Grant Writer (PhD)

Synaptrix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + equity

Health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A neurotechnology research firm is seeking a full-time Grant Writer (PhD) to support high-quality grant submissions across various funding programs. This role involves leading grant submissions, managing the full lifecycle of grants, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure compelling proposals. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a related field with strong grant writing experience and the ability to communicate complex technical work effectively. Opportunities for growth and high ownership are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, or related field.
• Strong experience writing NIH, NSF, DoD, or equivalent federal grant submissions.
• Excellent scientific and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and submission of grants across NIH, NSF, DoD, ARPA-H, and related agencies.
• Translate technical work into clear, compelling proposals.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle: opportunity identification, writing, submission, revisions, and reporting.

Skills

Grant writing

Scientific writing

Project management

Interdisciplinary communication

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

About Synaptrix Labs Inc.

Synaptrix is building the future of non‑invasive brain‑computer interfaces. We believe the next leap in neurotechnology will come from the right fusion of deep learning, signal processing, and computational neuroscience, not just better hardware. Our mission is to build systems that can restore communication, mobility, and autonomy, while laying the foundation for a new era of human‑computer interaction.

We're looking for a full‑time Grant Writer (PhD) to lead and support high‑quality grant submissions across NIH, NSF, DoD, BARDA, ARPA‑H, and other non‑dilutive funding programs. This person will work closely with leadership, research, and technical teams to help Synaptrix secure funding that accelerates both our science and product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and submission of grants across NIH, NSF, DoD, ARPA‑H, and related agencies
• Translate Synaptrix's technical work into clear, compelling, fundable proposals
• Manage the full grant lifecycle: opportunity identification, writing, submission, revisions, and reporting
• Work closely with leadership, scientists, and engineers to shape specific aims, technical narratives, milestones, and budgets
• Help structure research roadmaps around grantable workstreams and strategic funding opportunities
• Support subcontractor / academic collaborator coordination when relevant
• Maintain a pipeline of upcoming non‑dilutive funding opportunities relevant to Synaptrix

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, or related field
• Strong experience writing and/or supporting successful NIH, NSF, DoD, or equivalent federal grant submissions
• Excellent scientific and technical writing skills
• Ability to understand and communicate complex interdisciplinary work across AI, neurotechnology, signal processing, and medical devices
• Highly organized and able to independently manage multiple deadlines and submissions
• Strong judgment, ownership, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in neurotechnology, BCI, computational neuroscience, medical devices, or translational biotech
• Familiarity with SBIR/STTR, R01/R21, NSF translational grants, or defense‑related funding mechanisms
• Experience working directly with startup founders, principal investigators, or technical R&D teams
• Comfort contributing to scientific strategy, framing research directions in ways that are both ambitious and fundable
• Experience with grant reporting, progress updates, and compliance documentation

Culture

We care a lot about talent density, speed, and intellectual honesty. Synaptrix is a small, ambitious team working on a problem that actually matters. We value people who can think clearly, write sharply, move fast, and operate with high ownership. We are deeply mission‑driven, highly technical, and serious about building something important.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + equity
• Health benefits
• A chance to help shape the future of neurotechnology and non‑invasive BCI
• High ownership and direct exposure to company strategy, research, and fundraising
• Growth potential for team members who have outsized impact
• Paid holidays, unlimited PTO