美国普林斯顿大学2020年招聘博士后职位（神经科学数据分析）

NEUROSCIENCE DATA ANALYST

Princeton University

Job Description

Department

Princeton Neuroscience Inst

Category

Research and Laboratory

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Name of Lab

BRAIN CoGS

Application Deadline

10/8/2020

Overview

The Princeton Neuroscience Institute has a Data Analyst position available in the Brain Registration and Histology Core Facility of BRAIN CoGS. This multi- laboratory project seeks to understand how multiple brain regions work together to carry out cognitive processing, using mice as a model system for mammalian brain function. BRAIN CoGS is a collaboration between the labs of Carlos Brody, Mark Goldman (UC Davis), Jonathan Pillow, Sebastian Seung, David Tank, Sam Wang, and Ilana Witten.

The individual in this role will support BRAIN CoGS laboratories as a data analyst. They will collaborate with graduate students, postdoctoral research fellows, and software developers in the participating laboratories regarding experimental design, acquisition of histological and anatomical data, and analysis. The principal activities are to acquire microscopy data sets from neural tissue, and then perform post-experiment alignment, reconstruction, and analysis of the images.

Responsibilities

Quantitative analysis of fluorescence signals, including automatic cell recognition using deep learning and custom Python scripts.

Computer-based volumetric reconstruction of whole brain images

Computer-based registration of whole brain images to a standardized atlas

Operating fluorescence microscopes (light-sheet, epi-fluorescence/slide scanner)

Assisting with tissue sample preparation and clearing protocols (iDISCO, uDISCO, SHIELD, etc)

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will be an energetic, self-directed person with previous experience in imaging data analysis (using Python or MATLAB), microscopy and animal tissue handling. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance. A commitment of at least two years is preferred.

REQUIRED

A bachelor's degree in a science, engineering or computing-related field

Python or MATLAB programming experience

Experience with microscopy data - either through image acquisition or data analysis

HIGHLY PREFERRED

Wet lab and/or tissue handling experience

Experience working in a research environment

Familiarity with Linux/Unix

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

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