The Computational and Experimental Neuroplasticity laboratory (http://krasnow1.gmu.edu/CENlab/avrama.html) at George Mason University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position / software engineer beginning Oct 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. 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.).

 

The hired applicant is expected to make valuable contributions to computational neuroscience software by (1) design and implementation of new features for NeuroRD (https://github.com/neurord/stochdiff), (2) extension of parameter optimization software (https://github.com/neurord/ajustadore) to signaling molecules and (3) investigating the role of calcium dynamics and cell signaling pathways in learning and plasticity. In each of these projects, the candidate is expected to contribute to publications and presentations on the new software as well as addressing neurobiological questions of interest. The candidate will closely interact with other members of CENlab including model developers and experimentalists.

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 and biological processes.

 

To apply, please respond to http://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/41446.  Include curriculum vitae and cover letter; indicate whether you will be attending the 2017 SFN conference if you apply prior to Nov 8. 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://krasnow.gmu.edu
• George Mason University: http://www.gmu.edu  
  
   
  
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