Do you enjoy leading interdisciplinary research teams that are analyzing large-scale neuroscience datasets?

We are seeking a Senior Connectomics Researcher to contribute to and lead analysis of large-scale structural and functional neuroscience datasets to improve our understanding of function and pathology in the nervous system. We are a large collaborative and multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists engaged in groundbreaking research for the nation spanning neuroengineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, and complex systems.

As a Senior Connectomics Researcher...

• Your primary role will be supporting and advancing existing efforts in neuroscience, including analysis, processing, and management of large-scale neuroscience datasets, including connectomes, collected from a variety of systems, modalities, and species.
• You will develop novel insights for neurological health and information processing in the nervous system.
• You will develop of novel algorithms and analysis approaches for neuroscience datasets.
• You will communicate key findings both internally across teams and externally to sponsors, and will play a major role in research proposal development.
• You will participate in the neuroscience and APL community, and present data at Lab meetings and to department management.
• You will participate in collaboration and innovation opportunities to help ensure the success of APL's mission.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related subject areas.
• Have 1+ year experience defining and addressing research problems involving large structural and/or functional neuroscience data.
• Demonstrate excellent research and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of collaborators.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have experience generating and/or processing large-scale (greater than one petabyte) neuroscience datasets.
• Have familiarity with the data and/or biology of different species (e.g., worm, fly, mouse, human) or aspects of common acquisition and analysis pipelines.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.