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Posted January 5, 2010
JOB OPENING: POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
RESEARCH AREA: CARDIAC BIOMECHANICS
INSTITUTE: BIOMEDICAL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, GEORGIA INST OF TECHNOLOGY
SUPERVISOR: DR.
AJIT YOGANATHAN, ASSOCIATE CHAIR FOR RESEARCH
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University (Georgia Tech Campus) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Yoganathan’s laboratory to conduct NIH funded Studies in Cardiac BioMechanics.
A 2-3 year post-doctoral research position is available immediately in cardiac biomechanics, mainly focused on experimental fluid dynamic studies of cardiac function, finite element and computational fluid dynamic modeling of cardiac function and experimental tissue mechanics of the heart including valves. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate with cardiac surgeons and cardiologists at the best hospitals across USA, and will be able to develop independent research directions in the heart valve area. Plenty of opportunities to interact and work with leading medical device industry partners will also be available.
Job Requirements
Candidates for this position, should have a Ph.D. in Bioengineering/Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Engineering, and have a strong background in mechanics. This position is also open for non-bioengineering candidates with strong a background in mechanics, who wish to enter into the field of biomechanics under the tutelage of an experienced senior investigator. Candidates will be expected to actively publish in renowned journals, mentor 3-4 graduate students and provide significant leadership in directing research group activities.
Applications, with curriculum vitae and bibliography, summary of past accomplishments, and the names and email addresses of three references, should be sent to the address below:
- Dr. Ajit P. Yoganathan
- Regents Professor and Associate Chair for Research
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Atlanta, GA 30332
- Tel: (404)-894-2849
- Email: ajit.yoganathan@bme.gatech.edu
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH
ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)
RESEARCH AREA: CARDIOVASCULAR
BIOMECHANICS / HEART VALVE MECHANICS
INSTITUTE: BIOMEDICAL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, GEORGIA INST OF TECHNOLOGY
SUPERVISOR: DR.
AJIT YOGANATHAN, ASSOCIATE CHAIR FOR RESEARCH
This position provides technical leadership for design, manufacturing and testing
of a pediatric continous venovenous hemofilteration (CVVH) device, funded by
the National Institutes of Health via the American Recovery and Reinvestment
(ARRA) Act Stimulus Funds.
The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive touch screen device interface,
with all essential device programming for a novel CVVH device concept using fundamental
electro-mechanical and software engineering skills. Ideal candidate will take
a leadership role to develop the algorithm design, implementation in an embedded
micro-computing system, and test the device for full electro-mechanical functionality.
Position Responsibilities
- Principle designer and programmer for all device software-hardware needs
- Ensuring that Human Factors and Industrial Design input is addressed
- Ensuring product, safety and quality
- Owning the System Requirements and System Architecture
- Responsible for the R&D deliverables as defined in the Design and Development
Plan
- Reviewing and assessing incoming technical issues
- Technical content of design reviews
- Reviewing and approving design changes
- Generating and maintaining program, project and feature list
- Ensuring user needs are captured, quality requirements are met and technical
risks are mitigated
- Owning the design Risk Management Plan, Risk Management Report, hazard analysis
and risk controls
- Ability to understand and resolve the competing constraints between interrelated
functions (engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) required
to deliver product to market
Job Requirements
- Must possess a Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering. MS Engineering
Preferred.
- Must have 1-2 years experience and possess strong current knowledge on
electro-mechanical device design and programming / embedded systems programming
/ architecture.
- Possess the ability to solve platform level problems that are highly
complex and highly diverse in scope.
- Able to identify problems before they present themselves and proactively
identifies and presents opportunities for improvement at the feature, product
and process levels.
- Create multiple solutions to problems with solid analysis and trade-off
studies
- Possess the ability to influence cross functional teams on design decisions
at all levels
- Ability to conduct effective Design Reviews.
- Ability to understand and resolve interdisciplinary engineering challenges
and constraints.
Applications, with curriculum vitae and bibliography, summary of past accomplishments,
and the names and email addresses of three references, should be sent to the
address below:
- Dr. Ajit P. Yoganathan
- Regents Professor and Associate Chair for Research
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Atlanta, GA 30332
- Tel: (404)-894-2849
- Email: ajit.yoganathan@bme.gatech.edu
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH SCIENTIST
RESEARCH AREA: MATRIX BIOLOGY LABORATORY; CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
SUPERVISOR: PROFESSOR TOM BARKER
START DATE: September 2009
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University (Georgia Tech Campus) is seeking a Research Scientist in Professor Barker’s Matrix Biology Laboratory. This position will conduct research under the direction of Professor Barker in the broad area of cell-extracellular matrix interactions at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels, as well as, facilitate and conduct collaborative research projects with other faculty/groups involving extracellular matrix biology and engineering and work with postdocs and other research scientists to informally supervise and facilitate other ongoing research in the laboratory. This successful candidate will oversee and manage laboratory operations to include the organization of lab duties and purchasing, as well as, periodically evaluate the state of lab facilities. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Bachelor's degree required and 5 years research experience including, but not limited to, optical imaging, molecular biology, cell biology, and animal studies preferred. Selection process includes a background screening.
Competitive salary with benefits offered. Salary will be commensurate with candidate qualifications, i.e. work experience and degrees (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.).
Application packages (Contents: letter of application including a summary of research interests and accomplishments, current curriculum vitae, and the name, phone number and email address of three professional references) should be sent to:
- Dr. Thomas Barker
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Atlanta, GA 30332
- Email: thomas.barker@bme.gatech.edu
JOB OPENING: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
RESEARCH AREA: LABORATORY FOR CARDIAC REGENERATION
SUPERVISOR: PROFESSOR MICHAEL DAVIS
INSTITUTE: EMORY UNIVERSITY
Laboratory for Cardiac Regeneration at Emory University is seeking to hire 1-2 postdoctoral research fellows. Applicants must have a strong background in molecular biology, experience with in vivo work, and an excellent graduate publication record. The main project involves the use of novel biomaterials to deliver therapeutics to the heart following myocardial infarction. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with labs of differing disciplines, and is expected to work toward developing an independent research direction. The laboratory is a growing laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Please forward your CV, a cover letter describing your interests in the field and future research, and a list of 3 references to Dr. Michael Davis (michael.davis@bme.emory.edu).
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
RESEARCH AREA: VASCULAR BIOLOGY/TISSUE ENGINEERING
SUPERVISOR: PROFESSOR GILDA BARABINO
START DATE: May
2009 - June 2009
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia and Emory University (Georgia Tech Campus) is seeking a Research Associate for the Barabino Laboratory. The research focus in this laboratory is on vascular pathology of sickle cell disease and tissue engineering of bone and cartilage. Under the direction of the lead researcher, this position will perform a variety of biological assays to assist with research projects. These assays will include ELISAs, immunofluorescent labeling and imaging, flow cytometry (FACS analysis), Western blot, RT-PCR, cell adhesion assays under flow, and measuring cell migration and proliferation; maintain cell cultures to provide an ongoing supply to lab members (students and researchers) required to carry out experiments; collect and summarize data from assays, analyze data as directed, and report results; and perform autoclaving of lab supplies and waste according to lab procedures. Additionally, this position will place orders for lab supplies and reagents; monitor inventories of lab consumables (including CO2 and liquid N2 supplies) and order as required; maintain records of orders and receipts, collect invoices, and reconcile procurement card statement monthly; maintain up-to-date inventories of cells and reagents stored in liquid N2 and -80°C freezer and maintain Chematix chemical inventory database.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Engineering is required to perform this job. A degree plus one or more years' job related experience in an equivalent position is preferred.
A solid/working knowledge in biological systems and the laboratory assays that are employed to detect and/or measure them is required. Knowledge of computer systems to conduct searches, generate reports, set up spreadsheets, conduct statistical analysis, word processing and/or desktop publishing is also required. This job requires excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
Application packages (Contents: letter of application including a summary of research interests and accomplishments, current curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of three references) should be sent to:
- Dr. Eileen Finnegan
- Research Engineer II
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Atlanta, GA 30332
- Email: eileen.finnegan@bme.gatech.edu
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