Joseph Lizier

@jlizier.bsky.social

Assoc.Prof. in Complex Systems @sydneycompsci.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au. I use information theory to research information processing in complex systems in nature, complex networks, computational neuroscience, etc. Author of JIDT software. Views my own/RTs

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School of Computer Science, University of Sydney@sydneycompsci.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're hiring! As part of the "Women in Engineering" initiative at #USyd, the School of Computer Science is hiring women-identifying academics at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and A/Professor levels! (≈Asst, Assoc, and full prof) ⏰ Apply by July 13 (Sydney): usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_E...

Our Workshop on Methods of Information Theory in Computational Neuroscience will run again at CNS*2026 @cnsorg.bsky.social in Halifax, Canada -- call for contributions is open! (And don't forget late breaking poster submissions to CNS will open shortly)

@marilyngatica.bsky.social · 5mo ago

📣 Call for contributions to talks for the ITW at #CNS2026! More info: jlizier.github.io/CNS2026-Info... @jlizier.bsky.social @funsycnrs.bsky.social Please help us spread the word! 🚀

Proud to receive the David Robinson award tonight from the Information, Telecommunications, and Electronics Engineering (ITEE) College of Engineers Australia, for outstanding achievements in ITEE Engineering. Nominated by my honours supervisor from many years ago Prof Graham Town

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“CSIRO has announced it will slash up to 350 jobs as the national science agency grapples with long-term financial challenges … with current funding failing to keep pace with the rising costs of running a modern science agency.” Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡

CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul

After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.

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Our annual academic recruitment round is open -- we're hiring in all fields (not just those listed). Come join us! bsky.app/profile/sydn...

School of Computer Science, University of Sydney@sydneycompsci.bsky.social · last yr.

The School of #ComputerScience at #USyd is hiring! Multiple continuing (≡ tenure-track) positions in all areas, with particular focus on the ones listed below. Women and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. ⏰ Apply by Dec 1: usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_E...

The School of Computer Science at The University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia) invites applications for several academic positions at all levels with demonstrable strong research experience in, but not limited to, the following areas, with particular focus on science, medical and societal applications:

- Computer Systems and Computing Infrastructures
- Cybersecurity and Trustworthy Digital Systems
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Had to give an example of misinformation in class last night. Started with my favourite example of the weather forecast saying "rain" but then the actual weather has no rain. "Oh wait, pretend you're not in Sydney in 2025 and it actually might not rain..."