Location: Palo Alto,CA, USA
Job Category: Postdoctoral
Requisition Number: POSTD002479
Salk Main Campus 10010 N Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
The Pereira and Azim laboratories at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to be a member of our teams focused on cutting-edge research in computational and behavioral neuroscience through the development and implementation of systems for performing neuromechanical simulations.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will have the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, utilizing the latest technologies to extract quantitative measures of unrestrained behavioral kinematics, develop physics-based models of biomechanics, and develop simulated agents that behave like real animals. Working closely with software engineers, computer scientists, and neuroscientists, they will implement simulation pipelines to train deep neural network models for control using deep reinforcement learning. Simultaneously, working closely with neurobiologists, they will implement artificial neural network-based models of neural circuit architectures and computations that will drive the simulated agents.
Competitive candidates will have substantial technical experience with deep learning and Python-based software engineering. They will also have a strong interest in some combination of natural behavior, biomechanics, control theory, computational neuroscience, and/or NeuroAI.
This position will have significant room for creativity in defining the research direction within the scope of the larger project in collaboration with the PIs, other project team members, and the broader collaborative team at Harvard, Stanford, the University of Washington, as well as other colleagues.
Minimum RequirementsEducation: PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience, physics, computer science, robotics, data science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, bioinformatics, or a related field.
Experience: A successful candidate must have experience conducting independent and productive research. The specific topic of this previous research is not as important as the candidate's creativity in framing an innovative question around their expertise and curiosity.
Who We Are
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces diverse perspectives and unique life experiences, fostering innovation and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
What We Can Offer
The full postdoctoral salary range for wet lab opportunities is $70,000-$77,500. This range covers the entire postdoctoral training period; recent Ph.D. graduates should expect an offer at or close to $70,000 (minimum of the salary range). Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment, and other visitors. Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of any status protected by state or federal law.
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