Research Fellow in Biohybrid Systems & Neural Interfaces - Harvard Bionics Lab

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

School: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area: Bioengineering

Position Description

The Harvard Bionics Lab is seeking a Research Fellow to support experimental and translational research at the interface of neural engineering, bioelectronics, and physiology. The role focuses on developing and evaluating sensing technologies for peripheral nerve and organ interfacing, with an emphasis on in vivo rodent (rat/mouse) models.

The Research Fellow will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to design, build, and test sensor systems for recording neural and physiological signals. Responsibilities include conducting survival surgeries in rodents, performing electrophysiological recordings, developing and prototyping sensing hardware, and executing structured data collection protocols.

The candidate will contribute to experiments involving nerve interfacing, signal acquisition, and biomarker-driven systems. This includes working with peripheral nerves, muscles, and/or organ systems to quantify physiological responses and neural activity. The role will also involve analyzing datasets, maintaining rigorous experimental documentation, and supporting iterative device development.

A significant portion of the work will require hands-on experimentation, including rodent handling, surgical procedures, and electrophysiology. The candidate is expected to operate independently within defined protocols and contribute to troubleshooting and optimization of experimental systems.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physiology, or Electrical Engineering
Prior hands-on experience with rat or mouse models (required)

Additional Qualifications

At least 1-2 years of research experience in an academic or industry lab setting
Experience with electrophysiology (neural recording, EMG, or related techniques)
Exposure to sensor design, bioinstrumentation, or embedded systems
Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar for data acquisition/analysis)
Familiarity with surgical techniques or willingness to be trained in rodent survival surgeries
Strong organizational skills and attention to experimental rigor and reproducibility

Special Instructions

Candidates must be available for a full-time, 12-month commitment
Applications should include a CV and brief statement of research experience
At least two references required

Contact Information

Allison Choat

Contact Email: [email protected]

Salary Range

$50,000 - $70,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required: 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3

Posted 2026-04-21

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