Position Description:
Purpose
A postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Lei Fan in the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. The research lab focuses on developing multiscale/multiphysics computational models for cardiovascular system.
Primary Functions
The successful candidates will work on and contribute to ongoing research that solves problems related to the cardiovascular system by developing multiscale/multiphysics computational models as well as publish peer-reviewed journal publications. Additionally, the successful candidate for the postdoc position will be expected to help mentor students and write proposals. The successful candidate will enjoy ample training and networking opportunities.
Preferred Schedule:
Position Requirements:
Required knowledge: Doctoral degree in computational mechanics, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, materials engineering, or a related scientific field.
Skills and abilities:
- Strong background in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, computational mechanics, or equivalent fields.
- Strong foundation in numerical methods, especially the finite element method. Proficient in Python and C++ programming language.
- Special consideration will be given to candidates who are familiar with the open-source finite element library FeNiCS, cardiac mechanics, medical imaging processing and machine learning techniques.
- Special consideration will also be given to candidates processing knowledge and experience in performing bio-related experiments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Mentorship skills for junior scientists and students
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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