Northwell Health

Neural Engineer

Northwell Health$90K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree required or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • PhD or equivalent in neural engineering, machine learning, bioengineering, or related field
  • Deep understanding of machine learning, statistics, and experimental design
  • Extensive data analysis and programming skills in Python and MATLAB
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with neurostimulation techniques like ICMS or spinal cord stimulation

Responsibilities

  • Provides research and technical expertise in designing and testing neuromodulation devices
  • Analyzes electrophysiological and electrochemical responses to neuromodulation
  • Conducts experiments, collects and analyzes data, and drafts engineering reports
  • Directs engineering and statistical studies on selected research projects
  • Maintains bioelectronics laboratory equipment and infrastructure
  • Attends scientific meetings; builds databases and integrates systems as needed
  • Contributes to writing scientific abstracts, manuscripts, and grant proposals

Benefits

  • Opportunity to publish and present data at conferences
  • Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
  • Involvement in cutting-edge neurostimulation device development
  • Supporting a project with the potential to impact patient care
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description

Performs investigative research in the field of neuro-modulation and device development. Tests and evaluates implantable devices developed for neuro-stimulation and recording. Performs benchtop and in vitro/in vivo experimental studies. Publishes and presents data. Collaborates with Investigators and Scientists in facilitating scientific research.

Job Responsibility

  • Provides research and technical expertise in the design, selection of material/components, development, testing, and evaluation of novel implantable neuromodulation devices.
  • Analyzes electrophysiological and electrochemical responses to neuromodulation.
  • Performs experiments, collects data, analyzes results, drafts engineering reports, and presents to leadership for review.
  • Directs and performs engineering, computer science and statistical studies for select research projects.
  • Maintains equipment and infrastructure in the bioelectronics laboratory.
  • Attends scientific and technical meetings, builds and maintains databases, works with computer software, and integrates systems, as needed.
  • Participates-in writing of abstracts, manuscripts and grant applications.
  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.


Job Qualification

  • Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.
  • PhD (or equivalent combination of education and related experience) in a relevant field (including neural engineering, machine learning, reinforcement learning, bioengineering, neuroscience, data science)
  • Deep understanding of machine learning principles, reinforcement learning, statistics, and experimental design
  • Extensive experience with data analysis, signal processing, artifact rejection, Fourier/wavelet transformation, figure generation, and programming in Python and MATLAB
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Git and collaborative coding practices
  • Experience analyzing electrophysiology and neural data
  • Experience with neurostimulation including brain/intracortical microstimulation (ICMS) and/or spinal cord stimulation
  • Experience with Simulink and real-time systems
  • Experience working with human participants in a research environment
  • Experience with real-time vision processing and body/hand tracking


*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides clinical care, research, and medical education in New York. It is the largest healthcare provider and private employer in the state of New York, with over 72000 employees. Northwell Health has 23 hospitals and more than 700 outpatient facilities, as well as a medical school and a research institute. The organization was founded in 1997 as North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and changed its name to Northwell Health in 2015.
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