Postdoctoral Scholar in advanced ultrasound methods for both cardiovascular imaging and cardiac ablation
Details
Posted: 24-Mar-24
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Internal Number: 135918
Position Description
The Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington (APL-UW) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to be deeply embedded in a research group that utilizes advanced ultrasound methods for both cardiovascular imaging as well as cardiac ablation (using high-intensity thermal ultrasound). The position will be primary responsible for fabrication, characterization (both electrical and acoustic) and pre-clinical implementation (as part of a team performing both ex-vivo and large animal in-vivo studies) of catheter-based cardiac/myocardial ablation. The clinical applications investigated will include ventricular tachycardia and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy septal reduction therapy. Opportunities will be available to interface with and participate in research projects in partner laboratories within the Center for Industrial and Medical Ultrasound.
Core Duties:
- Apply advanced engineering techniques to rapidly fabricate intracardiac ultrasound ablation catheters, ensuring consistency to allow comparisons of use in large-animal scientific studies.
- Characterizes and validates fabricated devices acoustically and electronically
- Participates in animal research by operating experimental ultrasound devices
In addition to disseminating results at major conferences and in peer-reviewed journals, postdocs are encouraged and mentored in writing grant proposals. A notable feature of APL postdoc positions is the ability to submit grant proposals as PIs under supervision, with the goal of establishing an independent research program and career path.
The postdoc will be based at the University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The preferred start date is June 1 or July 1, 2024, and has funding available for 2 years.
Salary range: Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. See current salary scale for Postdoctoral titles at https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-postdocs/uaw-postdoc-contract The base salary for this Postdoctoral Scholar position will be $5,900 - $6,100 per month ($70,800 - $73,200) per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Qualifications
The position is open to capable doctoral recipients in research fields including engineering and other related fields.
Candidates must have experience with transducer and catheter fabrication from raw materials including soldering, irrigation, air-backing, sealing, and epoxy. Electronic and acoustic ultrasound characterization knowledge a must. Candidates will need programming skills in MATLAB and CAD software skills. The ability to communicate scientific results to both broad and expert audiences, orally and in writing, is indispensable to this position.
University of Washington postdoctoral scholar appointments are for a temporary, defined period not to exceed five years/60 months, including any previous postdoctoral experiences.
Instructions
Each applicant will be expected to submit:
A CV including demonstrated scholarly output (e.g., publications, presentations, data analysis, code)
Cover letter or research alignment statement to include current interest and how it aligns with the goals of this project.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact the UW's Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450, or 206-543-6452 (TTY), or [email protected].
Please contact Babak Nazer ([email protected] ) for any questions about the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/ . Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .
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