Allen Institute
Posted 68 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Scientist I – Computation through Dynamics
Brief overview
Remote
PhDOr in progress
$86k–$107k/yrStated range
Sponsors visasStated in posting
93 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
1 green cardsCertified filings
NeuroscienceStatisticsData SciencePythonLarge-scale neural population recordings analysisCloud computing infrastructure
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
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1PERM certified
$87,950median wage / yr
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Job description
Summary
The Allen Institute is focused on foundational neuroscience and is seeking a Scientist I to lead the analysis of large-scale neural population recordings. The role involves developing reproducible analysis pipelines and collaborating on hypotheses related to neural computation.
Responsibilities
- Build and deploy reproducible analysis pipelines for large scale neural and behavioral datasets
- Apply statistical approaches to extract structure from high-dimensional neural activity
- Develop quantitative models and analyses of behavior and neural measurements
- Collaborate internally and externally to develop theory guided hypotheses for neural computation
- Present results internally, via talks and progress reports, and to the external community, via conferences and publications
- Engage deeply with current literature, including ~quarterly presentations in the theory journal club
Skills
- PhD in neuroscience, statistics, computer science, physics or related field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting collaborative, multidisciplinary research
- Strong understanding of statistics and data science
- Ability to write reusable code in Python
- Experience with cloud computing infrastructure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong publication record
Qualifications
Must Haves
- PhD in neuroscience, statistics, computer science, physics or related field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting collaborative, multidisciplinary research
- Strong understanding of statistics and data science
- Ability to write reusable code in Python
Nice to Haves
- Experience with cloud computing infrastructure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong publication record
Benefits
- **Please note, this opportunity may offer work visa sponsorship**
- Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life insurance
- Eligible to enroll in the Allen Institutes 401k plan
- Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide.
- Offers relocation assistance
- May offer work visa sponsorship
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