Afference

Research Scientist

Cleveland, OH

Sponsorship not specified$134k-$202kDetected 61 days ago

Product ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

This position is vital to maintaining the company's leadership through rigorous and innovative research.
What You'll Need for This Position Education PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neural Engineering, Sensory Neuroscience, Phenomenology, Human Behavior, Human-Product Interaction, or a related field.
What's in It for You Work closely with cutting-edge technology.

Lead and design complex experimental programs to test hypotheses that advance our understanding of neural interfacing and neuromodulation technologies.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams across research, product development, and engineering to align research objectives with company goals.
Manage and oversee research associate staff in their day-to-day experimental work, ensuring high-quality scientific outcomes.
The Research Scientist leads advanced research in wearable neural interface technology and neurosensory experiences.
This role requires expertise in neural engineering, sensory neuroscience, or related fields to design experiments that drive product innovation.
The scientist applies knowledge from biomedical and human-technology sciences, oversees research staff, and collaborates across teams to align research with company goals.
We strive to create an intellectually stimulating and collegial working environment.

Experience with translational science and human trials is highly valued.
Familiarity with emerging technologies in neural interfaces and sensory neuroscience is highly desirable.
Strong ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions within complex and high-stakes research environments.
Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication and alignment with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Experience in translational research, particularly involving neural technology and/or human trials, is strongly preferred.
3+ years of postdoctoral or industry research experience preferred but recent graduates with relevant expertise are welcome.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing research staff or teams.
Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex scientific concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Advanced problem-solving skills to identify, mitigate, and prevent errors that could jeopardize scientific outcomes or business viability.

Afference is committed to providing the sense of touch for the evolution of the human connection to technology and the future of the digital experience.
We are leading this effort through deep science and technology, which provides unique experiences compared to classical haptic technologies.
Our lean team of experts demands a high level of excellence but can compensate with the commensurate upside potential of an early-growth startup in a high-growth sector of extended reality.
Compensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and range between:
$134,400 to $201,600 per year at 100% FTE

Medical, dental vision, life, STD, FSA, additional company perks
Equity incentives
Self-managed PTO
Our energy for inventing, creating, and learning spans work and play: we have regular happy hours, plan field trips, play games, play music, and generally have a good time.

Proven accountability and reliability in managing critical responsibilities that influence company success and longevity.
You will be part of a growing team of some of the best neural engineering, sensory physiology, and human experience scientists in the world.
We are an early-stage deep tech startup company that requires all members to contribute across the entire business.

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