Research Engineer II
Description: The Margulies Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University is seeking a Research Engineer II with a background in Device development to create noninvasive, objective methods for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injuries and data analysisMajor
Responsibilities & Experience:
- Device development to create noninvasive, objective methods for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injuries and data analysis
- Prior experience with device development, such as electronics, machining, 3-D printing, and/or coding is desired.
- Primary role is to develop customized devices to perform eye tracking, pupillary response, and balance and gait measurements in a large animal model of TBI, as well as to assess effort and attention, and other multimodal functional metrics.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in the lab
- Work simultaneously on multiple projects, involving a diverse and interdisciplinary team of scientists
- Prepare research proposals and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and present research findings at scientific conferences
Basic Qualifications:
- Education: PhD in mechanical engineering, biomechanics, biomedical engineering or related field
- Work Experience: 2+ years of postdoctoral fellowship experience preferred
- Required Skills: Prior experience in device development and the ability to develop multimodal functional metrics & analysis; strong engineering fundamentals, high motivation, ability to work on multiple projects, and excellent communication skills are mandatory
Application Procedures:
Interested candidates should send a CV/Resume and Cover Letter to
Valencia Cantrell
valencia.cantrell@bme.gatech.edu
BME, HR Consultant
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About the Department
The Georgia Tech / Emory Medical School biomedical engineering department is ranked #1 and #3 for undergraduate and graduate studies, respectively. It is located in the heart of Atlanta, which is a thriving, diverse, exciting, and welcoming city. Atlanta has major cultural, professional, and athletic institutions. It also has one of the largest economic outputs in the United States. Atlanta is filled with distinct, local neighborhoods, and inundated with local shopping and art districts. Atlanta is connected by bike paths, which is important, since this ‘city in a forest’ has excellent weather.
Georgia Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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