Postdoctoral positions in theoretical neuroscience
The Doiron group at the University of Pittsburgh is currently seeking up to two postdoctoral fellows to work on cutting edge problems in theoretical neuroscience.
Research topics include:
1) The genesis and consequences of neuronal variability in cortical networks
2) Biologically realistic modeling of assembly formation in cortical circuits
3) Information transfer in the primary visual system
4) How learning and memory impact population codes
All projects will involve heavy collaboration with several prominent experimental groups (primate and rodent) both in Pittsburgh as well as abroad. The positions are 3-year terms (contingent upon satisfactory progress) with competitive salary and benefits packages offered by the University of Pittsburgh. The successful candidate will join the Mathematics department at the University of Pittsburgh and will have strong ties to the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition in Pittsburgh (joint between Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University).
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in computational neuroscience, mathematics, physics, or engineering and have an excellent track record of scholarship. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from under-represented groups. Interested persons should send their CV, a cover letter stating research interests and career goals, and names and contact information of two references to bdoiron@pitt.edu . The competition will remain open until the positions are filled.
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