POSITION SUMMARYThe Group Leader will direct a research group working on the development and use of computational methods in neuroscience, specifically using machine learning methods to develop novel analysis approaches to large and complex neuroscience data sets. The Group Leader will be responsible for hiring, supervising and mentoring the research scientists, associate research scientists and fellows in the group. Members of the group may also include data scientists, software engineers and/or research analysts. The Group Leader should contribute toward CCN's goals of excellence in scholarship, dissemination of knowledge and development of a diverse scientific workforce. The position is based at the Simons Foundation in New York City.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/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 seminar.
- Engage with researchers in the region, as well as nationally and internationally, to maximize the scientific contributions to the field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation- Ph.D. in applied mathematics, biostatistics, computational biology, computer science, engineering, physics, or related disciplines.
Experience - 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.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS- CV
- Research statement describing plans for research program for the research group. The statement should describe both the group's planned research program over the next three to five years and plans for operating the research group.
- Three (3) names of people who can be consulted for confidential references.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS- The full-time annual compensation for this position is $245,000
- In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
DeadlineApplications are considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
