Full-time

Research Scientist - Computational Neuroscience

Astera

Posted

Jun 25, 2026

Location

Remote

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Develop biologically plausible computational models of neural circuits and brain function.
  • Analyze large-scale neural and behavioral datasets to inform and evaluate computational models.
  • Propose and pursue original research directions advancing understanding of brain computation.
  • Document and communicate research findings through publications and presentations.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role advances our understanding of brain computation, which can inspire novel AI algorithms and contribute to scientific progress that benefits society.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Ph.D. or equivalent expertise in Computational Neuroscience, Neuroscience, or related discipline.
  • Experience programming in Python and familiarity with scientific computing libraries (Jax, PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy).
  • Research experience in systems, computational, and theoretical neuroscience.
  • Experience with data analysis, statistics, or machine learning workflows.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and location. The posted wage range is based on Bay Area location. Benefits summary available.