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HSS Spine Research Assistant in New York, New York
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Researcher for Spine Surgery Applications
A position is available for a candidate at the Hospital for Special Surgery within the Khormaee Lab to start as soon as possible. The focus of the Khormaee Lab is the biologic/material interface in spinal devices. The ideal candidate would focus on assessment of biologic tissues, with a focus on cellular level dynamics, adjacent to implant surfaces. Candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering or related field at the time of starting the position. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in live cell imaging and cell/tissue engineering.
Please contact: Dr. Sariah Khormaee for more information.khormaees@hss.edu
Qualifications
We are looking for an individual with the following character traits, abilities, and skills:
Experience in assessment of tissues adjacent to implants, including histology, confocal imaging and uCT
Experience in cell handling (tissue culture, FACS), tissue/cellular imaging preferred
Interest in the surface properties of materials currently or potentially used in spine surgery, and how those surfaces affect biologically relevant cellular/tissue behaviors
Expertise using scientific and statistical computing software, such as STATA, MATLAB and R optional, but helpful
Interest or Experience in mechanical characterization of biological tissues or models of biologic substrates (e.g. hydrogels), primarily at the micro and nanoscale, optional but helpful
Highly self-motivated, able to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams including engineers, biologists, clinicians and statisticians
Pay Range - Minimum
USD $19.78/Hr.
Pay Range - Maximum
USD $24.73/Hr.
Posted Date10 months ago(7/10/2023 8:49 AM)
Job ID2022-15725
LocationUS-NY-New York
CategoryResearch - All Openings
Emp StatusRegular Full-Time
Hours per Week35
ShiftDays