The Cognitive Axon Lab, in the Department of Psychology and Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute, seeks applications for a multi-year Postdoctoral Research Associate at Carnegie Mellon University. This is a Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience CRCNS funded position. The successful candidate will be jointly supervised by Professors Timothy Verstynen CMU, Psychology and Jonathan Rubin University of Pittsburgh, Mathematics. The project specifically focuses on how dynamics of cortico-basal ganglia-thalamic pathways contribute to naturalistic foraging behaviors. The position will be renewed on an annual basis with two years of funding secured. Core responsibilities include:Decision making, linking computational models and mathematical analysis to human and rodent data.Managing data analysis and archiving, mentoring students and other traineesPresenting results at conferences and in journal publications, and assisting with putting together future funding applicationsOther duties as assigned Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. You should demonstrate:Analytical skillsOrganization and planning skillsProblem-solving and reasoning skillsStrong oral and written communication skills Qualifications:PhD in areas covering cognitive computational neuroscience e.g., neuroscience, mathematics, cognitive science, computer science, or a related discipline requiredPreferred experience in analysis of behavioral and imaging data, machine learning, and computational neuroscienceA combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered. Joining the CMU team opens the door to an
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