Funded MASc Position in Biomedical Engineering, Cardiac Medical Devices & Tissue Mechanics - University of Waterloo, Canada

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Research Opportunity: The Personalized Biomechanics (PB) Research Lab at the University of Waterloo, directed by Dr. Jonathan Kusins, develops biomechanical tools and pre-clinical evaluation methods that improve how medical devices are designed and assessed prior to clinical implementation. This funded MASc position is part of a research collaboration with a leading medical device industry partner and a practicing cardiac electrophysiologist, advancing pre-clinical evaluation tools for catheter-based therapies used to treat cardiac arrhythmias.

What You Will Do

• Design and conduct biomechanical experiments on biological and synthetic tissue specimens
• Develop benchtop testing platforms for pre-clinical medical device evaluation
• Apply advanced experimental techniques including mechanical testing, imaging, and 3D printing
• Collaborate with industry R&D and have the opportunity to observe clinical procedures alongside our clinical partner

Start Date: September 2026

Why Apply

• Collaborative, supportive, and idea-driven research department and environment
• Translational research at the intersection of biomechanics and cardiovascular medicine
• Integrated mentorship spanning engineering, clinical, and industry expertise
• Learn more about the BME graduate program at Waterloo (https://uwaterloo.ca/biomedical-engi...aduate-studies)

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering or science discipline
• Interest or experience in experimental biomechanics, medical device evaluation, mechanical testing, imaging, and/or 3D printing
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• (Asset) Prior research or industry experience

How to Apply

Please email the following to PBresearchlab@outlook.com with the subject line: "Application for MASc Opportunity – [Your Name]"

• CV
• Academic transcripts
• Brief statement of interest

Please contact myself (jkusins@uwaterloo.ca) if you have any additional questions! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.