The Human Health & Performance Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is looking for a Tech Staff professional in Neurocognitive Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation. You will join a highly interdisciplinary group focused on applying advanced technology to human health challenges.
What You'll Do
- Participate in and lead projects related to detecting, monitoring, and rehabilitating psychological, neurological and sensory disorders, neurotrauma, and cognitive overload and fatigue.
- Assist in developing neural-science-based algorithms, brain and human computer interfaces, and computational models.
- Conduct data collection and analysis.
- Generate innovative ideas and seek support for these program ideas as experience is gained.
What We're Looking For
- A Ph.D. or Sci.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Neurocognitive Science, Speech/Hearing Sciences, or a similar technical field.
- Background in advanced signal processing and machine learning.
- Programming abilities with Python and/or C++.
- Capabilities in statistical analysis and machine learning with tools like scikit-learn, PyTorch, or Tensorflow.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice to Have
- Background in neuroscience, preferably modeling of neuro-motor and sensory systems and the neural basis of speech perception and production and vision.
- Skills in neuromorphic computing (software and hardware) at both neural system and neural cell levels for real-time neurocomputational simulations.
- Hardware development experience.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Python, C++
- Machine Learning: scikit-learn, PyTorch, Tensorflow
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Human Health & Performance Systems Group, which is highly interdisciplinary.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
- MIT-funded pension.
- Matching 401K.
- Paid leave including vacation, sick, parental, and military.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
- Mentorship programs.
- A range of work-life balance options.
- Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 - $170,000. Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 - $220,000.
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.
