Senior Research Scientist, Translational Neuroscience, AI & Biomarker Discovery

Abbott Laboratories • Plano, TX

8d • $78,000 - $156,000

About The Position

Abbott Neuromodulation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to contribute to translational research programs focused on understanding the mechanisms of neuromodulation and advancing next-generation therapies. The role designs and executes preclinical and clinical studies integrating neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, electrophysiology, digital health, and artificial intelligence to uncover biological drivers of therapeutic response. The research supports therapy development, biomarker discovery, and personalized treatment approaches.

The scientist combines experimental design, data analysis, and translational research to address complex biological and clinical questions. The position involves evaluating multimodal and omics datasets, collaborating with cross-functional and external research teams, interpreting findings, and communicating results through publications, reports, presentations, and invention disclosures.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of postdoctoral, industry, or equivalent research experience in neuroscience, neurotechnology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or related fields.
• Experience designing and executing preclinical and/or clinical research studies.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: neuroscience or neurophysiology; neuromodulation; biomarker discovery; molecular biology or genetics; systems biology or computational biology; bioinformatics; or artificial intelligence or machine learning applied to biological or clinical datasets.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting biological, physiological, and clinical datasets.
• Strong scientific communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated record of scientific publications and research accomplishments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in chronic pain, movement disorders, psychiatric disorders, or other neuromodulation-related therapeutic areas.
• Experience with EEG, ECAPs, neuroimaging, wearable sensors, digital biomarkers, or electrophysiological signal analysis.
• Experience working with genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, or other omics datasets.
• Experience integrating multimodal datasets to investigate mechanisms of disease or therapeutic response.
• Familiarity with machine learning, predictive modeling, or AI applications in healthcare and life sciences.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments spanning research, engineering, clinical, and regulatory organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute preclinical, translational, and clinical research studies investigating the biological and physiological mechanisms of neuromodulation.
• Develop and test hypotheses related to treatment response, neuroplasticity, neural signaling, and therapeutic outcomes.
• Conduct multimodal studies integrating molecular, genetic, electrophysiological, imaging, behavioral, digital, and clinical datasets.
• Contribute to the identification and validation of biomarkers associated with treatment response and mechanism of action.
• Apply AI, machine learning, and advanced analytical methods to generate insights from complex biological and clinical data.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics, data science, engineering, clinical, and regulatory teams to advance research programs.
• Evaluate genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, epigenetic, and other omics datasets to investigate biological mechanisms and therapeutic outcomes.
• Analyze and interpret research findings and communicate results to scientific and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Author scientific publications, technical reports, conference presentations, and invention disclosures.
• Support collaborations with academic investigators, clinical researchers, and external research partners.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree