In Vivo Molecular Neurotechnology Scientist

Merge Labs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Merge Labs is a frontier research lab pursuing brain‑computer interfaces with biomolecules, physics and computation. We seek a Scientist - In Vivo Molecular Neurotechnology to develop molecular biosensors/actuators and optimize delivery in rodent models.

You will collaborate with molecular/physical engineers and data scientists, benchmark performance in neuroscience contexts and contribute to translation toward clinical applications.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with end-to-end research leadership.
• Experience benchmarking molecular tools in vivo, including viral delivery.
• Experience with rodent behavioral studies and imaging/stimulation.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale in vivo validation pipelines in rodents for molecular biosensors/actuators.
• Optimize delivery vehicles and parameters for robust, cell-type specific expression.
• Design and perform in vivo experiments to benchmark functional performance.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop custom set‑ups with imaging and modulation instruments.
• Assess tolerability and biological effects through functional and molecular assays.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to define goals and drive new ideas.
• Recruit and mentor research associate(s) as needed.

Skills

In vivo neuroscience

Rodent handling

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in Neuroscience/Biology/Bioengineering

Tools

Viral delivery methods

Surgical procedures

Histology

Tissue processing

In vivo imaging

Job description

Merge Labs is a frontier research lab pursuing brain‑computer interfaces with biomolecules, physics and computation. We seek a Scientist - In Vivo Molecular Neurotechnology to develop molecular biosensors/actuators and optimize delivery in rodent models.

You will collaborate with molecular/physical engineers and data scientists, benchmark performance in neuroscience contexts and contribute to translation toward clinical applications.