What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher: ElectroMedicine position at Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) invites applications for a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Fellow to join our interdisciplinary team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in electromedicine, advancing solutions for a wide range of diseases and promoting healthy living.
As a leader in personalized diagnostics and therapeutics, TIBI collaborates with clinicians, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical organizations to develop pioneering therapies and precision medicine technologies. In this role, you will work alongside experts in engineering, data science, and medicine to design and develop neuromodulation systems and wearable devices with real-world clinical applications.
This position also provides the unique opportunity to engage with leading academic and clinical institutions at the forefront of innovation, enabling impactful research and translation to clinical practice. Join us and be part of shaping the future of biomedical innovation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and test neuromodulation and wearable devices.
- Perform animal surgical procedures and experiments.
- Collaborate closely with clinicians to translate findings and support clinical trials.
- Present research outcomes in group meetings, seminars, and conferences.
- Propose inventive solutions for electroceuticals, including formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, designing and fabricating devices, conducting trials, analyzing results, and publishing research papers.
- Contribute ideas to grant proposals, submit postdoctoral fellowship applications, and support faculty in grant proposal writing (NIH, NSF, and DoD).
- Collaborate closely with fellow TIBI members to conduct research, exchange ideas, and develop innovative solutions for scientific and clinical inquiries.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE):
- D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- D. earned within the past four years.
- Experience in electrical and/or ultrasound device design and fabrication is preferred.
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, animal surgical procedures and experiments.
- Proven ability to conduct independent, high-quality research.
- Excellent collaboration skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Open to feedback, adaptable, and driven by a strong work ethic.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Have close visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to fabricate and test electrical device and perform animal surgeries
- Occasional standing and walking
Join our interdisciplinary environment to accelerate scientific and technical advancements and contribute to groundbreaking research in electromedicine. Your exceptional communication skills, hands-on expertise, and collaborative spirit will play a pivotal role in expanding the horizons.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
TIBI is committed to promoting diversity and equal employment opportunities. We champion affirmative action to provide fair opportunities for underrepresented minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Salary : $70,000
