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Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii Dba RCUH POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (WEARABLE SENSING) - ID# 224230 in Honolulu, Hawaii
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (WEARABLE SENSING) - ID# 224230.
CLOSING DATE: April 26, 2024, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first).
INQUIRIES: Dr. Tyler Ray 808-956-6642 (Oahu).
Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Ray Research Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $4,480 - $5,131/Mon.
DUTIES: Conducts research to develop novel sensing approaches to physiological signals found in sweat. Activities include developing, synthesizing, fabricating, and validating sensors against gold standard methods; circuit design; small device design; the additive manufacture of devices; and similar to support sensor development. Prepares, plans, performs and interprets results from experiments on sensor functions using chemistry, materials science, and engineering techniques related to point of care diagnostics. This includes performing experiments, microfluidics fabrication, material synthesis, wireless circuit design/characterization, spectroscopy, etc. Collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI), faculty colleagues, and graduate students on ongoing investigations in wearable sensors. Makes decisions for the project such as relevant topics of inquiry, and purchasing equipment and supplies. Solves problems, provides input and recommendations for solutions, and takes the lead in implementing those solutions. Performs data entry and analysis of experimental results using computer software. Collaborates with the PI to write/prepare manuscripts for publication in scholarly journals. Prepares grant applications for submission to funding agencies. Assists with training students, lab technicians, or graduate assistants in proper techniques. Assists with making presentations of project results to the scientific community and the public at scientific meetings.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION PhD from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bio/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. EXPERIENCE Up to one (0-1) year of experience in developing sensors with technical skills including thin-film device design and fabrication; polymer and soft materials engineering; sensor front-end, analog circuit design; embedded systems design; flexible circuits layout; signal processing, and programming. KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of biosignal analysis, electrochemistry, material synthesis, circuit design, wireless sensor development, programming (e.g., Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB), Mathematica, R, or Python), and technical skills. Knowledge of business computer software (Microsoft Of ice Suite, EndNote, etc.). ABILITIES and SKILLS Ability to perform procedures related to development and fabrication of sensors including wireless circuit design, chemical analysis, device engineering, basic chemistry and engineering laboratory skills, and other technical skills relevant to the highly interdisciplinary work. Ability to work independently. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and have a strong publication record. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to complete the JABSOM Laboratory Safety training within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Must be able to complete the UH Title IX training within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months. POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and trainings and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawaii's and/or business entity's policies, procedures, and trainings. Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: