Staff Neuroscientist

About Precision Neuroscience

Precision Neuroscience is developing a new generation of brain–computer interface technology designed to support and restore function for people living with neurological conditions. Its first product, Layer 7, aims to let individuals with severe paralysis control digital devices through thought, creating new possibilities in daily life.

The company brings together specialists in neurosurgery, artificial intelligence, machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, and clinical science. With a combination of technical rigor and a people-centered approach, the team works to convert breakthrough research into practical medical solutions.

Founded in 2021, Precision has raised more than $180 million, advanced its platform through validation, and begun human trials with leading hospitals across the United States.

Values

• Focus on human impact and measure success by the lives improved through the work.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, integrity, and responsibility.
• Move quickly and with urgency because users need solutions now.
• Pair expertise with curiosity, humility, and respect.
• Take ownership and help shape the future of the field.

Role Overview

Precision Neuroscience is looking for a highly motivated Staff Neuroscientist with strong neuro-engineering experience to lead discovery and development efforts for next-generation BCI systems. The role sits at the intersection of biology and engineering, helping ensure the hardware and algorithms are tuned for the complexity of the human brain.

This person will help guide the research roadmap and switch between early-stage scientific exploration and hands-on execution of clinical and animal research protocols.

Location and Work Authorization

The position is based in the New York City or Santa Clara office. Remote candidates may also be considered, but applicants must already be located in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive exploratory research and concept development for future versions of the Layer 7 system, with the goal of improving bandwidth, resolution, and clinical usefulness.
• Create and lead animal and clinical study protocols that assess safety, performance, and efficacy.
• Partner with hardware and software teams to improve device architecture and refine decoding algorithms for real-world neural data.
• Analyze complex electrophysiology datasets and translate findings into actionable direction for engineering and product teams.
• Serve as the scientific connector between clinical teams and engineering groups including Microfabrication, Implant Hardware, and ML.
• Provide scientific input for FDA submissions and other regulatory documentation supporting clinical expansion.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience or another quantitative discipline.
• At least 2 years of post-PhD experience in research or industry focused on the interface between neural tissue and engineered systems.
• Demonstrated experience with brain–computer interfaces, especially high-density electrophysiology such as ECoG or penetrating arrays.
• Strong hands-on ability in neural signal processing and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Substantial experience designing and running complex animal in vivo studies and/or human clinical studies.
• A first-principles problem-solving approach and comfort working through ambiguity in a fast-paced startup setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thin-film microelectronics or flexible electronics.
• Familiarity with regulatory pathways for Class III medical devices, including IDE and PMA.
• Understanding of cortical mapping and large-scale neural population dynamics.

Equal Opportunity and Additional Information

Precision Neuroscience is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and contributions. The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on sex, race, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law.

The base salary offered for this role depends on several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, specialized skills, education level, certifications or licenses, and location of residence and/or work.

Resumes or candidate profiles from recruiters, staffing agencies, or other third parties are not accepted unless there is a prior written agreement and an authorized job order. Unsolicited submissions will be treated as company property, and no placement fee will be paid if a hire results from them.

For security reasons, offers of employment will only be sent from email addresses ending in @precisionneuro.io.

For Massachusetts-based roles, the company notes that it is illegal in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment, and violations may carry criminal and civil penalties.