Connectionists: Fully Funded Summer Internships at CCN (Flatiron Institute, NYC)

[Matthew Turner]

Dear all,


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 on the application page
<https://apply.interfolio.com/137388>, and applications are due by
February 2, 2024.  Please feel welcome to share widely and contact me with
any questions.


*Summer Interns (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Pre-Doctoral)*


*ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW*

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.



CCN’s core research groups include computational vision
<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/computational-vision/>
(Eero Simoncelli
<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/eero-p-simoncelli/>, PI), neural
circuits and algorithms
<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/neural-circuits-and-algorithms/>
(Dmitri ‘Mitya’ Chklovskii
<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/dmitri-mitya-chklovskii/>,
PI), neuroAI
and geometric data analysis
<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/neuroai-and-geometry/>
(SueYeon Chung <https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/sueyeon-chung/>,
PI), statistical analysis of neural data
<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-neuroscience/statistical-analysis-of-neural-data/>
(Alex Williams <https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/alex-williams/>,
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  NeuroRSE group
<https://neurorse.flatironinstitute.org/events/2023/11/17/summer-2024-internship.html>
as their secondary group.



*POSITION SUMMARY *

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.



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 (defined as doctoral
students who have passed comprehensive/qualifying exams and are actively
working on their thesis) will be appointed as Summer Predoctoral Scholars.



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.



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.



Visit the Summer at Simons page
<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/summer-at-simons/>to learn more.



*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES*

●      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

●      Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required



*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*



*Education:*

●      Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or
doctoral degree program in computational neuroscience, electrical
engineering, physics, computer science or related fields.

●      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).



*Experience:*

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



*Related Skills & Other Requirements:*

●      The successful applicant should have experience with programming in
Matlab, Python, or C

●      The applicant should have satisfactorily completed Cal III and
Linear Algebra (NeuroRSE applicants are exempt from this requirement)

●      The applicant should have experience with basic optimization and
machine learning techniques (Helpful but not required for NeuroRSE
candidates)

●      Elementary knowledge of neuroscience is helpful



*Summer Internship Program and Deadlines*

●      Summer Internship Period: May 28 to August 9, 2024

●      Deadline to apply: February 2, 2024



Decisions will be made on a rolling basis through Friday, March 15, 2024.



*REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS*

●      Curriculum vitae with bibliography;

●      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.



*COMPENSATION*

●      Interns at the Research Assistant (undergraduate) level will earn
$20.00 per hour

●      Interns at the Research Associate (graduate) level will earn $25.00
per hour

●      Interns at the Predoctoral Researcher (advanced doctoral students)
will earn $28.85 per hour.



*THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT*

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.



To apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/137388


Cordially,


MATTHEW B. TURNER  any pronouns

Senior Manager for Center Administration | Center for Computational
Neuroscience

Co-Chair, Flatiron Institute Professional Development Committee

Flatiron Institute

917.363.1095 mobile

mturner at flatironinstitute.org

162 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010

simonsfoundation.org/flatiron <https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/>
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