University of Pittsburgh, Mathematics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate in Computational Neuroscience
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, United States of America
Subject Area:
Computational Neuroscience
Appl Deadline:
2024/09/01 11:59PM finished (2024/02/14, finished 2024/12/02, listed until 2024/10/01)
Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The neural dynamics and computation group of Dr. Chengcheng Huang at the University of Pittsburgh has a postdoctoral position available. The Huang group investigates the nervous system using computational modeling and mathematical analysis of neural networks. We develop theoretical approaches to understanding circuit dynamics and information processing in sensory systems. We are interested in how different task and stimulus contexts change neuronal responses and the implications on neural coding, with an emphasis on neural variability. Ongoing projects in our lab are functional roles of multiple interneuron subtypes, attentional modulation in complex stimulus environment and information flow in large scale multi-regional models.Potential projects for the candidate are: (1) Perturbation analysis of spiking neuron networks. (2) Data analysis of large-scale calcium imaging datasets from mouse cortex. (3) Training recurrent neural networks with biological constraints. (4) Comparison of biological and artificial neural networks of visual system. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with our experimental collaborators at the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Mellon University.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field, such as computational neuroscience, mathematics, physics or engineering. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from under-represented groups.
A complete application consists of (1) a cover letter (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) at least three letters of recommendation. Letters of Recommendation can be uploaded to MathJobs. All other materials should be submitted at the University of Pittsburgh electronically through our TalentCenter portal.
Application reviews will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
Dept. of Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh
301 Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
University of Pittsburgh
301 Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260