Research Engineer (Junior & Senior Positions) – Brain–Computer Interfaces

The Systems Neural Engineering Lab (SNEL) at Emory University and Georgia Tech is hiring Research Engineers (junior and senior levels) to support groundbreaking brain–computer interface (BCI) research as part of the BrainGate2 clinical trial.

Our team develops intracortical BCIs that restore communication and control to people with paralysis. Engineers in our group work hands-on with clinical research systems, participants, and data from neural recordings.

Projects include

• Real-time decoding of neural signals for communication and control
• Developing ML- and signal-processing-based BCI systems in Python and PyTorch, C++, Rust
• Fusing multi-modal (intracortical + non-invasive) data streams
• Designing and running real-time experiments using the BRAND system
• Supporting human-in-the-loop robotics research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (junior roles) or multiple years of research/industry experience (senior role) Proficiency in Python, signal processing, linux, real-time systems, and the data science stack (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Location

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Affiliations

Biomedical Engineering & Neurosurgery, Emory and Georgia Tech

Preferred start: Early 2026

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a research that paves the way for next-generation, multifunctional BCIs.
• Collaborate within a world-class team at the forefront of neuroscience, AI, and clinical research.
• Become part of the multi-university powerhouse that is the BrainGate consortium.
• Access to unique datasets from clinical trials, high-resolution neural recordings, and cutting-edge hardware.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities in a supportive, innovative environment.

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