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The Yuste lab invites applications for a Staff Associate II beginning September 1, 2022. The Staff Associate II will perform research tasks related to the NSF grant NSF-ANR: REBIRTH: Understanding the Self-Assembly of the Nervous System of Hydra Vulgaris. The Staff Associate will perform the following tasks to advance the grant's research program:

Provide an analysis of neuroscience datasets generated by researchers – 25%
Program code to give researchers analytic tools to understand their data – 25%
Assist with scientific paper drafts and research reports to the funder – 25%
Participate in conferences and other public venues to present the data and results – 25%
 

BA in area providing background in neurosciences, but Masters in area providing background in neuroscience preferred. Candidates also need the following experience and skills:

Previous work on Hydra neurobiology
Programming experience with languages such as: Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ Fluency
Computer programming experience in areas such as: Real-Time Embedded Programming
Digital Signal Processing
Image Analysis with OpenCV
Engineering and mathematical background

Please upload a cover letter and CV to Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting system (ASR).

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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