Post Doctoral Associate-Debski Lab

University of Pittsburgh

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Conduct biomechanical research on native and implanted knee joints using cadaveric specimens. Responsibilities include managing projects, performing experiments, analyzing data, and authoring manuscripts.

Qualifications

You have a PhD in bioengineering or a closely related STEM field. You will be responsible for project management, coordinating with collaborators, performing experiments, data analysis, and writing manuscripts. You will also assist in training students and completing other assigned tasks.

Must Have Skills for ATS

bioengineering

biomechanical function

kinematics

tissue deformation

contact pressures

data analysis

manuscript writing

Job Description

The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate to conduct research with a focus on the biomechanical function of the knee using cadaveric specimens for two states: native and knees implanted with total knee replacement components.

The main responsibilities will include: project management, coordinating with collaborators, and performing experiments that measure joint kinematics, tissue deformation, and contact pressures. The incumbent will be responsible for data analysis, writing progress reports, and manuscripts. The incumbent will also be expected to help train students and complete other assignments that the principal investigator may request.

Applicants must possess a PhD in bioengineering or a closely related STEM field.

University of Pittsburgh

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