Neurosurgeon Resident Austin, Texas

Neurosurgeon Resident

Austin, Texas, United States

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description:

The Surgery Team is responsible for making sure Neuralink's surgeries are performed safely and efficiently. We work with many other teams to coordinate, prep, and execute our Clinical and Preclinical surgical activities while generating and recording necessary data throughout the process. We also work closely with the Surgery Engineering team by testing new surgical techniques, hardware, and software and provide end-user feedback so the design process can be optimized for real world application.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Neurosurgical Resident Innovation Fellow at Neuralink, you will train with our neurosurgical leads to function as an assistant or primary surgeon for experimental brain-computer interface procedures using human cadavers or large animal subjects. In addition, you will work closely with technical teams to continuously refine and innovate surgical techniques and provide usability and safety feedback. You will also participate in engineering design reviews for new developments of the surgical robot, surgical processes, or implant. You will work closely with Preclinical scientists to guide study protocol design. Additionally, neurosurgeons work with veterinary anesthesiologists and veterinary technicians to ensure the humane and ethical use of animal subjects (read more about animal care and use at https://neuralink.com/blog/).

Required Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine. Resident Physician in Neurosurgery

You are a neurosurgeon, neurosurgical resident, or other surgeon-in-training as approved by Neuralink

Research year in residency

You have 1-2 years of experience performing neurosurgery in an operating room

You have expert knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to sterile fields, surgical equipment, and surgical procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of exceptional ability in neurosurgery

Keen attention to detail

First-principles-based thinking

Ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities