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Engineer Opportunities: Machine Learning engineer-Join the Okubo Lab at CIBR!

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ABOUT OKUBO LAB

We focus on using modern data science and machine learning tools on neuroscience data. We collaborate with various labs within CIBR to develop models and analysis pipelines to accelerate neuroscience research.

We are looking for enthusiastic and talented machine learning engineers, data scientists and biomedical engineers to join this effort.

More about Okubo Lab at: https://www.cibr.ac.cn/science/team/detail/975?language=en


POSITION DETAILS

Machine Learning engineer

Example projects include (but not limited to) extracting hidden states from population neural activity, automating behavioral classification from videos, and building and testing real-time closed-loop systems for behavioral state classification and neural activity decoding.


QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education requirements: MS, M. Eng, Ph.D.;

2. Major requirements: computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, applied math etc.;

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Daily communication with PI will be in English);

4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work harmoniously with other researchers and staff;

5. Strong programming skills in Python, deep learning framework (TensorFlow or PyTorch), and MATLAB;

6. High productivity and willingness to learn new skills;

7. Experience in Linux, HPC, Git is a plus;

8. Neuroscience knowledge is a plus, but not required.


BENEFITS

The salary of the position depends on candidate’s experience and qualifications, which will be internationally competitive. Generous benefits including insurance and welfare benefits.


LOCATION

Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing(CIBR), Bldg.3, NO.9, YIKE Rd, Zhongguancun Life Science Park, Changping District, Beijing, China


APPLICATION

Candidates should send their application materials (CV & cover letter) to the following email address:

tatsuo.okubo@cibr.ac.cn & liuyixuan@cibr.ac.cn


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