Posted in General Business 2 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae in the Supporting Documents section of the application.
About George R. Brown School of Engineering
The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment.
We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought, and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.
Position Summary :
The Kortum Lab at Rice University in the department of Bioengineering seeks a Hardware Research Engineer to support translational clinical research involving optical microscopy for evaluation of margin status during cancer surgery. The Hardware Research Engineer will participate in optomechanical design and development of hardware for array microscopes and sample preparation systems, and will participate in evaluation of imaging performance. Our lab offers multidisciplinary training and involvement in a wide range of optical imaging projects with clinical applications. More information about our lab's research projects may be found here: https://kortum.rice.edu/research
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and in particular candidates with experience in optical microscopy (optomechanical hardware and/or instrumentation control) and/or translational clinical studies.
Our department, Rice University's Department of Bioengineering, is consistently ranked among the top ten in the nation with resources and recognition aiding the success of our trainees. The department maintains close ties to nearby medical institutions including MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine. The campus is located in Houston - the fourth largest and one of the most diverse cities in the US.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have experience in optical microscopy (optomechanical hardware and/or instrumentation control) and/or translational clinical studies.
This position is a one-year term-limited position funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.
Work Arrangement: This position is in-person on the Rice University campus
Minimum Requirements:
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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
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