Research Programmer

Research Programmer

 

The lab of Prof. Sebastian Seung in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute and the Computer Science Department at Princeton University is seeking a full-time research programmer. Responsibilities will include the creation and maintenance of computational tools for neural circuit reconstruction. The successful applicant will be an energetic, self-directed learner with strong programming abilities and proven capability to work independently.

 

The position will begin immediately. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and list of three references.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  The final applicant must successfully pass a background check. 

 

This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.

 

Key Responsibilities include the creation and maintenance of computational tools, such as:

• image acquisition software with quality control and fault detection based on computer vision
• image stitching and alignment software based on classical computer vision and deep learning
• automated error detection and correction of EM image segmentations by artificial intelligence
• registration of 3D electron microscopic and light microscopic images by computer vision
• augmenting a dataset in the ChunkedGraph database
• browser-based 3D interactive segmentation
• extraction of morphological properties from 3D reconstructions of neurons
• connectome-based brain simulator

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 
• Knowledge of some core programming language such as Python, C++, Java.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to expand skillset on the job, as new requirements are defined.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with PyTorch, OpenCV
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, NodeJS, WebGL, MySQL, PHP, 
• Experience with C++, Boost, Qt, OpenGL
• Experience with GCP, AWS

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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