Research Scientist – Neuroscience

R & D         ·          US – Durham, NC (TDY)         ·       Full time

Location: US – Durham, NC (TDY)
Time type: Full time
Job requisition id:  C20388

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description  

Teledyne Scientific Company (TSC) has a legacy of over 50 years of advanced research and technology development. Our customer base consists of DARPA, ONR, AFRL, ARL, and other government and proprietary customers. TSC’s Intelligent Systems Laboratory in North Carolina is a state-of-the-art research and development research facility, dedicated to R&D in the areas of computational neuroscience, deep learning, machine learning, persistent surveillance, autonomous systems and computer vision. The laboratory currently is host to world-class scientists and engineers, with advanced degrees in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, neuroscience, chemistry, biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne Scientific Company is seeking an exceptional Research Scientist to support research and development projects that require advanced neurotechnology development for brain-machine interfacing and human performance enhancement. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of significant contributions to advanced research and development programs. This position is at our Intelligent Systems Laboratory in Research Triangle Park, Durham, North Carolina.  

Primary Responsibilities:  

Define, develop, and deliver novel solutions to a broad range of problems that include applications in brain-machine interface, neurostimulation, neural engineering, neural signal processing and algorithm development.  

Specific duties include:

• Contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of advanced applied neuroscience experiments in the domains of neuromodulation, cognitive neuroscience, and human performance (>90%)
• Contribute to proposal development for new funding through marketing to customers and proposal writing (~5%)
• A small amount of travel (less than 5% time) is anticipated.

Skills/Experience:

• 0-5 years of experience in working with and/or developing advanced neurotechnology or advanced neuroscience research
• Experience with neural signal processing techniques (e.g., filtering, feature extraction, classification, online control algorithms, beamforming, source localization) is required
• Significant experience with scientific programming in Python, MATLAB, and/or Julia is required
• Strong foundation in neuroscience sensing and stimulation techniques (e.g., MEG, EEG, tDCS, tACS, TMS) is a plus
• Experience writing winning proposals is a plus
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Knowledge of computer architecture and hardware (GPU/FPGA/distributed computing, System on a Chip) is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (presentation & writing) skills  

Education: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or similar  

Security Clearance:

• Candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens
• Current SECRET clearance or minimally able to obtain Security Clearance

What can Teledyne offer YOU?

• A Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Fun Events throughout the year  

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

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