Research Assistant (BS or MS), Massachusetts General Hospital

[Valerie Gobao]

The Orthopaedic Bioengineering Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School is looking to recruit a Research Assistant to join our research team. The responsibility of this position includes quantitative investigation of the in vivo hip/knee biomechanics in patients with total hip/knee arthroplasty, processing of CT/MRI images of patients to construct 3D anatomic models of the hip/knee and examining the optimal surgical implantation of replacements. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in multiple novel projects enabling the development of a wide range of research experience. Under the supervision of Professor Young-Min Kwon, the candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surgeons, and patients and will develop a strong network with Harvard faculty.

The potential candidate should possess a B.S. or M.S. in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Background in the hip/knee joint biomechanics is desirable, but not essential. The candidate should have experience in conducting human joint kinematics and kinetics evaluation using imaging technique and motion analysis technique. Furthermore, the candidate should have the capability to coordinate between research engineers, students, clinicians, and patients.

This position is a one year commitment. Interested candidates should send a resume/CV and the contact information for three references to Valerie Gobao at vgobao@mgh.harvard.edu