Merge Labs
Research Associate - Neurobiology (In Vivo Imaging)
$95K–$120K
San Francisco Bay Area · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Experience
- Hands-on in vivo brain imaging experience required; no years specified.
- Education
- BS, BA, or MS in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
About the job
Conduct rodent in vivo imaging research to support brain-computer interface development, producing rigorous data and refining experimental protocols with scientists and engineers.
What you'll do
- Execute imaging experiments, including animal handling, setup and calibration, session coordination, and data QC and handoff.
- Collaborate on protocols, controls, and success criteria; troubleshoot common imaging issues.
- Maintain lab records, inventories, and shared resources, and contribute to method development.
What they ask for
- BS, BA, or MS in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience conducting in vivo brain imaging in model organisms and producing reproducible imaging datasets.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous protocols, documentation, and data integrity.
- Prior in vivo neuroscience research experience in an academic or industry lab.
Nice to have
- Experience with behaving animals or behavioral tracking during imaging.
- Experience with cranial window preparation, stereotaxic procedures, neurosurgical workflows, or imaging data QC/processing; familiarity with Python or MATLAB.
Pay
$95K – $120K USD base salary
Tools
Python, MATLAB
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