FACULTY POSITION AT THE RIKEN BRAIN SCIENCE INSTITUTE (tenure-track Team Leader)

The Brain Science Institute (BSI) of RIKEN in Wako, Japan, invites applications from candidates for a tenure-track Team Leader position (equivalent to a U.S. Assistant or Associate Professor) in Computational Neuroscience.
Candidates must have earned a doctorate in a related field and demonstrated research expertise in any of the broad areas related to computational neuroscience, such as mathematical neuroscience, models for neural information processing, mathematical analysis of neural data, simulation of large-scale neural systems, and brain-inspired technology for real-world applicants. The candidate will be expected to conduct an independent research program.
A generous annual research fund and start-up package will be provided, in addition to an apartment/condo rental allowance and other employee benefits.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. The search will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of current and proposed research, and arrange for three letters of recommendation, all to be sent to:
Search Committee 2, RIKEN Brain Science Institute
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
Fax: +81-48-467-9683;
Email: search20102@brain.riken.jp
http://www.brain.riken.jp
RIKEN-BSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.