Internship and Alumni
At Xiberlinc, students and early-career professionals work at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, engineering, data, and business.
Turn curiosity into real-world neuroscience.
Our internships offer opportunities to contribute to real projects, learn from an interdisciplinary team, and explore how scientific ideas can be transformed into practical solutions.
Real work.
Real responsibility. Real growth.
Originated from the Digital Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Xiberlinc connects rigorous brain science with real-world needs.
Depending on your background and assigned project, you may contribute to experiment preparation, programming, brain-data analysis, statistical analysis, research reporting, hardware or software development, product evaluation, web management, or research operations.
You will not simply observe from the sidelines. We encourage interns to ask questions, develop ideas, take ownership of their work, and contribute results that the team can use.
Open Roles
We hire on a rolling basis, with occasional fixed cohorts. Apply to the closest fit and tell us what you'd rather be working on.
THE DETAILS - ALL ROLES
Eligibility
Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, and recent graduates
Location
Preferably Onsite (hybrid) in Tokyo (Sumida City) or Remote
Visa
Handled case by case -
let us know your situation and we'll look at the options together
Duration
1-8 months
Hours
Minimum: >10 hours (>2 days)
per week
Apply with
CV, cover letter, transcript, and portfolio if you have one
Language
English, Japanese is a plus
Cognitive/Neural Engineering Intern
Responsibilities:
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Develop and optimize BCI/BMI systems with/without VR/AR integration.
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Support research activities, including software/hardware development.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in neuroscience and informatics.
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Collaborate with researchers and contribute to a journal publication.
Required
Experience with EEG (LSL, EEGLAB, BCILAB, etc) or other EEG techniques; strong programming in MATLAB or Python; analytical and problem-solving mindset in neural engineering; ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
Nice to Have
Education
Background in machine learning for neuroscience applications.
Major in Neural Engineering, Informatics, Neuroscience, or related fields (Undergraduate GPA3.5 or above)
Full-Stack Intern
Responsibilities:
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Develop and optimize web applications using modern full-stack frameworks.
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Integrate AI models/LLM APIs with our data pipeline and software architectures.
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Containerize applications with Docker and set up deployment pipelines on cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
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Collaborate with neuroscientists and software engineers to solve technical challenges and improve system performance.
Required
Nice to Have
Education
Experience with frontend and backend frameworks such as Next.js, React, Node.js, or Flask; a portfolio of personal projects, open-source contributions, or hackathon participation demonstrating practical development skills; strong problem-solving abilities and an eagerness to learn; ability to work collaboratively in a research-driven engineering environment; familiarity with Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), and CI/CD workflows
Exposure to AI/ML integration, LLM APIs, or related AI technologies.
Major in Software Engineering, Cognitive Science, or related fields (Undergraduate GPA3.5 or above)
Market Research Intern
Responsibilities:
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Conduct market research focused on the NeuroTech industry.
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Analyze consumer behaviour trends and emerging technologies.
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Summarize findings into actionable insights and pitch deck materials.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across business, neuroscience, and psychology.
Required
Strong analytical skills for market and consumer research; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights; excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice to Have
Interest in neuroscience applications in marketing.
Experience with HTML (webpages), data visualization tools.
Education
Major in Business, Marketing, Neuroscience, or Psychology (Undergraduate GPA3.5 or above)
Psychology/Neuroscience Research Intern
Responsibilities:
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Analyze psychological (questionnaire) data using JASP/SPSS.
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Process neuroscientific data (EEG, etc.) with MATLAB EEGLAB or other methods.
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Conduct statistical analyses to extract meaningful insights.
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Prepare research reports in APA format.
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Collaborate with researchers and, if feasible, contribute to a journal publication.
Required
Experience with statistical software (JASP, SPSS, or MATLAB EEGLAB);
strong understanding of research methodologies and data analysis; ability to write well-structured reports in APA format.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of R, Python, or machine learning in psychological research. Background in neuropsychology or cognitive science.
Education
Major in Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics, or Neuroscience. (Undergraduate GPA3.5 or above)