About the position
The Ultrasound Imaging and Therapeutics Research Laboratory seeks self-motivated and talented individuals to participate in and support operations of a research laboratory. Our mission is to develop and translate approaches, devices, algorithms, and agents with clinical impact based on a synergistic combination of biomedical imaging, image-guided therapy, and bionanotechnology. Overall, we are a collaborative, full-spectrum research group leading the discovery, development, and integration of biomedical imaging technologies and theranostic agents for both fundamental research and clinical applications. The research engineer will provide technical oversight of the research laboratory operations focused on in-vitro/preclinical/clinical imaging. The responsibilities will include daily interactions with graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, clinical collaborators, and other researchers, technical and other support to research staff, and direct reporting to the Principal Investigator.
Responsibilities
- Designing and fabricating electro-mechanical systems
- Facilitate construction and maintenance of custom lab equipment (ultrasound transducers and imaging systems, laser systems, motorized linear axis and robotic positioners, etc.)
- Maintain instrumentation, implement best practices and training
- Serve as a technical source for the researchers in the laboratory
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related area
Nice-to-haves
- B.S. (M.S. preferred) in science or engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Experience in mechanical fabrication and/or circuitry
- Experience with ultrasound or laser systems including NDE, diagnostic/therapeutic ultrasound, nanosecond pulsed lasers
- Programming skills in Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, C++ desirable
- Ability to assess and remedy difficult problems and situations quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work well alone as well as in a team environment
- Ability to work in physical, hands on environment
- Ability to act independently on technical matters pertaining to projects and laboratory
- Exhibits creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in conducting research programs/projects
