Summary
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. This full-time, exempt position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research within a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative community. The role requires expertise in machine learning, signal processing, and a commitment to rigorous computational research.
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area
Brain & Cognitive Sciences (with a focus on machine learning, signal processing, and deep learning applied to audio, psychophysics, systems neuroscience, or auditory prosthetics).
Location
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA
Eligibility/Qualification
Required:
- PhD in a field of quantitative science.
- Strong background in machine learning and signal processing.
- Experience with and commitment to rigorous and reproducible computational research.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with scientific publication.
- Excellent interpersonal communication.
- Demonstrated expertise in deep learning, preferably as applied to audio, and traditional signal processing.
Preferred:
- Computational expertise: Experience with Pytorch, use of high-performance computing, experience with version control tools such as Github.
- Psychophysics: Some familiarity with psychophysical experimentation and/or experiments with human participants, including sensitivity to the needs of clinical populations.
- Familiarity with systems neuroscience.
- Familiarity with auditory prosthetics (cochlear implants and/or hearing aids, in particular, familiarity with the underlying signal processing is a plus) and/or neural stimulation technology.
Job Description
This Postdoctoral Associate position involves conducting research within the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. The role demands a strong foundation in quantitative science, particularly in machine learning and signal processing. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in rigorous and reproducible computational research, contribute to scientific publications, and effectively communicate their findings. Expertise in deep learning, especially concerning audio applications, and traditional signal processing is crucial. The position offers an opportunity to work within MIT’s exceptional and multicultural community, benefiting from generous and unique benefits aimed at ensuring employee well-being and work/life balance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official MIT careers portal. In your cover letter, please highlight your most significant or representative publication, describe its importance, and provide the names and contact information for three references.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
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