Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Neuroscience
The Nancy G. Zimmerman Center for Computational Brain Science at Brown University is seeking Postdoctoral Fellows to join the NIMH funded T32 Training Program in Computational Psychiatry (TPCP). The program’s goal is to train research fellows with expertise in computational cognitive and systems neuroscience, capable of collaborating with clinical researchers to advance knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatments.
About the role
Eligible research topics include brain and cognitive modeling over multiple scales and levels of analysis (ranging from biophysics to artificial intelligence), and the use of these models to understand mechanisms of psychiatric disorders with the ultimate goal of improving treatments.
The program embraces an apprenticeship model in which fellows work with a primary research trainer in a computational field and, optionally, a secondary research mentor in clinical psychiatry. In this model, the trainer works closely with the fellow and a secondary clinical psychiatry mentor who conducts research in areas such as neuroimaging, neurostimulation, and digital phenotyping.
The proposed didactic program will include both core seminars and an individualized curriculum, including fellow-selected courses in neuroscience, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, or psychiatric disorders. The long-term goal is to produce a new cohort of academics who can conduct research in computational psychiatry and train the next generation of graduate students in this emerging field.
Requirements
- PhD and/or MD degree (requirements for a doctoral degree must be completed before start of the position)
- Research experience in a computational field such as neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, or a related discipline, applicable to computational psychiatry
- A published record of research accomplishment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- US citizenship or permanent residence, per the requirements of the NIH T32 funding mechanism
Benefits
- Salary based on Brown’s minimum pay scale, commensurate with experience
- One-time onboarding supplement of $3,000 for selected applicants
Schedule
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Providence, RI.
Additional information
Candidates are encouraged to contact individual faculty trainers in advance to explore common research interests, which should be mentioned in the statement of research interests. The list of eligible faculty trainers can be found on the Training Program in Computational Psychiatry’s website.
Application review will begin September 1, 2026. Brown University does not sponsor H-1B visas for this position.