Postdoctoral Research Fellow (UCL): work on a project to extend the functionality of the Open Source Brain resource to support the sharing of experimental neuroscience data alongside neuronal models

Vacancy Reference Number

1847743

Closing Date

3 Jan 2020

Salary

£35,965 + Grade 7, Per annum, Inclusive of London Allowance

Address

London

Duration

Funded for 2 years in the first instance.

The Silver lab ( http://silverlab.org ) investigates information processing in neural circuits in the brain by combining advanced experimental approaches with computer modelling. The Silver lab also develops tools and resources, including Open Source Brain ( http://www.opensourcebrain.org ), an online repository where neuroscientists can collaboratively develop and share computational models of neurons and networks. This initiative is being substantially extended to make experimental data freely available to the neuroscience research community.

We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to work on a project to extend the functionality of the Open Source Brain resource to support the sharing of experimental neuroscience data alongside neuronal models. This will involve building web-based infrastructure and curation and standardisation of neuroscience models and data. This will facilitate collaborative model development and model reuse by the community as well as enable interactive display and analysis of models and neuroscience data through the browser. 

The post is funded for 2 years in the first instance.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD in neuroscience, physics, computer science or related field, and be experienced in computational neuroscience, neuroinformatics, or computational modelling in biology. A strong foundation in computer programming, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design is essential, along with demonstrable knowledge of UNIX/Linux, experience of web development technologies and Python programming experience.

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

Further Information

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

UCL Taking Action for Equality.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

Contact Details

For informal queries about this post, please contact Professor Angus Silver a.silver@ucl.ac.uk or Dr Padraig Gleeson p.gleeson@ucl.ac.uk.

If you have queries regarding the application process, please contact Biosciences Staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk .