Multisensory Integration and Inference in an Attention-Driven Cognitive System
This grant funds research to build a cognitive architecture using attention to control perception, inference, and action, potentially in robots.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Approximately $99,200 per year; awards typically 1 year with possible renewals up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to develop a novel attention-driven cognitive architecture integrating multisensory perception, inference, and action, including robotic embodiment.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a recent doctoral degree; programming experience (Java, functional languages) and interdisciplinary knowledge required.
Description
This fellowship opportunity supports research aimed at creating a novel cognitive architecture that leverages attentional mechanisms to control perception, inference, and action in complex environments. The research focuses on multisensory integration, particularly combining visual and auditory inputs, and developing attentional strategies for inference across multiple tasks. Projects may also explore learning and recalling these strategies and implementing the architecture on robotic platforms.
Applicants are expected to synthesize knowledge from artificial intelligence, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. Strong programming skills, preferably in Java and functional programming languages, are required. Familiarity with parallel and distributed systems is advantageous.
The research is hosted at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and is part of the NRC Research Associateship Programs, which provide postdoctoral scientists with opportunities to conduct self-directed research aligned with federal laboratory goals.
