Joint Faculty and Research Scientist Position in Computational Neuroscience
- Employer
- New York University Arts and Science
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Mar 12, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering, Physics & Space Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Joint Faculty and Research Scientist Position in
Computational Neuroscience with the Simons Foundation Center for
Computational Neuroscience (CCN) and the NYU Center for Neural
Science
The Center for Neural Science (https://www.cns.nyu.edu/) at New
York University (NYU), jointly with the Center for Computational
Neuroscience (CCN) at the Flatiron Institute of the Simons
Foundation, invites applications for an open rank joint
position, with a preference for junior or mid-career candidates. We
seek exceptional candidates that use computational frameworks and
methods to develop concepts, models, and tools for understanding
brain function. Areas of interest include sensory representation
and perception, memory, decision-making, adaptation and learning,
and motor control.
During the academic year 2021-2022, the position will initially be
a full-time position at NYU. Beginning academic year
2022-2023, the position will become a joint appointment
between NYU and CCN, with the appointee spending half time in
each location (both in lower
Manhattan).
The NYU position is a tenure-line faculty position at the
Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level depending on the
candidate’s background and experience. The holder of an Assistant
level appointment will be considered for promotion to a tenured
Associate professorship according to NYU's standard policies and
procedures. The corresponding position at CCN may be Associate or
Full Research Scientist, or Group Leader, again depending on
candidate experience. The initial appointment is for three years,
and is renewable, subject to satisfactory progress in
research.
A Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as neuroscience, engineering,
physics or applied mathematics, is required. The responsibilities
for this joint position include but are not limited to:
establishing a research program with a significant computational
component; participating in the international neuroscience research
community; teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
at NYU; contributing to the scientific culture and activities at
the Flatiron Institute by collaborating with other researchers,
hiring and supervising junior researchers, and assisting with the
organization of CCN-related conferences, workshops, group seminars
and summer programs.
Review of applications will begin 28 March 2021.
Important: in order to be considered for this joint
appointment, candidates must submit their application in two
places:
To NYU at:
http://apply.interfolio.com/83845
To CCN at:
https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/simonsfoundationcareers/job/162-Fifth-Avenue/
Researcher--Joint-Position-with-NYU-CNS---Center-for-Computational-Neuroscience_R0000761
Application materials should include a brief cover letter, a
statement describing current and planned research and teaching
activities, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications,
and names and contact information for three references.
Because diversity and inclusion are an important part of the NYU
mission, candidates should include a paragraph in their cover
letter indicating how diversity and inclusion figure into their
past, present, and future teaching, research, and community
engagement. (Additional information can be found here:
http://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultydiversity/recruitment/diversity-statements.html).
All applications will be reviewed by a joint committee consisting
of members from CNS and CCN.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
A successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in neuroscience,
physics, engineering, applied mathematics or a related discipline.
One or more years of postdoctoral research experience is
desirable.
Experience
- Demonstrated abilities in establishing a neuroscience-related research program, embracing the opportunities offered by a joint position between NYU CNS and CCN. The research program must include a significant computational component.
- A record of excellence in scientific publication.
- Ability to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and the graduate level.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, supporting collaboration and cooperation across traditional disciplinary boundaries
- Knowledge of software development and dissemination, either for scientific simulation, model fitting, experimental design, or analysis of modern high-throughput experimental data acquisition, is desirable.
About NYU
More information about NYU Center for Neural Science can be found
at https://as.nyu.edu/content/nyu-as/as/departments/cns.html.
The Faculty of Arts and Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading
research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the
highest caliber, who embody the diversity of the United States as
well as the global society in which we live. We strongly encourage
applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other
individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across
color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability,
gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis.
NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we
strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest
reach. To learn more about the FAS commitment to diversity,
equality and inclusion, please read here
(http://as.nyu.edu/content/nyu-as/as/administrative-resources/office/dean/diversity-initiative.html)
EOE/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity.
About the Flatiron Institute
The Flatiron Institute (https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron)
is a major, new internal scientific unit of the Simons
Foundation. It consists of five Centers – Astrophysics,
Quantum Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and Neuroscience) each
focused on the computational aspects of a particular area of basic
science. It aims to generate original scientific discoveries, along
with new computational infrastructure supporting and enabling such
discoveries by the community at large.
The newly formed Center for Computational Neuroscience aims to
develop models, principles and conceptual frameworks 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.
Simons Foundation 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.
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