Autonomous Neuroelectronics Engineer – Closed-Loop

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Social and sports clubs

Bus travel discounts

Job summary

University of Oxford, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, seeks a neuroelectronics research engineer to develop an autonomous, closed-loop brain stimulation and recording system for preclinical research. The role is fixed-term for up to four years and part-time consideration (80% FTE) is possible.

The successful candidate will design architecture, test firmware, and work with MintNeuro chips, aiming for 24h+ operation in rat models while supporting publications and supervision.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent professional/research experience in engineering, computer science, neuroscience or related discipline.
• Experience in system design for signal processing and real-time control.
• Experience with embedded electronics and PCB debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and iteratively improve an autonomous, battery-powered closed-loop brain stimulation and recording system.
• Enable 24h+ continuous recording and stimulation in preclinical rat models in home cage.
• Design system architecture, firmware, and integrate chips from MintNeuro.
• Collaborate with lab staff and researchers; contribute to publications; supervise students.

Skills

System design

Embedded electronics

PCB design

Education

PhD or equivalent in engineering/CS/neuroscience

Job description

University of Oxford, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, seeks a neuroelectronics research engineer to develop an autonomous, closed-loop brain stimulation and recording system for preclinical research. The role is fixed-term for up to four years and part-time consideration (80% FTE) is possible.

The successful candidate will design architecture, test firmware, and work with MintNeuro chips, aiming for 24h+ operation in rat models while supporting publications and supervision.