Neurosurgeon Resident

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

Expected Compensation

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

• Texas Hourly Range: $32 — $54/Hr USD

What We Offer

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs)
• 401(k) plan
• Parental leave
• Flexible time off