Research Specialist, Experimental Neuroscience

Position Summary

We are seeking Research Specialists to help carry out experiments investigating how the brain supports perception, cognition, and behavior. Working alongside scientists, engineers, and technicians, you will support the day-to-day experimental work of our neuroscience team, preparing and running experiments, training animals, and maintaining experimental setups.

We welcome people at different career stages who enjoy hands-on laboratory work and want to make it their main focus, including people from research support, lab management, and academic research backgrounds. This is a hands-on experimental track and does not carry an independent research program.

What You'll Do

• Train animals on cognitive and perceptual tasks, maintain consistent training routines, and track their progress.
• Work with scientists to prepare and run neural recording and behavioral experiments. Monitor signal quality and animal behavior, and keep clear records of each session.
• Assist with animal preparation and surgical procedures.
• Help assemble, maintain, refine, and troubleshoot experimental rigs. Work with scientists and engineers to repair equipment, test new tools, and adapt setups for new experiments.

Who You Are

• You have a BS or BA with 0 to 6+ years of experience in biology, neuroscience, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. We value demonstrated skill and relevant experience above credentials.
• You have hands-on experience working with animals in a research setting.
• You enjoy practical experimental work that requires consistency and attention to detail.
• You can carry out established experimental procedures independently and recognize when to ask for input.
• You can recognize and troubleshoot practical problems methodically.
• You are organized, keep clear records, and communicate well with scientists, engineers, and animal care staff.

Preferred/Nice to Have

• An advanced degree or postdoctoral experience in neuroscience or a related field is welcome but not expected.
• In vivo electrophysiology, especially high-density or chronic recordings with Neuropixels or other multichannel probes.
• Optogenetics, electrical stimulation, or closed-loop experiments.
• Training animals on cognitive and perceptual tasks.
• Stereotaxic surgery, implant preparation, or other animal procedures.
• Building or maintaining experimental rigs.