BCI Internship - Data Science Team

Summary

Blackrock Neurotech is focused on improving human lives through neuroscience research and technology. They are seeking an intern for their BCI Data Science team to develop algorithms and machine-learning models that advance brain-computer interface technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and signal-processing pipelines for brain-computer interface (BCI) technology
• Design and optimize machine-learning models for neural decoding
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and clinical teams to transform complex neural signals into reliable control

Skills

• Strong Python programming and software engineering fundamentals
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Signal processing expertise (filtering, Fourier/wavelet transforms, feature extraction)
• Knowledge of neural decoding methods and real-time data streaming
• Ability to build and validate predictive models
• Statistical rigor in model evaluation and performance tuning
• Data-wrangling skills for large, high-dimensional datasets
• Curiosity and creativity in algorithm design
• Collaborative mindset for working with engineers, clinicians, and researchers
• Comfort explaining complex data insights to mixed audiences

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong Python programming and software engineering fundamentals
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Signal processing expertise (filtering, Fourier/wavelet transforms, feature extraction)
• Knowledge of neural decoding methods and real-time data streaming
• Ability to build and validate predictive models
• Statistical rigor in model evaluation and performance tuning
• Data-wrangling skills for large, high-dimensional datasets
• Curiosity and creativity in algorithm design
• Collaborative mindset for working with engineers, clinicians, and researchers
• Comfort explaining complex data insights to mixed audiences

Benefits

• Public transportation pass reimbursement (up to $100/month)
• Company swag
• Company-sponsored events
• Company-sponsored intern social events
• 12 company-paid holidays
• 3 paid sick days
• Employee recognition program
• Weekly catered lunches
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks