Research Engineer - Diagnostics of Electrode Neural interface

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

Within the Advanced Innovation division, the Advanced Algorithms team matures concepts and ideas in the area of algorithms (electrical and acoustical sound coding, objective measures, clinical workflow, monitoring and troubleshooting, data science, control algorithms) and applications (user interfaces, surgical applications, clinician applications and user engagement) to a level where they are ready for implementation by the Product Development teams. The A&A team is responsible for the development of next generation algorithms and applications that can fuel continuous as well as disruptive growth for the company.

The Diagnostics of Electrode Neural Interface (ENI) research engineer role is part of the A&A team in Belgium working on Diagnostics and Aftercare models for the next generation of cochlear implants and new stimulation paradigms. This role is integrated in an interdisciplinary working group in collaboration with internal researchers, engineers and external partners at KU Leuven.

This role will focus on the diagnostics of cochlear neural health. It requires deep understanding of electrode-tissue interface, excellent knowledge of objective measures and algorithms design. 
The ENI Diagnostics research engineer will apply explorative research and data analysis in the objective measures domain.
The ultimate goal is to develop a diagnostic toolbox that characterizes the recipient's neural health and its correlation with the access and effective use of independent stimulation channels. The engineer will be responsible for defining and designing comprehensive measurement paradigms and exploring tools. This includes creating objective measures and algorithms prototypes, as well as supporting data collection and analysis processes. Consequently, the engineer will collaborate with clinical staff to design and execute clinical studies required to validate the new methods.
Additionally, the research engineer will assist in the implementation, testing, and documentation phases.
An affinity for the hardware-software interface and a basic understanding of software technology are advantageous.

Requirements:

Knowledge

• Master’s degree in biomedical engineering or related sciences, ideally PhD

• Good knowledge of hearing device technology, psychoacoustics, electrophysiology (basic), objective measures and associated algorithms

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

• Innovation processes

Experience

• Experience with conducting research, research grants or working with a research community

• Experience with objective measures and algorithm design

• Experience with the setup and conduct of clinical studies, including the current ethical and regulatory environment

• Experience collaborating in a cross-functional R&D environment that includes hardware, firmware, and software, handling requirements and design documents

• Familiar with medical device development, related standard (IEC6204) and regulations

Skills

• Strong analytical thinking

• Ability to make decisions in a complex context

• Drive and passion for innovation

• Innovative mindset

• Team player

• Excellent verbal and written (English) communication

• Affinity for algorithmic approaches

• Able to perform/review scientific analyses and use statistical analysis and prototyping tools

Development Value of this role:

• Be part of a thriving research group in a global company working on brain machine interfaces

• Deepen your signal processing design expertise and mentoring

• Work with a cross-functional passionate global research team in a vibrant global company, leading the market

• Interact with the international research and clinical community on hearing loss

What we offer

An attractive remuneration package and flexible extra-legal benefits

An extensive onboarding and training program

An enjoyable work environment with attention to life-work balance and homeworking

A stimulating environment with growth opportunities and opportunity to meet multi-disciplinary colleagues across the globe

This is your chance to be part of a premier organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit our customers every day. Be part of something purposeful and APPLY now by clicking on the link below and see your career grow!

Cochlear Summary

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (Baha™).

Equal opportunities