Research Scientist

Company OverviewEcho Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life. Team CultureJoin a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success. Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Research Scientist to join our team. The person who fills this role will perform exploratory, but grounded and directed, analyses into existing and future datasets to uncover new insights, driving modeling decisions and strategies to have real-world impact on patients with physical disabilities. Key ResponsibilitiesPerforming feature exploration to find more information-rich and robust features in existing neural datasetsProbing neural encoding of behavior and external stimuli to inform model designs and training strategiesDesigning and assessing neural-control strategies for optimal co-adaptation / learning within brain-computer interface applicationsWorking collaboratively within a small team to develop and assess neural-decoding models and translate scientific findings into product implementationsMaintaining versioned, clear, and highly documented code, analysis pipelines, and results for maximum interpretability and reproducibilityRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Math, Engineering, Neuroscience, or other relevant fieldA minimum of 2 years of academic or industry research experience working with neural time-series datasetsExperience building encoding and decoding models with brain activityProficiency in Python and PyTorchPreferred QualificationsA PhD in Math, Engineering, Neuroscience, or other relevant fieldExperience designing real-time decoding strategies for brain-computer interfacesWhat We OfferAn opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment. Competitive compensation, including stock options. Comprehensive benefits package.401(k) program with matching contributions. Equal Opportunity EmployerEcho Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ConfidentialityAll applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process. Apply to this Job