Join the Collective

Build the tools science needs.

Milliomics is recruiting scientists, engineers, designers, and students who want to work on open software that real researchers will use. Co-author papers, ship real tools, and help shape what science looks like in the AI era.

Scientists, builders, and learners

We're an open collective. If your background isn't on this list but you care about building tools for science, reach out anyway.

Scientists

Bring research questions and domain expertise. Help us build tools that solve problems you actually have.

Engineers & Developers

Python, C++, web, Unity, ML — we work across the stack. Strong opinions about clean code welcome.

Designers

Scientific UX, data visualization, and educational design. Help us make tools that scientists love to use.

Students

Undergraduate or graduate. Get research experience, mentorship, and a chance to ship work that real labs use.

Real work, real impact

We can't promise a salary — we're an open collective, not a company. Here's what we can offer.

Co-authorship Significant contributors get co-author credit on publications and software releases.
Real-world impact Our tools are used by working scientists. Your code ships, your design is felt.
Mentorship Pair with experienced researchers and engineers. Especially valuable for students.
Open portfolio Everything we make is public. Your contributions are visible to anyone — including future employers.
Network Connect with scientists, engineers, and educators across institutions and disciplines.
Flexibility Remote, async, and self-directed. Contribute as much or as little time as your schedule allows.

Where we need help right now

These are the most concrete needs across our active projects. Don't see a fit? Email us anyway — we'll match you to something.

Neuroanatomy

Unity developer

Help build interactive 3D missions and the gameplay loop for Neuroanatomy Adventure.

Neuroanatomy

Neuroscience educator / consultant

Shape the curriculum, design missions, and help us validate the educational impact.

MilliMap

Spatial statistics contributor

Add new spatial analysis methods and help users put them to work on real datasets.

MilliMap

Documentation & tutorials

Write tutorials, polish the docs, and help new users get productive faster.

All projects

Student researchers

Open-ended research roles for undergrad and grad students. Bring an idea or join an existing thread.

How to Chat

Send us a short email — tell us who you are, what you're interested in, and what you'd like to work on. A link to your GitHub, portfolio, or recent work is helpful but not required.

contact@milliomics.com

We try to respond within a week. Persistent? Just send a follow-up.

Common questions

Is this paid?

Generally no — we're an open collective without ongoing funding. Specific projects with grants may offer paid roles; we'll say so explicitly.

What's the time commitment?

Whatever you can give. Some contributors put in a few hours a month; others go deep on a single project. We work async and remote.

Can students get academic credit?

Possibly. We've worked with students through independent study and capstone arrangements. Talk to us early so we can coordinate with your program.

Where is everyone based?

Distributed. Contributors come from universities and labs in multiple countries. Everything is remote-friendly.

Do I need to know AI / ML?

No. Many of our roles are pure software, science, or design. The "AI for science" framing is about what we're building, not a prerequisite for joining.

What if I just have an idea?

Even better. Email us with the idea — if it fits the mission, we'll figure out how to build it together.