The Computational and Experimental Neuroplasticity laboratory (http://krasnow1.gmu.edu/CENlab/avrama.html) of Kim “Avrama” Blackwell at George Mason University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position / software engineer beginning Sept 1, 2017.  The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing cutting-edge research in computational systems biology & neuroscience by further development of our stochastic reaction-diffusion software, NeuroRD and further development of parameter optimization software. The position involves design and implementation of new features for both softwares, providing technical support to lab members developing NeuroRD models and investigating the role of calcium dynamics and cell signaling pathways in learning and plasticity, and writing journal articles and giving presentations on the new software features.  CENlab is an interdisciplinary, dynamic and creative research group at Mason’s Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, located in northern Virginia (15 miles west of Washington, D.C.).

Requirements:

Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g. computer science, physics, bioinformatics, engineering) and at least one publication in reputable journal.

Experience in software development (scientific software, python and C++ or JAVA preferred).

Expertise with Unix operating systems.

Knowledge of stochastic processes.

 

 To apply, please send curriculum vitae and cover letter to kblackw1@gmu.edu. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.  The successful applicant will have office space, a unix computer workstation, and a post-doctoral level salary supplemented by excellent state employee benefits.

More information:

• NeuroRD website: https://github.com/neurord
  
•  Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study: http://krasnow1.gmu.edu
• George Mason University: http://www.gmu.edu  
  
   
  
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