Senior Research Scientist Translational Neuroscience, AI & Biomarker Discovery

Abbott; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education

Job summary

Abbott Neuromodulation in Plano, TX seeks a Senior Research Scientist to advance translational neuroscience and biomarker discovery. You will design and execute preclinical and clinical studies that integrate neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, electrophysiology, digital health, and AI to uncover drivers of therapeutic response.

You will collaborate with research, clinical, engineering, regulatory, and data science teams to generate evidence that informs therapy development and

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience or related field.
• 5+ years postdoc/industry neuroscience research experience.
• Experience designing preclinical and/or clinical studies.
• Experience with AI/ML in biological datasets.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute preclinical, translational, and clinical studies investigating neuromodulation mechanisms.
• Develop and test hypotheses on treatment response and neuroplasticity.
• Integrate multimodal datasets (molecular, genetic, imaging, omics).
• Identify and validate biomarkers of treatment response and mechanism of action.
• Apply AI/ML to generate insights from complex biological data.
• Collaborate across bioinformatics, data science, engineering, clinical, and regulatory teams.

Skills

Scientific communication

AI/ML in biomed

Preclinical research

Clinical research design

Neuroscience

Biomarker discovery

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related

Job description

Senior Research Scientist Translational Neuroscience, AI & Biomarker Discovery

Location United States - Texas - Plano Category Research & Development

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title

Senior Research Scientist

Translational Neuroscience, AI & Biomarker Discovery

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Neuromodulation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to contribute to innovative translational research programs focused on understanding the mechanisms of neuromodulation and advancing next-generation therapies. This position is located in Plano, TX.

In this role, you will design and execute preclinical and clinical studies that integrate neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, electrophysiology, digital health, and artificial intelligence to uncover biological drivers of therapeutic response. You will collaborate across research, clinical, engineering, regulatory, and data science teams to generate scientific evidence that informs therapy development, biomarker discovery, and personalized treatment approaches.

This position is ideal for a scientifically curious and hands-on researcher who enjoys combining experimental design, data analysis, and translational science to solve complex biological and clinical questions.

What You'll Do

• Design and execute preclinical, translational, and clinical research studies investigating the biological and physiological mechanisms of neuromodulation.
• Develop and test hypotheses related to treatment response, neuroplasticity, neural signaling, and therapeutic outcomes.
• Conduct multimodal studies integrating molecular, genetic, electrophysiological, imaging, behavioral, digital, and clinical datasets.
• Contribute to the identification and validation of biomarkers associated with treatment response and mechanism of action.
• Apply AI, machine learning, and advanced analytical methods to generate insights from complex biological and clinical data.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics, data science, engineering, clinical, and regulatory teams to advance research programs.
• Evaluate genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, epigenetic, and other omics datasets to investigate biological mechanisms and therapeutic outcomes.
• Analyze and interpret research findings and communicate results to scientific and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Author scientific publications, technical reports, conference presentations, and invention disclosures.
• Support collaborations with academic investigators, clinical researchers, and external research partners.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of postdoctoral, industry, or equivalent research experience in neuroscience, neurotechnology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or related fields.
• Experience designing and executing preclinical and/or clinical research studies.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
  • Neuroscience or Neurophysiology
  • Neuromodulation
  • Biomarker Discovery
  • Molecular Biology or Genetics
  • Systems Biology or Computational Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning applied to biological or clinical datasets
• Experience analyzing and interpreting biological, physiological, and clinical datasets.
• Strong scientific communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated record of scientific publications and research accomplishments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chronic pain, movement disorders, psychiatric disorders, or other neuromodulation-related therapeutic areas.
• Experience with EEG, ECAPs, neuroimaging, wearable sensors, digital biomarkers, or electrophysiological signal analysis.
• Experience working with genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, or other omics datasets.
• Experience integrating multimodal datasets to investigate mechanisms of disease or therapeutic response.
• Familiarity with machine learning, predictive modeling, or AI applications in healthcare and life sciences.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments spanning research, engineering, clinical, and regulatory organizations.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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