Connectionists: Job Opening: Computational Neuroscience Program, National Institute of Mental Health

[Rossi, Andrew (NIH/NIMH) [E]]

Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Program

The National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Health, Department of Human and Health Services, anticipates an opening for a Health Science Administrator (Program Officer) at its Rockville, MD site to guide Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Program in the Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science. This program promotes extramurally-funded research employing computational and mathematical approaches to modeling non-stationary neuronal processes, functional imaging of dynamical processes, and the modeling of all levels of neuronal processing, from single cell activity to complex behaviors. Topic areas within this program include empirical and theoretical studies of self-organizing behavior in neuronal systems. The program also supports collaborative activities among federal agencies to foster multi-disciplinary projects with a goal to develop new principles, models, and methods for acquisition, analysis and interpretation of neural data. The Health Science Administrator in charge of this program will be responsible for maintaining and further developing innovative scientific directions that include computational and systems neuroscience approaches that align with Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative as part of a new Presidential focus aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain. Responsibilities will include administering and managing an extramural portfolio of research awards, interacting and collaborating with researchers and program officers at NIMH, NIH and other federal agencies and developing new funding opportunities. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Prior research experience spanning the field of systems levels neuroscience and computational neuroscience is preferred. At a minimum, candidates should be able to demonstrate their willingness and capacity to expand their current area of expertise to cover this broad domain of research. The position required working both independently and collaboratively. Strong scientific background, organizational, oral and written communication skills are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send a letter of interest and CV by email to Aleksandra Vicentic, Ph.D. at vicentica at mail.nih.gov<mailto:vicentica at mail.nih.gov> (tel # 301-443-1576). HHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.




Andrew F. Rossi, Ph.D.
Chief, Executive Functions Program<http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/organization/dnbbs/behavioral-science-and-integrative-neuroscience-research-branch/executive-functions-program.shtml> and Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Program<http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/organization/dnbbs/behavioral-science-and-integrative-neuroscience-research-branch/theoretical-and-computational-neuroscience-program.shtml>
Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science, NIMH
ph 301-443-1576

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