Senior Nanoscientist

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Nanoscientist to take ownership of nanoparticle design and development for our BCI platform. This role is for someone who has already built a track record in nanoscience research and is ready to lead projects independently, mentor junior scientists, and make the technical calls that shape how our nanoparticles are designed, made, and scaled. You'll work closely with the Nanoscience team and Acting Director, R&D Execution across neuroscience, hardware, software, and data science teams to advance our technology.

Lead the design and development of new nanoparticle technology, including synthesis, functionalization, and formulation strategies

Set and maintain standardized characterization methods for the company, ensuring design criteria are consistently met

Drive scale up of nanoparticle synthesis, working directly with contractors and collaborators to move from lab to production scale

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior nanoscientists on the team

Partner with academic and industrial collaborators to advance the company's nanoparticle IP and research agenda

Work across hardware, software, data science, and regulatory teams to integrate nanoscience advances into BCI technology

Help operate and maintain internal nanoscience laboratories, with input on lab planning and equipment decisions

Represent Subsense's scientific work through peer reviewed publication and conference presentations

A PhD in chemistry, materials science, or a similar field, with 5 to 10 years of industrial or postdoctoral research experience

Deep expertise in inorganic and organic nanoparticle synthesis, modification, and characterization, with a track record of leading projects independently

Strong understanding of biological applications of nanoparticles

Experience scaling nanoparticle synthesis from lab to pilot or production scale

Experience collaborating with academic labs and CROs

Comfort mentoring junior scientists and setting technical direction

A strong publication history in chemistry, nanoscience, and/or materials science

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, early stage startup environment and take on high risk, high reward challenges

US based

Fluent in written and spoken English