Optogeneticist – Insect Neuroscience

SWARM Biotactics; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company focused on developing innovative biorobots is seeking an Optogeneticist to enhance their biology team. This role involves leveraging optogenetic expertise to design neural circuits for insect-like biorobots, offering a competitive salary and relocation support. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant PhD and extensive hands-on experience in optogenetics, with a fast-growth work environment for impactful contributions.

Leistungen

Competitive salary plus virtual equity

Relocation support

Fast-growth environment

Qualifikationen

• PhD (or near completion) required in relevant fields.
• Hands-on expertise in optogenetic tool design vital.
• Strong background in neuroanatomy necessary.

Aufgaben

• Develop light-activated neural circuits for insect biorobots.
• Engineer and validate opsin expression patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project improvements.

Kenntnisse

Optogenetic tool design

Viral vector delivery

Neuroanatomy

Ausbildung

PhD in Biology

PhD in Neuroscience

PhD in Bioengineering

Tools

Implantable LEDs

Electrophysiology

Jobbeschreibung

Founded by an experienced founding team and solidly financed, SWARM Biotactics is developing biorobots – initially based on insects – for a wide range of real-world applications. We are now recruiting an Optogeneticist to join our biology team as soon as mutually convenient.

We are currently accepting applications for on-site positions in Kassel, Germany and we offer a relocation package to successful applicants.

Your role:

You will leverage your expertise in optogenetics to develop light-activated neural circuits enabling reliable behavioural control of our insect-based biorobots.

Essential qualifications:

• PhD (or near completion) in Biology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering, or related field
• Deep hands-on expertise in optogenetic tool design and viral vector delivery, ideally in insect models such as Drosophila melanogaster
• Strong background in neuroanatomy

Desirable extras:

• Experience with light sources such as miniature implantable LEDs
• Microsurgery skills for probe / fibre insertion
• Familiarity with electrophysiology to validate opsin expression and circuit function

What you will do:

• Engineer and validate opsin expression patterns that drive specific locomotor behaviours
• Develop real-time light-stimulation protocols for robust remote control
• Work closely with electrophysiologists, roboticists and data scientists to iteratively improve biorobot performance

We offer

• Competitive salary plus virtual equity
• Relocation support
• Fast-growth environment where your work translate to real-world products