About the job
Merge Labs is an innovative research facility dedicated to uniting biological systems with artificial intelligence to enhance human capabilities, autonomy, and experiences. We are committed to this aim by creating groundbreaking methods for brain-computer interfaces that allow high-bandwidth interactions with the brain, integrate advanced AI systems, and ensure safety and accessibility for all users.
About the Team
Our team at Merge Labs focuses on advanced techniques for brain interfacing at high bandwidth by developing pioneering technologies that merge biomolecular science, physics, neuroscience, and computational methods. The Bio team is responsible for creating our essential molecular technologies, validating their efficacy both in vitro and in vivo, and showcasing their capabilities in animal models. We build custom experimental frameworks, collaborate closely with engineers and data scientists, and engage in creative problem-solving across various disciplines.
About the Role
As a Scientist specializing in In Vivo Molecular Neurotechnology at Merge Labs, you will play a crucial role in advancing molecular biosensors and actuators for brain-computer interface technologies. Your responsibilities will include establishing experimental frameworks to optimize the delivery and functional expression of biomolecules in rodent models, assessing their tolerability and biological impacts, benchmarking their performance in neuroscience paradigms, and generating insights to inform the design of next-generation technologies. You will work collaboratively with molecular engineers, data scientists, and physical engineers to address challenges and innovate solutions. Your contributions will drive breakthroughs in neural interfacing technology, facilitating its clinical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and expand in vivo validation pipelines in rodent models for molecular biosensors and actuators, which includes gene delivery methods, surgical workflows, sensory and behavioral paradigms, and ex vivo characterization.
Enhance delivery vehicles, administration techniques, and parameters to ensure robust, cell-type specific expression, while quantifying outcomes at both functional and molecular levels.
Design and conduct in vivo experiments to evaluate the functional performance of biosensors and actuators in relevant neuroscience contexts.
Collaborate with hardware engineers and platform teams to develop and construct custom setups incorporating novel imaging and modulation instruments.

