Postdoctoral Researcher—Computational Neuroscience & ML

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Bus pass

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Pitkow Lab. The role focuses on developing computational methods, probabilistic ML algorithms, and robust statistical analyses to advance understanding of brain dynamics.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related quantitative field, with strong research experience and collaboration skills. CMU offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, ML, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• Extensive experience with algorithms and machine learning.
• Experience in statistics and graduate level research.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational methods for constructing and interpreting computational dynamics.
• Design and extend algorithms grounded in probabilistic machine learning.
• Apply statistical techniques to assess robustness and generalization.
• Develop methods of research, testing, data collection, analysis and evaluation, and write reports.

Skills

Extensive experience with algorithms &

Machine learning

Statistics

Graduate level research experience

Education

PhD in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Pitkow Lab. The role focuses on developing computational methods, probabilistic ML algorithms, and robust statistical analyses to advance understanding of brain dynamics.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related quantitative field, with strong research experience and collaboration skills. CMU offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.