The Janelia Farm Research Campus, a unique, world-class research community near Washington, D.C., is dedicated to understanding the function of neural circuits and developing synergistic imaging technology. Our highly collaborative structure is designed to support interdisciplinary work in small lab groups. We seek candidates who are comfortable with risk and are able to think independently to develop novel approaches. The Jain Lab is looking for highly motivated individuals to pursue interdisciplinary computer science & neuroscience research projects.

Dr. Viren Jain's Research Abstract: http://www.hhmi.org/research/fellows/jain.html

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Pursue novel algorithmic solutions to challenging image analysis problems arising in high-throughput neuroanatomy.
• Develop novel algorithms and software to integrate distributed human interaction with machine learning platforms for image analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Neuroscience or related discipline.
• Ability to work and support interdisciplinary work in small lab groups.
• Comfortable with risk.
• Ability to think independently.
• Ability to develop novel approaches.  

Additional Information: 

To apply, please send your CV and include three references. If you have specific salary requirements, please include them in your e-mail; all information is confidential. Please include the job title "Connectomics" in the subject line.

To Apply
To apply for this position, please email or send your resume to:
E-mail: JFRCjobs@janelia.hhmi.org