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  • Position Announcement: Research Engineer, Washington University

    Research Engineer, Washington University, St. Louis, MO


    Description:

    The Center for Musculoskeletal Research at Washington University is seeking
    a full-time research engineer. The ideal candidate should have a background
    in biomedical or mechanical engineering and a strong interest in tissue
    engineering and in tendon injury and repair. This individual will be
    involved with research being conducted in the Biomechanical Engineering
    Laboratory. Responsibilities will include tissue and cell culture,
    mechanical testing, animal surgery, histologic analysis, and data analysis.

    The Biomechanical Engineering Laboratory is a part of the Center for
    Musculoskeletal Research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at
    Washington University (http://www.wuorthopaedics.com/). The laboratory
    maintains two servo-hydraulic Instron material testing frames, extensive
    dissection and microscopy equipment, tissue culture facilities, desk space
    for fellows, students and staff, and general wet lab space for specialized
    experiments. Our primary soft tissue research interests include tissue
    engineering of tendon and tendon to bone insertions, injury and repair of
    tendon and tendon to bone insertions, and structure-function relationships
    in collagen networks.

    The position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as an
    appropriate candidate is identified. Salary is competitive and based on
    experience with an excellent benefits package. Interested and qualified
    applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and
    names and contact information for at least three references to the address
    listed below. Washington University is an AA/EO Employer.


    Qualifications:

    A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering is
    required. A master's degree and experience in orthopaedic research and
    tissue engineering is desired.


    Contact:

    Stavros Thomopoulos, Ph.D.
    Washington University School of Medicine
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, Box 8233
    Suite 11300 West Pavillion
    St. Louis, MO 63110

    (314) 362-8605
    ThomopoulosS@msnotes.wustl.edu

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