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<p><strong>Postdoctoral position in the Coen-Cagli Laboratory</strong><br style="font-size:12.8px">
<em>Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY</em></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are looking for a highly creative and motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in the field of computational and systems neuroscience in the laboratory of Ruben Coen-Cagli - Department of Systems and Computational Biology and
Department of Neuroscience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) in New York City
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/rubencoencagli/">(https://sites.google.com/site/rubencoencagli/</a>).
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Our lab studies how biological sensory systems interpret the surrounding environment. Topics include probabilistic representations of natural images; models of selectivity and variability in large cortical populations; the behavioral
consequences of neuronal variability; and uncertainty in visual and auditory perception. We combine theories of probabilistic neural coding, tools from computer vision and machine learning, eye-tracking experiments, and neurophysiology through collaborations.
The candidate is expected to perform research related to these topics. The lab features state of the art computing and eye-tracking facilities. Close interaction and collaboration with other members of the department is anticipated.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, with an academic record of scientific excellence and independent research. Prior experience should include areas such as computational
neuroscience, machine learning, computer vision, or statistics. Applicants should have a keen interest in interdisciplinary approaches to biological and neural systems.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">AECOM offers a vibrant interdisciplinary environment, with a growing systems and computational contingent. It is located in a quiet<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> neighborhood
of New York, only a short subway ride from Manhattan. Information about working at the AECOM, including benefits and housing for postdocs, can be found at
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.einstein.yu.edu/research/belfer-institute/">https://www.einstein.yu.edu/research/belfer-institute/</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The position starts in or after August 2016, and is funded for several years, with an initial one year appointment and expectation
of extension given satisfactory performance. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Candidates should send a single pdf file, consisting of a 1-page motivation letter, CV, and
publication list to <em style="">ruben.coencagli@gmail.com</em>. Furthermore, candidates should organize two letters of reference, to be sent to the same e-mail address. The position is open until filled.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.</span></p>
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Ruben Coen-Cagli will be available at <strong>Cosyne</strong> to meet with candidates.
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