Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience, Engel Lab, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY

Complex Systems Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience in the Engel Lab. The appointee will develop computational models of large-scale neural activity recordings to illuminate neural circuit mechanisms underlying cognitive functions.

The role involves close collaboration with experimentalists and requires strong programming skills and a track record of publications in quantitative sciences.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, mathematics, neuroscience, computer science, engineering or related quantitative discipline.
• Expertise in scientific programming (C/C++, Python, Matlab).
• Track record of publications in scientific journals.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Dedication and passion for solving hard scientific problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational models of large-scale neural activity recordings to elucidate circuit mechanisms of cognitive functions.
• Collaborate closely with experimentalists at the interface of neuroscience, ML, and physics.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Matlab

Scientific programming

Publications track record

Written and oral communication

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

C/C++

Python

Matlab

Job description

Postdoctoral position in Computational Neuroscience, Engel Lab, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY

The Engel lab in the Department of Neuroscience at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory invites applications from highly motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position working on cutting-edge research in computational neuroscience.

Location

New York, USA

Responsibilities

We are looking for theoretical/computational scientists to work at the exciting interface of systems neuroscience, machine learning, and statistical physics, in close collaboration with experimentalists. The postdoctoral scientist is expected to exhibit resourcefulness and independence, developing computational models of large-scale neural activity recordings with the goal to elucidate neural circuit mechanisms underlying cognitive functions.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, mathematics, neuroscience, computer science, engineering or related quantitative discipline
• Expertise in scientific programming, e.g., C/C++, Python, Matlab
• Track record of publications in scientific journals
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Dedication and passion for solving hard scientific problems