Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Neuroscience of Working Memory in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for an NIH-funded project investigating the neural circuit mechanisms of working memory decline in aging and Alzheimer's disease. The postdoc will be based at Boston University in the laboratory of Dr. J. Luebke in Boston, MA and work primarily on computational modeling of large-scale prefrontal cortex networks, under the remote supervision of Dr. Klaus Wimmer (Centre de Recerca Matematica, Barcelona, Spain).

The project combines computational and empirical approaches, and the postdoc will develop large-scale spiking network models that incorporate biologically realistic perturbations such as myelin changes, synapse loss, and neuronal hyperexcitability. The position offers close interaction with experimental collaborators, opportunities to generate testable predictions, and strong support for publishing and presenting work internationally.

Qualifications

• PhD in computational neuroscience, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field. Strong programming skills (Python; experience with simulation environments like Brian2, NEST, or NEURON a plus). Background in neural network modeling, systems neuroscience, or dynamical systems.

Position Details

• Initial appointment: 1 year, renewable based on performance and funding. Start date: Flexible, ideally Fall/Winter 2025. Salary and benefits follow NIH/BU guidelines.

How to Apply

Please send a CV, a short cover letter describing your research interests, and contact details for 2-3 referees to kwimmer@crm.cat. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.