fully funded phd opportunities in neurorobotics computer … · 2018-01-17 · computer science and...
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 4202 East Fowler Avenue, ENB 118, Tampa, Florida 33620-5550
Telephone (813) 974-3780
Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in NeuroRobotics Computer Science & Engineering Department University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
About USF: http://www.usf.edu About the CSE Dept: http://www.cse.usf.edu To apply to the CSE PhD program see the following link: http://www.grad.usf.edu/programs/programinfomation.php?pcode=CSEEN-Ph.D.
About Tampa: https://www.visittampabay.com http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/tampa.html Contact Information: Prof. Alfredo Weitzenfeld E-mail: [email protected] University of South Florida (USF) Tampa, Florida, USA
The BioRobotics Lab (www.robolat.org) at the Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) in the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa is looking for new PhD students in the area of neurorobotics, where neurorobotics is the research area where neuroscience and robotics intersect. Neurorobotics provides a testbed for evaluating brain-inspired algorithms while proposing new computational models to control autonomous robotics systems. The specific neurorobotics area is in Spatial Cognition, an increasingly important research area relating memory and navigation in animals. In this particular research project we seek to elucidate the basic principles of multi-scale memory and spatial navigation based on Hippocampus studies. These studies will serve as basis for the development of new algorithms for multi-scale spatial navigation, mimicking the neural computations of the brain. The simulations will then be tested on physical autonomous mobile robots navigating in challenging complex environments. Required: - A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field; - Strong background in software programming, particularly with C++ and Java; - Excellent English proficiency; - Excellent writing and communication skills; Preferred: - Master’s degree; - Experience with computational modeling of the brain; - Hands-on experience with programming of autonomous robots; - Demonstrated research experience (i.e., a good publication record). Please send the following documents to [email protected]: - One page cover letter describing your research interests; - CV or resume; - Transcripts; - 3 recommendation names with emails.