Scientific Consultant (m/f/d)

NIRx Medical Technologies LLC Orlando           ·          Permanent Employee, Full-time

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 through acquiring, analyzing and then 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 researcher 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 Qualification

Key Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• Experienced in public speaking. Ability to present to large audiences, in person or remotely.

Why Nirx

Joining NIRx, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation & benefits package, with employee wellbeing in mind.
• To support leading scientists to advance the understanding of the human mind and explore new pathways for medicine to improve man 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, including regular Show & Tell meetings and brown bag lunches with experts.

Additional perks include:  

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

About Us

NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH is the market leader in optical brain imaging for top universities, researchers & leading industry partners. Founded in 2007, 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. 

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.