Research Engineer I in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Research Engineer I

Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003531)

A Research Engineer I position is available in the Telias lab of the University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Department.

Qualifications: B.Sc. or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Electric/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering

Experience of >1 year of work in academic or industrial research/teaching position preferred

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.

Essential Functions

• Assists with designing, fabricating, and maintaining research instrumentation, including developing and constructing hardware instrumentation and circuits, 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, including image acquisition and processing.

• Assists with conducting research, including setting up, calibrating, and operating instrumentation; perform complex data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, conducting studies, and preparing protocols and reports.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Might have to crouch, work under a table or on top of a ladder to access ceiling installations.

Has to work with manual tools (screwdrivers, drills, etc.). Has to work with electronic equipment.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research Engineer I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Engineering

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable