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Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Associate, Dorkenwald Lab

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Dorkenwald Lab at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research. The role involves developing computational approaches for connectomics datasets, focusing on areas such as automated proofreading, circuit analysis, and multi-modal linking, while also mentoring students and collaborating across various teams.

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Responsibilities

Develop computational reconstruction, analysis, and modeling approaches for connectomics datasets
Lead research on one or more of the following areas: Automated proofreading & annotation at scale, Circuit analysis & modeling, Morphology representation & multi-modal linking
Publish in leading venues
Maintain high-quality, reproducible code
Collaborate across McGovern/BCS and external collaborators
Mentor students

Qualification

Machine learningComputational analysis workflowsNeuroscienceAttention to detailAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsTime-management skillsSelf-motivationTeamwork

Required

Ph.D. in neuroscience, computer science, or a related field
experience in machine learning and developing and validating computational analysis workflows
attention to detail
excellent interpersonal skills
excellent analytical skills
excellent problem-solving skills
excellent organizational skills
excellent documentation skills
excellent communication skills
excellent time-management skills
self-motivation and ability to work independently
ability to work as part of a tightly knit team

Company

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
dateFounded in 1861
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://web.mit.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.11B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M

Leadership Team

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Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
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Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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