What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Research Assistant position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
JOB TITLE
Temporary Research Assistant
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Biomedical Engineering - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
Job Description Summary
We are looking for temporal researcher who could be engaged in the NIH-funded project. The goal of the project is to investigate a multiparametric photoacoustic sensing leveraging two parameters of cancer-targeted contrast agent and oxygen saturation simultaneously for identifying prostate tissue abnormality and turns this concept into a clinically translatable non-invasive detection tool. The outcome of this project will be also integrated into navigation systems of surgical robot such as percutaneous needle insertion robot. The accepted researcher will investigate the molecular and chemical detection of cancer through functional photoacoustic imaging and evaluate the developed systems through in vivo validation.
Job Description
This specific position requires substantial experience in in vivo experimentation, and ultrasound and/or photoacoustic imaging. You should be capable of working in a team-oriented environment and able to independently solve problems.
The compensation is based on the WPI standard with accordance of previous experience.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Temporary Research Assistant
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Biomedical Engineering - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
Job Description Summary
We are looking for temporal researcher who could be engaged in the NIH-funded project. The goal of the project is to investigate a multiparametric photoacoustic sensing leveraging two parameters of cancer-targeted contrast agent and oxygen saturation simultaneously for identifying prostate tissue abnormality and turns this concept into a clinically translatable non-invasive detection tool. The outcome of this project will be also integrated into navigation systems of surgical robot such as percutaneous needle insertion robot. The accepted researcher will investigate the molecular and chemical detection of cancer through functional photoacoustic imaging and evaluate the developed systems through in vivo validation.
Job Description
This specific position requires substantial experience in in vivo experimentation, and ultrasound and/or photoacoustic imaging. You should be capable of working in a team-oriented environment and able to independently solve problems.
The compensation is based on the WPI standard with accordance of previous experience.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
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