Graduate Student Research Assistants
Description:
The Ultrasound Imaging and Therapeutics Research Laboratory of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking applicants for several immediately available positions of Graduate Student Research Assistant. Research in our laboratory explores biomedical imaging of biological systems for various applications, including detection and differentiation of tissue pathology, therapy monitoring, and development of novel biomedical and clinical imaging tools. These particular openings are somewhat in the area of ultrasonic detection of laser-tissue interaction and molecular imaging and therapy of cancer using photoacoustic effect although we “hire the person, not the position” (see Research Projects). Generally, the candidate will be involved in an interdisciplinary research projects with collaborating departments within the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, clinical sites (the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, and other Medical Center nationwide) and our industrial partners. Candidates are expected to perform independent research activities and supervise undergraduate students. Experience with laser optics, ultrasound, experimental biomedical engineering, hardware design, and software development will be favorably regarded.
Skills and Qualifications:
Most important:Talented and motivated
Ability to work alone and in the interdisciplinary group
Problem-solving skills and desire/ability to learn
Desire to work effectively with minimum assistance
Ability to modify sleep habits
Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
Background in physics, engineering, or a related field
Prior experience in ultrasound and optics is a plus
Computer and programming skills in C++/C and MATLAB
Hardware design and experimental laboratory skills
Signal and image processing algorithms
To apply:
The applicant should send via e-mail a 1-page statement of research interests and career goals, copy of undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable), and a resume (including the names, affiliations, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references) to Dr. Emelianov.
Dr. Stanislav
Emelianov
The University
of Texas at Austin
Department
of Biomedical Engineering
1 University
Station C0800
ENS Building,
room 636
Austin,
TX 78712
Fax: 512-471-0616
Email: emelian@mail.utexas.edu
Deadline:
Until filled, interviews will begin immediately.
