JavaScript Developer (Backend)

To promote and accelerate the whole brain emulation, our foundation is focused onEncouraging scientific collaboration to create stepping-stone technologiesPublishing reviews of scientific literature and technology developmentsMaintaining R&D roadmaps to identify and address scientific and engineering challengesIncreasing general awareness of the human adaptability gap and the possibility that neural prosthesis, whole brain emulation and substrate-independent mind may offer solutionsHosting conferences or workshops, and providing informational material,IMPORTANT Please apply through our Google Form .LinkedIn Applicants - Please copy and paste the link below to fill out the Google Formhttps //docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmiVk7e6EQ9UI1GBdiCv--2yV9fzohvtp5e7VqtgLpV0KgnQ/viewformYour application may not be seen if you apply via LinkedIn or Idealist. In order to be considered for this role, please apply using our Google Form.If your qualifications are a strong match, we’ll be in touch about the next steps.About Carboncopies FoundationThe Carboncopies Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science and technology of whole brain emulation - the process of transferring the structure and functions of a brain from its original substrate to another computational substrate of a neural prosthesis. Founded by neuroscientists and technologists, we serve as a nexus for research collaboration, education, and public discourse on the path toward preserving and extending human cognition.Our work spans multiple disciplines including neuroscience, computer science, nanotechnology, and philosophy. Through workshops, webinars, publications, and community building, we bring together researchers, students, and enthusiasts who share our vision of developing technologies that may one day allow for the precise mapping and functional recreation of neural architectures. We believe that whole brain emulation represents not only a profound scientific challenge but also a potential pathway to extending human experience, knowledge, and consciousness beyond current biological limitations.For over 15 years, we have been at the forefront of research and development in this field, fostering collaboration between leading neuroscientists, technologists, and visionaries who share our mission. Our efforts have been powered by a dedicated community-over 100 volunteers have contributed to our initiatives over the years, with 30+ actively driving our programs forward today.This is a REMOTE UNPAID volunteer position*We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to help us build new features and improvements to a web-based tool for visualizing a science/technology roadmap.The goal of this roadmap visualization tool is to allow anonymous users to view all of the milestones required to achieve a research goal, including various kinds of information about each milestoneSuccess criteriaCurrent researchers or labsTime/money cost estimatesRisksThe roadmap visualization tool also enables authenticated users to log in and add/remove/modify milestones in the roadmap.Your role would be to help us implement new features and improve existing functionality in the Node.js/Express.js-based application backend. You would develop and troubleshoot queries for Neo4J databases using the Cypher query language.You wouldContribute to architecture, design, and development of the applicationParticipate in weekly calls, emails, and team chats to discuss progressRequirements3 years of Javascript experience and RESTful backend development knowledge or 1 year of experience in a full time role working primarily as a developer of REST-based backend APIs or completion of a coding boot camp.Experience with Node.js, Express.js, and database queries.Preferred ExperienceFamiliarity with graph theory.Familiarity with graph databases.Time Commitment 1 hour weekly team meeting1 hour weekly organization meetingApproximately 15 - 20 hours / week with flexibility on scheduling optionsAt least 6 months (longer preferred)BenefitsGain hands-on experience applying your programming skills to impactful researchBuild a professional portfolio in a collaborative, mission-driven environmentOpportunity to earn academic credit through coordinated university internship programs with the Carboncopies FoundationContribute to cutting-edge research in an emerging and interdisciplinary fieldWork alongside experienced developers and researchersPotential for co-authorship on academic publicationsAttend exclusive webinars and events hosted by the foundation at no costExpand your professional network in the neuroscience and tech communitiesHow To ApplyIf our mission resonates with you, we encourage you to get involved. Please apply through our Google Form .LinkedIn Applicants - Please copy and paste the link below to fill out the Google Formhttps //docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmiVk7e6EQ9UI1GBdiCv--2yV9fzohvtp5e7VqtgLpV0KgnQ/viewformYour application may not be seen if you apply via LinkedIn or Idealist. In order to be considered for this role, please apply using our Google Form.If your qualifications are a strong match, we’ll be in touch about the next steps.Website https //carboncopies.org/LinkedIn https //www.linkedin.com/company/carbon-copiesInstagram https //www.instagram.com/carboncopies_foundation/Facebook https //www.facebook.com/groups/carboncopies/Twitter https //twitter.com/carboncopiesorgYouTube https //www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNZLgW-6Xcp6wfyb2Y_Thw