Hi everyone,

We currently have a job opening for a Post Doctoral Fellow in computational neuroscience, specifically for neural mass modeling. The position is based in New York City and is for 3 years.

Please see below. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to discuss further!

Cheers,

Thomas Funck

Research Scientist

Child Mind Institute

JOB TITLE: Postdoctoral Fellow

DEPARTMENT: Research- Center for Integrative Developmental Neuroscience

LOCATION: Midtown, NY

WORKPLACE SETTING: HYBRID (min. 4 days in office per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will focus on studying brain structure and functional

connectivity at the forefront of computational neuroscience. You will work in close

collaboration with internal and external partners to advance the modeling of whole-brain

dynamics through the integration of microstructural brain data into large-scale simulations.

You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, software developers,

and data scientists to design, implement, validate, and disseminate open-source tools that

integrate mesoscale neurotransmitter receptor maps into a neural mass modeling (NMM)

simulation environment, and extend existing brain simulation tools to explore the biological

underpinnings of brain function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process and analyze large-scale fMRI, MRI, and DTI data from human and non-human
primate datasets using high-performance computing infrastructures.
Design and conduct simulations of whole-brain activity using surface-based cortical
meshes and brain atlases and validate simulation outputs against empirical fMRI data.
Implement Python code to integrate anatomic priors into existing NMM simulation
software.
Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and assist with grant
applications and data sharing with collaborators.
Provide guidance and support to junior research staff, including assistance with data
analysis and professional development.
Support the completion of ongoing and future grant-funded projects
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics, applied

mathematics, or a related field.

• Publication track record demonstrating ability to conduct independent research and work

collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team; with at least 1 first author publication or

multiple middle author publications with significant contribution to the project.

• 3+ years experience in Python and scientific computing (e.g., Numpy, Scipy, Scikit-Learn),

and the Git version control systems.

• 3+ years experience of existing neuroimaging software packages (e.g., ANTs, FreeSurfer,

AFNI, FSL) file formats (e.g., NIfTI, GIFTI, CIFTI).

• 3+ years of experience in neuroimaging research, including expertise with one or more

imaging modalities such as fMRI, DTI, MRI, EEG, or MEG.

General Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English, including written and oral

communication.

• Work cooperatively and contribute to group efforts in a very collaborative, opensource,

and multidisciplinary environment.

• Efficiently handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

ADA Qualitifactions

This position is based in a professional office environment. It requires the ability to sit or stand for

extended periods, operate standard office equipment (including computers, phones, copiers, and

printers), perform repetitive tasks, and communicate effectively with others. Occasional lifting of up

to 20 pounds may also be required.

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