In Vivo Neurophysiologist – Neural Implants & Behavior

Axoft; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axoft seeks a Neuroscientist to plan and perform neural implant surgeries, develop behavioral tasks for animal studies, and collect electrophysiology data from implanted interfaces. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams, animal facilities, and CROs to run studies and resolve issues.

The candidate will assess signal quality, troubleshoot recording challenges, and contribute to downstream data analysis. Flexible hours and occasional travel abroad may be required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a neuroscience/engineering field is required.
• 3+ years of in vivo animal research experience.
• Extensive hands-on animal neurosurgery experience with neural implants.
• Experience acquiring in vivo electrophysiology data with multielectrode arrays (e.g., Neuropixels).
• Ability to identify neural signals and common recording artifacts.
• Experience designing/adapting behavioral tasks and conducting behavioral testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate neural implant surgeries with facilities and CROs.
• Perform neural implant surgeries and document procedures and follow-ups.
• Develop and refine behavioral tasks for neuroscience studies.
• Set up and run in vivo electrophysiology sessions; troubleshoot recordings.
• Write and maintain study protocols; communicate progress to collaborators.

Skills

Surgical proficiency

In vivo electrophysiology

Animal handling

Data analysis collaboration

Documentation

Education

Ph.D. in systems neuroscience / neuroengineering / electrophysiology

US driving license

Tools

Neuropixels

Neural recording hardware

Histology equipment

Job description

Axoft seeks a Neuroscientist to plan and perform neural implant surgeries, develop behavioral tasks for animal studies, and collect electrophysiology data from implanted interfaces. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams, animal facilities, and CROs to run studies and resolve issues.

The candidate will assess signal quality, troubleshoot recording challenges, and contribute to downstream data analysis. Flexible hours and occasional travel abroad may be required.