Research Associate at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

The Cardiovascular Health Tech Laboratory in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Research Associate position. The position is to conduct research studies on patients at the nearby UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and specifically to ensure the collection of high-quality patient databases of physiological and clinical measurements for cardiovascular monitoring technology development. The position will include co-authoring scientific papers and conducting technology development research. Successful applicants will have strong general knowledge in bioengineering, preferably a PhD degree, and specific knowledge in biosignals, medical devices, and patient studies. The position will begin in the Spring of 2025 with an initial appointment of one year. Two yearly renewal appointments are anticipated upon satisfactory research progress in the previous year. Applications should include a letter of interest addressing skills and experience and a current CV.

Duties include:

*Build patient databases from studies at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital including creating data acquisition systems for collecting physiological measurements, attending all patient studies and annotating each study, extracting clinical data from the electronic health record, organizing and archiving the collected data, and debugging the database formation pipeline

*Work with clinicians and clinical research coordinators to perform the patient studies

*Give regular updates on patient study progress through slide decks and emails

*Contribute to the writing of scientific papers, especially the patient data collection sections

*Conduct technology development research as time permits

Requirements:

*PhD degree in Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering

*Strong knowledge of biosignals, medical devices, and patient studies

*Experience in patient studies to collect physiological measurements

*Effective oral and written communication skills

*Commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and diversity

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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