Temporary Research Associate - Neural Activation (Hybrid)

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI seeks a temporary Research Associate to coordinate joint computational and experimental work with Harvard University. The role involves collaboration with professors Fried and Makaroff on activation/inhibition of cortical neurons by magnetic microstimulation and coil field simulations.

The position is a hybrid, 15 hours per week through August 2026, offering a practical research environment and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge neuroengineering

Qualifications

• Biomedical engineer knowledge of neuronal activation and interactions.
• Experience with synaptic activation is a plus.
• Familiarity with NEURON software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate WPI-MGH joint computational and experimental research work with Professor Fried and his team.
• Simulate coil fields in a dense cellular environment.

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Neuronal activation knowledge

Synaptic activation

NEURON software

Tools

NEURON

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI seeks a temporary Research Associate to coordinate joint computational and experimental work with Harvard University. The role involves collaboration with professors Fried and Makaroff on activation/inhibition of cortical neurons by magnetic microstimulation and coil field simulations.

The position is a hybrid, 15 hours per week through August 2026, offering a practical research environment and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge neuroengineering