Computational Neuroscientist
Eon Systems · Remote · San Francisco ·
COMPENSATION
$130k – $170k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote
- Python + MuJoCo
- Computational Neuroscience
- Digital Twins
- Equity included
You will develop embodied digital twins of animals, starting with fruit flies, by combining body simulations with connectome-based brain models. Using tools like MuJoCo and existing fly models, you will create virtual environments where these agents perform tasks with biologically realistic behaviors.
What you'll do
- Simulate Drosophila melanogaster behaviors using existing embodied fly models
- Create demonstrations of virtual flies performing tasks in virtual environments
- Customize and iterate models to achieve biologically plausible behaviors
- Document all code and workflows to ensure reproducibility
- Build virtual environments and bodies for Drosophila and eventually mice
What you'll need
- Proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries like NumPy
- Experience with brain or biomechanics simulation tools such as MuJoCo
- Knowledge of neuroscience, computational biology, or related fields
- Strong ability to create polished and engaging visualizations
- Extensive hands-on experience with computational neuroscience
Nice to have
- Background in Drosophila neuroscience
- PhD or equivalent qualifications in neuroscience or related field
- Familiarity with Flybody, Flygym, Brian2, or Gymnasium API
Stack
- Python
- NumPy
- Matplotlib
- MuJoCo
- Gymnasium API
- Flybody
- Flygym
- Brian2
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Equity package