Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Carnegie Mellon Biomedical Engineering department seeks to transform healthcare worldwide through interdisciplinary engineering innovation and to train future leaders and innovators in biomedical engineering.

We are currently searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Professor Kainerstorfers research team.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by working on optical imaging data processing, including neurovascular coupling quantification in animal and human data.

Your core responsibilities will include :

• Collecting data in healthy volunteers as well as patients in the pediatric ICU.

• Analyzing data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.

• Presenting at conferences, write scientific manuscripts, and work in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Other duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Biomedical Engineering department.  Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree required

• Must have experience in diffuse optical imaging, as well as EEG

• Must have expertise in Matlab

• Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

• Child protection clearance required

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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