Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience

Position Details

Title    Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Neuroscience
School    Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area    Center for Brain Science
Position Description    
Postdoctoral positions are available in Haim Sompolinsky’s research group at Harvard’s Center for Brain Science. Our research goal is to uncover the fundamental principles of the organization, the dynamics, and the function of the brain. See https://sites.harvard.edu/sompolinsky-group/ for more information. This position targets computational and theoretical neuroscience research on cortical computations with structured knowledge. The responsibilities include modeling continual learning in the visual cognition domain at the interface of Deep Learning and Neuroscience. This position is contingent upon satisfactory performance of responsibilities and upon funding.
Basic Qualifications    
A PhD in computational neuroscience or related fields is required. Applicants must demonstrate strong computational and analytical skills.
Additional Qualifications     
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/14803.

For more information, please contact Haim Sompolinsky (hsompolinsky@mcb.harvard.edu).
Contact Information    
Haim Sompolinsky
52 Oxford Street, Room 249.10
Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email    hsompolinsky@mcb.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
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

    Cover Letter
    Curriculum Vitae
    Statement of Research

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