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  Research Assistant, Henry Ford Health System (Detroit, MI): Posted 9/21/05

  • Who: The Bone and Joint Center at the Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time research assistant. This individual will be involved with all aspects of research being conducted in the Bone and Joint Center's Motion Analysis Laboratory. Specifically, this position will support on-going studies related to knee and shoulder function following injury and repair. Responsibilities include patient testing, data analysis, and assistance with manuscript preparation. A bachelor's degree is required, and relevant research experience in biomechanics or a related discipline is desirable.
  • What:  The Motion Analysis Laboratory includes a biplane x-ray digital imaging system for high-speed analysis of dynamic in-vivo joint function, two 1000 frame/sec digital video cameras, a 5-camera 240 frame/sec 3D video-motion analysis system, force platforms, EMG, and extensive computer hardware/software (including SGI and Sun workstations) for data collection and visualization as well as for the development and analysis of musculoskeletal models. Primary research interests are in orthopaedic/sports biomechanics as related to joint and soft-tissue function, disease, injury and repair.
  • When: Immediate Opening
  • More Info:

    • Interested and qualified applicants should send a letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and names and contact information for at least three references to the address listed below. E-mail applications will not be accepted.

    • For more information, contact:

  Michael J. Bey, Ph.D.

  Henry Ford Health System

  Bone and Joint Center; ER2015

  2799 W. Grand Blvd.

  Detroit, MI 48202

   

  Research Engineer/Associate @ Rehab Institute of Chicago (Chicago, IL): Posted 9/25/05

  • Who: A position for research engineer/associate is available immediately in the Laboratory of Biomechanics in Occupational Health, Orthopaedics, and Sports Medicine (BOSSM) in Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in biomedical sciences, clinical engineering, and related fields experience as a research assistant or research associate in a rehabilitation research environment.
  • What:  The position is intended to support various research projects ongoing in BOSSM lab. Responsibilities include: 1) Subject recruitment: These subjects will include individuals with musculoskeletal disorders, or spinal cord injury and 2) participate in all aspects of data organization, management, and update setup and conduct experiments including subject preparation, equipmentsetup, and execution of the protocol, maintain appropriate administrative records and data backup.
  • When: Immediate
  • More Info:

    • To apply, e-mail a cover letter with a statement of interests, a resume/curriculum vita, and the names of three individuals whom can be contacted as references to: Mohsen Makhsous, PhD. Phone: 312-503-0073;

      Fax: 312-908-0741; e-mail: m-makhsous2@northwestern.edu.

    • More information of the departments and lab can be found in following links: Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of NWU:

      www.smpp.northwestern.edu.

       

   

  Biomedical Engineer @ Brown University & Rhode Island Hospital (Providence, RI): Posted 9/19/05

  • Who: The Orthopaedic Bioengineering Laboratory of the Department of Orthopaedics, Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island has an immediate opening for a research engineer at the bachelor or master's level. The potential also exists for continued graduate studies.
  • What: The position entails working with the lab's diverse group of individuals including research faculty, surgeons, undergraduate and graduate bioengineering students, medical students and orthopaedic residents. The Bioengineering Lab is focused on normal and pathological joint mechanics and is a component of the orthopedics research suite that also includes molecular and cell biology. The individual will work on various aspects of orthopaedic research projects, primarily protocol design, data collection, and data analysis, and will help manage laboratory materials and resources. Experience with image processing, computational analysis and data acquisition is highly desirable. See www.brownbiomechnics.org for further information.
  • When: Immediate openings
  • More Info:

    • Interested persons can request further information by email to: Joseph_Crisco@Brown.edu

    • Apply by sending a letter, resume and the names of three references to:

  Silvia Aldridge

  Bioengineering Lab, Department of Orthopaedics

  Brown Medical School/Rhode Island Hospital

  1 Hoppin Street, CORO West, Suite 404

  Providence, Rhode Island 02903

  • Or email: sdipippo@lifespan.org

   

   

  Research Engineer @ Stryker Orthopedics (Mahwah, NJ): Posted 9/15/05

  • Who: Stryker Orthopedics has an immediate opening for a research engineer at the bachelor or master's level.

    BS degree in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering, minimum. An MS degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering is needed. Advanced degrees preferred.

  • What: Responsibilities of the position include: 1) Create and/or apply clinically relevant biomechanical testing and analysis and design verification and validation guidance for product development projects. Conduct data analysis and interpretation of results. Document results through reports or publication including presentation as necessary. 2) Develop and/or apply analysis and/or test methods as necessary including establishing clinical relevance. 3) Actively participate in technology & advanced implant design development. 4) Conduct both physical and virtual biomechanical research and analysis. 5) Develop test protocols & oversee biomechanical testing. 6) Specify and provide engineering analysis, design verification and validation guidance for product development projects based on biomechanical principles through Design Control team participation. 7)Generate technical memos and reports to a level of detail as required by the audience, up to and including that necessary to support a regulatory submission.
  • When: Immediate openings
  • More Info:

    • Minimum 3 years in theoretical or experimental biomechanics.

    • Knowledge of mechanical test equipment and FEA & computer modeling skills necessary.

    • BS degree in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering, minimum. An MS degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering is needed. Advanced degrees preferred.

    • For more information, contact:

  Kevin Fagan

  Manager, Recruiting

  Stryker Orthopaedics

  325 Corporate Drive

  Mahwah, NJ 07430

  t: 201.831.6479

  kevin.fagan@stryker.com

   

  Senior Design Engineer @ Lifecore Biomedical (Chaska, MN): Posted 9/10/05

  • Who: LifeCore Biomedical has an immediate opening for a senior design engineer. BS or MS in Engineering (mechanical, biomedical or industrial), 5+ years experience in the medical device industry and 2-5 years experience with designing for manufacturing processes including CNC swiss manufacturing. This position also requires a thorough understanding of mechanical design and strength of materials concepts, as well as the ability to plan and execute new product development/improvement projects.
  • What: In this role, you will be primarily responsible for leading the new product engineering development effort and manufacturing processes for Lifecore dental products. Working with both internal customers and manufacturing suppliers, you will act as a project engineer and leader in support of new product design and improvements to existing products. In addition, you will supervise junior level engineers and technicians.
  • When: Immediate openings
  • More Info:

    • To apply, please send resume and cover letter to:

  Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.

  Attn: Human Resource Advisor

  3515 Lyman Boulevard

  Chaska, MN 55318

  http://www.lifecore.com 

  You may FAX information to (952) 368-3411 or E-Mail: careers@lifecore.com

• Staff/Principal Biomechanical Test Lab Engineer (Greenville, SC): Posted 9/19/04

  • Who: A graduate degree  (MS/PhD) in engineering is required and at least 5 years experience with biomechanical or mechanical research and testing is desired. The individual will be responsible for 1) implementing and supervising research and development projects characterizing the biomechanical performance of materials and products, 2) direct the work of subordinate research engineers/scientists and technicians, 3) is responsible for coordinating the work of personnel in the laboratory to accomplish research and development projects in a timely and efficient manner, and 4)make technically based decisions that are important to present and future new products and is responsible for disseminating the research findings of the laboratory to other functional areas of the company and to external audiences.
  • What:  Client is a major orthopaedic manufacturer. This position is responsible for managing the Biomechanical Testing Laboratory and providing advanced technical support toward the accomplishment ofresearch and product development team objectives.
  • When: Immediate
  • More Info:

    • Please forward your resume in Word format to Penny L. Lark, CPC at EMAIL: larksinc@aol.com for immediate consideration or feel free to contact me at the direct number (864-987-5554) below for further details.

       

  Biomedical Engineer @ SAIC (Abington, MD): Posted 9/19/04

  • Who: This is an entry level position; 1-3 years of experience is required. You must be a self starter with a strong desire and high energy level to work this time-critical program. Good analytical and communication skills will be needed. Successful candidates must be flexible, have outstanding interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of small teams designing and implementing site CBRN protection solutions.
  • What: The Defense and Homeland Solutions Operation, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), has a need for Biomedical Engineers, Chemists, analysts, and scientists. This opportunity is associated with a new SAIC program as Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) for the Installation Protection Program (IPP) for the Joint Program Manager Guardian. SAIC is responsible to provide site design, equipment installation and fielding, installation exercise, integrated logistics support, system modernization, and program management for the over 200 military installations worldwide.
  • When: Immediate openings
  • More Info:
    • http://jobs.saic.com/ajobbext3.nsf/alljobsbyrequestno/DMB095047?OpenDocument
    • Job Category:    Engineering    Ref. No:    DMB095047 

    • Contact:    Suzanne Lent   

• Research Biomechanist @ VA Puget Sound Health Care (Seattle, WA): Posted 4/10/04

More Info:

William R. Ledoux, Ph.D.

VA Puget Sound, MS 151

1660 S. Columbian Way

Seattle, WA 98108

email: wrledoux@u.washington.edu

web: http://www.seattlerehabresearch.org 

• Who: Biomedical engineering graduate

 

•   Intership Opportunity @ Anthrotronix, Inc: (Posted 3/15/04)

More Info:

• For more information about AnthroTronix, see our website ( http://www.atinc.com ). To apply, submit a resume with cover letter to Anna Lockerd (EMAIL: alockerd@atinc.com).

Alternately, applicant information can be faxed to (301) 585-9075 or mailed to AnthroTronix, Inc., Attn: Anna Lockerd, 8737 Colesville Rd., 10th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

• Research @ Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute (AORI): (Posted Nov 10, 03)

  • Who: Employee to participate in ongoing research related to polyethylene wear after total hip arthroplasty and 3-D imaging of periprosthetic anatomy using CT and MRI. An advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MD) and prior experience 3-D image analysis, statistics, and/or joint replacement desirable, but not necessary. While relevant experience is desirable, AORI regards itself as a teaching institute and will gladly provide on-the-job training for capable individuals who are ambitious and self-motivated.

    • Most essential prerequisites: outstanding work ethic & desire to learn new skills.

    • Position ideal for someone who has completed a bachelor or graduate degree and is looking for clinically-relevant experience related to orthopaedic implant design and performance evaluation.

  • What: The primary mission of AORI is to share its research findings with the orthopaedic community, principally through peer-reviewed publications and scientific meetings.  AORI is a non-profit research organization based in Alexandria, Virginia that was founded in 1972 and is world-renown for clinically-oriented research related to hip and knee replacement.

  • More Info:

    • For more information about AORI, see our website (www.aori.org). 

    • To apply, submit a resume with a cover letter. E-mail should be sent to hopper@aori.org.

    • Alternately, applicant information can be faxed to (703) 799-5981 or sent to AORI, Attn: Robert Hopper, P.O. Box 7088, Alexandria, VA 22307.

• Research Engineer @ New York Chiropractic College (NYCC): (Posted Nov 10, 03)

  • Who: Master's degree in an engineering discipline. Demonstrated knowledge of 3-D, 6 degree-of-freedom kinematic analyses and kinetic analyses. Proficiency in computer programming using Matlab, LabView, and / or C++ for data acquisition and data analyses. Experience with electronics troubleshooting, machining, instrumentation development, and biomechanics research.

  • What:  New York Chiropractic College (NYCC), a professional degree granting institution offering the Doctor of Chiropractic degree, and Master's degrees in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has an immediate opening for a full-time Research Engineer. Provide engineering expertise in the Biodynamics and Biomechanics Laboratories. Responsible for the development of new research protocols and instrumentation. Act as a technical liaison for the laboratories. Provide other engineering support services as needed.

  • When: Immediate, until position is filled.

  • More Info:

    • Interested candidates please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to:

      Office of Human Resources

      New York Chiropractic College

      2360 State Rt. 89

      Seneca Falls, NY 13148

    • Or, e-mail your response to: cmcdermott@nycc.edu

 

• Senior Performance Engineer @ Reebok Int (Canton, MA): (Posted Nov 10, 03)

  • Who: Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, passion for sports and 5-7 yrs. of work experience within a product creation team; background and knowledge of factors influencing human performance (biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, etc.);  MS in a mechanical engineering, biomechanics or related field; experience using mechanical and biomechanical test equipment; experience in human data collection; excellent communication skills

  • What: The Reebok Human Performance Engineering Lab is recruiting candidates for the position of Senior Performance Engineer. The primary role of the Performance Engineering department is to ensure that Reebok footwear performs and functions as the intended user expects. Performance Engineers accomplish this in the product creation cycle through: educating Design, Development, Marketing and Advanced R&D team members, defining functional product goals, evaluating new technology concepts, and measuring the performance of prototype product.

  • More Info:

    • Please apply online at: http://www.reebok.com/us/about/careers/search/
    • Requisition number: 7887

  • When: Until position is filled.

 

• Summer Research Ops @ Office of Naval Research (ONR): (Posted Nov. 1, 03)
  • Who: Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students
  • What: 10-week summer research opportunities at ONR
  • More Info: Visit http://armanagement.org/onr or contact 888-841-5745 or info@armanagement.org
  • When: Application deadlines are January 15, 2004.