What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Research Associate position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
JOB TITLE
Temporary Research Associate
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Biomedical Engineering-JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Position to complete research manuscripts and train lab members in TBI experiments and neural imaging.
PhD in Biomedical Engineering required, including expertise in microfluidics, microfabrication, microscopy (2D, fluorescence, brightfield, 3D confocal, diSPIM light sheet), lab automation, electronics / microcontrollers, programming (MATLAB, ImageJ, MicroManager, Arduino), image processing, data analysis, statistics, C. elegans culture, general wet-lab skills, research writing and data visualization. Responsible for completing manuscripts and training students in the above areas.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
