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Carnegie Mellon University · 3 hours ago

Research Scientist - College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. The Electrical and Computer Engineering department is seeking a talented research scientist to work on innovative projects involving the design and characterization of neural interfaces for multimodal recording and stimulation of the nervous system.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Propose and lead independent research goals within scope of projects

Contributor in developing and documenting research findings and collaborator in writing scientific papers

Acts as team leader, providing project management direction

Lead research efforts within main goals of project and help coordinate interactions with other team members and universities

Writing documentation, technical papers, progress reports and participating in meetings/committees

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Multi-modal neural interface designUltrasound imaging system designElectrophysiology instrumentationElectrical neural recordingMicrofabricationFinite element Method (FEM)Discrete electronic design

Required

Experience with multi-modal neural interface design

Experience with ultrasound imaging system design and operation

Experience with electrophysiology instrumentation

Experience with electrical neural recording and stimulation

Bachelor's degree

Work independently and cooperatively with others and follow detailed protocols accurately

A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Successful background check

Preferred

Microfabrication

Finite element Method (FEM) simulations (piezoelectrics and acoustics)

Discrete electronic design (Analog and digital design using COTS, schematic and layout design, microcontroller programming, PCB prototyping)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions

Tuition benefits

Ample paid time off

Observed holidays

Life and accidental death and disability insurance

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass

Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs

Fitness center access

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.

Founded in 1900

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.cmu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$488.58M

Key Investors

ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation

2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M

2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M

2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

Angela Blanton

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Amy Coutu

Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications

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