Location: Seattle, WA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
***Scientist I – Mesoscale Imaging and Physiology*** The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science. We are seeking a scientist to develop and apply advanced imaging methods for studying the dynamics of multiregional brain circuits using large-scale in vivo recordings of neural activity combined with large-scale post-hoc molecular anatomy. The candidate will investigate relationships between activity patterns, the morphology and connectivity, and molecular identities of brain cells in mice, in the context of behavior. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in developing and applying optical methods, experience with neurobiology, and strong data analysis skills. **This position is expected to last through November 20, 2026, but may extend based on funding.** At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly. We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions. **Essential Functions** - Design, analyze, and build mesoscale optical systems for physiology and anatomy experiments in mice - Develop software for processing and analyzing resulting data - Execute in vivo imaging experiments with behaving mice - Analyze imaging performance and physiology data to optimize experimental sensitivity and throughput - C