Insect Neuroscientist

SWARM Biotactics – a globally pioneering startup in the field of biorobotics – is looking for an Insect Neuroscientist to join us at the earliest mutually convenient time.

Founded by an experienced founding team and solidly financed, SWARM Biotactics is developing biorobots – initially based on insects – for a wide range of real-world applications.

We offer a relocation package to successful applicants.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, or related field (completed or near completion)
• Strong foundation in neuroanatomy, ideally with a focus on insects (e.g. Drosophila melanogaster)
• Familiarity with experimental behavioural studies, ideally involving insects

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Previous work conducted on cockroaches
• Microsurgical techniques
• Optogenetics
• Electrophysiology

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and test novel control strategies for insect-based biorobots
• Optimise the current methods, utilizing electrical signal stimulation and pharmacological modulation
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate biological insights with hardware and software engineering

We offer:

• Receive (virtual) business shares in addition to an attractive salary
• Be part of making biorobots a reality
• Take advantage of exciting development potential in a fast-growing, internationally oriented company