Brandeis University, Mathematics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow Position
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Mathematical Biology/Computational Neuroscience
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/07/25, listed until 2025/01/20)
Position Description:
Position Description
A postdoctoral fellow position is available at Brandeis University Department of Mathematics (https://www.brandeis.edu/mathematics/) to work with Dr. Yangyang Wang on computational neuroscience. Potential research projects for the candidate include analyzing and modeling impact of neuromodulators on neural networks, neural control of breathing and disorders such as opioid-induced respiratory depression, homeostasis, and multi-scale dynamics. Modeling projects will involve close collaborations with experimentalists and data analysis of neural recordings. The postdoctoral fellow will be able to participate in the vibrant academic life at Brandeis and in the Boston area. The successful applicant will join the Department of Mathematics at Brandeis University and have strong ties to Neuroscience Program (https://www.brandeis.edu/neuroscience/index.html), Volen National Center for Complex Systems and the Swartz Center for Theoretical Neuroscience. The position is for up to three years, with yearly reappointments contingent on funding and satisfactory progress. Postdocs are expected to participate in seminars and journal clubs, obtain mentoring experience, and apply for external awards during the first year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field, including computational neuroscience, physics or engineering, prior to the start of appointment. Competitive candidates should have a strong background in dynamical systems and computational neuroscience, and be familiar with computational programming. Applications should be submitted through MathJobs.org, and should consist of: (1) a cover letter that briefly comments on fit for the position; (2) CV; (3) research statement; (4) at least three letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are submitted. The start date can be as early as 10/15/2024 and no later than 6/16/2025. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Yangyang Wang (yangyangwang@brandeis.edu) Brandeis is a thriving, medium-sized university, ideally located in Waltham, which is a convenient twenty minutes from Boston — a hub of innovation and higher education. At Brandeis, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates that represent a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging, and sustaining a pluralistic, just, and inclusive campus community.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
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
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