PsychoGenics · 15 hours ago
Data Scientist
Paramus, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelAxelyra is a biotech startup focused on addressing unmet needs in psychiatric and neurological disorders through AI-driven analytics. The Data Scientist role involves designing and evaluating machine learning models for EEG and behavioral datasets, collaborating with biologists and clinicians to translate scientific questions into actionable insights.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and evaluate ML/DL models for EEG and behavioral datasets
Perform time-series analytics and feature engineering; build interpretable model outputs for scientific stakeholders
Create dashboards and visualizations supporting translational insights and clinical trial readouts
Apply rigorous statistical analysis (study design support, QC, model evaluation, uncertainty)
Work closely with biologists and clinicians to translate scientific questions into measurable signals and actionable endpoints
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
Strong programming and software design skills in Python, with a thorough understanding of software engineering principles, application packaging, and deployment
Strong experience with data analysis libraries or tools (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Jupyter, notebooks; reproducible workflows)
Experience in developing DL models (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, RNN/LSTM)
Solid background in statistics
Experience with time-series data
Experience with computer vision methods (as relevant to behavioral video/pose/features)
Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows
Comfort working with biomedical/clinical data and interpreting biological signals (EEG, behavior, trial endpoints)
Collaborative, driven with experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deeply understand the 'why' and 'how' of our work
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
HSA, FSA and dependent FSA
Short- and long-term disability plans
Stock-based incentive plan
401K with company contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time off policy and paid parental leave policy
EAP
Additional voluntary benefits
Company
PsychoGenics
PsychoGenics is a research company offering preclinical testing and research services.
Founded in 1999
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.52MKey Investors
National Institute of Mental HealthReeve Foundation
2024-08-28Grant· $3M
2024-03-06Grant· $0.52M
2023-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Daniela Brunner
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-02-09
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