Context

Karavela is a neuroscience research company established in 2025 and currently based in Paris, France. We build a foundation model of the human brain relying on nextgeneration magnetic resonance. To do so, Karavela is collecting a very large MRI dataset from healthy volunteers listening to naturalistic stimuli (e.g., audiobooks, podcasts, radio programmes). This dataset is then used to train deep learning models that can reconstruct the stimuli from recorded brain activity. The goal is to leverage the representations learnt by these models in downstream applications, in particular by providing biomarkers for neurological and psychiatric diseases in clinical trials. Karavela is currently organised into 3 teams that each focus on one of the aforementioned aspects: data collection, model development, and clinical applications.

Position summary

Karavela is acquiring and managing the collection of a large MRI dataset from healthy volunteers, in France and abroad. We are looking for a lead clinical research associate to oversee the data collection process and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. In this role, you will work within the data collection team, which you will also help to manage and grow.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• extensive experience in MRI data collection and clinical research ;

• a degree in life sciences, health sciences, or a related field ;

• strong knowledge of clinical research regulations and guidelines (e.g., GDPR) ;

• strong communication skills, both written and verbal ;

• experience in managing clinical research associates and coordinating clinical trials is a plus ;

• ability to speak French so as to interact with clinical teams.

Benefits

This position offers:

• open-ended contract (CDI) ;

• competitive compensation, depending on experience ;

• equity options ;

• 25 days of paid time off per year ;

• full-time position in Paris, partial remote work is possible.