Preclinical Neuroengineering Fellow - Device Testing

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s SEAS BIONICs Lab in Cambridge seeks a Fellow to support preclinical neuroengineering research and device testing. The role involves planning and executing animal studies, testing bioelectronic devices, and maintaining a rigorous preclinical environment.

You will work with engineers, neuroscientists, and clinicians on translational projects involving neural interfaces and rehabilitation technologies, contribute to protocol development and data analysis, and help prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, Neuroscience, Biology, or a closely related field.
• At least two years of relevant research experience.
• Hands-on experience with animal handling and behavioral experiments.
• Experience working with animal research protocols and/or animal-research compliance documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several experimental activities in a fast-paced research environment.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with preclinical device development, neural interfaces, bioelectronic or related translational research.
• Experience with small- or large-animal studies, surgical support, electrophysiology, or physiological data collection

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out animal studies, including animal handling, behavioral experiments, and preclinical device testing.
• Support development, organization, and execution of IACUC protocols, amendments, training records, and study documentation.
• Coordinate study timelines, procedures, equipment, supplies, and data collection to ensure smooth operation of the preclinical testing space.
• Assist with surgical and non-surgical experimental procedures, as appropriate to training and approved protocols.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and document behavioral, physiological, and device-performance data.
• Maintain accurate experimental records; prepare reports, figures, and materials for manuscripts, presentations, and protocol updates.
• Help ensure that all animal research activities follow approved protocols, institutional requirements, and animal welfare standards.
• Contribute to the design, troubleshooting, and iterative refinement of preclinical devices

Skills

Animal handling

Behavioral experiments

Data analysis

Project coordination

Written communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, Neuroscience, Biology, or a closely related field

Tools

Electrophysiology

Physiological data collection

Surgical support

Job description

Harvard University’s SEAS BIONICs Lab in Cambridge seeks a Fellow to support preclinical neuroengineering research and device testing. The role involves planning and executing animal studies, testing bioelectronic devices, and maintaining a rigorous preclinical environment.

You will work with engineers, neuroscientists, and clinicians on translational projects involving neural interfaces and rehabilitation technologies, contribute to protocol development and data analysis, and help prepare