Duke University, Biomedical Engineering

137 24434
Position ID:
Duke-BME-DUKENIGHTINGALERA [#24434]
Position Title: 
Research Associate
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering
Appl Deadline:
finished (2023/02/28, finished 2024/03/02, listed until 2023/08/28)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
The Nightingale lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University invites applications for a Research Associate position. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or a related field, with experience in programming diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems, computer programming and algorithm development, machine learning, and acoustic output characterization. Experience with prostate imaging and clinical trial management is also desirable. The job will entail supporting all aspects of the research being performed in the Nightingale lab. 

Responsibilities will include: 
1. Technical implementation of in vivo ultrasound guided targeted prostate biopsy studies
2. Algorithm development for image contrast enhancement and biopsy targeting 
3. Multi-modality prostate imaging data analysis 
4. Performing acoustic output measurements 
5. Providing general assistance and input into other ongoing studies in the Nightingale lab 

Applicants should submit: a curriculum vitae; names and contact information for three references; and expected date of availability.


Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Names and contact information of three references
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://kathynightingalelab.pratt.duke.edu
email address
919-660-5175
 
http://www.bme.duke.edu