In Vivo Molecular Neurotechnology Scientist

Merge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merge is seeking a Scientist - In Vivo Molecular Neurotechnology to develop molecular biosensors and actuators for brain-computer interface technologies. You will optimize delivery and expression of biomolecules in rodent models, benchmark their performance, and collaborate with engineers and data scientists. A PhD in a relevant field is required, along with experience in in vivo neuroscience research. The role is based in San Francisco, California, in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience leading research projects end-to-end.
• Expertise in benchmarking and optimizing molecular tools in vivo.
• Experience in in vivo neuroscience research with rodents.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale in vivo validation pipelines in rodents for molecular biosensors/actuators.
• Optimize delivery vehicles and parameters for robust, specific expression.
• Design and perform in vivo experiments to benchmark functional performance.

Skills

In vivo neuroscience research

Molecular tools optimization

Collaborative teamwork

Experimental design

Education

PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering or related field

Job description

Merge is seeking a Scientist - In Vivo Molecular Neurotechnology to develop molecular biosensors and actuators for brain-computer interface technologies. You will optimize delivery and expression of biomolecules in rodent models, benchmark their performance, and collaborate with engineers and data scientists. A PhD in a relevant field is required, along with experience in in vivo neuroscience research. The role is based in San Francisco, California, in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment.