How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineering provides scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world. We seek to improve the quality of life by developing intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, creating collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promoting an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Responsibilities*
- Develop, design, and conduct research projects that create new and improved existing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems, especially for use with medical robots
- Participate in formulating research methods, and suggest options for improving quality and recommending solutions for OCT data processing and analysis
- Work independently on the collection of data and analysis of research results related to OCT and medical robot performance
- Assemble, test, calibrate, clean, or make minor repairs to OCT systems and the systems in which they are integrated
- Prepare reports, write documentation, and draft manuscripts, especially related to OCT system operation, performance, and integration
Meet weekly with the lab PI in individual and group settings to review research progress
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
- 1 to 3 years of related experience
Prior experience with OCT system operation, OCT signal processing, and/or image-guided medical robots
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This is a 2-year term-limited position through 05/30/2028 with possible renewal based on funding extension.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.