Neurotechnology Research Scientist
JOB SUMMARY
The Neurotechnology Research Scientist will perform advanced engineering research and analysis and provide thought leadership through publications in refereed journals, conference presentations, patents, and/or technology commercialization.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop the fundamental science and understanding of novel neurotechnologies
- Design and lead clinical, pre-clinical and laboratory neurotechnology studies
- Propose and lead neurotechnology tasks and programs within defined scope, schedule and budget
- Lead product development of neural technology sub-systems, including for example neural assistive and neural rehabilitative systems
- Analyze complex neural data making use of signal processing techniques
- Design software to interface with and process real time position sensor data
THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED
- Ph.D. in an Engineering, Life Science, or related discipline relevant to neurotechnology, neuromodulation OR Masters with at least 2 years of related experience.
- Experience in developing neuromodulation technologies for peripheral nerve stimulation and recording, chronic pain management, motor/sensory related nerve signal decoding, or deep brain stimulation.
- Evidence of thought leadership in neurotechnology as indicated by publications in refereed journals, conference presentations, patents, and/or technology commercialization.
- Strong programming skills, in Matlab, Python, C/C++, or similar.
- Experience in data analysis, familiarity with basic statistical methods, data visualizations, biological signal processing methods and algorithms.
- Excellent technical writing skills as demonstrated by strong first-author journal publications and grant proposals
- Experience managing technical tasks within interdisciplinary research and/or product development teams.
- Demonstrated ndependent thought and ability to identify and resolve problems associated with the development and implementation of complex technologies.
- Flexibility and agility to adapt to change while maintaining quality delivery to stakeholders.
- Demostrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED
- Experience with computational modeling for peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation or deep brain stimulation is preferred.
- Understanding of the technical and regulatory requirements and processes associated with medical device development.
- Experience in advanced neural signal processing with machine learning algorithms is a plus
- Experience with running clinical studies and knowledge of IRB regulations is a plus