Open PhD-position in Cognitive System Theory at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Frankfurt am Main
Field(s): cognitive systems, complex systems, neural networks, adaptive dynamical systems
Application deadline: September 9, 2007


Contact: Prof. Claudius Gros
E-mail: secretariate@itp.uni-frankfurt.de
Address: Institute for Theoretical Physics,
J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt,
Job description:
Applications are invited for a PhD position
(payment: BAT IIa/2, equivalent to approx. 1000Euro
per month) in cognitive system theory at the
Institute of Theoretical Physics of the
J.W. Goethe University.
The field of research involves the development of
the Frankfurt Cognitive System plattform for an
autonomous general-purpose cognitive system based
on a meta-network of self-adapting generalized
neural networks.
The candidates should have a Diploma/M.S. in physics,
cognitive sciences or informatics with an excellent
academic background and good computational skills.
Experience or strong interest in the fields of
artificial or biological cognitive systems are
expected. The degree of scientific research experience
is expexted to be on the level of a German Diplom/Master.
The appointments will start in Fall 2007, for
up to three years.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and
arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the
address below.
Maripola Kolokotsa
Institute for Theoretical Physics
J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt
Max-von-Laue-Str. 1
60438 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
secretariate@itp.uni-frankfurt.de

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