University of Oregon, NeuroAI Center
Position ID:
University of Oregon-NeuroAI Center-POSTDOC [#30896]
Position Title:
Postdoc
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Eugene, Oregon 97403, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Neuroscience / Computational neuroscience, Computational, Theoretical
Theoretical Physics / Statistical physics
Mathematics
Machine Learning
Statistics (more...)
Theoretical Physics / Statistical physics
Mathematics
Machine Learning
Statistics (more...)
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/10/15, listed until 2026/01/15)
(posted 2025/10/15, listed until 2026/01/15)Position Description:
Position Description
POSTDOC POSITION IN THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF OREGON POSITION SUMMARY A postdoc position is available for researchers with strong quantitative backgrounds with Prof. James Murray (murraylab.uoregon.edu) at the University of Oregon’s NeuroAI Center (ion.uoregon.edu/neuroai). In our research, we seek to uncover the principles of how the brain performs computations and implements learning related to motor control and sensory perception. While previous experience in computational neuroscience and machine learning are welcome, applicants from other quantitative fields (e.g. math, physics, statistics, computer science) who are eager to learn about neuroscience are highly encouraged to apply as well. Some of the scientific questions that motivate our work are - How do different regions of the brain interact to learn new motor skills? - What are the principles that enable brains and artificial agents to learn efficiently from experience while minimizing forgetting? - How can models of learning and motor control be synthesized across different levels of description? Our research group aims at building mechanistic models of brain function grounded in a combination of theoretical approaches, neural network-based simulations, and statistical analysis of experimental data. Examples of our group's recent research can be found in the References listed below. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with a large network of experimental collaborators at University of Oregon and at other institutions with expertise in sensory processing (visual, auditory, and olfactory), motor control, naturalistic behavior, neural engineering, and brain-computer interfaces. The Oregon NeuroAI Center is part of the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon (ion.uoregon.edu), a major hub for systems and theoretical neuroscience research. The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon, a vibrant college town in the Pacific Northwest with ample cultural offerings and phenomenal access to outdoor recreation. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience, and remote work arrangements may be considered. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Successful candidates will have a PhD in a quantitative field, including physics, neuroscience, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related fields. Applicants should have a strong quantitative background including at least some coding experience. APPLICATIONS Application reviews will start on December 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Please send inquiries to jmurray9@uoregon.edu. Applications should include a CV, two-page statement of research interests, and contact information for three letters of reference. REFERENCES FD Wandler, BK Lemberger, DL McLean, and JM Murray. Coordinated spinal locomotor network dynamics emerge from cell-type-specific connectivity patterns. eLife (in press). C Schmid and JM Murray (2024). Dynamics of Supervised and Reinforcement Learning in the Non-Linear Perceptron. Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems, 37, 136424. JP Portes, C Schmid, JM Murray (2022). Distinguishing Learning Rules with Brain Machine Interfaces. Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems, 35, 25937.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Reference (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Institute of Neuroscience
1254 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1254
1254 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1254