Biomedical Engineering - Paid Internship
Sharper Sense is an early stage neurotechnology company spun out of Columbia and Cornell University and backed by multiple venture capital groups including Joyance Partners, SOSV, and ComcastNBC. We are developing neuromodulation technology that enhances users’ sensory acuity. The technology uses noninvasive electrical stimulation to optimize brain state. Many commercial, clinical, and consumer uses. Following positive results in multiple pilot clinical studies, the company is now hiring for new roles supporting design and testing of self-contained neurostimulation patch hardware.
Open Position: Biomedical Engineering - Intern
Location: In-person at our office in Newark, NJ + remote when possible (hybrid).
Role: Assist in the testing and optimization of noninvasive neuromodulation wearables.
Skills: Education and experience with biomedical engineering, computer science, data analysis.
Type: Paid internship. Option for full-time or part-time depending on availability, fit.
Pay: $17 per hour.
We are seeking a student, who has experience with biomedical engineering, computer science, and data analysis, to join our team and support testing and optimization of our self-contained wearable neurostimulation patch. You will work closely with our full-time team that includes an embedded hardware engineer, embedded firmware engineer, biomedical engineer, and a neuroscientist, while they design, test, and optimize embedded electronic systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist our neuroscientist with testing the efficacy and ergonomics of our neuromodulation technology
• Help design, implement, and conduct studies that measure human performance and psychophysics
• Write custom code to analyze experimental data, synthesize results into actionable insights
• Document experiments and analysis, assist with publishing data and writing scientific components of grants
Required Education and Work Experience
• Ongoing studies (or degree) in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field.
• Have taken courses on, or worked with, data analysis, bioninformatics, or similar topics.
• Ability to write custom code for analyzing experimental data
• Further beneficial experience could include machine learning, AI data processing, user experience design, ergonomics
Qualities of Good Candidates
• Good interpersonal skills: affable, communicative, motivated, accountable
• Organized and able to self-manage time and progress across multiple subprojects in parallel
• Self-motivated and able to self-educate as need arises for new skills
• Experience with, or an interest in, joining a startup
• Comfortable with open discussion and debate
• Passionate about neurotechnology and its potential to benefit society
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Located in the New York metropolitan area and able to start work within 30 days of being hired.
Benefits Offered
• Paid internship
• Office space at SOSV HAX includes a gym, kitchen, and regularly scheduled social and learning events. With over 40 other hardware startups in the building there’s extensive networking opportunities.
• Exposure to our exclusive network of investors, advisors, and academic and corporate supporters.
• Reimbursement of commuting expenses and ability to work a mix of remotely and in person.
• Ability to influence major design decisions and create significant positive impact.
How to Apply: Please email resume or CV to Careers@SharperSense.com