Computational Neuroscientist

vor 2 Wochen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz MaxWell Biosystems Vollzeit CHF 120'000 - CHF 180'000 pro Jahr

At MaxWell Biosystems, we innovate the future of electrophysiology by developing cutting-edge technologies for neural activity recording. Our platform includes the software MaxLab Live, a custom-designed integrated circuit, and an FPGA-based data acquisition system that generates vast amounts of data when electrically imaging neuronal tissue. These data are processed, analyzed, and visualized in real-time.

We are seeking a highly motivated Computational Neuroscientist or Electrophysiology Software Engineer to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between software engineering and electro-physiology data analysis, helping us develop novel tools for neuroscience research and drug discovery.

Your Mission

  • Develop and enhance robust pipelines for neural data analysis, including spike sorting and feature extraction algorithms
  • Integrate cutting-edge methods, including machine learning or advanced statistical techniques, to improve the accuracy and efficiency of neural data analysis
  • Collaborate with neuroscientists and electrophysiologists to identify key challenges in data interpretation and implement practical software solutions
  • Contribute to the development of APIs and tools that simplify and enhance user workflows for neural data exploration
  • Contribute your own ideas in our agile development process
  • Work in a multidisciplinary environment, understand customer needs, continuously improve user experience

Our current Tech Stack:

  • Python – for our analysis algorithms we are relying on the Python data science stack
  • C++ – for real time processing and visualization
  • Qt – we embrace Qt for all our user interfaces
  • Linux and bash

Your Profile

  • Background in computational neuroscience or electrophysiology, with a solid understanding of neural signal processing
  • Knowledge of spike sorting techniques (e.g., Kilosort, SpyKING CIRCUS) and neural data analysis workflows is a strong plus
  • Enjoy writing elegant and maintainable code
  • Good programming skills in Python, familiarity with C++
  • Knowledge in Linux, Bash and Python
  • Great teammate, entrepreneurial mindset
  • Keen to help create a positive, supportive, engaging team environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an international and multidisciplinary team at the forefront of neuroscience and technology
  • Work on challenging projects that combine biology, computation, and engineering
  • Help develop cutting-edge tools that advance neuroscience research and drug discovery
  • Enjoy a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment

Jan Müller looks forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, resume, letter of recommendation and degrees including transcripts) by email



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