Research Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Computer Hardware
Algorithms
Instrumentation
Data Collection
Research
Testing
Data Analysis
Management
Science
Accessibility

Job Details

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. Conducts laboratory procedures, develops software for analysis, and implements robotic equipment protocols. Coordinates work of students and interns.

Essential Functions

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery is in search of a Research Engineer II.

This position assists with designing, fabricating, and maintaining research instrumentation, including developing and constructing hardware instrumentation, 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. Assists with conducting research, including setting up, calibrating, and operating instrumentation; perform complex data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, conducting human subject trials, and preparing protocols and reports. Conducts laboratory procedures, testing, data analysis, develops software for analysis, and implements robotic equipment protocols. Coordinates work of students/interns as directed. Other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Interested candidate may read the articles (PMID: 38050970; PMID: 31584232; PMID: 32200359

Minimum education to be considered for this position is a Bachelor of Science in a related field.

Interested candidates, please go to Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and use requisition #25003468 to apply for this position.

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

Physical Effort

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.
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