Fellow in Biohybrid Systems & Neural Interfaces – Harvard Bionics Lab

Harvard University; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Bionics Lab at Harvard University seeks a Fellow to advance biohybrid systems and neural interfaces. The role focuses on developing sensing technologies for peripheral nerves and organ interfacing, with in vivo rodent (rat/mouse) models.

You will design, test, and prototype sensor systems, perform survival surgeries in rodents, record electrophysiological data, analyze datasets, and document procedures to ensure reproducibility. Independence within defined protocols is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physiology, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with rat or mouse models (required)

Responsibilities

• Develop and test sensor systems for recording neural and physiological signals.
• Perform survival surgeries in rodents and conduct electrophysiological recordings.
• Analyze datasets and maintain rigorous experimental documentation.
• Support iterative device development and troubleshooting of experimental systems.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Rodent handling

Surgical skills

Programming (MATLAB/Python)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in bioengineering/related field

Tools

Sensor design

Bioinstrumentation

Embedded systems

Job description

Fellow in Biohybrid Systems & Neural Interfaces – Harvard Bionics Lab

Title Fellow in Biohybrid Systems & Neural Interfaces – Harvard Bionics Lab

School

School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area

Position Description

The Harvard Bionics Lab is seeking a Fellow to support experimental and translational research at the interface of neural engineering, bioelectronics, and physiology. The role focuses on developing and evaluating sensing technologies for peripheral nerve and organ interfacing, with an emphasis on in vivo rodent (rat/mouse) models.

The Fellow will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to design, build, and test sensor systems for recording neural and physiological signals. Responsibilities include conducting survival surgeries in rodents, performing electrophysiological recordings, developing and prototyping sensing hardware, and executing structured data collection protocols.

The candidate will contribute to experiments involving nerve interfacing, signal acquisition, and biomarker-driven systems. This includes working with peripheral nerves, muscles, and/or organ systems to quantify physiological responses and neural activity. The role will also involve analyzing datasets, maintaining rigorous experimental documentation, and supporting iterative device development.

A significant portion of the work will require hands-on experimentation, including rodent handling, surgical procedures, and electrophysiology. The candidate is expected to operate independently within defined protocols and contribute to troubleshooting and optimization of experimental systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physiology, or Electrical Engineering
• Prior hands-on experience with rat or mouse models (required)

Additional Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of research experience in an academic or industry lab setting
• Experience with electrophysiology (neural recording, EMG , or related techniques)
• Exposure to sensor design, bioinstrumentation, or embedded systems
• Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB , Python, or similar for data acquisition/analysis)
• Familiarity with surgical techniques or willingness to be trained in rodent survival surgeries
• Strong organizational skills and attention to experimental rigor and reproducibility

Contact Information

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Salary Range

$50,000 – $70,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

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