Covidien Surgical Devices--Pre-Clinical Research Scientist

Covidien Surgical Devices--Pre-Clinical Research Scientist

Covidien Surgical Devices (North Haven, CT) is seeking applicants for the position(s) of Senior and Principal Scientist(s) within the department of Pre-Clinical Research & Development. Covidien Surgical Devices (formerly US Surgical, Tyco Healthcare) is a global leader in the manufacture and development of innovative surgical devices and biosurgical platform technologies.

Description

The Pre-Clinical Research Scientist will have primary responsibility for engaging in fundamental in vitro and in vivo research that supports global R&D research technology and product development efforts. Successful candidates will play an integral role in the development of new technology platforms and innovations by collaborating with cross functional R&D teams. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning and executing basic and applied research studies, technology concept development, product proof of concept/ feasibility and performance studies, and verification/validation initiatives.

Application

Education:

MS or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Natural Sciences

Skills / Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated research experience with a strong command of experimental design, scientific method and null hypothesis testing. Histopathology experience and advanced statistical analysis are considered advantageous.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Suitable candidates must have the ability to interpret and critique scientific and clinical literature and serve as a technical resource to R&D personnel in the creation of materials intended for peer-reviewed publications and/or forums. Prior public speaking/presentation experience to professional audiences is considered valuable.

The ability to perform in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment where balancing the needs of different stakeholders can require finesse, is mandatory.

Willingness to take ownership of projects from concept development through to in vivo modeling and validation is a requisite.

Suitable candidates should forward a cover letter and CV to:

Dr. Jeff Zaruby
Covidien
Surgical Devices
60 Middletown Ave
North Haven, CT, 06473
jeffrey.zaruby AT covidien dot com

Covidien is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Biomedical Imaging Assistant/Associate/or Full Professor

Biomedical Imaging Assistant/Associate/or Full Professor
Arizona State University

Description

Biomedical Imaging Position at Arizona State University
The Harrington Department of Bioengineering in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position at any level (Assistant/Associate/or Full Professor) in the area of Biomedical Imaging. We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in Bio-imaging that aligns with current strengths of the department in Neural Engineering and Cellular, Molecular & Tissue Engineering. It is desired that
the successful applicant have expertise in one or more of the following areas of Bio-imaging:

Molecular and Cellular Imaging: Research experience in methods of in vivo molecular and cellular imaging and research with a strong emphasis on imaging cancer biomarkers, therapy assessment, cancer biology models, tissue engineering, or neural engineering.

Clinical Medical Imaging: Research experience in clinical biomedical imaging, either in methods for acquisition and reconstruction of imaging data or in hardware design, with a strong emphasis on human cardiovascular or brain imaging.

Image Processing/Informatics: Research experience in image processing,methods of image analysis, or image informatics.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain
internationally recognized, externally-funded research programs, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in service activities in the department, college, and university.

ASU is a Research University with outstanding research facilities and infrastructure support and is located within a rapidly growing metropolitan Phoenix area. The university is one of the nation's leading public metropolitan research universities.

We seek candidates with a doctorate in the fields of biomedical engineering,biomedical informatics, electrical engineering, computer engineering,computer science or an equivalent degree in a related field. Candidates must show evidence of excellence, originality and productivity in teaching and research appropriate to rank. Desired qualifications are referenced above. 

Application

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2007 and biweekly thereafter until the search is closed. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, research statement, teaching statement and contact information, including e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references; these must be submitted via e-mail to:

Professor Brent Vernon,Bio-imaging AT asu.edu
Harrington Department of Bioengineering, Ira A.
Fulton School of Engineering, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287-9709. A background check is required for employment. For further information, contact Prof. Brent Vernon at (480)965-0929 or email:Bio-imaging AT asu.edu. Arizona State University is an AA/EOE. The Ira A.Fulton School of Engineering actively encourages diversity among its applicants and work force.

Contact Information

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applying for or inquiring about this job announcement.

Contact:

Brent Vernon
Harrington Department of Bioengineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-9709
E-mail: bioiamging AT asu.edu 

Faculty Position in Neuroengineering at Drexel

Faculty Position in Neuroengineering at Drexel

Description

As part of a university-wide Neuroengineering Initiative, Drexel University College of Medicine is seeking to fill new tenure-track faculty positions to enhance its ongoing research in neuroengineering. We are looking for individuals whose research focuses on spinal cord studies at the systems or/and cellular level, neural control, brain-machine interfaces, neuroengineering applications for recovery from spinal/brain injuries, and related areas.

Application

Interested candidates of any academic rank will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Applications should be addressed to the Chair of Neuroengineering Search Committee at DUCOM and submitted electronically to e-mail: neuroengineering AT drexel .edu.

Postdoc. position, Univ. of Washington, Mathematical Neuroscience

Postdoc. position, Univ. of Washington, Mathematical Neuroscience

Description

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION IN MATHEMATICAL NEUROSCIENCE

A research associate position in mathematical and theoretical neuroscience is available in the working group of Eric Shea-Brown at the University of Washington, Department of Applied Mathematics. In addition to research, the postdoctoral fellow will teach two one-quarter applied mathematics courses per year. Information about the department can be found at: http://www.amath.washington.edu. Research topics will be chosen to complement the individual interests and new ideas of the postdoctoral fellow, together with ongoing projects in the working group. These projects include population coding topics motivated by statistical dynamics of simple neural models, mechanisms for optimal decision making and timing, and spike time patterns and reliability in structured networks. Collaboration with experimental neuroscientists and with other theorists is the norm. The position provides a competitive annual salary and benefits.

Application

Requirements include (1) deep interest in theoretical neuroscience; (2) a PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, theoretical biology or neurobiology, statistics, physics, engineering, or a related area; (3) an ability and affinity for communicating mathematical science clearly, both in cross-disciplinary collaborations and in the applied mathematics classroom. The University of Washington offers rich neuroscience, mathematical science, and bioengineering communities with numerous opportunities for collaboration, and Seattle offers an interesting and extremely beautiful place to live. Applicants should send a curriculum vita and a statement of research and teaching interests. Further, arrangements should be made to have three letters of recommendation sent directly to:

Department of Applied Mathematics...

For the full mailing address contact the University of Washington Applied Mathematics Department: http://www.amath.washington.edu.

Caltech Tenure-Track Position--Engineering Biological Circuits

Caltech Tenure-Track Position--Engineering Biological Circuits

Description
Caltech invites applications for a tenure track position in broadlyconstrued area of engineering biological circuits. We are interested in areas such as synthetic and systems biology, circuit design and analysis, biomolecular information processing, and bionanotechnology. Candidates pursuing wet, dry, in vivo, in vitro, analytic, synthetic, experimental and/or theoretical research will beconsidered. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring is also expected. The successful candidate will have a primary home inBioengineering, Applied Physics, Computational and Neural Systems, ComputerScience, Control and Dynamical Systems, Electrical Engineering, ...

Application
Applicants should apply online at http://www.eas.caltech.edu/bio-circuits bysubmitting a letter of application, a brief statement of research accomplishments, interests, and goals, a brief statement of teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and up to three selected reprints or preprints. Applicants should arrange to have four letters of reference uploaded tohttp://www.eas.caltech.edu/bio-circuits/ref/. Application review willcommence on December 31 and continue until the position is filled.

UMN BME faculty search - neural engineering

UMN BME Faculty Search--Neural Engineering

Description
Faculty positions are available UMN

We have highlighted neural interfaces, functional stimulation, and novel biomedical imaging / biosensors with neural device applications, but we willconsider all exciting areas.

We have two new U-wide initiatives that should make UMN particularly attractive: a Medical Devices Center and an Institute forTranslational Neuroscience.

Application
For more information, visit: http://www1.umn.edu/bme

MIT: Postdoctoral Positions

MIT: Posdoctoral Positions

Yanik Lab: www.rle.mit.edu/Yanik

Description
Postdoctoral positions are available in Yanik Lab at MIT (www.rle.mit.edu/Yanik). We are interested in:
(I) development of novel neuro-technologies,
(II) discovery of genetic pathways and drug candidates targeting neural degeneration and regeneration using both in vivo and in vitro high-throughput methods, and
(III) translational research using human embronic stem cell (hESC) derived neurons.

We did the first study of neural regeneration in C. elegans using femtosecond laser microsurgery (Nature 432, 822 (2004)). We also recently demonstrated the first on-chip high-throughput small-animal screening technology using microfluidics (PNAS, 104, 13891 (2007)). We are currently developing powerful in vivo and in vitro technologies/assays for translational research using hES cell derived neurons.

Application
Candidates with experience in mammalian and/or C. elegans neurobiology and/or engineering/physics/chemistry disciplines are sought. Good communication skills and willingness to work in a highly multidisciplinary and friendly team with other engineers, biochemists and biologists are expected. The postdoctoral positions will be supported through NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, and Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering as well as other funds. Duration of positions is flexible. Please send a brief letter describing research experience/interest, CV, and contact information of three references to Dr. Yanik, Asst. Prof., Electrical Engineering, MIT. Dr. Yanik will be at the 2007 Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego in early November.

For contact information about this position, please email neuroengineering@gmail.com

University of Utah: Two Faculty Positions

University of Utah: Neural Engineering Faculty Position

Description
A large planned expansion at the University of Utah in a number of areas of engineering, including neural engineering. The specific wording of the ad for neural engineering is still waiting for bureaucratic approval, but [email neuroengineering@gmail.com for a copy of the] letter, which confirms that two neural engineering searches will go forward. One search will be for a junior candidate. Rank is open for the other.

Application
Please forward this information to your colleagues and postdocs. Applicants should send information [CV; names of at least three references; and statements of research, teaching, and (if applicable) technology commercialization goals].

By 02/01/2007: Columbia University: Faculty Position

Columbia University: Faculty Position in Neural Engineering

Description & Requirement
The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in Neural Engineering. Level of appointment depends on qualification.

Specific areas of interest include: neuroimaging, neural tissue engineering, neuromorphic engineering, computational neural modeling and brain machine interfaces. Successful candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop a world-class research program, be capable of obtaining competitive external research funding, and participate in and be committed to outstanding teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate should have a doctorate in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline.

Application
Applicants should send a complete curriculum vitae, three publication reprints, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and names and contact information for four references to Professor Paul Sajda by February 1, 2008. The search will remain open until the position has been filled. Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Mailing list for other computational neuro: http://www.neuroinf.org/mailman/listinfo/comp-neuro

For contact information on this position, please email neuroengineering@gmail.com

NeuroEngineering Jobs and Resources

Hello! Welcome to the Neuroengineering Career Opportunities Blog! This forum is a place where people interested in pursuing neuroengineering related careers can learn more about potential employers and career advancement opportunities. This Job-Blog has been organized by the NeuroEngineering Training Initiative, a branch of the biomedical engineering program at Johns Hopkins University.

Here, you will find professional opportunities for students, scientists, and engineers interested in neuroengineering. For more information on a particular topic or posting, please email neuroengineering@gmail.com

The following is a list of our current resources:
Websites
Our Website: http://neuroengineering.bme.jhu.edu
NEWRON: Our Weekly Newsletter: http://neuroengineering.bme.jhu.edu/newron
Our Administrative Blog: http://neuroengineering.blogspot.com

Mailing Lists
For Hopkins Students:
http://groups.google.com/group/neuroengineering2
For Communication between Organizations:
http://groups.google.com/group/neuroengineering3

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