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We are looking for highly motivated individuals with an interest in biomechanics to join our growing research team in the Department of Biomedical Engineering within Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, NC! Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. The successful applicant will conduct project related activities for the advancement of the Center for Injury Biomechanics (CIB). Research Engineers develop best practices around process development and support computational and experimental engineering initiatives to advance biomechanics technologies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with two years biomechanics research experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience in an engineering field/industry. Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.
Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
Apply
Atrium Health Careers
Job Identification: 128323
Job Category: Research Services
Posting Date: 08/02/2024
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, US
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with an interest in biomechanics to join our growing research team in the Department of Biomedical Engineering within Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, NC! Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. The successful applicant will conduct project related activities for the advancement of the Center for Injury Biomechanics (CIB). Research Engineers develop best practices around process development and support computational and experimental engineering initiatives to advance biomechanics technologies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with two years biomechanics research experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience in an engineering field/industry. Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with high-rate finite element analysis simulations, extensive pre- and post-processing capabilities using Matlab or Python
- Familiar with high performance computing clusters
- Advanced experience with CAD modeling
- Strong mathematical background with experience using large datasets, machine learning and advanced statistical methods is a plus
- Works well within a team environment
- Experience with physical testing a plus
- Highly technical position involving all aspects of biomechanics research related to the core mission of the Wake Forest Center for Injury Biomechanics.
- Oversees junior engineers and students within the CIB on engineering and simulation related tasks.
- Uses finite element analysis (FEA) tools and related software to support extramurally funded research, and to generate pilot data for new research.
- Pre-processes FEA simulations using software such as Beta CAE products, LS-Pre Post, and True-grid.
- Experience using high performance computational clusters, such as the DEAC Cluster at WFU.
- Analyzes FEA simulation results using software such as Hyperworks or LS-Pre Post.
- Performs segmentation and other quantitative analysis on medical image data, including CT and MRI.
- Assists conducting laboratory experiments and data collection including external anthropometry and rapid prototyping studies.
- Supports the CIB graduate student training mission via occasional lectures related to CAD, FEA, and simulation.
- Interfaces with sponsors, colleagues, and collaborators at national and international conferences. Participates in regular project update meetings.
- Assists writing technical reports and manuscripts.
- Office environment
- Occasional travel
WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.
Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence – always
Apply
Atrium Health Careers
Job Identification: 128323
Job Category: Research Services
Posting Date: 08/02/2024
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, US