Research Scientist

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The Spine Biomechanics team at Barrow Neurological Institute is looking to hire a highly motivated organized and technically strong Research Engineer who is passionate about research. We are a team oriented group that collaborates directly with neurosurgeons scientists and engineers to focus on clinically relevant biomechanical studies and improvement of patient care. We are looking for a successful candidate who is flexible to perform various duties as needed but primarily focused on: management of cadaveric tissue testing operation of laboratory equipment including a testing robot and digital imaging correlation system design and implementation of study protocols and novel fixtures/test setups accurate data collection analysis and write up of results including journal article preparation.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become a leader in computational modeling efforts towards simulations of spinal movements during daily activities and in high performance sports.

• Independently develop new lab initiatives and research efforts and obtain extramural funding in support of those initiatives

• Drafting of proposals for funding final reports abstracts publications and manuscripts as needed and/or requested.

• Support day to day activities and test schedules in coordination with lab team members and external collaborators.

• Independently coordinate supervise and mentor junior personnel including graduate students.

• Collaborate fully with all staff team members collaborators and surgeons to brainstorm and implement novel studies and experiments.

• Contribute to laboratory knowledge and capabilities through past knowledge and training and/or through independent learning of new principles and their application.

• Commitment to professional conduct and institution core values and mission at all times including representation of our team and organization at offsite meetings.

• Adhere to employee policies and procedures as outlined by Dignity Health.

• Doctoral degree in engineering or MD.

• Ideal candidate has experience in a biomechanics laboratory and is very familiar with state of the art experimental and computational modeling techniques.

• Proficiency with basic computer software (e.g. CAD Excel).

• Proficiency with computational modeling software steps and procedures.

• Strong technical proficiency. Ideal candidate is able to program operate and apply testing systems measurement equipment and computer algorithms.

• Strong mechanical aptitude adept with hands on tasks.

• Ideal candidate can conceptualize design and implement novel experimental and computational studies.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Ability to innovate and/or bring new expertise to contribute towards advancement of laboratory principles and capabilities.

Administrative

• Ability to manage projects resources and people to meet project goals and timelines as needed.

• Willingness to sometimes work outside regular hours as needed to accommodate completion of study phases.

• Strong organizational interpersonal verbal and technical writing skills.

• Highly self-motivated with ability to work trouble shoot and solve problems independently. Simultaneously able to follow direction as/when needed.

• Ability to lead and implement new projects and new initiatives in coordination with all necessary laboratory and hospital staff and administration.

• Professional mature attitude; conveys team and organizational values in daily activities and decision making.

• Ability to safeguard confidential information data and intellectual property.

• Ability to work openly and communicate effectively with individuals from a wide diversity of backgrounds and professional capacities.