Scientist, Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain

New York, NY      ·      Full time

Position Summary

The Simons Foundation is seeking a scientist to assist with the coordination, implementation and monitoring of the Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain (SCGB). This individual will report to the Senior Scientist & Administrative Director for Neuroscience.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Assist in the monitoring of the scientific content and administration of the SCGB grant portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating progress through virtual site visits and progress reports.
• Manage the SCGB Postdoctoral Programing. This includes, but is not limited to, managing, organizing, attending and evaluating the Regional SCGB Postdoc Meeting Series, now in three locations (New York, Boston and West Coast).
• Manage the organization of workshops and meetings, including the SCGB Annual Meeting.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of Requests for Applications (RFAs).
• Help to organize review panels and participate actively in reviews.
• Give feedback on content for the SCGB website.
• Assist Neuroscience editor in monitoring journals and the bioRxiv for new SCGB publications, and in monitoring Twitter for relevant information to share with the community.
• Interact with other programs, scientists and administrative staff at the Simons Foundation.
• Stay abreast of the fields of research, including attending relevant meetings, conferences and workshops (travel required).

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field (preference for computational / theoretical / systems focus)

Experience

• A broad knowledge of the relevant scientific landscape and background knowledge in systems neuroscience and/or computational neuroscience is desired.
• Ability to plan and manage complex, long-term projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to clearly communicate science to varied audiences
• Proactive, collaborative, agreeable and empathic personality

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Flexibility a must
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
• Interest in learning new material

Required Application Materials

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

The Simons Foundation’s Diversity Commitment

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

About Us

The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 in New York City by Jim and Marilyn Simons. With an annual grants and programs budget of $450 million, the foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences.

The foundation pursues its mission through its grant-making division, comprising programs in Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Education & Outreach and autism research, and through its internal research division, the Flatiron Institute.

The Mathematics & Physical Sciences program supports work in mathematics, theoretical computer science and theoretical physics. The Life Sciences program works to advance basic research in life sciences, with, among other efforts, large grant programs in ocean ecology and in the origins of life.

The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is a campaign that aims to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance. SFARI also supports the editorially independent autism research news site Spectrum.

In 2016, the foundation launched the Flatiron Institute (FI), a multidisciplinary institute whose mission is to advance scientific research through computational methods, including data analysis, modeling and simulation. The FI hosts scientists and collaborating expert programmers who work to create, deploy and support new state-of-the-art computational methods.

Outreach & Education supports and promotes scientific literacy in society generally. Specifically, the program supports the nonprofit Math for America and the independent science news site, Quanta Magazine. This program’s Science Sandbox initiative seeks to unlock scientific thinking in all people, so that science becomes a more integral part of culture.

Salary And Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

Simons Foundation’s Diversity Commitment

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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