Connectionists: Job Opportunity: Summer Research Assistant/Associate, Center for Computational Neuroscience (Multiple Positions)

[Serena Fuccillo]

Hi there,

Please see our latest job posting for our Summer Research
Assistant/Associate position at the Center for Computational Neuroscience,
Flatiron Institute.

Summer Research Assistant/Associate, Center for Computational Neuroscience
(Multiple Positions)
<https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/job/160-Fifth-Avenue/Summer-Research-Assistant-Associate--Center-for-Computational-Neuroscience_R0000925>

The mission of the Center for Computational Neuroscience (CCN) at the
Simons Foundation's Flatiron Institute is 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 currently has research groups in computational vision,
neural circuits and algorithms, neuroAI and geometry, and statistical
analysis of neural data; interested candidates should review the CCN public
website
<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/>
for specific information on CCN’s research areas.



POSITION SUMMARY



CCN invites applications for paid summer internships by graduate or
advanced undergraduate students in physics, electrical engineering, machine
learning, computer science or related fields.  Knowledge of neuroscience is
helpful but not required. Research topics will be based on interests of
Center investigators, and include computational vision, neural circuits and
algorithms, neuroAI and geometry, statistical analysis of neural data, and
related topics.



CCN interns are invited to participate as full members of the CCN and
Flatiron communities during their internship; CCN 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, interns will be invited to present their work at an
Institute-wide symposium held at the end of the internship period.



Applicable travel assistance to New York City and a supported temporary
housing option may be available to interns based outside of New York City.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

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   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
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   Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

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   Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree
   program majoring in electrical engineering, physics, computer science or
   related field.



Experience

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   Experience with research projects in electrical engineering, computer
   science physics or related fields is helpful.


Related Skills & Other Requirements

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   The successful applicant should have experience with programming in
   Matlab, Python, or C
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   The applicant should have satisfactorily completed Cal III and Linear
   Algebra
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   The applicant should have experience with basic optimization and machine
   learning techniques
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   Elementary knowledge of neuroscience is helpful


Intern Semesters and Deadlines

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   Summer semester: June 1 to August 12
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   Deadline to apply: February 25, 2022


Please email ccnadmin at flatironinstitute.org with any program or application
questions.

For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/job/160-Fifth-Avenue/Summer-Research-Assistant-Associate--Center-for-Computational-Neuroscience_R0000925

Warm Regards,

*Serena Fuccillo*
Coordinator, Center Administration
Center for Computational Neuroscience

*FLATIRON INSTITUTE*
162 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10010
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