Merge Labs · 19 hours ago
Scientist - Neurobiology
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $215K/yrMerge Labs is a frontier research lab focused on bridging biological and artificial intelligence. As a Neurobiologist, you will develop advanced molecular BCI technologies and collaborate with engineers and data scientists to test and optimize these technologies in neuroscience paradigms.
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Responsibilities
Build experimental capabilities for in vivo neurobiology experiments involving novel biomolecular technologies and physical methods for imaging and modulation
Work closely with molecular engineers, physical engineers and data scientists to define project goals, solve problems and come up with new ideas
Perform in vivo experiments to test the capabilities of molecular BCI technologies and their effects on the brain, and benchmark them against state-of-the-art methods
Optimize methods for delivery and expression
Collect and perform experiments with ex vivo brain tissues to validate expression, test performance and measure biological effects
Recruit and mentor research associate(s) as needed to expand efforts
Qualification
Required
Have a PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering or a related field, or have equivalent experience leading research projects end-to-end
Have expertise in vivo neuroscience research in rodents using advanced methods such as electrophysiology, optogenetics and viral vectors
Love developing, implementing and troubleshooting novel techniques when others think they're too hard
Have a soft spot for novel physical methods and computational approaches
Enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams, collaborating and communicating with experts across disciplines
Are energized by a fast-paced environment with a high sense of mission and urgency
Build experimental capabilities for in vivo neurobiology experiments involving novel biomolecular technologies and physical methods for imaging and modulation
Work closely with molecular engineers, physical engineers and data scientists to define project goals, solve problems and come up with new ideas
Perform in vivo experiments to test the capabilities of molecular BCI technologies and their effects on the brain, and benchmark them against state-of-the-art methods
Optimize methods for delivery and expression
Collect and perform experiments with ex vivo brain tissues to validate expression, test performance and measure biological effects
Recruit and mentor research associate(s) as needed to expand efforts
Preferred
Experience with molecular tool development through protein or gene circuit engineering
Experience with advanced ex vivo methods such as activity-based or spatial sequencing, tissue clearing or expansion microscopy
Company
Merge Labs
Merge Labs provides a single API to connect software applications with multiple third-party platforms.
Founded in 2025
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$252MKey Investors
OpenAI
2026-01-15Seed· $252M
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