[CompNeuro] Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience at NYU

Cristina Savin csavin at gmail.com
Wed Feb 23 14:55:47 CET 2022


*Postdoc in Computational Neuroscience at NYU*


We are seeking a creative and driven computational neuroscience
postdoctoral fellow to work on a collaborative project between the labs of
Dora Angelaki (https://angelakilabnyu.org/) and Cristina Savin (
http://www.cns.nyu.edu/~csavin) at New York University.


The project studies neural representations underlying foraging behavior in
monkeys, comparing both freely-moving and head-restrained behaviors, funded
by the NIH BRAIN Initiative.

The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal.


The successful candidate will have:

   - a strong quantitative background
   - demonstrable interest in neuroscience
   - obtained (or be close to the completion of) a PhD in computational
   neuroscience, physics, mathematics, computer science, machine learning,
   statistics, etc
   - ability to work in a strongly collaborative and interdisciplinary
   setting


Preference will be given to candidates with:

   - expertise in probabilistic machine learning
   - strong programming skills, ideally in python
   - previous experience with neural data analysis


To send your application please provide your cv, a brief statement of
research interests, and the contact details for reference letters to <
csavin at nyu.edu>.


For informal queries, please contact Cristina Savin (csavin at nyu.edu) or
Dora Angelaki(da93 at nyu.edu).

We will be available for in person discussions at the upcoming Cosyne
meeting.
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