Internship Brain Machine Interface Jobs in Michigan

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow to conduct research on novel brain machine interface technology. The role involves comprehensive testing of chronically implanted carbon fiber electrode arrays in neural recording and stimulation applications. Specific aspects of the position include chronic microelectrode implantation surgery, neural recording (electrophysiological and imaging), calcium imaging of electrically stimulated ex vivo retina, behavioral experiments on chronic brain implants. The ideal applicant will have a neuroscience or biomedical engineering background and hands-on experience with chronic device implantation in the brain. The applicant will be trained on other skills required for the role and is expected to lead the development of innovative and rigorous plans for functional assessment of the experimental devices, by drawing on their research experience. The role also includes expectation for mentorship of undergraduate researchers, collaboration with other labs, and leading writing of manuscripts, proposals, and annual reports.
Responsibilities*
Lead comprehensive testing of chronically implanted carbon fiber electrode arrays in neural recording and stimulation applications, including electrical and optical recording, behavioral experiments, and post-mortem tissue analysis. Collaborate on ex vivo retina calcium imaging experiments. Mentor graduate students and undergraduate researchers. Collaborate with other labs, and leading writing of manuscripts, proposals, and annual reports.
Required Qualifications*
A PhD in Neuroscience or Biomedical Engineering. Hands on experience and competency with chronically implanted electrodes in small animals.
Desired Qualifications*
Experience with behavioral experiments, optical or fluorescence imaging, and ex vivo retina.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work
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Background Screening
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Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
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Job Detail
Job Opening ID
282274
Working Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Job Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Biomedical Engineering - MS
Posting Begin/End Date
8/26/2026 - 9/09/2026
Career Interest
Research Fellows