hiroyuki nakahara loabrainrikenjp positions available riken brain science institute applications invited opening positions postdoctoral predoctoral researchers work laboratory integrated theoretical neuroscience lab head hiro nakahara riken brain science institute bsi seek enthusiastic wellqualified individuals join research activities particular following topics 1 computational modeling mechanisms decision making motivated behavior eg using reinforcement statistical learning decision theory 2 experiments psychophysics fmri study well topics neuroeconomics neural decoding 3 theory analytical tools new era massive neuroscience data experiments eg multiunit recording calcium imaging fmri 4 computation coding dynamics neural populations local neural circuits based statistical inferences please refer httpwwwitnbrainrikenjp details research available positions prospective candidates theoretical research strong mathematical computational background good computer programming skills expected successful applicants expected conduct independent research well work closely team thus good balance independence collegiality required good communication skills also essential riken brain science institute located near tokyo japan working language english starting salaries commensurate relevant ability experience subsequent contracts including salary adjustment determined renewed annually upon review five years please send application yguguoabrainrikenjp following materials 1 cover letter specifying job opportunity interested 2 curriculum vitae including publication list 3 research statement describing past achievements future interests 4 names contact information two three references brief description relationship reference 5 optional additional information think might useful eg additional skills background general interests hiro nakahara lab integrated theoretical neuroscience riken brain science institute httpwwwitnbrainrikenjp fri 08 aug 2008 110148 0900 uai positions available riken brain science institute