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Scientific Consultant - Neuroscience (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · NIRx Medical Technologies LLC Orlando
Your Mission

Are you a passionate neuroscience researcher 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, analyzing, 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.
  

  • 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 Qualifications


  • 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 work and be based in the USA and hold a Passport for possible international travel (US Green Card holder or US Citizen)

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 NIRx

Joining NIRx, you can expect:

  • A competitive compensation & benefits package, with employee wellbeing in mind.
  • To support leading scientists in advancing the understanding of the human mind and exploring new pathways for medicine to improve lives.
  • A role with purpose, collaboration, and autonomy in an agile organization with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and a shared-leadership culture.
  • 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.

Additional perks include:

  • Flexible working times around core hours.
  • Formal training and certifications based on interest and company direction.
  • Full-time position benefits include PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, 401k, insurance contribution and more!

How to apply:

  • 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 NIRx, please submit your resume (and if applicable, also your work sample/portfolio) via our application page.
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About us
NIRx Medical Technologies is the market leader in optical brain imaging for top universities, researchers & leading industry partners. We focus on innovations in the fields of the most advanced, user-friendly, and reliable fNIRS research solutions. 

With a constantly growing, highly international team of 50+ dedicated professionals in Berlin (HQ), New York, and Orlando, we invent, design, and build cutting-edge neuroimaging instruments and software solutions. Together with our distributors, we consult and support leading life science researchers worldwide.
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