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# Scientist I – Computation through Dynamics

- **Company:** Allen Institute for Brain Science
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $86,150.0 - $106,650.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Reuse, Data Files, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Platform System, Build Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/scientist-i-computation-through-dynamics-seattle-wa--e9a176d5-5ab3-4bc7-99b7-2bd379b280e2

## About the Role

Algorithms, Neuroscience, Data Modeling Tools, Analysis Skills, Statistics, Physiology, Data Sets, Team Player, Communication Skills, Quantitative Analysis, a/ND is seeking a Scientist to lead the analysis of large-scale neural population recordings collected during flexible decision-making tasks. These datasets include spike trains from thousands of neurons recorded simultaneously across multiple brain regions, providing a unique opportunity to uncover how distributed neural circuits support adaptive behavior. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, have deep knowledge in neuroscience and statistics, and be excited to work at the interface of large-scale physiology, behavior, and theory. This position will require good communication with experimentalists leveraging state-of-the-art behavioral, computational, electrophysiological, and imaging methods, as well as molecular and transgenic resources. The goal is to make fundamental discoveries about multi-regional neural computation for continuous learning and flexible behaviors, and to generate insights that inform downstream computational modeling work and new experiments., * 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

Preferred Education and Experience

 * Experience with cloud computing infrastructure
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Strong publication record

Physical Demands

 * Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment; repetitive motion with lab equipment

## Description

* 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

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.