Postdoc: Computational Neuroscience & Decision-Making Research

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings program with employer contributions

Tuition benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Cognitive Axon Lab. This role involves integrating computational neuroscience with psychology and applied mathematics, supervised by Professors from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh.

The successful candidate will engage in decision-making research, analyze data, and maintain the lab. A PhD in a relevant field is required, and preferred experience includes computing and dynamical systems. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a full-time salary.

Qualifications

• PhD in computational neuroscience or related field is required.
• Preferred experience in computing and dynamical systems.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Link computational models to human and rodent data.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Conduct research experiments.
• Maintain lab equipment and order supplies.

Skills

Computational neuroscience

Data analysis

Mathematical modeling

Education

PhD in computational neuroscience, mathematics, cognitive science, or related

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Cognitive Axon Lab. This role involves integrating computational neuroscience with psychology and applied mathematics, supervised by Professors from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh.

The successful candidate will engage in decision-making research, analyze data, and maintain the lab. A PhD in a relevant field is required, and preferred experience includes computing and dynamical systems. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a full-time salary.