Brandeis University invited applications for a postdoctoral
fellowship in theoretical/computational neuroscience.
The successful applicant will be expected to work on a project
related to the current research interests of faculty associated with
the Sloan-Swartz Center for Theoretical Neuroscience at Brandeis
(see http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/sloan/
and http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/faculty/list_programNeuro.html).
Example research areas include:
Decision making; Short-term memory; Robustness and stability of
small circuits; Cellular mechanisms of homeostasis; Attractor-state
computing; Plasticity and development of cortical circuits.
Candidates should have a Ph. D. in one of the Physical Sciences or
Neuroscience, a demonstrated ability in scientific computation, a
solid foundation in calculus and differential equations, and a
strong interest in neuroscience. Prior training and experience in
neuroscience is desirable, though we accept those candidates new to
the field who are willing to commit to the intense and extensive
training available here.
Brandeis has a small, but strong neuroscience program (4 National
Academy members) with significant expertise in systems neuroscience.
Brandeis is located in Eastern Massachusetts, about 8 miles from
Boston/Cambridge.
All interested candidates should send a C.V., with the name and
contact details of three or more references, and a paragraph
indicating their career plans and research interests, by email to: pmiller@brandeis.edu.
Please include in the subject line the phrase "Postdoc Application".