JOB OPENING IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE

A post-doctoral position is available immediately to contribute to ongoing cutting-edge neuroinformatics research funded by NIH under the Human Brain Project. The initial focus is on computational modeling and simulations of dendritic morphology, neuronal connectivity, and electrophysiology. Post-doc will join the Computational Neuroanatomy Group, an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and creative research group at George Mason University’s Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, located in northern Virginia (20 miles west of Washington DC). The successful applicant will be hired as a Research Assistant Professor, with salary based on the NIH postdoctoral scale and state employee benefits. Generous office space, new computers, and full-time access to Silicon Graphics and Linux servers will be also provided.

Research experience with either programming languages (e.g. C++, JAVA), modelling packages (e.g. MatLab, NEURON), or experimental neuroanatomy/electrophysiology is desirable. All highly motivated candidates with a recent PhD in biology, computer science, physics, psychology, or other areas related to neuroscience (including MD or engineering degree) are encouraged to apply. Send resume, (p)reprints, a 1-page description of your motivation, and 3 recommendation letters to:

Giorgio Ascoli, PhD
Computational Neuroanatomy Group
Krasnow Institue for Advanced Study
George Mason University, MS2A1
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

ascoli@gmu.edu

There is no deadline but the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Non-resident aliens are welcome to apply. George Mason University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.

THESIS SLOT AVAILABLE FOR NEUROSCIENCE PROJECT

The Computational Neuroanatomy Group (CNG) at the Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study have thesis slots available for PhD and MS graduate students from the greater Washington DC area (medicine, psychology, biology, computer science, physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, engineering etc.). The CNG is a young and dynamic research group within the Krasnow Institute, a private, non-profit research institution located on the the campus of George Mason University, in Fairfax, VA (<20 miles west of Washington DC). The advisor or co-advisor for the student would be CNG principal investigator (Dr. Ascoli), who holds faculty positions in the department of Psychology, the Neuroscience Program, and the School of Computational Sciences at Mason.

Research projects involve the computer generation of 3D neuronal structures and the computational study of the relationship between neuronal anatomy and physiology. Candidates should have either a biological (neuro preferred) background, or programming skills (C/C++, statistical packages). Student will be given full intellectual credit in both software distribution copyrights and scientific publications coauthorships. Interest and motivation are required, but the research schedule is very flexible (part-time or full-time, evening and week-end possible). Graduate fellowships are also available. Send CV and a brief description of your motivation to: ascoli@gmu.edu (or by fax at the number below). Non-resident aliens are also welcome to apply.

Contact: Giorgio Ascoli, PhD
Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study
at George Mason University, MS2A1
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Ph. (703)993-4383 Fax (703)993-4325

Computational Neuroanatomy Group: http://krasnow.gmu.edu/L-Neuron/
Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study: http://krasnow.gmu.edu
George Mason University: http://www.gmu.edu