[Neuroinfo] Research Staff Member opening at NeuroMentix

[Chad Peck]

NeuroMentix is seeking candidates for a Research Staff Member opening. 
NeuroMentix is an early stage start up dedicated to a new, 
groundbreaking class of artificial intelligence technologies closely 
modeled after the brain. The Research Staff Member will initially 
participate in government funded research to refine, adapt, and 
demonstrate the technology. As our approach has important implications 
for understanding and modeling global brain function, we believe a 
career with NeuroMentix has the potential for a truly transformative, 
positive impact on science, technology, and our world.

Job Description
The selected Research Staff Member will participate in the development, 
demonstration, and application of a new class of biologically-inspired, 
network-based artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. 
The responsibilities include requirements analysis; network and 
component design, implementation, and testing; experimental design and 
analysis; documentation of inventions and scientific results through 
patents, technical reports and scientific publications; presentations 
and demonstrations to customers and other researchers.

Required:
* A PhD in computational neuroscience, computer science, machine 
learning, cognitive systems, electrical engineering, physics, or a 
related field
* Two years of development experience with C/C++
* Two years of development experience in a UNIX/Linux environment
* Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
* Working knowledge of functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, machine 
learning techniques, non-linear dynamical systems, and neural networks
* Preferred availability by August 2015

Desired:
* One year of experience with a computational neuroscience simulator 
(NEST is preferred)
* Demonstrated expertise with generative neural networks, such as deep 
learning systems
* Experience with robot control or software automaton design, 
development and testing
* Demonstrated experience with team software development and integration 
practices
* Expertise with key results and methodologies from experimental psychology

If you are a highly driven, adaptable, and impactful researcher, please 
send your resume and contact information to employment at neuromentix.com.

NeuroMentix is located in Newtown, CT, USA. More information about 
NeuroMentix can be found at www.neuromentix.com.

NeuroMentix is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be a US 
citizen or possess US work authorization. All qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual 
orientation, veteran status, age, or disability. NeuroMentix 
participates in E-Verify.