Evolve · 14 hours ago
Research Manager, Neurotechnology
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelEvolve is building a next-generation neurotechnology platform designed to measurably improve human performance in real-world environments. The Manager, Neurotechnology Research will be responsible for validating biosignal quality, executing internal human-subject studies, and supporting research outputs as the system evolves.
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Hiring Manager
Lauren Betzing
Responsibilities
Validate EEG-led, multimodal biosensing hardware through hands-on testing, benchmarking, and iterative experimentation across development cycles
Partner closely with hardware, software engineering and product teams to assess signal quality across EEG, PPG, and other physiological sensors in real-world use
Evaluate sensor placement, materials, fit, and wearability, balancing signal stability, user comfort, and ease of setup
Identify and diagnose artifacts, noise, drift, and instability across biosignals, providing actionable feedback to support rapid iteration
Define and extract core signal quality metrics and apply basic statistical checks to verify reliability and consistency across modalities
Execute internal research, feasibility, and validation studies supporting product, design, and cross-functional teams
Run structured human-subject sessions to validate protocol implementation, usability, comfort, and repeatability within the headset
Monitor protocol execution quality and surface issues related to signal integrity, participant experience, or session flow
Collaborate with product, design, and advisory partners to translate study findings into actionable product improvements
Support preparation of research summaries, internal reports, and external-facing materials based on executed studies including drafting figures, methods descriptions, and results summaries for papers
Collaborate with internal leadership and external advisors to ensure accurate representation of study execution and signal quality
Help organize datasets, protocols, and documentation needed for publications or future research efforts
Maintain clear, well-structured research records to support ongoing validation, communication, and knowledge transfer
Occasionally support live testing during investor demos, partner visits, and pilot engagements
Support reliable setup and execution of sessions in dynamic, real-world environments
Contribute to building external credibility in the technology and its performance
Qualification
Required
PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field
At least one publication as a first or second author involving EEG
Experience running human-subject studies involving EEG or physiological biosignals
Comfort performing participant setup, EEG electrode placement, and session execution
Familiarity with signal quality considerations and common physiological artifacts
Interest in signal validation, protocol execution, and research documentation
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, build-stage environment
Willingness to work onsite in Austin as an embedded member of the team
Preferred
Experience with multimodal biosignals (PPG, EDA, IMU, eye tracking)
Background as a research assistant, study coordinator, or applied research role
Exposure to wearable neurotechnology, neurofeedback, BCI, or biosensing systems
Experience supporting feasibility, comparison, or reliability studies
Strong organizational skills and comfort managing hands-on testing workflows
Benefits
Competitive compensation with benefits
Company
Evolve
Evolve is the revolutionary, human-centered and conscious approach to technology that unleashes the full power of the mind-body connection from the inside out, through an immersive device and platform backed by groundbreaking science.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1M2023-10-17Seed· $1M
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