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Michigan Medicine · 3 days ago

RESEARCH FELLOW

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Research Fellow for a mentored post-doctoral position aimed at developing an independent research program. The role involves engineering tasks related to the design and investigation of medical devices, with a focus on 3D printed microfluidic artificial lung technologies, and providing high-level engineering support.

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Responsibilities

Independently plan, analyze, simulate, design, and develop engineering solutions, and conduct experiments

Fully document, test and validate design and performance according to standard design control and quality system practices

Collate, combine, and present experimental data in a clear and concise manner. Use appropriate statistical methods to generate conclusions based on data

Assist in preparing and writing technical reports, peer-reviewed conference and journal publications; and, present results at local and national engineering, scientific and medical meetings

Assist in the preparation of research proposals for the VA and outside agencies such as NIH, NSF, NIDRR and NASA

Assist in typical laboratory management activities including equipment management, chemical inventory management, supply ordering, and personnel management

Performs other duties as assigned or in pursue original research ideas

Qualification

Biomedical engineering3D printingMicrofluidicsComputer aided designMedical device designData analysisTechnical communicationTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Requires a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science polymer science, or related field

Knowledge should be demonstrated in the areas of design and fabrication of medical devices, 3D printing, microfluidics, mechanics of materials, biomaterials, blood-material interactions, computer aided design, and/or in vitro/in vivo evaluation of medical devices

Knowledge and ability to apply the principles, theories, concepts and practices of the engineering profession and ability to keep abreast of changes in technology and utilize the most current information to engineer solutions to technical problems

Ability to collect, analyze and summarize data and trends

Skill to effectively communicate highly technical information both orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals including non-technical system users, clinicians and therapists

Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply relevant codes, regulations, guidelines and standards associated with development, testing, documentation and deployment of medical technology

Ability to analyze and resolve organizational problems and develop timely and economical solutions

Company

Michigan Medicine

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Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.

Founded in 1869