Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department_Area: Center for Brain Science

Position Description: Postdoctoral positions are available in Jacob Zavatone-Veth's research group at Harvard's Center for Brain Science. We are broadly interested in the theory of neural computation; see jzv.io for more information and recent publications. This position is specifically targeted to candidates interested in computation in recurrent neural networks and is funded for multiple years by the NIH .

Responsibilities:

Successful candidates will conduct theoretical research and participate in collaborations with experimental groups at Harvard. This position is contingent upon satisfactory performance of responsibilities and upon funding.

Basic Qualifications: A PhD in theoretical neuroscience, physics, computer science, or related fields is required. Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills.


Special Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter including approximate desired start date, CV, two-page statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for at least two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Apply via this link:
https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14486.

For more information, please contact Jacob Zavatone-Veth (jzavatoneveth@fas.harvard.edu).

Contact Information: Jacob Zavatone-Veth

52 Oxford Street, Room 180.08

Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email: jzavatoneveth@fas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required: 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3


Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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