2025-04-27
Harvard University
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Cambridge
Massachusetts
02163
United States
Harvard University
Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Neuroscience
School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department_Area: Center for Brain Science
Position Description: Postdoctoral positions are available in Haim Sompolinsky's research group at Harvard's Center for Brain Science. Our research goal is to uncover the fundamental principles of the organization, the dynamics, and the function of the brain. See https://sites.harvard.edu/sompolinsky-group/ for more information. This position targets computational and theoretical neuroscience research on cortical computations with structured knowledge. The responsibilities include modeling continual learning in the visual cognition domain at the interface of Deep Learning and Neuroscience. This position is contingent upon satisfactory performance of responsibilities and upon funding.
Basic Qualifications: A PhD in computational neuroscience or related fields is required. Applicants must demonstrate strong computational and analytical skills.
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/14803.
For more information, please contact Haim Sompolinsky (hsompolinsky@mcb.harvard.edu).
Contact Information: Haim Sompolinsky
52 Oxford Street, Room 249.10
Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email: hsompolinsky@mcb.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
Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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