Group Leader

Simpro Software•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simons Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to advancing research in mathematics and basic sciences. The Center for Computational Neuroscience (CCN) aims to deepen our understanding of brain function through theories, models, and computational methods. This position involves directing a research group focused on developing and applying computational methods, specifically machine learning, to analyze large neuroscience datasets. The Group Leader will be responsible for hiring, supervising, and mentoring research staff, contributing to the center's goals of scholarly excellence, knowledge dissemination, and workforce diversity. The role is based at the Simons Foundation in New York City.

Requirements

Ph.D. in applied mathematics, biostatistics, computational biology, computer science, engineering, physics, or related disciplines.
Postgraduate research experience (typically 2 to 6 years) in computational neuroscience, or related field of interest to the CCN
A record of excellence in scientific publication
Ability to do original and outstanding research in neuroscience
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct and appropriately disseminate research in computational and quantitative neuroscience
Establish a research group in an area relevant to the center
Hire, mentor and supervise the research of group members and visitors
Participate in the intellectual direction of the center, including assisting in the selection and review of research staff as well as the planning and organization of workshops, conferences and seminars.
Engage with researchers in the region, as well as nationally and internationally, to maximize the scientific contributions to the field.