Opportunities

Computational Neuroscientist (Optic Flow) Brain Corporation in San Diego, CA, has two full-time positions for experts in modeling visual system for navigation and motor control. In particular, we are interested in experts who study optic flow navigation in insects and use optic flow for navigation of robots.

Submit your CV/resume and relevant papers to Dr. Eugene M. Izhikevich [jobs AT braincorporation.com]. In your cover letter, please address the following requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to being an expert in optic flow algorithms for navigation, the candidate must be exceptionally good in at least one of the following two areas:
(1) solid experience in spiking networks, spike-timing dynamics, and STDP, or
(2) excellent programming skills in C/C++, PYTHON or MATLAB.

The employee compensation package includes stock options, matching 401k retirement contributions, and annual performance-based bonuses.

Computational Neuroscientist (Visual System) Three full-time vision neuroscience positions are available immediately at Brain Corporation, San Diego, CA, to develop a biologically detailed spiking model of the mammalian visual system.

Submit your CV/resume and relevant papers to Dr. Eugene M. Izhikevich [jobs AT braincorporation.com].
In your cover letter, please address the following requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking candidates who are exceptionally good in any two of the following three areas:
(1) knowledge of the visual system beyond standard textbooks,
(2) published record of research on spiking networks, spike-timing dynamics, and STDP,
(3) excellent programming skills in C/C++, PYTHON or MATLAB.

The employee compensation package includes stock options, matching 401k retirement contributions, and annual performance-based bonuses.

Computational Neuroscientist in Sensorimotor Control - A number of full-time positions are available immediately in computational modeling of sensorimotor control at Brain Corporation, San Diego, CA.

Submit your CV/resume and relevant papers to Dr. Eugene M. Izhikevich, CEO, at [jobs AT braincorporation.com]. In your cover letter, please address at least two of the requirements below.

REQUIREMENTS:
We are seeking candidates who are exceptional in two of the following three areas:
(1) published record of research in sensorimotor processing, reinforcement learning, action selection, or motor control of robots,
(2) solid experience in spiking networks and spike-timing dynamics and STDP,
(3) excellent programming skills in C/C++, PYTHON or MATLAB.

Of interest are candidates with substantial experience in constructing internal models and motor primitives; in modeling locomotion, reaching and grasping; in modeling biological vision for navigation and control; in modeling the oculomotor system, proprioceptive system, spinal cord, locomotor CPG, cerebellum, basal ganglia, or motor cortex.

The employee compensation package includes stock options, matching 401k retirement contributions, and annual performance-based bonuses.

Scientific Programmer Brain Corporation in San Diego, CA, seeks to hire a number of scientific programmers to implement novel algorithms inspired by the studies of the nervous system, with applications to sensory processing, motor control, and autonomous navigation.

Submit your CV/resume to Dr. Eugene M. Izhikevich [jobs AT braincorporation.com]. In your cover letter, please address the following requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:
- exceptional programming skills in C/C++, PYTHON, or MATLAB
- experience working in a collaborative environment
- clear communication skills
- PhD in science or engineering

Practical experience in computational neuroscience, spiking network modeling,  or robotics will be an advantage.

The employee compensation package includes stock options, matching 401k retirement contributions, and annual performance-based bonuses.

Software Engineer Brain Corporation in San Diego, CA, has openings for software engineers to build and maintain a high-performance computational platform for large-scale simulations of brain models.

Submit your CV/resume to Dr. Eugene M. Izhikevich [jobs AT braincorporation.com]. In your cover letter, please address the following requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:
- exceptional programming skills in C/C++, PYTHON, or MATLAB
- outstanding ability in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems
- experience working in software development teams
- solid organizational, documentation, and multitasking skills,
- at least MS degree in science or engineering

Practical experience in computational neuroscience, neural network modeling, or GPUs will be an advantage.

The employee compensation package includes stock options, matching 401k retirement contributions, and annual performance-based bonuses.