Computational Neuroscientist

Eon Systems
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 130,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Python","NumPy","Matplotlib","MuJoCo","Gymnasium","Flybody","Flygym","Brian2"]

Join a pioneering neuroscience team to build embodied digital twins of animals, integrating Drosophila body simulations with connectome-based brain models. You will work on cutting-edge behavioral simulations, virtual fly environments, and advanced visualization, contributing to scalable brain emulation research in a collaborative, research-driven environment.

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Eon Systems
1 year ago

Computational Neuroscientist

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Job Summary

Join a pioneering neuroscience team to build embodied digital twins of animals, integrating Drosophila body simulations with connectome-based brain models. You will work on cutting-edge behavioral simulations, virtual fly environments, and advanced visualization, contributing to scalable brain emulation research in a collaborative, research-driven environment.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Use existing embodied fly models (e.g., Flybody, NeuroMechFly/Flygym) to simulate Drosophila melanogaster behaviors
  • •Create compelling demonstrations of virtual flies performing tasks in a virtual environment
  • •Customize and iterate models to achieve biologically plausible behaviors
  • •Document all code and workflows to ensure reproducibility
  • •Creation of virtual environments and bodies in Drosophila, and eventually mice

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 130,000 - 170,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Proficiency in Python and experience with scientific computing libraries (NumPy, Matplotlib)
  • •Experience with brain or biomechanics simulation tools (MuJoCo, Gymnasium API, Flybody, Flygym, Brian2)
  • •Knowledge of neuroscience or computational biology; background in Drosophila neuroscience is ideal
  • •Strong ability to create polished and engaging visualizations
  • •PhD or equivalent qualifications in neuroscience or related field would be ideal, but is not required
Experience:NeuroscienceBiomechanicsComputational biology
Skills:PythonNumPyMatplotlibMuJoCoGymnasiumFlybodyFlygymBrian2
Tech Stack:PythonNumPyMatplotlibMuJoCoGymnasiumFlybodyFlygymBrian2

Company Brief

Eon Systems
Developing high-fidelity brain emulation by building large-scale connectomes and using neurobiological data plus AI to create digital emulations (initial targets include Drosophila and mouse models).
Industry: Scientific Research
Company Size: Micro (1 to 10 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
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