Research Scientist - Computational Neuroscience

About Astera

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Astera is a private foundation on a mission to steer science and technology toward an abundant future. We believe the coming years will bring an era of unprecedented scientific and technological advancement as exponential progress in AI converges with central advances in other fields to dramatically accelerate innovation. This inflection point provides an unparalleled opportunity to fundamentally rethink the institutions, systems, and tools that drive scientific progress.

Unlike traditional non-profit research organizations, projects supported by Astera operate like high-velocity startups, allowing us to focus on ambitious goals, match structure to problem, and attract strong technical talent and leadership. You can read more about our mission, vision, and programming here.

Position Summary

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Astera Institute is seeking a Research Scientist in Computational Neuroscience to develop computational models of neural circuits and brain function.

Responsibilities

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• 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.

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