Postdoc in computational neuroscience.

Job description

This advertisement is for a two year postdoctoral position to characterize the statistics of brain activity and relate it to the underlying network properties.

Recent data has revealed the multiple ways brain activity deviates from the classical asynchronous-irregular states (e.g. papers from the IBL). In this project we aim to characterize the statistics of both ongoing and task related activity and then build models to explain the role of neuron and network properties in shaping the activity. In addition, we want to understand how non-Poissonian nature of neural activity affects stimulus representation in the brain. The candidate will work closely with Pawel Herman and Arvind Kumar.  

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Evidence of expertise in analysis and/or modelling of neuronal activity.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting with colleagues with interdisciplinary background.
• Excellent scientific writing skills and communication skills in English, since this is required in the daily work.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Summary of previous research and future goals.
• Name of the two academic referees.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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