Scientist (Insect Neuroscience)

ZipRecruiter; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A pioneering biorobotics startup is seeking an Insect Neuroscientist to contribute to developing innovative insect-based biorobots. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and have significant expertise in neuroanatomy and experimental studies involving insects. Join an internationally oriented team in Kassel and be part of revolutionizing biorobotics with exciting growth potential.

Leistungen

Receive (virtual) business shares

Attractive salary

Exciting development potential

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Biology or related field (completed or near completion).
• Strong foundation in neuroanatomy with a focus on insects.
• Familiarity with experimental behavioral studies involving insects.

Aufgaben

• Develop and test novel control strategies for insect-based biorobots.
• Optimize current methods utilizing electrical signal stimulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate biological insights with technological design.

Kenntnisse

Neuroanatomy

Experimental behavioral studies

Ausbildung

PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, Entomology, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

SWARM Biotactics is a global pioneer in biorobotics, currently in its start-up phase. Founded by an experienced team, the company is solidly financed and will develop biorobots - initially based on insects - for a wide range of applications.

We are an internationally oriented team based in Kassel (Germany), and we are currently accepting applications for an Insect Neuroscientist to join us at the earliest mutually convenient time.

Essential qualifications & experience

• PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, Entomology, or related field (completed or near completion)
• Strong foundation in neuroanatomy, ideally with a focus on insects
• Familiarity with experimental behavioural studies, ideally involving insects

Desirable knowledge & experience

• Previous work conducted on electrophysiology
• Microsurgical techniques
• Basic knowledge of electronics

Key responsibilities

• Develop and test novel control strategies for insect-based biorobots
• Optimise the current methods, utilizing electrical signal stimulation and pharmacological modulation
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate biological insights with technological design

We offer

• Receive (virtual) business shares in addition to an attractive salary
• Be part of making biorobots a reality
• Take advantage of exciting development potential in a fast-growing, internationally oriented company