Scientific Consultant - Neuroimaging - NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH

Your Mission

Are you a passionate neuroscience researcher looking for an industry role? Have you done fNIRS research or worked with EEG or fMRI? Have you taken a research project from planning stages to acquiring, analyzing, and publishing the data? Are you a great communicator and want to move the field of neuroscience forward? If this sounds like you, then joining our team as a Scientific Consultant will be a highly fulfilling role.

• Develop an expert understanding of fNIRS technology. Stay well-read on fNIRS based and related research as well as methods and technology developments.  
• Consult scientists on the best solution for their research questions. This requires understanding their research goals and the latest technology developments and considerations for their field.
• Interact with leading researchers in child/neurodevelopment, neuroscientists, cognitive psychologists, sport-scientists, medical researchers and more.
• Build strong relationships within the research community and lead customer-oriented handling of sales requests, utilising communication via email, phone, conference calls / online sessions.
• Travel to research hubs to provide demonstrations, workshops, and training. Engage with researchers and our partners at conferences (like SfN, OHBM, CNS, SfNIRS, etc.)
• Work together with an awesome team! This role involves interfacing with scientists, engineers, project managers, grant writers and many others.
• Act as voice-of-the-customer to the rest of NIRx.

Your Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the acquisition and analysis of physiological signals. Ideally, previous experience with fNIRS, EEG, and/or fMRI.
• Excellent English skills, oral and written.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for excelling at this role.
• Experienced in public speaking. Ability to present to large audiences, in person or remotely.
• Organised team player, with a love for science.
• Willingness to travel (25-35% of the time).
• Must work and be based in the USA and hold a Passport for possible international travel (US Green Card holder or US Citizen)

• Previous experience in the neuroscience field (either within a company or university lab)
• Extensive knowledge in fNIRS data analysis or successful publication of fNIRS data.
• Practical experience with the complete setup and preparation of subjects/patients for measurement of physiological signals.

Why NIRx

Joining NIRx, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation & benefits package, with employee wellbeing in mind.
• To support leading scientists in advancing the understanding of the human mind and exploring new pathways for medicine to improve lives.
• A role with purpose, collaboration, and autonomy in an agile organization with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and a shared-leadership culture.
• To work in a driven international team of engaged and enthusiastic colleagues with a Make Things Better approach.
• An inspiring, stimulating, and flexible work environment with resources to learn and grow, from annual team training allowances to onsite professional development opportunities.

• Flexible working times around core hours.
• Formal training and certifications based on interest and company direction.
• Full-time position benefits include PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, 401k, insurance contribution and more!

• NIRx is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We base all hiring decisions on non-discriminatory factors.
• If you meet the skills requirements and wish to join NIRx, please submit your resume (and if applicable, also your work sample/portfolio) via our application page.

About us

NIRx Medical Technologies is the market leader in optical brain imaging for top universities, researchers & leading industry partners. We focus on innovations in the fields of the most advanced, user-friendly, and reliable fNIRS research solutions. 

With a constantly growing, highly international team of 50+ dedicated professionals in Berlin (HQ), New York, and Orlando, we invent, design, and build cutting-edge neuroimaging instruments and software solutions. Together with our distributors, we consult and support leading life science researchers worldwide.