Scientific Programmer

Virginia Tech • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

The Center for Human Neuroscience Research in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC seeks a person to manage and further develop the lab's neural network models for estimating neuromodulator concentrations from in vivo neurochemical recordings. The successful candidate should have experience with modern programming tools, machine learning, and, in particular, neural networks. This person will work under the direction of Dr. Read Montague, will maintain and implement the lab's current neural network models, and will participate with other lab members in further developing models for estimating neuromodulator concentrations. The successful candidate will also help with implementing machine learning approaches to other problems arising in the lab.

Requirements

• Demonstrated programming experience.
• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics) or equivalent education, training or experience.
• Demonstrated experience in machine learning and neural networks.
• Ability to work independently on multiple deadlines with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with other team members.

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience in Python, R, Matlab.
• Experience using TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop the lab's neural network models.
• Estimate neuromodulator concentrations from in vivo neurochemical recordings.
• Maintain and implement the lab's current neural network models.
• Collaborate with lab members to develop new models for estimating neuromodulator concentrations.
• Implement machine learning approaches to various lab problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree