Job Description
Department:
85082 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Biomedical Engineering
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hou rs Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: full-time
Pay Range $34.90 - $52.35
We're looking for professionals dedicated to driving innovation in biomechanics research to join our research team in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM), in Winston-Salem, NC. WFUSM is ranked among the top 50 medical schools by U.S. News & World Report and is integrated with Advocate Health, forming a world-class health system with tremendous reach.
JOB SUMMARY This full-time position offers excellent benefits. The successful candidate will contribute to diverse research and development projects within the Center for Injury Biomechanics (CIB) at Wake Forest. Responsibilities include supporting experimental biomechanics data collection, human subject studies, and computational research and development.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, plus two years of biomechanics research experience; or an equivalent combination of education and engineering experience (e.g. a Master's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field).
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in mechanical testing, data collection, instrumentation, and related laboratory techniques.
Proficiency in CAE tools and computational model development from medical imaging.
Experience with finite element analysis and pre- and post-processing capabilities using Matlab or Python.
Strong mathematical background and experience using large datasets and advanced statistical methods.
Works well within a team environment, comfortable working with volunteer studies for biomechanical data collection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Highly technical position that involves all aspects of biomechanics research related to the core mission of the Wake Forest Center for Injury Biomechanics. Works collaboratively with junior engineers and students within the CIB on engineering and simulation related tasks. Leads laboratory experiments, data collection, and analysis using standard (e.g., MTS) and customized testing platforms. Leads technical aspects related to the design of human subject-based research studies, such as anthropometric or image data collection.
Assists with IRB preparation
Leads on site data collection for recruited volunteers
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 commercial software.
Has familiarity with high performance computational clusters.
Analyzes FEA simulation results using commercial software.
Performs segmentation and other quantitative analysis on medical image data, including CT and MRI. Interfaces with sponsors, colleagues, and collaborators at national and international conferences. Participates in regular project update meetings. Assists writing technical reports and manuscripts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Downtown Winston-Salem, in heart of Innovation Quarter. Office environment, 5 days per week in person requirement.
Occasional travel required for support of projects to present study findings.
Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation - Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more - Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work,