Computational Neuroscientist / Electrophysiology Data Analysis Engineer

Maxwell Biosystems Ag
Zürich, Switzerland
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Zürich, Switzerland

Tech stack

API
Data analysis
Bash
C++
Computer Programming
Linux
Python
Machine Learning
QT
Signal Processing
Software Systems
Large Language Models
Feature Extraction

Job description

  • 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

Requirements

  • Background in computational neuroscience or electrophysiology with hands-on experience analyzing multi-electrode array (MEA) recordings
  • Strong understanding of neural spike data, extracellular recordings, and neural signal processing
  • Knowledge of spike sorting techniques (e.g., SpikeInterface, Kilosort, SpyKING CIRCUS) and neural data anal-ysis workflows is a strong plus
  • Enjoy writing elegant and maintainable code
  • Good programming skills in Python, familiarity with C++ is a plus
  • Experience with LLM-assisted coding tools (e.g. Claude) is a plus.
  • 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

About the company

* 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

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