Postdoctoral Associate (Puxeddu Lab)

Job Description

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent and collaborative research on projects involving brain network analysis, including investigations on the Drosophila connectome and/or development of computational and methodological tools for network neuroscience. The candidate is expected to contribute to publications, collaborate with other lab members and external collaborators.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, biomedical
engineering, or a related quantitative field.   PhD awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.

• Experience in computational data analysis and scientific programming (e.g., Python,
MATLAB, or similar).
• Demonstrated research productivity through peer-reviewed publications or preprints.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in network science or network neuroscience.
• Experience analyzing neural connectivity or large biological datasets.
• Background in connectomics, computational neuroscience, or complex systems.
• Experience developing computational tools or analysis pipelines.
• Interest or experience in co-mentoring students.

 

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40 hours - exempt position

Review Date

5/1/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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