Postdoc Research Associate

Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to improving the visualization of implanted surgical mesh on an ultrasound imaging system. The work will predominately focus on shear-wave imaging, but other imaging approaches will also be discussed and potentially evaluated.

Postdoctoral Scholars at Iowa State University are trained by faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and are valued members of the academic community. Additional information may be found on the ISU Graduate College's website here: https://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/postdoc/ .

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in engineering or physics

• Thesis focused on medical ultrasound imaging

• Prior experience with shear wave imaging

• Prior experience programming with MATLAB

• Prior experience programming a Verasonics system
 

Department/Unit Website:

https://www.ece.iastate.edu/  

https://www.cnde.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:
January 16, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 15, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
December 11, 2023

Posting Close Date:
January 1, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R13619