A postdoc position is available with Prof. James Murray (murraylab.uoregon.edu) at the University of Oregon’s NeuroAI Center (ion.uoregon.edu/neuroai).
Position Summary
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In our research, our group seeks to uncover the principles of how the brain performs computations and implements learning related to motor control and sensory perception.
Some of the scientific questions that motivate our work are
- How do different regions of the brain interact to learn new motor skills?
- What are the principles that enable brains and artificial agents to learn efficiently from experience while minimizing forgetting?
- How can models of learning and motor control be synthesized across different levels of description?
Our research group aims at building mechanistic models of brain function grounded in a combination of theoretical approaches, neural network-based simulations, and machine-learning analysis of experimental data. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate
with a large network of experimental collaborators at University of Oregon and at other institutions with expertise in sensory processing (visual, auditory, and olfactory), motor control, naturalistic behavior, neural engineering, and brain-computer interfaces.
While previous experience in computational neuroscience and machine learning are welcome, applicants from other quantitative fields (e.g. math, physics, statistics, computer science) who are eager to learn about neuroscience are encouraged to apply as well.
The Oregon NeuroAI Center is part of the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon (ion.uoregon.edu), a major hub for systems and theoretical neuroscience research. The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon, a vibrant college town in
the Pacific Northwest with ample cultural offerings and phenomenal access to outdoor recreation. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience, and remote work arrangements may be considered.
Required Qualifications
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Successful candidates will have a PhD in a quantitative field, including physics, neuroscience, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related fields. Applicants should have a strong quantitative background including at least some coding experience.
Application
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Application reviews will start on December 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Please send inquiries to jmurray9@uoregon.edu. Applications should include a CV, two-page statement of research interests, and contact information for three letters
of reference.