A Biomedical Engineer designs solutions to problems in medicine and biology to improve patient care. Combines engineering with medical and biological knowledge. May develop medical products designed to replace biological functions, such as prosthetic limbs or artificial hearts, or design equipment such as X-rays and surgical tools.
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Bioengineering Position Description The Srinivasan Lab is looking to hire two postdoctoral fellows who are motivated, hard working, and creative scientists, engineers, and/or doctors. The lab is committed to fostering lifelong learners in an environment that is diverse, inclusive and respectful. Learn more about our lab here: https://bioniclab.seas.harvard.edu/ We are recruiting fellows from diverse backgrounds interested in solving tough problems in neural interfacing. Projects involve peripheral nerve regeneration, mechanoreceptor-specific targeting, and surgical reconstruction for prosthetic interfacing. Basic Qualifications A PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Neuroscience Additional Qualifications Experience in tissue culture, neuromuscular diseases, neuromodulation technologies, biomechanics, human studies Extensive experience with at least two of the following: electrophysiology, rodent experimentation, programming of controllers, neuroprosthetics or neuromodulators, peripheral nerve surgery, neural interfacing models Track record of disseminating research through impactful publications and presentations (at least three first author publications) Desire to work in a multidisciplinary and diverse team environment Desire to train and collaborate with PhD, MS, and undergraduate lab members Willingness to participate in grant writing Special Instructions Required Application documents CV and 2-3 letters of recommendation Recommended additional materials: Cover letter (max 1 page) Research statement (max 2 pages) 3 representative publications Deck of slides (max 10) to describe prior research experience Supplemental Application Questions to Answer in your
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What sorts of projects would you like to carry out in the lab? What are your greatest strengths and areas you would like to improve on? Contact Information Melissa Mendez mmendez@seas.harvard.edu
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mmendez@seas.harvard.edu Salary Range $67,600 - $91,826 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
