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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tasks requiring engineering knowledge according to prescribed protocols.
• This includes integration of hardware and software for custom laboratory equipment and interfacing with engineering support at companies.
• Sets up and assists with experiments as prescribed by principal investigator and senior lab personnel.
• Ensures that adequate supplies are purchased for performing experiments.
• Participates in laboratory maintenance activities such as calibrating sensitive equipment, repairing electronics, editing data processing code, ordering supplies, backing up data on servers.
• Processes data according to defined protocols using specialized engineering software such as Matlab, LabView, Python, Vicon Workstation, SolidWorks, etc.
• Maintains records of work performed in the laboratory and maintains computer databases.
• Under supervision maintains appropriate certifications for performance of experiments (i.e. IRB, IACUC protocols and other lab certifications).
• Under supervision, writes custom computer code and scripts to implement new data processing methods, using matrix algebra, calculus, and differential equations, Fourier analysis, as well as other engineering analysis techniques; create accompanying graphs, tables, and other data compilation as specified by the PI.
• Under supervision, designs and constructs electrical and/or mechanical parts for research purposes.
• Uses specialized software for electrical circuit and mechanical design, construction of parts, and/or working with engineering companies to develop designs and ensure that design specifications are met.
• May assist with preparation of grants and papers. Performs other duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Assists in research work with medical images and related technical activities to support ongoing collaborative intra- and inter-institutional efforts.
• This will include collating and organizing multi-modal datasets as well as running evaluations and image measurement analyses.
• Assist with planning and conducting experiments by utilizing analytical software and collecting and measuring variables for quantifying disease characteristics on images.
• This will also include the use of routine software programs to view, manipulate, and measure images for further use and analysis.
• Assist in the development of improved analytical techniques and procedures, including maintenance of the computing environment.
• Maintain records and summarize information being collected for different projects, including acquisition, annotation, and analysis details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related engineering/quantitative science field. Coursework in calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra as well as strong Matlab/Python programming skills required.
• Coursework in biomechanics, physiology, and/or neuroscience.
• Experience in biomedical laboratory research preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, and ability to work with a diverse, interdisciplinary team required.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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