Scientific Consultant - Neuroimaging

Elst (NL)

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your Mission

Are you a passionate neuroscience researcher who is looking for an industry role? Have you done fNIRS research or worked with EEG or fMRI? Have you taken a research project from planning stages to acquiring, analysing and publishing the data? Are you a great communicator and want to move the field of neuroscience forward? If this sounds like you, then joining our team as a Scientific Consultant will be a highly fulfilling role.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop an expert understanding of fNIRS technology. Stay well-read on fNIRS-based and related research, as well as methods and technology developments.
Consult scientists on the best solution for their research questions. This requires understanding their research goals and the latest technology developments and considerations for their field.
Interact with leading researchers in child/neurodevelopment, neuroscientists, cognitive psychologists, sport-scientists, medical researchers and more.
Build strong relationships within the research community and lead customer-oriented handling of sales requests, utilising communication via email, phone, conference calls / online sessions.
Travel to research hubs to provide demonstrations, workshops, and training. Engage with researchers and our partners at conferences (like SfN, OHBM, CNS, SfNIRS, etc.)
Work together with an awesome team! This role involves interfacing with scientists, engineers, project managers, grant writers and many others.
Act as voice-of-the-customer to the rest of NIRx.

Your Profile

Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
Comprehensive knowledge of the acquisition and analysis of physiological signals. Ideally, previous experience with fNIRS, EEG, and/or fMRI.
Excellent English skills, oral and written.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for excelling at this role.
Experienced in public speaking. Ability to present to large audiences, in person or remotely.
Organised team player, with a love for science.
Willingness to travel (25-35% of the time).
Must hold a valid EU passport or a valid EU visa and work permit to be able to work out of one of our 3 EU locations: Elst (NL), Oldenzaal (NL) or Berlin (DE).

Considered a Plus:

Previous experience in the neuroscience field (either within a company or university lab)
Extensive knowledge in fNIRS data analysis or successful publication of fNIRS data.
Practical experience with the complete setup and preparation of subjects/patients for measurement of physiological signals.

Why Artinis & NIRx

Joining Artinis & NIRx, you can expect:

To support leading scientists in advancing the understanding of human physiology, pathology and pharmacology and exploring new pathways for diagnostics and therapeutics to improve lives.
A role with purpose, collaboration, and autonomy in an agile organisation with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and a shared-leadership culture.
A competitive compensation & benefits package, with employee wellbeing in mind.
To work in a driven international team of engaged and enthusiastic colleagues with a make -things-better approach.
An inspiring, stimulating, and flexible work environment with resources to learn and grow, from annual team training allowances to onsite professional development opportunities.

How to apply:

Artinis & NIRx is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We base all hiring decisions on non-discriminatory factors.
If you meet the skills requirements and wish to join us, please submit your resume (and if applicable, also your work sample/portfolio) via our application page.

About us

Artinis & NIRx is the market leader in optical brain imaging for top universities, researchers & leading industry partners. We focus on innovations in the most advanced, wide range of user-friendly and reliable fNIRS, oximetry, EEG and other research solutions.

Formed through the merger of Artinis & NIRx in 2026, we have a growing, international team of 130+ dedicated professionals working across Germany, the Netherlands, the US, Canada, Japan and China. We invent, design, and build cutting-edge instruments and software solutions for neuroscientists. Together with our distributors, we consult and support leading life science researchers worldwide.