Research Scientist - Computational Neuroscience

Astera Institute is a private foundation focused on advancing science and technology through ambitious, high-velocity research projects. The Research Scientist will develop computational models of neural circuits and brain function, analyze neuroscience data, create biologically inspired algorithms, and pursue original research in computational neuroscience.

Responsibilities:

• Read, analyze, and synthesize neuroscience, cognitive science, and computational neuroscience literature
• Develop biologically plausible computational models of neural circuits, brain regions, and large-scale brain systems
• Compare model predictions with experimental data and refine models accordingly
• Develop novel algorithms inspired by biological neural computation
• Analyze large-scale neural and behavioral datasets to inform and evaluate computational models
• Stay current with advances in neuroscience, machine learning, and computational modeling
• Propose and pursue original research directions that advance our understanding of brain computation
• Make novel scientific contributions to computational neuroscience through the development of new theories and models
• Document research findings and communicate results through technical reports, publications, and presentations