Research Scientist

1 month ago

Phoenix, United States Common Spirit Full time

Overview

Hello humankindness

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

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Responsibilities

The Spine Biomechanics team at Barrow Neurological Institute is looking to hire a highly motivated organized and technically strong Research Engineer who is passionate about research. We are a team oriented group that collaborates directly with neurosurgeons scientists and engineers to focus on clinically relevant biomechanical studies and improvement of patient care. We are looking for a successful candidate who is flexible to perform various duties as needed but primarily focused on: management of cadaveric tissue testing operation of laboratory equipment including a testing robot and digital imaging correlation system design and implementation of study protocols and novel fixtures/test setups accurate data collection analysis and write up of results including journal article preparation.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Become a leader in computational modeling efforts towards simulations of spinal movements during daily activities and in high performance sports.
* Independently develop new lab initiatives and research efforts and obtain extramural funding in support of those initiatives
* Drafting of proposals for funding final reports abstracts publications and manuscripts as needed and/or requested.
* Support day to day activities and test schedules in coordination with lab team members and external collaborators.
* Independently coordinate supervise and mentor junior personnel including graduate students.
* Collaborate fully with all staff team members collaborators and surgeons to brainstorm and implement novel studies and experiments.
* Contribute to laboratory knowledge and capabilities through past knowledge and training and/or through independent learning of new principles and their application.
* Commitment to professional conduct and institution core values and mission at all times including representation of our team and organization at offsite meetings.
* Adhere to employee policies and procedures as outlined by Dignity Health.

Qualifications

* Doctoral degree in engineering or MD.
* Ideal candidate has experience in a biomechanics laboratory and is very familiar with state of the art experimental and computational modeling techniques.
* Proficiency with basic computer software (e.g. CAD Excel).
* Proficiency with computational modeling software steps and procedures.
* Strong technical proficiency. Ideal candidate is able to program operate and apply testing systems measurement equipment and computer algorithms.
* Strong mechanical aptitude adept with hands on tasks.
* Ideal candidate can conceptualize design and implement novel experimental and computational studies.
* Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
* Ability to innovate and/or bring new expertise to contribute towards advancement of laboratory principles and capabilities.

Administrative

* Ability to manage projects resources and people to meet project goals and timelines as needed.
* Willingness to sometimes work outside regular hours as needed to accommodate completion of study phases.
* Strong organizational interpersonal verbal and technical writing skills.
* Highly self-motivated with ability to work trouble shoot and solve problems independently. Simultaneously able to follow direction as/when needed.
* Ability to lead and implement new projects and new initiatives in coordination with all necessary laboratory and hospital staff and administration.
* Professional mature attitude; conveys team and organizational values in daily activities and decision making.
* Ability to safeguard confidential information data and intellectual property.
* Ability to work openly and communicate effectively with individuals from a wide diversity of backgrounds and professional capacities.

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