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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Neuroscience, computer science McGovern Institute for Brain Research in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Neuroscience

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

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United States

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Keywords

Neuroscience
Computer Science
Image Processing
Connectomics
Active Learning
Morphology
Dynamical Systems
Neuron
Data-driven Modeling
Multimodal Analysis
Machine learning

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Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, DORKENWALD LAB , McGovern Institute for Brain Research - Dorkenwald laboratory , to develop computational reconstruction, analysis, and modeling approaches for connectomics datasets. The lab develops computational approaches to reconstruct, analyze, and model large-scale connectomes, aiming to uncover organizational principles of neuronal circuits and how circuit structure supports computation. Will lead research on one or more of the following areas: Automated proofreading & annotation at scale: Machine learning approaches for error detection, human-in-the-loop proofreading of automated cell reconstructions, active-learning approaches for efficient annotation, and self-supervision approaches for tokenizing image datasets and cell reconstructions; Circuit analysis & modeling: Analysis of cortical connectomes, including comparative analyses across ages/regions; hypothesis-driven tests of discovered circuit rules; pair analyses with data-constrained models (e.g., RNNs, dynamical systems) and simulations; Morphology representation & multi-modal linking: Learn representations of detailed cell morphologies to link across datasets (within connectomics) and across modalities (e.g., EM ? Patch-seq) to build multi-modal connectomic resources that provide the basis for analyses that combine, e.g., connectivity with transcriptomic information; and publish in leading venues, maintain high-quality, reproducible code, collaborate across McGovern/BCS and external collaborators, and mentor students.


Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Ph.D. in neuroscience, computer science, or a related field; experience in machine learning and developing and validating computational analysis workflows; attention to detail; excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, documentation, communication, and time-management skills; self-motivation and ability to work independently; and ability to work as part of a tightly knit team.

10/6/2025


Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

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