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219ss rotation projects. 220 221### Postdoctoral Fellows 222 223We seek postdocs who can drive independent research while contributing to our collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have: 224- PhD in neuroscience, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related field 225- Strong publication record demonstrating innovative thinking 226- Computational skills (Python/MATLAB/R, machine learning, data analysis) 227- Interest in causality, credit assignment, or AI-neuroscience interfaces 228 229**Funding opportunities:** 230- Lab-funded positions (when available) 231- Support for fellowship applications (NIH F32, NSF, HFSP, etc.) 232- [Penn Postdoctoral Fellowships](https://postdocs.upenn.edu/penn-postdoctoral-opportunities) 233 234### Research Staff 235 236We occasionally have openings for: 237- **Research Scientists** - Lead technical projects and mentor students 238- **Data Scientists** - Develop analysis pipelines and computational tools 239- **Research Coordinators** - Manage projects and lab operations 240--> 241 242<h3 id="visiting-scholars">Visiting Scholars</h3> 243 244<p>We welcome visiting students and scholars who can contribute to ongoing projects. Visits must be at least 6 months and are unpaid. Visitors should:</p> 245<ul> 246 <li>Have their own funding</li> 247 <li>Propose a specific project aligned with lab interests</li> 248 <li>Bring complementary expertise that enriches the lab</li> 249</ul> 250 251<h3 id="how-to-apply">How to Apply</h3> 252 253<p><strong>For all positions:</strong></p> 254 255<ol> 256 <li><strong>Email Konrad directly</strong> at [email protected] with: 257 <ul> 258 <li>CV including publications and presentations</li> 259 <li>Brief statement (1-2 pages) describing: 260 <ul> 261 <li>Your research interests and background</li> 262 <li>Why you want to join the Kording Lab specifically</li> 263 <li>Your career goals</li> 264 </ul> 265 </li> 266 <li>Names and contact information for 2-3 references</li> 267 <li>For postdocs: 1-2 representative publications</li> 268 </ul> 269 </li> 270 <li> 271 <p><strong>Subject line format:</strong> â[Position Type] Application - [Your Name]â</p> 272 </li> 273 <li><strong>Timeline:</strong> We review applications on a rolling basis. For graduate students, follow program-specific deadlines.</li> 274</ol> 275 276<h3 id="what-makes-a-strong-candidate">What Makes a Strong Candidate</h3> 277 278<p>Beyond technical skills, we value:</p> 279<ul> 280 <li><strong>Intellectual curiosity</strong> - Willingness to explore unconventional ideas</li> 281 <li><strong>Collaborative spirit</strong> - Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams</li> 282 <li><strong>Open science commitment</strong> - Enthusiasm for sharing code, data, and knowledge</li> 283 <li><strong>Growth mindset</strong> - Eagerness to learn new methods and fields</li> 284 <li><strong>Communication skills</strong> - Ability to explain complex ideas clearly</li> 285</ul> 286 287<h3 id="life-in-the-lab">Life in the Lab</h3> 288 289<p><strong>Culture:</strong></p> 290<ul> 291 <li>Collaborative, not competitive atmosphere</li> 292 <li>Regular lab meetings, journal clubs, and social events</li> 293 <li>Strong emphasis on work-life balance</li> 294 <li>Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion</li> 295</ul> 296 297<p><strong>Location:</strong></p> 298<ul> 299 <li>Based at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia</li> 300 <li>Part of vibrant neuroscience and AI communities</li> 301 <li>Lab members expected in office 4 days/week (see <a href="/internal">Internal</a> page for members)</li> 302</ul> 303 304<p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> 305<ul> 306 <li>Access to high-performance computing clusters</li> 307 <li>Funding for conferences and training</li> 308 <li>Connections to industry and clinical partners</li> 309 <li>Part of Pennâs world-class research ecosystem</li> 310</ul> 311 312<h3 id="diversity-statement">Diversity Statement</h3> 313 314<p>The Kording Lab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive research environment. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups historically underrepresented in computational neuroscience and AI. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen science and actively work to create an environment where everyone can thrive.</p> 315 316<h3 id="questions">Questions?</h3> 317 318<ul> 319 <li><strong>General inquiries:</strong> [email protected]</li> 320 <li><strong>Administrative questions:</strong> Thomas McDonald ([email protected])</li> 321 <li><strong>Current lab members:</strong> See our <a href="/people">People</a> page to connect with current students and postdocs</li> 322</ul> 323 324<h3 id="recent-alumni-placements">Recent Alumni Placements</h3> 325 326<p>Our trainees have gone on to excellent positions:</p> 327<ul> 328 <li><strong>Faculty:</strong> MIT, McGill, Georgia Tech, University of Pittsburgh, Mount Holyoke, and more</li> 329 <li><strong>Industry:</strong> Google DeepMind, Meta, Apple, and leading biotech companies</li> 330 <li><strong>Clinical:</strong> Combining research with medical practice</li> 331</ul> 332 333<p>See our <a href="/people#alumni">Alumni list</a> for details.</p> 334 335<hr /> 336 337<p><em>âThe best time to join was yesterday. The second best time is now.â</em> - Lab wisdom</p> 338 339<p>Ready to help us understand intelligence and build the future of neuroscience? We look forward to hearing from you!</p> 340 341</div> 342 343 344
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