Grant Writer (PhD)
TLDR
Translate complex interdisciplinary research into fundable narratives and manage end-to-end grant submissions across NIH, NSF, and defense-related programs.
About Synaptrix Labs Inc.
Synaptrix is building the future of non-invasive brain-computer interfaces.
We believe the next leap in neurotechnology will come from the right fusion of deep learning, signal processing, and computational neuroscience, not just better hardware. Our mission is to build systems that can restore communication, mobility, and autonomy, while laying the foundation for a new era of human-computer interaction.
We’re looking for a full-time Grant Writer (PhD) to lead and support high-quality grant submissions across NIH, NSF, DoD, BARDA, ARPA-H, and other non-dilutive funding programs. This person will work closely with leadership, research, and technical teams to help Synaptrix secure funding that accelerates both our science and product roadmap.
Responsibilities:
- Lead drafting and submission of grants across NIH, NSF, DoD, ARPA-H, and related agencies
- Translate Synaptrix’s technical work into clear, compelling, fundable proposals
- Manage the full grant lifecycle: opportunity identification, writing, submission, revisions, and reporting
- Work closely with leadership, scientists, and engineers to shape specific aims, technical narratives, milestones, and budgets
- Help structure research roadmaps around grantable workstreams and strategic funding opportunities
- Support subcontractor / academic collaborator coordination when relevant
- Maintain a pipeline of upcoming non-dilutive funding opportunities relevant to Synaptrix
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, or related field
- Strong experience writing and/or supporting successful NIH, NSF, DoD, or equivalent federal grant submissions
- Excellent scientific and technical writing skills
- Ability to understand and communicate complex interdisciplinary work across AI, neurotechnology, signal processing, and medical devices
- Highly organized and able to independently manage multiple deadlines and submissions
- Strong judgment, ownership, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in neurotechnology, BCI, computational neuroscience, medical devices, or translational biotech
- Familiarity with SBIR/STTR, R01/R21, NSF translational grants, or defense-related funding mechanisms
- Experience working directly with startup founders, principal investigators, or technical R&D teams
- Comfort contributing to scientific strategy, framing research directions in ways that are both ambitious and fundable
- Experience with grant reporting, progress updates, and compliance documentation
About our Culture:
We care a lot about talent density, speed, and intellectual honesty.
Synaptrix is a small, ambitious team working on a problem that actually matters. We value people who can think clearly, write sharply, move fast, and operate with high ownership. We are deeply mission-driven, highly technical, and serious about building something important.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay + equity
- Health benefits
- A chance to help shape the future of neurotechnology and non-invasive BCI
- High ownership and direct exposure to company strategy, research, and fundraising
- Growth potential for team members who have outsized impact
- Paid holidays, unlimited PTO
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Competitive pay + equity
Health Insurance
Health benefits
Growth opportunities for impactful team members
Growth potential for team members who have outsized impact
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays, unlimited PTO
Synaptrix Labs is pioneering the development of non-invasive brain-computer interfaces using advanced deep learning and signal processing techniques. Our groundbreaking technology aims to decode brain activity in real-time, enabling new methods for diagnosing and treating neurological conditions, and expanding the possibilities of human-computer interaction.