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The Brain Architecture Project (led by Dr. Partha Mitra) is looking to hire an ambitious computationally skilled scientist passionate about mapping and understanding the principles of brain-wide neural networks across vertebrate species including Mouse, Marmoset and Human. The Brain Architecture project is a vertically integrated effort spanning experiment, computation and theory. To date, the project has collected a large corpus (>6 petabytes) of light-microscopic whole-brain data sets for mapping mesoscale projections as well as single neuronal morphology across the species. The data are being computationally analyzed to extract the principles of brain circuit architecture and being shared online with the scientific community through a web portal.The Computational Science Manager will have a leadership role in the team working on the computational/analytical pipeline for the project data, spanning a computational chain that proceeds from gigapixel light microscopic data through feature extraction and atlas mapping, to summarization and interpretation in neurobiologically meaningful terms, to visualization/annotation of the results on the web portal, and to scientific publications. Key responsibilities will include the necessary project management, project reporting and leading the publication efforts, in addition to computational responsibilities including working hands-on with the project databases and analytical pipelines to enable the project outputs including publications. The ideal candidate for the Computational Science Manager position will be proficient with at least one of and familiar with all of: Matlab, Python, MySQL/SQL, Javascript, Bash/Shell and Terminal, and C/C++. The ideal candidate will also have a track record of publication success and prior experience in contributing to the writing and composition of grant and fellowship funding applications. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply via the online CSHL application system.

* Project Management of the computational pipeline and personnel for the Brain Architecture Project
* Management of lab databases and metadata
* Coordination with the experimental lab at the Brain Architecture Project
* Coordination and close communication with collaborating labs at and external to CSHL
* Preparing of funded award progress reports, including text and figure composition
* Grant and fellowship application assembly, including writing text, composing figures, and tracking, organizing, and compiling various application components
* Manuscript assembly, including writing text and composing figures

EDUCATION:
* MS in Computer science, Neuroscience, Physics, or a related field. PhD preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
* 6+ years of prior experience (including graduate degree time) in a scientific or industrial research setting with a strong computational/data analytic component relevant to project data.
* Prior experience with manuscript writing, including a proven track record of publication success
* Prior experience with microscopic image processing and analysis a plus
* Prior experience with grant or fellowship writing a plus
* Prior experience managing a research team or laboratory a plus
* Prior experience with querying, filling, or managing databases a plus
* Prior experience with website design, management, or development a plus
SKILLS:
* Proficiency in at least one of and familiarity with all of: Matlab, Python (including Matplotlib, PyTorch, and Numpy packages), MySQL/SQL, Javascript (especially Angular and Node.js frameworks), HTML, Terminal, Bash/Shell, C/C++
* Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Familiarity with Raster (Inkscape, GIMP, Adobe Photoshop) and Vector (Illustrator) based graphics editing software
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including manuscript writing experience
* Strong project, task, and time management skills, including strong organizational skills

How to Apply:
We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit an online application here: Computational Science Manager- Mitra Lab Position 1283. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is$78,000-$90,000. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor