Post Doctoral Associate (A) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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The Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division is searching for a Post Doctoral Associate, Computational Simulations Engineer to work in the Center for Digital Cardiovascular Innovations. The focus of the position will be to design and conduct highly specialized and advanced simulations (FEA, CFD), including coronary artery stents, and structural heart interventions.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Some of the main duties include, design, conduct, and analyze solid mechanical simulations and computational fluid dynamics studies of coronary and structural heart interventions


• Maintain computer database of research data, tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation, use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data


• Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency


• Participate in the training of fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed.


• Search pertinent scientific literature as needed

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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  MD or Ph.D. in relevant field

  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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  Computational Simulation Engineer preferred

  
  


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  Excellent knowledge of computer science, solid mechanics, FEA, CFD, or equivalent field.

  
  


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  Proficiency in one or multiple finite element analysis software (e.g., ABAQUS, LS-Dyna, ANSYS), and in computational fluid dynamic software (e.g., Fluent, CFX).

  
  


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  Fluent in English speaking and good at writing.

  
  


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  Strong communication and cooperation in a scientific team.

  
  

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A9 Apply Now