Research Associate - Neuron Models
Merge Labs, San Francisco Bay Area
About the job
Merge Labs is a frontier research lab with the mission of bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability, agency and experience. We’re pursuing this goal by developing fundamentally new approaches to brain-computer interfaces that interact with the brain at high bandwidth, integrate with advanced AI, and are ultimately safe and accessible for anyone to use.
About the team
Our team develops models and screening methods to characterize and optimize Merge’s next-generation neurotechnology platform. We generate neural cells including neurons and glia from human iPSCs and rodent tissue and develop custom assays to evaluate genetic constructs and vectors. We design and engineer iPSC lines, upscale cell production and assays, and develop high-throughput data analysis methods to serve large-scale screening needs.
To reliably assess the performance of candidate constructs and vectors, our team emphasizes robust and scalable design and execution of model development and screens. We collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to answer scientific questions using reproducible in vitro data. We are deeply committed to cross-model validations, operational reliability, and scientific excellence.