Research Associate (In Vivo Molecular Neurotechnology)

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States; Workplace type: Onsite

Salary: $95K–$120K plus equity

Company

hirify.global is a frontier research lab developing brain-computer interfaces that combine high-bandwidth biological interaction with advanced AI.

What you will do

• Develop and execute functional imaging experiments to characterize neural activity and evaluate molecular sensors and actuators in animal models and neural preparations.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate microscopy and stimulation systems, including optical alignment and synchronization with behavioral or electrophysiological measurements.
• Manage experimental workflows covering preparation, data acquisition, quality control, analysis, and documentation.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to refine controls, assess measurement quality, investigate unexpected results, and improve experimental consistency.
• Develop analysis tools to extract neural signals, quantify outcomes, and communicate findings.
• Learn new methods and contribute to protocol development as the research program expands.

Requirements

• BS, BA, MS, or higher in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field, or equivalent research experience.
• Hands-on experimental neuroscience experience with a strong foundation in microscopy, functional imaging, or neural recording.
• Experience generating reproducible datasets and identifying experimental artifacts or data-quality issues.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or comparable quantitative analysis tools.
• Scientific curiosity, practical troubleshooting skills, strong organization, careful documentation, attention to detail, and clear communication.
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration and learning new experimental approaches.

Nice to have

• Two-photon microscopy, calcium or voltage imaging, or optogenetic stimulation experience.
• Rodent surgery, viral injections, cranial windows, or behavioral training experience.
• Familiarity with electrophysiology, experimental control hardware, or synchronized acquisition.
• Experience with histology, neural tissue preparations, electroporation, or molecular biology.
• Experience developing image-processing pipelines or modifying optical instrumentation.
• Complementary technical strengths are welcomed; experience with every listed method is not required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across experimental neuroscience, molecular engineering, physical methods, engineering, and data science.
• Hands-on research focused on reproducible data, reliable workflows, and safe, accessible brain-computer interfaces.
• Equity is included in the compensation package.