Volunteer: IT Administrator

Volunteermatch; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative nonprofit organization is dedicated to advancing the science of whole brain emulation. This role offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research and collaboration in the field of neural prostheses. The organization focuses on encouraging scientific collaboration, publishing reviews, and hosting events to raise awareness about the potential of substrate-independent minds. If you're passionate about technology and science, this virtual opportunity allows you to work flexibly while making a significant impact in a cutting-edge area of research.

Job description

The Carboncopies Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science and technology of whole brain emulation—the process of transferring the structure and functions of a brain from its original substrate to another computational substrate of a neural prosthesis. Founded by neuroscientists and technologists, we...

About Carboncopies Foundation for Substrate Independent Minds INC

Location:

2443 FILLMORE ST 380-6190, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115, US

Mission Statement

The Carboncopies Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support to scientists working on challenges critical to whole brain emulation (WBE). We believe that the possibilities and opportunities afforded by WBE represent the most promising technological path to overcoming our fundamental limitations as a species and as individuals.

Description

To promote and accelerate the development of whole brain emulation, our foundation is focused on:

1. Encouraging scientific collaboration to create stepping-stone technologies
2. Publishing reviews of scientific literature and technological developments
3. Maintaining R&D roadmaps to identify and address scientific and engineering challenges
4. Increasing general awareness of the human adaptability gap and the potential solutions offered by neural prostheses, whole brain emulation, and substrate-independent minds
5. Hosting conferences or workshops, and providing informational materials

CAUSE AREAS

Computers & Technology

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.