Neurosurgical Innovation Fellow: Brain-Interface Surgery

Neuralink; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-changing work

Growth opportunities

Medical insurance (PPO)

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Meals provided

Equity (RSUs)

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink in Texas is seeking a Neurosurgical Resident Innovation Fellow to train with our neurosurgical leads and assist or lead brain–computer interface procedures on cadavers or large animal subjects. You will refine techniques with technical teams and contribute to engineering evaluations of new surgical devices.

Join a collaborative team guiding study design with Preclinical scientists while upholding humane animal care and ethical standards in every step of our research.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine; neurosurgery residency required.
• 1–2 years of neurosurgery in operating rooms.
• Expert knowledge of sterile fields, equipment, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Train with neurosurgical leads as assistant or primary surgeon for experimental brain–computer interface procedures.
• Collaborate with technical teams to refine surgical techniques and provide usability feedback.
• Participate in engineering design reviews for surgical robot developments.
• Guide study protocols with Preclinical scientists; ensure humane animal care.

Skills

Neurosurgery experience

Operating room procedures

Residency research year

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Neuralink in Texas is seeking a Neurosurgical Resident Innovation Fellow to train with our neurosurgical leads and assist or lead brain–computer interface procedures on cadavers or large animal subjects. You will refine techniques with technical teams and contribute to engineering evaluations of new surgical devices.

Join a collaborative team guiding study design with Preclinical scientists while upholding humane animal care and ethical standards in every step of our research.