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Full-time regular, 40 hours/week with benefits.
A full time staff position is available in the Center for Injury Biomechanics, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. The position is primarily in support of funded research on the development of computer models of the human body.
This position is focused on biomechanical model development, with an emphasis on image segmentation, geometrical data generation, and CAD model development. The position will also involve application of scaling and morphing techniques and optimizing image segmentation for high throughput. The models developed will be applied for injury prevention across a range of arenas from civilian to military.
We are searching for an outstanding individual with the following primary skills 1) Experience in the study of the human body and anatomy, modeling thereof, reconstruction of human anatomy through virtual or physical models. 2) Experience with an image segmentation and CAD development pipeline. 3) Experience with commercial CAD packages.
Additional experience in these areas is encouraged but not mandatory: 4) Experience and knowledge of common technical computing software such as Matlab or Python. 5) Experience with finite element modeling and biomechanical data analysis.
In the course of performing the duties of this position we anticipate that the individual will:
The individual will also: 1) Have the opportunity to participate in a number of ongoing interdisciplinary research projects related to injury biomechanics underway in our center, 2) Develop excellent written and oral presentation skills, 3) Develop a valuable peer network through collaboration with government, industry, and university partners and 4) Advance their own professional growth through attending pertinent training courses and conferences as necessary. Occasional travel for duties related to the project may be required.
A unique attribute of our center at Wake Forest is that we are under the auspices of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, facilitating collaboration with clinical faculty. The injury biomechanics group at Wake Forest University is also partnered with Virginia Tech's Center for Injury Biomechanics. This joint center is a leading research institution in the field, offering state-of-the-art facilities for conducting all aspects of injury biomechanics research.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is the policy of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center to administer all educational and employment activities without discrimination because of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification or a statutory requirement) in accordance with all local, state, national laws, executive orders, regulations, and guidelines.
How to Apply:
Center for Injury Biomechanics, Biomedical Modeler & Data Analyst
The job ID is 20587
Contact:
F. Scott Gayzik, PhD
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Wake Forest Center for Injury Biomechanics
575 N. Patterson Ave., Suite 120, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Email: sgayzik@wakehealth.edu
A full time staff position is available in the Center for Injury Biomechanics, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. The position is primarily in support of funded research on the development of computer models of the human body.
This position is focused on biomechanical model development, with an emphasis on image segmentation, geometrical data generation, and CAD model development. The position will also involve application of scaling and morphing techniques and optimizing image segmentation for high throughput. The models developed will be applied for injury prevention across a range of arenas from civilian to military.
We are searching for an outstanding individual with the following primary skills 1) Experience in the study of the human body and anatomy, modeling thereof, reconstruction of human anatomy through virtual or physical models. 2) Experience with an image segmentation and CAD development pipeline. 3) Experience with commercial CAD packages.
Additional experience in these areas is encouraged but not mandatory: 4) Experience and knowledge of common technical computing software such as Matlab or Python. 5) Experience with finite element modeling and biomechanical data analysis.
In the course of performing the duties of this position we anticipate that the individual will:
- Work with an interdisciplinary project team to segment and develop CAD data representing the human body. The analysis and development will require working with data from various imaging sources.
- Participate in the construction of a model development pipeline to automate to the extent possible the development of these models.
- Assist in quality control of all developed models by checking well known anatomical references and working with medical professionals.
- Assist with development and validation of a finite element (FE) models of and the human body via CAD meshing, develop and integrate regional components of the FE model, and perform simulations for validation and robustness verification.
- Participate in reporting of progress to project sponsors through written and oral communication.
The individual will also: 1) Have the opportunity to participate in a number of ongoing interdisciplinary research projects related to injury biomechanics underway in our center, 2) Develop excellent written and oral presentation skills, 3) Develop a valuable peer network through collaboration with government, industry, and university partners and 4) Advance their own professional growth through attending pertinent training courses and conferences as necessary. Occasional travel for duties related to the project may be required.
A unique attribute of our center at Wake Forest is that we are under the auspices of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, facilitating collaboration with clinical faculty. The injury biomechanics group at Wake Forest University is also partnered with Virginia Tech's Center for Injury Biomechanics. This joint center is a leading research institution in the field, offering state-of-the-art facilities for conducting all aspects of injury biomechanics research.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Required: Anatomical knowledge, image segmentation and CAD experience
- Candidates with MS or BS in engineering, particularly those with anatomical knowledge and CAD drafting of organic structures are preferred.
- Candidates with a degree in a related field with appropriate experience will be considered.
- Works well within a team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience in these areas is a plus (in rank order):
- Image analysis and segmentation (e.g. Mimics)
- Proficient with Matlab software for data collection, processing, and analysis
- Experience in computational methods and simulation, including structural finite element analysis (dynamic and non-linear a plus).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is the policy of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center to administer all educational and employment activities without discrimination because of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification or a statutory requirement) in accordance with all local, state, national laws, executive orders, regulations, and guidelines.
How to Apply:
Center for Injury Biomechanics, Biomedical Modeler & Data Analyst
The job ID is 20587
Contact:
F. Scott Gayzik, PhD
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Wake Forest Center for Injury Biomechanics
575 N. Patterson Ave., Suite 120, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Email: sgayzik@wakehealth.edu