advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures, and recovers. At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of scientific discovery and support a culture of respect.
Promoting diversity in science will help drive the transformative science that can change the world. Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia's Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world's most vibrant and culturally
rich cities. The Center for Theoretical Neuroscience (CTN) at Columbia University is looking to hire an Associate Research Scientist. The Associate Research Scientist will work on specific projects as well as general research involving computational and theoretical approaches to study topics in neuroscience at the synaptic, cellular, circuit, and behavioral levels.
Current faculty at the Center include: Larry Abbott, Co-Director Ken Miller, Co-Director John Cunningham Stefano Fusi Ashok Litwin comear Liam Paninski Kim Stachenfeld A Ph. D. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline and, preferably, experience in theoretical neuroscience or the statistical analysis of neuroscience data.
audio files, or video clips. They prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings. All Riverside Research opportunities require U. S. Citizenship. Job Responsibilities: Source, translate, organize, analyze, and summarize information on topics of interest from foreign research publications, peer-reviewed journal articles, papers, audio files, or video clips Prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings; populate databases with key information Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs, Area Studies, Economics, Intelligence
Studies, or any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience Intermediate to advanced language proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) Experience with web-based research Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, responsible team player Desired Qualifications: Master's Degree in International Affairs, Area Studies, Economics, Intelligence Studies, or any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline Knowledge of Chinese political, military, and/or university systems Knowledge of and/or experience with Chinese culture Experience conducting research in technical areas in Chinese Experience conducting research as part of a team Strong briefing skills with experience presenting material in a public forum
