Postdoc: Computational Neuroscience for Decision-Making

Carnegie Mellon University; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Free Pittsburgh bus pass

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Family Concierge Team

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Cognitive Axon Lab in Pittsburgh invites applications for a multi-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will work on computational approaches to brain function, supervised by CMU and Pitt faculty, blending neuroscience, psychology, and applied mathematics.

The role focuses on decision-making, data collection, and experiments, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and integrity within a vibrant research community.

Qualifications

• PhD in areas covering computational neuroscience or related discipline.
• Preferred experience in computing, dynamical systems, and computational neuroscience.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Focus on decision-making, linking computational models and mathematical analysis to human and rodent data.
• Collect and analyze data
• Conduct research experiments
• Lab maintenance and ordering supplies may be required depending on area and specialty
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Computational neuroscience

Data analysis

Programming in Python

Dynamical systems

Collaboration

Education

PhD in computational neuroscience or related discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Cognitive Axon Lab in Pittsburgh invites applications for a multi-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will work on computational approaches to brain function, supervised by CMU and Pitt faculty, blending neuroscience, psychology, and applied mathematics.

The role focuses on decision-making, data collection, and experiments, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and integrity within a vibrant research community.