Nudge (nudge.com)

Nudge (nudge.com)

Research Scientist, Rodent Neural Imaging

San Francisco

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 364 days ago
ResearchAnimal StudiesAnimal Models

About the role

  • As a research scientist focused on rodent behavior and neural imaging at Nudge, you will:
  • Collect and analyze behavioral and neural data, with techniques such as electrophysiology, calcium imaging and/or fiber photometry
  • Translate preclinical findings to inform human neuromodulation studies

Responsibilities

  • We're starting with an approach that we believe can help the most people the fastest, and also allow us to learn as much about the brain as possible: developing a non-invasive, ultrasound-based device that can stimulate and image the brain at high resolution and depth.
  • Design and execute experiments in rodents to characterize the effects of ultrasound neuromodulation on brain circuits and behavior
  • Develop and validate experimental paradigms linking neural activity changes to behavioral and physiological responses with clinical relevance
  • Optimize ultrasound stimulation parameters for specific brain circuits and cell types to achieve targeted neuromodulation

Nice to have

  • A PhD or postdoc in neuroscience, biomedical engineering or similar engineering discipline.
  • Experience in ultrasound neuromodulation is a plus
  • Exceptional proficiency in optical/two-photon imaging, optogenetics, electrophysiology, fiber photometry or functional ultrasound imaging in animal models
  • Experience with automated behavioral tracking and analysis or computational analysis of neural + behavioral data
  • Experience designing experiments informed by ultrasound physics and acoustic field modeling is preferred
  • A demonstrated history of exceptional technical contribution
  • High integrity and strong professional judgement
  • A high level of independent thinking and relentless execution approach

Benefits

  • This is a vertically integrated effort building cutting-edge hardware, software, and research capabilities to create products that can benefit millions - and eventually billions - of people.

Company info

  • We are looking for research scientists of all levels but regardless of your career level, you should have:
  • At Nudge, our mission is to develop the best technology for interfacing with the brain to improve people's lives.

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