HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Postdoctoral Scientist - Schulze Lab

Janelia Research Campus, USA

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About the role

  • We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist with hybrid expertise spanning systems neuroscience, computer-vision, pose-tracking, behavioral ML, and VR technology to join the Schulze Lab.
  • In this role, you will integrate custom hardware and software with computational analysis pipelines to probe the neural circuits underlying collective behavior and social cognition.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically driven researcher who is comfortable tinkering and who is motivated to advance the understanding of how individuality, sex differences, and stress shape the brain and decision-making in groups.

Responsibilities

  • Design VR systems and paradigms to present naturalistic, socially rich stimuli.
  • Develop and execute experiments investigating the neural circuits underlying inter-individual differences, sexually dimorphic and stress-related traits in social behavior.
  • Prepare technical reports, protocols, and quantitative analyses, and maintain familiarity with current literature in systems neuroscience and VR-based behavioral neuroscience.
  • Collaborate with the lab's VR specialist and other members of the Janelia community.
  • Access to Janelia's facilities and engineering support for imaging, custom-hardware, scientific computing, Unity-based visual environments, in-situ hybridization, and dissection.
  • Support to attend and present at scientific conferences.

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and contribute to publications.
  • A Ph.D. in neuroscience, computer science, engineering, or a closely related field.
  • A hybrid background bridging software-hardware integration and computational as well as ML skills with a solid grounding in systems neuroscience.
  • Demonstrated experience building or working with complex rigs, such as VR systems for behavioral neuroscience research.
  • Working knowledge of scientific principles and the ability to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
  • Ability to perform highly complex experiments with high levels of reliability and accuracy within time constraints.
  • Genuine interest in the neural basis of inter-individual differences, including sexually dimorphic and stress-related features in social contexts such as schooling behavior.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time
  • reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s)
  • dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard

Compensation

  • A Postdoc 00 (0 to 1 year research experience after obtaining a PhD) is compensated at a rate of $74,200.00 annually at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus.
  • HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers.
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
  • Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
  • HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers.

Company info

  • About the role: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist with hybrid expertise spanning systems neuroscience, computer-vision, pose-tracking, behavioral ML, and VR technology to join the Schulze Lab.

Equal opportunity

  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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