Research Engineer I
Research Engineer I
Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003531)
A Research Engineer I position is available in the Telias lab of the University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Department.
Qualifications: B.Sc. or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Electric/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering
Experience of >1 year of work in academic or industrial research/teaching position preferred
Job Summary
Assists with designing, fabricating, and maintaining research instrumentation. Assists with the development of conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods. Assists with conducting research.
Essential Functions
• Assists with designing, fabricating, and maintaining research instrumentation, including developing and constructing hardware instrumentation and circuits, evaluating commercial resources, methods and materials, implementing algorithms, creating software, and investigating new approaches and technologies.
• Assists with the development of conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods, including image acquisition and processing.
• Assists with conducting research, including setting up, calibrating, and operating instrumentation; perform complex data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, conducting studies, and preparing protocols and reports.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Might have to crouch, work under a table or on top of a ladder to access ceiling installations.
Has to work with manual tools (screwdrivers, drills, etc.). Has to work with electronic equipment.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Research Engineer I
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Research Engineering
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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