Nanoscientist

Location: Bay Area, USA
On-site: Palo Alto

Position Type: Full-Time

Company Overview:
Subsense is a pioneering organization specializing in developing innovative nanotechnology solutions aimed at revolutionizing the field of noninvasive daily used Brain-Computer Interfaces and treating Neurodegenerative disease. We are committed to creating cutting-edge products that address complex health challenges and improve customer and patient outcomes.

Job Summary:

We’re seeking an early career Nanoscientist to join our cutting-edge BCI technology research. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge nanoscience and neurotechnology, pushing the boundaries of brain-computer interfaces. The ideal candidate will be a scientific trailblazer, combining nanoparticle expertise with interdisciplinary collaboration skills. You’ll work with a dynamic team in a startup environment, helping drive innovation from concept to industrial-scale production. If you’re excited by high-risk, high-reward challenges and have a proven track record in nanoscience research, join us in revolutionizing human-technology interaction, one nanoparticle at a time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with the Nanoscience Lead and with academic and industrial collaborators to design new nanoparticle technology and methods of synthesis, functionalization and formulation 
• Developing standardized methods of characterization for the company and ensuring that design criteria are met.
• Working internally and with contractors and collaborators to scale up nanoparticle synthesis
• Working with a cross functional, interdisciplinary team to integrate hardware, software, nanoscience, data science, and regulatory to build new BCI technology.
• Help operate, and maintain our internal Nanoscience laboratories
• Promote scientific advances in the company through peer review publication and by speaking at conferences

Qualifications:

• Expertise in inorganic and organic nanoparticle synthesis, modification, and characterization
• Familiarity with biological applications of nanoparticles
• Collaboration experience with Academic Laboratories and CROs a plus
• Ability to work in a fast paced, early stage startup environment
• An excellent publication history in chemistry, nanoscience, and/or materials science
• A PhD in chemistry, materials science, or similar field with 0-2 years of industrial or academic postdoctoral experience
• A willingness to take on high risk, high reward challenges
• US-based.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Support for professional development and continuous learning
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture