Research Associate

Science Corp; Alameda, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible vacation

Company holidays

Meals onsite

Parental leave

Jury duty leave

Bereavement leave

Family care leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Science Corporation is seeking an In Vivo Research Associate to advance therapeutics at the interface of regenerative medicine and brain-computer interfaces. You will join a world-class team to scale a focused research program, performing in vivo behavioral neurophysiology in large animals and analyzing data.

Ideal candidates have strong training in neuroscience, a track record of excellence, and the ability to work collaboratively on challenging technical problems.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in experimental neuroscience.
• Experience training and working with large animals.
• A track record of excellence and creativity in your field as demonstrated by publications, patents, success with commercialization or translation, or other notable achievements
• Experience in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing hardware and software
• Experience using Python for data analysis
• Thrives when working collaboratively and tackling difficult technical challenges
• Commitment to a respectful and supportive work environment

Responsibilities

• Perform daily behavioral training and neurophysiological recording sessions.
• Develop experimental infrastructure to test efficacy of therapeutic BCIs

Skills

In vivo neurophysiology

Large animal handling

Python for data analysis

Collaborative work

Education

MS or PhD in experimental neuroscience

Tools

Python

Job description

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are looking for an In Vivo Research Associate enthusiastic about developing new therapeutics on the interface of regenerative medicine and brain-computer interfaces. Candidates can look forward to scaling a focused research program in collaboration with a world-class team of scientists and engineers with diverse technical backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have experience performing in vivo behavioral neurophysiology experiments in large animal models including training, data collection, and analysis. Candidates with experience working in the striatal system, performing high-bandwidth neural recordings, and/or closed-loop neural control experiments are ideal.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform daily behavioral training and neurophysiological recording sessions.
• Develop experimental infrastructure to test efficacy of therapeutic BCIs

Key Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in experimental neuroscience
• Experience in training and working with large animals
• A track record of excellence and creativity in your field as demonstrated by publications, patents, success with commercialization or translation, or other notable achievements
• Experience in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing hardware and software
• Experience using Python for data analysis
• Thrives when working collaboratively and tackling difficult technical challenges
• Commitment to a respectful and supportive work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience collecting and working with large scale neural data
• Experience in collecting video data, (e.g. eye movements or kinematics
• Experience in motor control or cognition

For individuals hired to work in California, Science Corporation is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 – $150,000 + equity + benefits. Individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

At Science Corporation, our benefits are designed to support your holistic well-being:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care, and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science Corporation
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan

Science Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated. Our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we are committed to considering qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.