Neurotechnology Research Specialist

Nia TherapeuticsAllston, MA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

Nia Therapeutics is developing brain stimulation devices to restore memory function after brain injury and degenerative disease. Our team includes leaders in the fields of engineering, neuroscience, and neurosurgery, and our technology has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of patients with memory loss. In March 2026 our Smart Neurostimulation System (SNS), a wireless, 60-channel, AI-enabled neurostimulation platform, received FDA Breakthrough Device designation, and we are preparing for our first in-human studies.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist to join our growing engineering team in Allston, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, supporting engineering work, device testing, pre-clinical testing, and planning our first-in-human studies using the SNS. You will report to the CEO and to other members of the leadership team when assigned to specific projects.

This in-person position is based at our offices in Allston, MA and requires periodic travel to our Philadelphia office and to our contract manufacturer sites. Must be eligible to work in the US.

Read more about our work: A “breakthrough” to restore memory (Penn Today) · Omnia Magazine

Responsibilities

Build device prototypes at the bench
Assist with bench testing, pre-clinical testing, and quality engineering
Assist with planning and executing our upcoming first-in-human studies
Conduct patient testing and interviews, and engage with patient advocacy groups

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, neuroscience, or cognitive science
Research experience working with humans or animals in studies that measure and analyze behavioral data
Clear mission alignment with a team working to develop therapies to treat memory loss
Quantitative coursework in mathematics and statistics beyond the calculus level
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities

Benefits

Cash compensation

Stock options

Paid time off

Health insurance

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