou à en
manifester leur caractère urgent/important. Le lien entre ces
stratégies observées et les fonctionnalités existantes des
messageries électroniques sera interrogé de manière critique par le
post-doctorant, par exemple : ces stratégies viennent-elles renforcer
des fonctionnalités existantes (par exemple le fait d’indiquer
qu’un message est urgent à la fois en l’écrivant dans le titre du
message et en utilisant le marquage proposé dans le client de
messagerie) ? Ou bien ces stratégies sont-elles développées pour
pallier aux déficiences des outils (par exemple la citation de
plusieurs messages précédents afin de reconstituer un fil
thématique) ?
Sur la base de cette analyse critique de l’existant en matière
d’outils, l’objectif sera ensuite de concevoir de nouvelles
fonctionnalités permettant aux acteurs d’être « accompagnés »
dans leur usage des outils de communication médiatisée par ordinateur
(CMO) afin qu’ils puissent acquérir et mettre en œuvre facilement
des compétences de gestion de la multi-activité de leurs
interlocuteurs.

Compétences attendues
Capacité à travailler dans un cadre pluridisciplinaire
Familiarisé(e) avec les méthodes de conception centrée usage
Expérience du maquettage/prototypage rapide
Maitrise d’un ensemble d’outils et langages de développement
d’IHM et de contenus multimédias (Java, Ajax, Flash, Director, TCL-
TK, PHP,…)
Connaissance des API de courrier électronique
Connaissances de base en programmation réseau

Contact :
Myriam.lewkowicz [ à ] utt.fr

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Myriam Lewkowicz Maître de Conférences / Assistant Professor
Universite de Technologie de Troyes (UTT)
ICD/Tech-CICO FRE CNRS 2848
12, rue Marie Curie, BP 2060, 10010 TROYES CEDEX, FRANCE
Tel. 33 (0)3 25 71 + 80 67(direct)/80 08(secr.)/76 98(fax) mob. 33
(0)6 16 47 13 53
www.utt.fr - http://techcico.utt.fr - http://myriam.lewkowicz.free.fr/

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De : James Ferwerda jaf [ à ] cis.rit.edu
2) faculty opening at the Rochester Institute of Technology

R·I·T
FACULTY POSITION POSTING FORM
Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, 54 Lomb
Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
JOB TITLE/RANK: Instructional Faculty/Assistant (preferred),
Associate, or Full Professor
PC # 9453 IRC#27118
Department: Center for Imaging Science
Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track
Starting Date: Late August 2010

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
This is a tenure-track faculty position in the Chester F. Carlson
Center for Imaging Science (CIS) in areas such as the
computational modeling of material optical properties based on 3D
object capture, realistic image synthesis, and/or
computational photography. The preferred rank is at the Assistant
Professor level, although other ranks will be considered.
The Center has an established laboratory called the Munsell Color
Science Laboratory (MCSL), recognized
internationally for its leadership in color and imaging science
education, research, and outreach. MCSL is expanding its
research efforts in the areas of modeling, rendering, and imaging of
surface and object appearance and it is seeking a new
faculty member with strong computational skills who can complement its
current expertise in color science, color
appearance, physics-based color modeling, spectral and high-dynamic
range imaging and display, computer graphics, and
visual psychophysics. This is a unique opportunity as MCSL is the
nexus between theory and practice locally, nationally,
and internationally with close ties to industry, government,
foundations, and major cultural heritage institutions.
The person recruited for this position will be expected to work
closely with other faculty and staff associated with MCSL
as well as the faculty in CIS more generally, make a substantial
contribution to the expanded MCSL research programs as
described above, and develop new avenues of funded research that
complements and expands all the activities in MCSL.
Candidates should visit www.cis.rit.edu for more information and
to view the detailed job posting and
www.cis.rit.edu/mcsl to learn about MCSL.
We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s
core values, honor code, and statement of
diversity.

THE COLLEGE/ THE CENTER:
The Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, located in the
College of Science, is a highly interdisciplinary
university research and education center dedicated to pushing the
frontiers of imaging in all its forms and uses. Major
research thrusts within the Center include Color Science, Remote
Sensing, Imaging Algorithms and Systems, Astronomy,
Sensor Development, Vision, Biomedical Imaging, and Document
Reconstruction. CIS offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
degrees in Imaging Science, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Color Science,
and a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysical Sciences and
Technology. The Color Science curriculum spans topics such as
colorimetry, spectrophotometry, spectroradiometry,
visual perception, psychophysics, spectral modeling of material and
imaging systems, and color reproduction including
capture, display, and printing. The Color Science program has a unique
resource, the Munsell Color Science Laboratory
(MCSL) with significant research in spectral color reproduction, color
and image appearance models, 3D imaging and
archiving of cultural heritage, high-dynamic range imaging and
display, and modeling material appearance.
RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries.
RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher
Education's inaugural “Great Colleges to Work For� list for two
consecutive years. RIT was cited in six different
categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and
Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or
401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.
2 of 2
Rochester, located in Monroe County, is the 79th largest city in the
United States and the third largest city in New York
State. Five additional counties are included in the Greater Rochester
Region: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and
Wayne. The Greater Rochester region is inhabited by a little more than
one million people
The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African
Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe
County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In
addition, more than 7% of the population is
foreign born. Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to
Raise a Family� by Child Magazine, Places Rated
Almanac ranked Rochester http://placesrated.com as the 6th “Best
Places to Live in America� by out of 379 metropolitan
areas. Expansion Management Magazine ranked Rochester as number one
among metropolitan areas having the best
Quality of Life in the Nation. Essence magazine ranked it among the
“Top 10 Cities for Black Families,� Rochester was
twice named one of America’s Friendliest Cities by American
Demographics magazine.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
Doctoral degree or equivalent and the ability to collaborate with
faculty and staff in MCSL and CIS more generally.
PREFERRED:
Research and Scholarship: Applicants should 1) have scholarly
attainment in areas such as the computational modeling of
material appearance based on 3D imaging, realistic image synthesis,
and/or computational photography; 2) have the
potential to obtain externally funded research and 3) have the
potential to work with industry and outside sponsors.
Teaching and Learning: Applicants should 1) have the ability to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in CIS, 2) have
the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of
research expertise, 3) have the potential to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in color science, and 4) be
committed to the guidance of graduate and undergraduate
students in matters related to their education and profession.
Service and Diversity: Applicants should 1) demonstrate a willingness
to be involved in RIT, the College of Science, CIS,
and MCSL service committees; 2) demonstrate a willingness to support
the mission of MCSL – advancing the science,
understanding, and technology of color and appearance through
education, research, and outreach; 3) demonstrate a
willingness to participate in technical organizations and other
appropriate forms of outreach, and 4) demonstrate an ability
and interest in contributing to a community committed to diversity.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at https://mycareer.rit.edu. Search for IRC33970. Please
submit application material as one PDF file
includes 1) curriculum vitae with a summary of education and
professional background, list of publications and research
grants, and summary of teaching and research experience; 2) a list of
three professional references; and 3) a personal
statement on why you have applied, why you should be considered, and
expected future research and teaching activities.
Materials should be addressed to Search Committee Chair, Center for
Imaging Science and electronic copies sent to
berns [ à ] cis.rit.edu and cooper [ à ] cis.rit.edu .
You can contact the search committee chair, Dr. Roy S. Berns with
questions on the position at: berns [ à ] cis.rit.edu.
Application deadline: Applications received before February 1, 2010
will be given fullest consideration. The position will
remain open until filled.
The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/
affirmative action employer. All individuals with the
ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s
continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and
individual differences are encouraged to make application.

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De : Dan Butts dab [ à ] umd.edu
3) Graduate position in Neuroscience Theory Lab at University of
Maryland, College Park

I am planning to hire a Ph.D. student to join the NeuroTheory Lab at
University of Maryland, located in suburban Washington, DC. Research
in our lab encompasses a range of theoretical analysis and
computational modeling concerned with understanding how the cortex
processes sensory information, with a focus on the visual system.
While all projects are primarily computational, they are often coupled
with experiments performed by collaborators and will involve many
opportunities for cross-disciplinary training. Please see our
research page for more information (link below). Our lab is situated
in the midst of a group of neurophysiology labs investigating the
visual, auditory, and olfactory systems, and part of the larger
neuroscience program at UMd with over 100 other groups.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, independently minded, and highly
motivated, with a background in a quantitative discipline such as
physics, mathematics, engineering, or computer science. Applications
must be sent to one of two graduate programs: either to Biological
Sciences within the concentration of Physiology, or the Neuroscience
and Cognitive Science program. See the links below for more
information, and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Best regards.

Dan Butts
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology and NACS
University of Maryland, College Park
dab [ à ] umd.edu

Neurotheory Lab:
http://biology.umd.edu/ntlab

Hyperlinked announcement:
http://www.clfs.umd.edu/biology/ntlab/NTlab/Job_Opportunities.html

Biological Sciences Graduate Program:
http://chemlife.umd.edu/graduateprograms/degreeprograms/biologicalsciencesgraduateprogrambisi

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) Graduate Program:
http://nacs.umd.edu


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De : "Philip N. Sabes" sabes [ à ] phy.ucsf.edu
4) Position Available: Scientific Hardware/Software Engineer

SCIENTIFIC HARDWARE/SOFTWARE ENGINEER.

The Keck Center for Integrative Neurobiology and the Department
of Physiology at UCSF are seeking an engineer or scientist to
join a new multi-laboratory project to develop cross-species
tools for the optical stimulation of neural circuits. Primary
responsibilities will be the development and testing of
hardware/software systems for multichannel optical stimulation
in-vivo, helping to design new technological solutions to
overcome experimental hurdles, and working to disseminate
technology between laboratories.

Applicants must meet the following requirements: bachelor’s
degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline, with a
PhD preferred; expertise in optical and/or electronic circuit
design and hardware/software interfacing; strong programming
skills; the communication skills to work effectively with lab
members during design and implementation phases. Applicants with
the following will be preferred: experience working in scientific
lab environment; experience working with optical circuits.

For more information please contact Dr. Philip Sabes,
sabes [ à ] phy.ucsf.edu. To apply, please send a CV with a cover
letter describing relevant experience to Ned Molyneaux,
molyneau [ à ] phy.ucsf.edu.

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Philip N. Sabes
Associate Professor
Department of Physiology | office: HSE 816
513 Parnassus Ave., Room HSE-816 | phone: (415) 476-0364
University of California | fax: (415) 502-4848
San Francisco, CA 94143-0444 | email: sabes [ à ] phy.ucsf.edu



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De : Máté Lengyel m.lengyel [ à ] eng.cam.ac.uk

Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Neuroscience
University of Cambridge

We are seeking a highly creative and motivated postdoctoral fellow
(research associate) to work in the group of Mate Lengyel at the
Computational and Biological Learning Lab, Department of Engineering,
University of Cambridge (http://learning.eng.cam.ac.uk/Public/Lengyel/).

The group studies learning and memory from computational, algorithmic/
representational and neurobiological viewpoints. Computationally and
algorithmically, we use ideas from Bayesian approaches to statistical
inference and reinforcement learning to characterize the goals and
mechanisms of learning in terms of normative principles and behavioral
results. We also perform dynamical systems analyses of reduced
biophysical models to understand the mapping of these mechanisms into
cellular and network models.

The post is funded by a Wellcome Trust project grant on "Spike timing-
based memory in the hippocampus" involving collaboration with Peter
Dayan (Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL), and the groups of
Ole Paulsen (Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Oxford
University) and Francesco Battaglia (SILS Center for Neuroscience,
University of Amsterdam) providing direct access to relevant in vitro
and in vivo electrophysiological data.

The successful candidate will have a strong analytical background and
demonstrable interest in theoretical neuroscience. They should have or
be close to completion of a PhD or equivalent in computational
neuroscience, physics, mathematics, computer science, machine learning
or a related field. Previous experience in computational neuroscience
is not required, but preference will be given to candidates with
sufficient programming skills to run numerical simulations (eg. in C
or MatLab), or expertise with neural network models, analysis of
dynamical systems, and Bayesian techniques.

The appointment will be for 1 year initially (extendable subject to
funding) starting 1 April 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary is in the range £27,183-£35,469 p.a.

The cover sheet for applications, PD18 is available from www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/
. Parts I, II and III should be sent, preferably by e-mail, with a
letter of application, a statement of research interests, and a CV (in
pdf or plain text formats if possible) with the names and full contact
details (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to Ms Diane
Unwin (dsu21 [ à ] cam.ac.uk), Department of Engineering, Trumpington
Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, (tel: +44 (0)1223 3 32600, fax: +44
(0)1223 3 32662), so as to reach her not later than 7 December 2009.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as soon as possible after
the closing date.

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Mate Lengyel, PhD
Computational and Biological Learning Lab
Cambridge University Engineering Department
Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, UK
tel: +44 (0)1223 748 532, fax: +44 (0)1223 332 662
email: m.lengyel [ à ] eng.cam.ac.uk
web: www.eng.cam.ac.uk/~m.lengyel

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De : mail [ à ] mkaiser.de

4-year PhD programme in Systems Neuroscience (Newcastle University)

Dear all,

our Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD programme in systems neuroscience, aimed
at applicants from the physical sciences (physics, engineering,
mathematics, or computer science), is now accepting applications for
studentships starting in September 2010 (see below). Research areas
include Neuroinformatics, Computational Neuroscience, Neuroimaging
(fMRI, DTI, EEG, ECoG), Brain Connectivity, and Brain Dynamics
(simulations and time series analysis).

Best,
Marcus


Systems Neuroscience: From Networks to Behaviour - sponsored by the
Wellcome Trust

Programme Directors: Prof Miles Whittington, Prof Tim Griffiths and Dr
Marcus Kaiser

The Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University integrates more
than 100 principal investigators across medicine, psychology, computer
science, and engineering. Research in systems, cellular,
computational, and behavioural neuroscience. Laboratory facilities
include auditory and visual psychophysics; rodent, monkey, and human
neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, PET); TMS; optical recording, multi-electrode
neurophysiology, confocal and fluorescence imaging, high-throughput
computing and e-science, artificial sensory-motor devices, clinical
testing, and the only brain bank for molecular changes in human brain
development

The Wellcome TrustÂ’s Four-year PhD Programmes are a flagship scheme
aimed at supporting the most promising students to undertake in-depth
postgraduate research training. The first year combines taught courses
with three laboratory rotations to broaden studentsÂ’ knowledge of the
subject area. At the end of the first year, students will make an
informed choice of their three-year PhD research project.

This programme is based at Newcastle University and is aimed to
provide specialised training for physical and computational scientists
(e.g. physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and computer
science) wishing to apply their skills to a research neuroscience
career.

Eligibility/Person Specification: Applicants should have, or expect to
obtain, a 1st or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a physical sciences,
engineering, mathematics or computing degree.

Value of the award: Support includes a stipend for 4 years, PhD
registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research expenses, general
training funds and some travel costs.

How to apply: You must apply through the University's online
postgraduate application form (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/applications/index.htm
) inserting the reference number ION64 and selecting PhD Faculty of
Medical Sciences - Neuroscience (full time) as the programme of study.
Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement
required) and a covering letter, CV and (if English is not your first
language) a copy of your English language qualifications must be
attached. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship,
quote the reference number ION64 and state how your interests and
experience relate to the project.

The deadline for receiving applications is 17 January 2010.

You should also send your covering letter and CV to Scott MacMillan,
Postgraduate Secretary, Institute of Neuroscience, Henry Wellcome
Building, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle
upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, or by email to scott.macmillan [ à ] ncl.ac.uk.

For more information, see http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ion/postgrad/research/wellcome/

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Marcus Kaiser, Ph.D.
School of Computing Science
Newcastle University
Claremont Tower
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, U.K.
Phone: +44 191 222 8161
Fax: +44 191 222 8232
http://www.biological-networks.org/




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