Connectionists: Postdoc positions in computational neuroscience and biology the Mathematical and Computational Biosciences Collective at NJIT

[Rotstein, Horacio G]

Research at the interface of theory/computations & experiments

*Position Summary:*

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the field of
mathematical and computational biology in the recently created Mathematical
& Computational Biosciences Collective (MCBC) at the New Jersey Institute
of Technology.

The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for
up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability
of funding.
The start date is September 1, 2025, or earlier.

*Essential Functions:*

Conduct research in mathematical and computational biology at the interface
of theory and experiments, take part in seminars, group meetings, journal
clubs, help mentor students, and other research activities of the MCBC and
the associated Departments of Mathematical and Biological Sciences.

The ideal candidate would have an interest in building successful
interactions with experimental scientists and experience in one or more of
the following areas: (i) neuroscience, (ii) systems biology / biochemical
systems, (iii) collective behavior, and (iv) machine learning / artificial
intelligence.

The successful candidate will be co-mentored by a theorist and an
experimentalist and will have the opportunity to interact with researchers
in the pharmaceutical industry, IBM Research, and other industrial partners.

In addition to research duties, the Postdoctoral Fellow might have the
opportunity to teach one course per semester, subject to availability.

*Prerequisite Qualifications:*

A candidate should hold a PhD in the areas of applied mathematics, computer
science, data science, quantitative biology, or other relevant disciplines.

*How to Apply:*

Please email (1) a cover letter with a brief research statement, (2) a CV,
and (3) names and email addresses of three references to Profs. Casey
Diekman (diekman at njit.edu) and Horacio G. Rotstein (horacio at njit.edu), with
the subject line “MCBC Postdoctoral Fellow Application”.
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