Research Coordinator

AXION; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AXION is developing brain–computer interfaces to empower people with motor impairments. As Research Coordinator, you will run end-to-end participant studies, set up EEG wearables, guide users through tasks, and ensure high-quality data that trains our models. Your work directly improves a product transforming lives.

You will recruit participants, coordinate sessions, and collaborate with engineering to refine data collection and protocols, contributing to accessible neurotechnology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Comfort working with diverse populations, including individuals with motor impairments.
• Exceptional attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Clear communication skills with both technical teams and non-technical participants.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate EEG systems and eye-tracking equipment on study participants.
• Guide participants through experimental protocols while monitoring real-time data quality.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on the fly.
• Build and maintain our participant pipeline through active recruitment and relationship management.
• Schedule and coordinate study sessions, ensuring smooth logistics.
• Work directly with our engineering team to identify data anomalies and improve collection methods.
• Capture participant feedback and translate it into clear product and protocol improvements.
• Help establish best practices as we scale data collection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Comfort with diverse populations

IRB/human subjects familiarity

Experience in clinical or rehabilitation settings

Tools

Tobii eye-tracking

Job description

The human brain is the most powerful system on Earth, yet we still interact with computers using our fingers — and for millions with motor impairments, even that isn't an option. AXION is building the bridge between human intent and machine action, starting with the people who need it most.

Our first product, AXION Click, lets people control an iPad using nothing but their eyes and brainwaves. We identified and patented Stimulus Preceding Negativity (SPN) - a unique neural signal that detects the intent to click non-invasively. Combined with eye-tracking, SPN enables effortless and seamless interactions with computers.

Why build AXION Click?

• Work on technology that changes lives. Your users aren't power users optimizing a workflow, they're people regaining independence. You'll see the impact of your work firsthand.
• Push the frontier of neuroscience. You'll work at the intersection of neuroscience, hardware, and AI on problems that don't have textbook answers.
• So you don't have to tell people you work on B2B SaaS. Brain-computer interfaces are one of the most important technologies of this century. We are the team proving you don't need surgery to get there.

This isn't just assistive tech, it's superhuman. We are creating the foundation for the next era of human-computer interaction. We are a team of passionate researchers and engineers developing technology that doesn't just solve today's accessibility challenges but transforms how everyone interacts with digital devices.

Role Description

As a Research Coordinator, you will run hands-on participant studies end-to-end. You’ll set up EEG wearables, guide users through tasks, keep the data clean, and keep the schedule full. The datasets you collect will directly train and validate our models. Every session you run directly improves a product that will transform real lives.

What You'll Do

• Set up and calibrate EEG systems and eye-tracking equipment on study participants
• Guide participants through experimental protocols while monitoring real-time data quality
• Troubleshoot technical issues on the fly
• Build and maintain our participant pipeline through active recruitment and relationship management
• Schedule and coordinate study sessions, ensuring smooth logistics
• Work directly with our engineering team to identify data anomalies and improve collection methods
• Capture participant feedback and translate it into clear product and protocol improvements
• Help establish best practices as we scale data collection

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Comfort working with diverse populations, including individuals with motor impairments
• Exceptional attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Clear communication skills with both technical teams and non-technical participants

Preferred:

• Experience with Tobii or similar eye-tracking systems
• Familiarity with IRB protocols and human subjects research compliance
• Experience in clinical or rehabilitation settings

You'll Be a Good Fit if You:

• Care about the end user.
• Thrive with ambiguity.
• Know how to 80/20 effectively.
• Love pushing technical boundaries.
• Enjoy working hard and moving quickly
• Want to build something great and be recognized for it.

The pay range for this position is $30/hr.