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Simons Foundation · 20 hours ago

Flatiron Research Fellow, Center for Computational Neuroscience

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $91K/yr

Simons Foundation is inviting applications for postdoctoral Flatiron Research Fellowships at the Center for Computational Neuroscience. The role involves conducting independent research, collaborating with other researchers, and participating in the scientific community at the Flatiron Institute.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Disseminate their results through scientific presentations, publications, and software release

Collaborate with other members of the CCN or Flatiron Institute

Participate in the scientific life of the CCN and Flatiron Institute by attending seminars, colloquia, and group meetings

Organize workshops

Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Qualification

Computational neuroscienceMachine learningStatistical analysisSoftware developmentModelingAnalytical calculationsScientific reasoningCollaborationIndependent work

Required

PhD in computational neuroscience or a relevant technical field such as electrical engineering, machine learning, statistics, physics, or applied math

PhD must be granted before the start of appointment

Past research accomplishments

Proposed research plans

Synergy of applicant's expertise and research proposal topic with existing CCN research groups and projects

Brief cover letter explaining how a CCN FRF position fits into your overall career trajectory and which research group(s) you're interested in joining. Applicants must specify at least one research group. If interested in working in more than one group, please include a description of potential joint research topic(s)

Research statement (maximum 3 pages) describing past research experience, future research directions, and their relevance to CCN

Curriculum Vitae with bibliography

At least two (2) letters of recommendation

Preferred

Strong quantitative skills (mathematics, statistics, scientific reasoning), coupled with a flexible multi-disciplinary mindset

Strong interest and experience in the scientific study of the brain

Demonstrated abilities in analytical calculations, software and algorithm development, modeling and/or scientific simulation

Ability to work well independently, as well as in a collaborative environment

Benefits

Outstanding benefits package

Company

Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation is a private foundation funding research in mathematics and the basic sciences.

Founded in 1994

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.simonsfoundation.org

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