<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dear all,</span><br></div><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%">The Center for Computational Neuroscience at the Flatiron Institute of the Simons Foundation will be offering our fully-funded summer internships once again in 2024. More details are included below and <a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/137388" target="_blank">on the application page</a>, and applications are due by February 2, 2024. Please feel welcome to share widely and contact me with any questions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%"><b><font size="4"><br></font></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%"><b><font size="4">Summer Interns (Undergraduate, Graduate, and
Pre-Doctoral)</font></b></span><b style="font-size:11pt"><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Center for
Computational Neuroscience (CCN) aims to develop theories, models, and
computational methods that deepen our knowledge of brain function — both in
health and in disease. CCN takes a “systems" neuroscience approach,
building models that are motivated by fundamental principles, that are
constrained by properties of neural circuits and responses, and that provide
insights into perception, cognition and behavior. This cross-disciplinary
approach not only leads to the design of new model-driven scientific
experiments, but also encapsulates current functional descriptions of the brain
that can spur the development of new engineered computational systems,
especially in the realm of machine learning. CCN is one of five centers
that make up the Flatiron Institute, an internal scientific unit of the Simons
Foundation, focused on computational aspects of a wide range of basic science.
The general mission of the Flatiron Institute is to advance scientific research
through computational methods, including theory, modeling, simulation and data
analysis. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">CCN’s core
research groups include <a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/computational-vision/" target="_blank">computational vision</a> (<a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/eero-p-simoncelli/" target="_blank">Eero Simoncelli</a>, PI), <a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/neural-circuits-and-algorithms/" target="_blank">neural circuits and algorithms</a> (<a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/dmitri-mitya-chklovskii/" target="_blank">Dmitri ‘Mitya’ Chklovskii</a>, PI), <a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/neuroai-and-geometry/" target="_blank">neuroAI and geometric data analysis</a> (<a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/sueyeon-chung/" target="_blank">SueYeon Chung</a>, PI), <a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/statistical-analysis-of-neural-data/" target="_blank">statistical analysis of neural data</a> (<a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/alex-williams/" target="_blank">Alex Williams</a>, PI). Candidates must select a
primary group for their application, and can optionally indicate a secondary
group. Candidates specifically interested in contributing to open source
software projects at CCN should indicate the
<a href="https://neurorse.flatironinstitute.org/events/2023/11/17/summer-2024-internship.html" target="_blank">NeuroRSE group</a> as their secondary group.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>POSITION SUMMARY </b><br>
<br>
CCN invites applications for paid summer internship positions by motivated
students in computational neuroscience, physics, electrical engineering,
machine learning, computer science or related fields. The purpose of this Summer Internship Program
is to allow students studying in a relevant field the opportunity to be
employed at the CCN for the purpose of collaborating on a research project with
one or more CCN staff mentors. Knowledge of neuroscience is helpful but not
required. Interested applicants should
review the research group pages listed above, and should describe in their
research statement the project on which they'd like to collaborate and the
research group(s) with whom they’d like to work. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Undergraduate
students will be appointed with the title of Summer Research Assistant,
graduate students will be appointed with the title of Summer Research
Associates, and advanced doctoral students (<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">defined as doctoral students who have passed
comprehensive/qualifying exams and are actively working on their thesis) will
be appointed as Summer Predoctoral Scholars.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">CCN Summer
Interns are invited to participate as full members of the CCN and Flatiron
communities during their term of residency. CCN Summer Interns are assigned a
primary mentor and research group within the center, are invited to attend and
present within their research group’s meetings, and are also invited to
participate in meetings of CCN’s other research groups as well as center- and
Flatiron-wide activities such as guest lectures, training on use of the
Institute’s robust scientific computing resources, and intern social
activities. Finally, Summer Interns will
be invited to present their work at an Institute-wide symposium held at the end
of the residency period.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The CCN Summer
Internship Program will take place
in-person at the Simons Foundation’s offices in New York City. CCN will provide
eligible Summer Interns roundtrip travel to New York City and subsidized
housing for the duration of their employment. Intern appointment titles and
compensation will be determined based on the intern’s education level and
experience.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Visit the <a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/summer-at-simons/" target="_blank">Summer at Simons page</a>to learn more.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p>
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</span>Reporting to the assigned mentor in the CCN, the
projects will involve analysis of neuroscience data and modeling networks,
applying the skills of analytical calculations and computer programming</p>
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</span>Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or
required</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Education:</b></p>
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</span>Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate,
graduate, or doctoral degree program in computational neuroscience, electrical
engineering, physics, computer science or related fields.</p>
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</span>Candidates must have permission to participate in the
program from their dissertation advisor/PI (CCN PIs will be in touch with
advisors directly to confirm).</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Experience:</b></p>
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</span>Experience with research projects in electrical
engineering, computer science physics or related fields is helpful.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Related Skills & Other Requirements:</b></p>
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</span>The successful applicant should have experience with
programming in Matlab, Python, or C</p>
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</span>The applicant should have satisfactorily completed Cal
III and Linear Algebra (NeuroRSE applicants are exempt from this requirement)</p>
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</span>The applicant should have experience with basic
optimization and machine learning techniques (Helpful but not required for
NeuroRSE candidates)</p>
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</span>Elementary knowledge of neuroscience is helpful</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Summer Internship Program and Deadlines</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;break-after:avoid;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Summer
Internship Period: May 28 to August 9, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;break-after:avoid;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols"">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Deadline
to apply: February 2, 2024</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;break-after:avoid;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Decisions will be made on a
rolling basis through Friday, March 15, 2024.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS</b></p>
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</span>Curriculum vitae with bibliography;</p>
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</span>Research statement of no more than two pages describing
the candidate’s past research experience, the research project on which the
candidate would like to work, and the CCN research group(s) with whom the
candidate would like to collaborate.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>COMPENSATION</b></p>
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</span>Interns at the Research Assistant (undergraduate) level
will earn $20.00 per hour</p>
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</span>Interns at the Research Associate (graduate) level will
earn $25.00 per hour</p>
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</span>Interns at the Predoctoral Researcher (advanced
doctoral students) will earn $28.85 per hour.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY
COMMITMENT</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Many of the
greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds
and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work
environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and
encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or
any other protected category under federal, state and local law.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">To apply,
please visit: <a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/137388" target="_blank">https://apply.interfolio.com/137388</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Cordially,</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:12.8px"><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline">MATTHEW B. TURNER </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);vertical-align:baseline">any pronouns</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);vertical-align:baseline">Senior Manager for Center Administration | Center for Computational Neuroscience</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);vertical-align:baseline">Co-Chair, Flatiron Institute Professional Development Committee</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline">Flatiron Institute</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);vertical-align:baseline">917.363.1095 </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline">mobile</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);vertical-align:baseline"><a href="mailto:mturner@flatironinstitute.org" target="_blank">mturner@flatironinstitute.org</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);vertical-align:baseline">162 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010 </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,41,84);vertical-align:baseline">simonsfoundation.org/flatiron</span></a></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:none;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:156px;height:30px"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0FC1uKdyxLw-o7ic4r_7-bAOwvmb1t7SVkvLEJ4WQOYeGMO84IDzc8EblCVsMhi45o_rTOAbFuVCnLQWwszeoDkGmHvZ3QsWuL0LICLhCMHBCGeGTvb3rncVND-Jol_qNlOw1RElkqWS2tbinzjpU1k" width="156.60185946492953" height="30" style="margin-top:0px"></span></span></p></span></div></div></div></div></div>
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