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Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Center for Brain Science
Position Description
Postdoctoral positions are available in Jacob Zavatone-Veth’s research group at Harvard’s Center for Brain Science. We are broadly interested in the theory of neural computation; see jzv.io for more information and recent publications. This position is specifically targeted to candidates interested in computation in recurrent neural networks and is funded for multiple years by the NIH .
Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will conduct theoretical research and participate in collaborations with experimental groups at Harvard. This position is contingent upon satisfactory performance of responsibilities and upon funding.
Basic Qualifications
A PhD in theoretical neuroscience, physics, computer science, or related fields is required. Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter including approximate desired start date, CV, two-page statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for at least two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Apply via this link:
https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14486.
For more information, please contact Jacob Zavatone-Veth (jzavatoneveth@fas.harvard.edu).
Contact Information
Jacob Zavatone-Veth
52 Oxford Street, Room 180.08
Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email jzavatoneveth@fas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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