Postdoctoral Associate (Puxeddu Lab)
Postdoctoral Associate (Puxeddu Lab)
Company: Virginia Tech
Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061
Category: Neuroscience
Type: Full-Time
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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