Summer Pre-Doctoral Researcher, Flatiron

Simons Foundation • New York, NY

306d • $28

About The Position

The Center for Computational Neuroscience (CCN) aims to develop theories, models, and computational methods that deepen our knowledge of brain function. 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 overall mission of the Flatiron Institute is to advance scientific research through computational methods, including theory, modeling, simulation and data analysis. CCN's research groups include: Computational vision (PI: Eero Simoncelli) Neural circuits and algorithms (PI: Dmitri ‘Mitya' Chklovskii) NeuroAI and geometric data analysis (PI: SueYeon Chung) Statistical analysis of neural data (PI: Alex Williams) CCN also has an open source software development group, and interns may choose to work with this group, in coordination with one of the research groups listed above.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in neuroscience, physics, electrical engineering, applied math, computer science or a related technical field.
• Some research experience in computational neuroscience is recommended.
• Experience programming in Matlab or Python.
• Working knowledge of linear algebra and vector calculus.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of neuroscience is recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate as full members of the CCN and Flatiron Institute communities during their internship.
• Be assigned a primary mentor and research group within the center.
• Attend and present within their research group's meetings.
• Participate in meetings of CCN's other research groups.
• Engage in center- and Flatiron-wide activities such as guest lectures and training on scientific computing resources.
• Present their work at an Institute-wide symposium held at the end of the internship period.

Benefits

• Roundtrip travel to and from New York City for interns based outside of New York City.
• Housing for interns based outside of New York City.
• Competitive salary of $28.00 per hour for interns at the Pre-Doctoral Scholar level.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree