Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Research Assistant position at the Beth Israel Deaconess MedicalCenter, Boston.

Collapse
This topic is closed.
X
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Research Assistant position at the Beth Israel Deaconess MedicalCenter, Boston.

    Dear Subsribers,

    The attached message was submitted to the Biomch-L moderators for
    distribution.

    Krystyna Gielo-Perczak, Biomch-L Co-moderator

    -----------------------------------------------------------------

    The Spine Research Group in the Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory at the
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, seeks an
    individual for a full time Research Assistant level position to work on an
    NIH RO1 founded research.

    Minimum Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in Biomedical Engineering or in
    Biomedical Sciences. Previous research experience in the musculo-skeletal
    system or a related field is highly desirable. Ideal candidate will be able
    to work independently as well as in a group setting that involves
    interdisciplinary interactions with faculty, staff, and students.
    Experience with the use of statistical and computational computer software
    and excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

    Responsibilities include: Preparation and imaging of spinal segments for
    mechanical testing and the use of both standard and custom mechanical
    testing instrumentation. Training will be provided as necessary. The work
    further include the use of image based analysis using commercial as well as,
    in-house developed software, to assess the effect of osteolytic defects on
    the 3D structural competence of the spines and to assist in the segmentation
    and creation of ima ge-based FEA models for analysis of test results.
    Experience
    with data acquisition (LabView) computational (ABAQUS) and data analysis
    based software is highly desirable. Duties will also include project
    management, interaction with clinicians and research staff, data collection,
    assistance in the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and grant
    proposals.

    The Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory offers a stimulating, productive
    environment with many training opportunities as well as interaction with a
    multidisciplinary team and clinical faculty.

    To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to Ron Alkalay at
    ralkalay@bidmc.harvard.edu. Ability to provide the names and email addresses
    of 2-3 professional references will be welcomed.


    Ron N Alkalay
    Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery
    Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1 Overland Street
    Boston, MA, 02215

    Tel. 617-667-5185
    Fax. 617-667-7175
    Laboratory Web address http://obl.bidmc.harvard.edu/research.html
Working...
X