Neurophysiology Scientist I — In Vivo Electrophysiology

Allen Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

The Allen Institute invites a Scientist I – Neurophysiology to join the Global Brain Observatory team. You will develop brain-wide electrophysiological recordings and supervise behavioral training across aggressive projects, contributing to high-impact neuroscience studies.

We value rigorous methods, collaboration, and continuous learning. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in neuroscience or related field and have hands-on experience with in vivo electrophysiology, especially Neuropixels probes,

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field with strong experimental training.
• 2-3 years of in vivo electrophysiology experience preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in physics and engineering relevant to electrophysiology.
• Experience with collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Pilot and conduct in vivo electrophysiological experiments using Neuropixels probes.
• Collect, process, and analyze neurophysiological and behavioral data.
• Maintain detailed experimental protocols and documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with electrophysiology equipment and recording systems.
• Mentor junior research staff on experimental techniques.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on interdisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and presentation at conferences.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Neuroscience

Data analysis

Experimentation

Education

PhD in neuroscience, biological sciences, biomedical engineering

Tools

Neuropixels probes

Fiber photometry

Job description

The Allen Institute invites a Scientist I – Neurophysiology to join the Global Brain Observatory team. You will develop brain-wide electrophysiological recordings and supervise behavioral training across aggressive projects, contributing to high-impact neuroscience studies.

We value rigorous methods, collaboration, and continuous learning. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in neuroscience or related field and have hands-on experience with in vivo electrophysiology, especially Neuropixels probes,