Software Engineer

The Fondation Campus Biotech Geneva (FCBG) is a non-profit organization created by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), the University of Geneva (UNIGE), and the Canton of Geneva. Its main mission is to manage the research infrastructure and shared technology platforms of the Campus Biotech, while supporting the activities of academic research groups (UNIGE, EPFL, HUG), the Wyss Center for Bio and Neuro Engineering, and start-ups located on the site. The FCBG acts as a catalyst for translational research, facilitating the transition from basic science to concrete solutions for human health.

This position is linked to three essential service platforms: the M/EEG & Neuromodulation Platform (MEEG), that provides state-of-the-art equipment for magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencephalography (EEG), and non-invasive transcranial stimulation (TMS, tES). The team assists users with experimental design, multi-stream synchronization, and data analysis. The Clinical and Sleep Research (CSR) Platform contains rooms dedicated to polysomnography recording during sleep, interview rooms, and a biomarker analysis unit. It is designed for in-depth study of healthy and clinical populations. The Virtual Reality and Digital Engineering Platform (VRD) specializes in immersive environments, it offers virtual or augmented reality solutions, mobile applications, and motion capture, which can be compatible with brain imaging systems.

Job Description & Scope
Our primary objective is to recruit a single versatile engineer to cover the full scope of two projects described below. However, it is possible to apply for only one of the two assignments, in which case the activity rate will be adjusted.
Please note that this is an urgent recruitment, and we are looking for a candidate ready to start immediately.

Mission 1: Neuroscience Research Support & Data Analytics (60%)
The engineer will join a specialized team of engineers and PhDs dedicated to EEG, MEG, and neuromodulation research. In this role, you will act as a key technical consultant for various research groups, assisting them in the selection of appropriate hardware and the implementation of sophisticated experimental protocols. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing data processing pipelines, ensuring that researchers can efficiently analyze complex neural datasets. This mission offers a stimulating and non-repetitive work environment, as you will manage approximately three to four distinct projects per year. These collaborations range from short-term technical interventions to multi-year research programs, allowing for a deep and varied impact on the neuroscience community.

Mission 2: System Development & Video Behavioral Analysis Service (40%)
This mission involves spearheading a newly established service within the platform, centered on two specialized recording rooms equipped with multiple synchronized cameras designed to study video-recorded movement in both healthy participants and patients. You will take ownership of an internally developed C++ software dedicated to the acquisition and synchronization of multiple camera streams and audio feeds.
The initial focus will be on documenting, debugging, and enhancing the existing codebase to ensure robustness and reliability. Subsequently, you will design and implement advanced analysis pipelines to characterize human behavior through body movements and facial expressions, in close collaboration with specialized researchers.
By integrating and making accessible existing tools within the Campus Biotech community (such as those developed through the LISBET initiative, DeepLabCut), you will help bridge the gap between raw data and scientific insight. Furthermore, you will actively contribute to the growth of the service by helping organize community events, such as technical demonstrations and hackathons, to promote this new service to future users.

Your Profile
Education & Experience
MSc or PhD in Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in software development and the programming of experimental paradigms.

Requested Skills (Specific to Missions)
For Mission 1: Expertise in Python and a strong command of the MNE-python library, with demonstrated experience in EEG data analysis and signal processing.
For Mission 2: Advanced proficiency in C++, specifically for system debugging and optimization. Fundamental knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI models tailored for video analysis (pose estimation, facial recognition, etc.) is required.

Professional & Language Skills
English: Minimum B1+ level is mandatory.
French: Minimum B1+ level is a significant advantage.
Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a professional "service-oriented" attitude are essential.

Optional Skills
Previous experience working within a Neuroscience research laboratory.
Familiarity with MRI data analysis and associated software suites.
Familiarity with Lab Streaming Layer (LSL) library.

Contract Type: Renewable fixed-term contract
Workload: 40-100%
Location: Fondation Campus Biotech Geneva (FCBG), Switzerland
Start Date: As soon as possible (Urgent)

Contact
To apply, send a CV and a letter of motivation in PDF as well as any supporting document (degrees, certificates) by email at

administration@fcbg.ch

Only applications meeting the position's criteria will receive a response from us.