Post by pepo on Jun 6, 2014 22:07:05 GMT -4
Two Research Fellow positions are available in the Cardiovascular Translational Research Group. The research group is located within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. The research group collaborates closely with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, other government agencies and Universities. The group’s research addresses regulatory science questions related to predicting which patients will benefit and which will be harmed from novel devices and therapies. Positions on two projects are available:
Developing and evaluating patient monitoring algorithms for use in pre-hospital, emergency medicine and in-hospital settings that utilize multi-parameter physiological data (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry, novel sensors).
Applying clinical (electrocardiographic biomarkers) and preclinical (cell based electrophysiological assays) methods to assess heart toxicity of new drugs and predict which patients are likely to benefit vs. be harmed (“personalized medicine”).
Role of the Candidate(s)
The candidate will work on a team of biomedical engineers, computer scientists, cell biologists and physicians in the Cardiovascular Translational Research Group, led by David Strauss, MD, PhD. The candidate will be responsible for prototyping and developing algorithms in high-level programming languages, organizing and managing large biomedical databases, performing statistical analysis of data, and writing and maintaining software documentation. The candidate will work closely with other team members and take on independent research projects.
Desired Skills and Experience
PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with experience in computer science or biomedical signal processing with a strong interest in a career in biomedical research;
Excellent programming skills in high level languages (e.g., Matlab / C++);
Proficiency with statistical tools (e.g., SAS/R);
A strong background in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent;
Experience in biomedical signal processing (e.g., ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, etc.), machine learning, computational models, multivariate data analysis, and processing large biomedical databases;
Strong communication and writing skills.
Additional desired qualifications:
Physiological knowledge about cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
Clinical knowledge or research experience in the areas of pre-hospital/emergency medicine/critical care or electrophysiology/cardiac devices;
Prior research publications.
How to Apply
Serious applicants meeting the above criteria should upload a cover letter describing background/skills/interests and a CV (alternatively, email them to CDRH-CTRG@fda.hhs.gov). Email CDRH-CTRG@fda.hhs.gov or call 301-796-0123 with questions about submitting.
** SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY July 6, 2014**
**CANDIDATES MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS OF THEIR MOST RECENT EDUCATIONAL DEGREE WHEN POSITION STARTS (requirement for ORISE fellows, see below)**
Note that this appointment is offered through the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S citizens without regard to race, color, age religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran. The individual selected for appointments will not become employees of ORISE, ORAU, DOE, FDA, CDRH, or any other office or agency. Program participants will be paid a monthly stipend that is dependent on experience.
Developing and evaluating patient monitoring algorithms for use in pre-hospital, emergency medicine and in-hospital settings that utilize multi-parameter physiological data (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry, novel sensors).
Applying clinical (electrocardiographic biomarkers) and preclinical (cell based electrophysiological assays) methods to assess heart toxicity of new drugs and predict which patients are likely to benefit vs. be harmed (“personalized medicine”).
Role of the Candidate(s)
The candidate will work on a team of biomedical engineers, computer scientists, cell biologists and physicians in the Cardiovascular Translational Research Group, led by David Strauss, MD, PhD. The candidate will be responsible for prototyping and developing algorithms in high-level programming languages, organizing and managing large biomedical databases, performing statistical analysis of data, and writing and maintaining software documentation. The candidate will work closely with other team members and take on independent research projects.
Desired Skills and Experience
PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with experience in computer science or biomedical signal processing with a strong interest in a career in biomedical research;
Excellent programming skills in high level languages (e.g., Matlab / C++);
Proficiency with statistical tools (e.g., SAS/R);
A strong background in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent;
Experience in biomedical signal processing (e.g., ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, etc.), machine learning, computational models, multivariate data analysis, and processing large biomedical databases;
Strong communication and writing skills.
Additional desired qualifications:
Physiological knowledge about cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
Clinical knowledge or research experience in the areas of pre-hospital/emergency medicine/critical care or electrophysiology/cardiac devices;
Prior research publications.
How to Apply
Serious applicants meeting the above criteria should upload a cover letter describing background/skills/interests and a CV (alternatively, email them to CDRH-CTRG@fda.hhs.gov). Email CDRH-CTRG@fda.hhs.gov or call 301-796-0123 with questions about submitting.
** SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY July 6, 2014**
**CANDIDATES MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS OF THEIR MOST RECENT EDUCATIONAL DEGREE WHEN POSITION STARTS (requirement for ORISE fellows, see below)**
Note that this appointment is offered through the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S citizens without regard to race, color, age religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran. The individual selected for appointments will not become employees of ORISE, ORAU, DOE, FDA, CDRH, or any other office or agency. Program participants will be paid a monthly stipend that is dependent on experience.