Senior Research Scientist (Heeger Lab)

$62,500 - $90,000/Yr

New York University - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Research Scientist position at New York University involves conducting NIH funded research in computational and theoretical neuroscience, focusing on neural circuit theory. This role requires a strong background in neuroscience and related fields, as well as experience in data analysis and programming.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NIH funded research on computational and theoretical neuroscience topics.
• Analyze neurophysiological data from animal models.
• Develop and apply models related to neural circuit theory.
• Utilize machine learning and statistical methods in research.
• Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to scientific publications.

Requirements

• PhD in neuroscience or a related field.
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience in neuroscience.
• Training in physics (undergraduate or master's degree).
• Experience in acquiring and analyzing neurophysiological data.
• Expertise in nonlinear dynamical systems, machine learning, and statistics.
• Proficiency in Python and PyTorch programming.