Posting Description
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE DORKENWALD/FIETE LABS McGovern Institute (two openings)to conduct interdisiplinary research on the relationship between neural circuit structure and function. This role involves developingcomputational models connectome analyses and theoretical approaches using published and ongoing neuroscience datasets. The associates will collaborate with neuroscientists and computer scientists to advance understanding of neural coding and circuit dynamics while contributing to publications presentations and mentorship within a highly collaborative research environment.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED: A PhD in neuroscience computer science or a related field; experience with using and building machine learning models developing and validating computational analysis workflows and developing circuit models is preferred; excellent communication and teamwork skills; attention to detail; excellent interpersonal analytical problem-solving organizational documentation communication and time-management skills; self-motivation and ability to work independently; and ability to work as part of a tightly-knit team.
2/17/2026
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The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.