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The Bowden Laboratory for Biomedical Optics seeks a new postdoc with expertise in electronics, instrumentation or wearables design with optics and an interest in biomedical applications to join our lab for an exciting project to poised to make a major impact in the medical field of neurophotonics.

Department	Biomedical Engineering
Full Description	The Bowden Laboratory for Biomedical Optics, as part of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Vanderbilt Biophotonics Center, develops optical imaging and sensing technologies for clinical and basic science applications, with additional interest in the development of low-cost and portable technologies for low-resource environments. We seek a new postdoc with expertise in electronics, instrumentation or wearables design with optics and an interest in biomedical applications to join our lab for an exciting project to poised to make a major impact in the medical field of neurophotonics. The proposed project involves development of a novel hardware platform based on functional near infrared spectroscopy to perform whole-cortex measurements of patients at risk for delirium. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in development of electronics systems for wearable electronics – including instrumentation design, PCB layout, microcontroller programming – and be creative, independent and highly motivated and independent. Prior development of wearable electronics and expertise in mobile app development is an additional plus. Positions are available immediately; the anticipated project duration is two years. Requirements: • A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a similar discipline. • Travel as necessary to work with ongoing collaborators at other institutions. • Advanced microcontroller programming skills • Advanced programming skills in Java, C/C++ or similar language. Experience with Matlab, LabView and/or Visual C++ (or similar languages) are extremely helpful. Must demonstrate evidence of ability to learn new skills independently. • Willing to mentor students in the lab; conduct research activities in a timely manner; research and apply new knowledge of instrumentation design; assist with experimental design and workflow; perform, troubleshoot, analyze and publish studies; and contribute to securing new sources of funding. • Excellent English speaking and writing skills and be willing to work cooperatively in teams. • Experience and interest in the design, construction and operation of working, wearable electronics systems in optics preferred.
Application Details	To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter describing your fit for the position to a.bowden@vanderbilt.edu. Upon initial determination of position fit, you will be asked to complete an application form, provide references and send representative publications.
Contact:	Audrey Bowden : a.bowden@vanderbilt.edu : (615) 343-4339
Posted	2021-06-22 20:53:53

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