Job Summary:
Synchron is a company focused on building non-surgical brain-computer interfaces to enhance human autonomy and expression. They are seeking a Research Scientist to bridge human neuroscience research and applied machine learning, working directly with BCI users to improve neural decoding models and user experiences.
Responsibilities:
โข Conduct research sessions with BCI users, including setup, calibration, and structured data collection.
โข Analyze and interpret multimodal data (neural, behavioral, video) to inform product and research decisions.
โข Develop and iterate on machine learning models for neural signal decoding and behavioral prediction.
โข Collaborate with machine learning and research engineering teams to align experimental protocols with product goals.
โข Document findings and methodologies for internal and external dissemination.
โข Support the design of human research protocols and ensure compliance with ethics and safety standards.
โข Travel regularly as required to work with participants, clinicians, and collaborators.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelorโs, Masterโs, or PhD in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
โข Expertise in Python, with model training workflows (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, metaflow), and data science frameworks and tools (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, matplotlib, seaborn).
โข Expertise in machine learning techniques and applications for real-time systems.
โข Demonstrated ability to problem-solve under uncertainty and adapt quickly to new environments.
โข Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working directly with BCI users and research participants.
โข Ability to travel frequently to the participants for research sessions.
Preferred:
โข Experience conducting or supporting human research.
โข Familiarity with brainโcomputer interface systems or electrophysiological data.
โข Experience designing or executing experiments with human participants.
โข Experience in applied research environments integrating software, hardware, and data science.
Company:
Synchron is a bioelectronics medicine company that develops neuromodulation solutions for previously-untreatable nervous system conditions. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.