Job Description

Job Summary
A research engineer associate position in biomedical imaging, data science, and artificial intelligence is immediately available in the Quantitative Bioimaging Laboratory at the Center for Imaging and Surgical Innovation at the University of Texas at Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center. The research engineer associate will work in a collaborative research team that includes biomedical engineers, computer scientists, electrical engineers, radiologists, surgeons, and other clinicians. The candidate will collaborate with other researchers, residents, postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students in an outstanding research group. The research laboratory is located in the Bioengineering and Science Building at the University of Texas at Dallas. The candidate will have the opportunity for high-quality training in research, education, and leadership. Research areas cover biomedical imaging, medical devices, machine learning, augmented reality, image processing, and image-guided interventions.

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in the field of assignment.

Preferred Education and Experience
The preferred candidate should have a bachelor or master’s degree in biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, systems engineering, computer science, public health, or other related fields. The preferred candidate should have some experience in research study design and/coordination. Knowledge of biomedical imaging and its biological and medical applications is required for this position. This position requires research initiatives and independent problem-solving skills. Excellent judgment and communication skills are required for identifying and executing troubleshooting efforts for lab research activities and interactions with other units of the university and outside entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The individual will closely work with the lab director on the following tasks:
Perform research projects under the supervision of the lab director.
Be involved in other lab research activities and report to the lab director.
Design and perform imaging experiments on the supervision of the lab director.
Perform data analysis and produce research results.
Write and submit abstracts and manuscripts for publications.
Coordinate research projects and lab activities.
Assist the lab director for grant proposal submissions.
Assist the lab director for other lab management tasks.
Work closely with the lab director and other lab members for other lab activities and tasks.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
This position is renewable pending funding availability and satisfactory performance. A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
Dental/Vision/AD&D
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Paid Winter Break
Fertility Benefits

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

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