[vslist] Postdoctoral position in neurophysiology/biorobotics, Australian National University

[Gert Stange]

ANUTECH Pty Ltd

and

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurophysiology/Biorobotics

The Centre for Visual Sciences is seeking to fill a position to work on
a challenging research project investigating the principles of visual
flight control in insects. The research project, funded by a major
aerospace organization, aims at identifying the spatial transfer
characteristics of the optics and the spatiotemporal characteristics of
the neuronal circuitry associated with the simple eyes (ocelli) of
dragonflies. The successful applicant will apply optical,
neuroanatomical, electrophysiological and behavioural techniques, with
specific attention  to object/motion detection mechanisms in the ocellar
system and their integration with neuronal flight control circuitry.
The biological results will be applied to the development of concepts
for novel attitude control systems capable of being implemented in
ultra-light hardware for application to micro-unmanned aerial vehicles.

Salary range will be $A 45,000 to $A 55,000. The position is for 1 year
initially, with prospects for extension for a further 2 years subject to
satisfactory performance and availability of project funding. Enquiries
should be directed to Dr. Gert Stange, ph +61 2 6125 5089, email
gert.stange@anu.edu.au. The selection criteria and duty statement can be
obtained from http://cvs.anu.edu.au/pdf/pdf.html or from Beverley
Cooper, ph +61 2 6125 5865, email beverley.cooper@anutech.com.au.

Applications close on Friday 17 August, 2002.

Applications, including the names and contact details of 3 referees,
should be sent to Ms. Beverley Cooper, ANUTECH Pty Ltd., GPO Box 4,
Canberra ACT 2601, fax +61 2 6257 1433.